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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
THANKSBEATING
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Kane blocks a jab.
Domi throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Kane counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Domi!
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Domi keeps working.
Domi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kane has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kane creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Domi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kane connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Domi some visible discomfort.
Domi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Domi's coaches at Rabid Dog have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Kane misses with the ground and pound.
Domi taking a bit of punishment here - Kane scoring with strikes.
Kane landing strikes.
Kane looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Domi is avoiding damage well.
Kane prevents Domi from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Kane's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Domi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kane has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kane creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Domi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kane working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Domi is trying to get back to his feet.
Domi taking a bit of punishment here - Kane scoring with strikes.
Domi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kane asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kane throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Kane misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kane throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Domi is pushing Kane's head away, looking to escape. Kane manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane wants to control but Domi is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane cracks Domi with a big elbow.
Kane trying to control the position but Domi is working away.
Domi is trying to buck Kane off.#T2#
Kane scores with punches from side control.
Domi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kane landing a few strikes. #ROC2#
Domi is rocked!
Kane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Domi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Domi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kane has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kane lands a nice forearm strike.
Kane cracks Domi with a big right hand but Domi just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kane working the ground and pound from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kane working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#ES#
Domi explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Domi misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.#CL2#
Kane gets a clinch.
Kane blocks an uppercut.
Domi swings wildly with an uppercut but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane is looking to take this one to the mat.
Domi seems to have got his legs back now.
Domi has a couple of punches blocked by Kane.
Kane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Domi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kane blocking some punches.
Kane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD2#
Domi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kane is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Domi to the mat. Domi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Domi keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
Kane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Domi is looking to stand up but Kane isn't so interested in that idea.
Kane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kane prevents Domi from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kane landing some decent shots from guard.
Kane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kane scoring with some ground and pound.
Domi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kane manages to pass to side control. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kane lands a nice short elbow.
Domi is looking to escape.
Domi has hold of Kane's hands but Kane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Domi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Kane.
Domi is trying to stand up here but Kane is controlling him well.
Kane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kane slips a nice elbow through Domi's hands, connecting with Domi's forehead.
Domi is trying to stand.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Domi is defending well.
Domi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kane passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Domi!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Kane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Kane lands a body shot.
Domi misses with a looping right.
Kane moves out of range of the strikes.
Domi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Kane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Domi napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Domi throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane blocks a jab.
Kane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Domi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Domi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#
It looks like Josh Kane has been cut.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Domi.#TD2#
Kane shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Domi pushes Kane off looking to stand but Kane dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Kane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Domi is not content to let Kane control the position.
Kane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Domi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Josh Kane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Domi is looking to escape.
Kane throwing shots but Domi is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kane lands a nice short elbow.
Kane slips a nice elbow through Domi's hands, connecting with Domi's forehead.
Domi pushes Kane off looking to stand but Kane dives back in and keeps control.
Kane drops an elbow to the side of Domi's head.
Domi pushes Kane off looking to stand but Kane dives back in and keeps control.
Domi is refusing to be controlled, as Kane sits in half guard.
Domi wants to get back to his feet.
Kane slips a nice elbow through Domi's hands, connecting with Domi's forehead.#T2#
Kane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Domi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES#
Domi pushes Kane off and gets back to his feet.
Tie Domi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Domi walks into a jab.
Domi misses the jab.
Kane throws a counter combo.
Domi missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kane misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Domi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Domi missing with a left hand there. Kane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Domi to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Kane scores with a takedown into Domi's guard.#ES#
Domi scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Domi manages to avoid it.
Domi throws a shot from downtown. Kane moves away and avoids it.
Domi sizes up Kane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kane tries to clinch up but Domi circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Domi throws an off balance right hand
and Kane makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Domi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Domi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Domi throws a shot from downtown. Kane moves away and avoids it.
Kane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kane misses with a double jab.
Domi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kane throws a leg kick but Domi checks it.
Domi throws a lazy right hand but Kane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Domi.
Kane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Domi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Domi misses the jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Domi. #T4#
Domi misses with some punches.
Domi throws a head punch that misses.
Domi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kane.
Kane wants a takedown.
Domi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Domi lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kane blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Domi fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Domi fails to land.
Domi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Domi working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Kane breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tie Domi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Kane's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Domi's guard.
Domi is looking to stand up but Kane isn't so interested in that idea.
Kane works over Domi with some ground and pound from guard.
Kane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Domi is keeping the position for now.
Domi wants to stand up but Kane is controlling him.
Kane trying to control but Domi is working from the bottom.
Kane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Domi's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane throws a big elbow that misses.
Kane is looking to work some ground and pound but Domi has wrist control.
Kane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Domi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##ES#
Domi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kane off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Domi throws an overhand right that lands on Kane's shoulder, as Kane tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body punch from Kane.
Domi throws a hook to the side of Kane's head but Kane sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Domi rather than just go for the knockout.
Domi throws a shot from downtown. Kane moves away and avoids it.
Domi misses with a lunging right hand
and Kane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kane blocks a jab.
Kane thinks about the counter body kick.#TD2#
Kane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kane showed some decent athleticism there.
Kane stops Domi from getting back to his feet.
Kane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kane prevents Domi from standing back up.
Kane thows a huge punch but Domi dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Kane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kane trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Kane is working for a submission of some sort.
Kane winds up and cracks Domi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kane working over Domi with some ground and pound. Domi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kane is trying to control. Domi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kane prevents Domi from standing back up.
Kane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Domi is staying active underneath Kane, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Kane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kane trying to control the action but Domi is working from the bottom. #ES#
Domi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tie Domi is winning the standup battle so far.
Domi looks to land a left hand but Kane moved out of range nicely.
Kane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Domi with a body shot.
Kane slips a jab from Domi.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Kane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kane showed some decent athleticism there.
Kane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Domi is defending against the submission attempts here by Kane.
Kane prevents Domi from standing back up.
#T4#
Kane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Domi is looking to escape.
Kane throwing shots but Domi is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Kane there.
Kane wants to control but Domi is keeping him busy.
Domi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kane winds up and cracks Domi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kane trying to control from half guard but Domi is working away. #ES#
Domi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Domi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kane momentarily.
Kane ducks under a wild hook from Domi.#TD2#
Kane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kane showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Domi kicks Kane off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Josh Kane.
I think Kane 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Kane!
A very excited looking Josh Kane 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:
DUEL#21 Hunter vs Myles #3
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morgan moves away.
Morgan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Rutten scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutten fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Morgan misses with a two punch combination.
Rutten lands a glancing blow to the side of Morgan's head.
Rutten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rutten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutten dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morgan. That did some damage!
Morgan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutten.#T1#
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutten throws a low kick but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
Morgan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutten misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Morgan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutten throws a leg kick but Morgan moved away.
Rutten lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Rutten shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick from Rutten misses
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Rutten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Rutten avoids it well.
Rutten thows a leg kick but Morgan checks it
and Morgan counters with an inside leg kick.
Rutten blocks a head kick by Morgan.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan checks a low kick from Rutten.
A clash of legs there as Morgan blocks the low kick.
Rutten gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Morgan.
Bas Rutten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutten lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rutten moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Rutten there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutten misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
As Rutten looks to move away, Morgan throws a big counter combo but Rutten just gets out of the way.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutten 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.
Morgan thumps Rutten with a low kick.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy.
Morgan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Morgan swinging wildly here.
A leg kick checked by Morgan.
Rutten throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Rutten is looking to chop away at Morgan's legs.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten misses with a leg kick
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutten dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutten has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Rutten misses with a straight right.
Rutten finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morgan just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Rutten throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Morgan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
A swing and a miss from Rutten.
Morgan lands with a cross.
Morgan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rutten eats them both and turns towards Morgan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Morgan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutten has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morgan blocks a leg kick.
Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rutten's sensitive parts.
Rutten misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Rutten.
Morgan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rutten walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Morgan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bas Rutten 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#
Morgan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Morgan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutten. Rutten obviously looking to wear him down.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rutten. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Morgan lands a jab-cross combination.
Rutten lands a jab.
Morgan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rutten throws a hook to the side of Morgan's head but Morgan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simon Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutten.
Morgan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Morgan misses with a body kick.
Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rutten at a distance.
Rutten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
Morgan is looking to wear down Rutten with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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!
Morgan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan throws a big counter combination but Rutten scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Morgan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutten throws out the jab.
Morgan blocks a jab.
Rutten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Morgan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Rutten.
Morgan needs to keep his hands up - Rutten had a free shot at his head there.
Morgan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutten misses with a double jab
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.
Rutten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
Morgan moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Morgan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutten throws a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rutten wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Morgan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morgan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rutten lands with a nice body punch.
Morgan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy.
Rutten is looking to score with low kicks.
Rutten loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutten is just out of range.#T3#
Morgan moves out of range as Rutten strikes.
Morgan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutten feints a jab promting Morgan to slip. Rutten then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Morgan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rutten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Morgan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutten! But no joy.
Rutten throws a series of punches but Morgan moves out of range.
Bas Rutten seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morgan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutten tries to land a leg kick but Morgan saw it coming and moves away.
#T4#
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan fakes the leg kick and cracks Rutten in the body.
Rutten loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
And Morgan counters with a quick kick to the body but Rutten blocks it.
Rutten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morgan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten.
Rutten throws a counter combo.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Rutten scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rutten feints and then cracks Morgan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morgan down.
Rutten's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutten obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rutten lands a jab to the head.
Rutten throws a leg kick which misses Morgan's front leg but catches the back leg as Morgan tries to avoid it.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morgan tries to land a front kick but Rutten steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bas Rutten will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rutten throws a jab when Morgan was well out of range.
Morgan slips a jab from Rutten.
Rutten dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Rutten avoids nicely.
Rutten paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rutten throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Rutten throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Rutten. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan connects with a solid leg kick.
Rutten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morgan can pounce on him.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Rutten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutten moves away.
Rutten looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Rutten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Morgan counters with a left to the body.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutten manages to avoid it.
Rutten throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Rutten rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morgan counters with a nice body shot.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch but Morgan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morgan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rutten misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Morgan misses the target.
Morgan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Rutten lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Morgan backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Rutten misses.
Morgan throws a body punch but Rutten moves out of range. #T2#
Rutten has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rutten throws a low kick, looking for Morgan's leg but Morgan calmly moves out of range.
Morgan swings for the body but Rutten moves out of range.
Morgan lands a jab.
Rutten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Rutten.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Rutten misses.
Morgan defending well as Rutten loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morgan duly obliges.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutten.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Rutten thuds his right hand into Morgan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutten sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from Rutten finds it's target.
Morgan throws a right hand that misses
and Rutten counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rutten falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morgan counters with a right hand to the body.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutten misses with an uppercut
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutten lands with an uppercut that bounces Morgan off the cage and back into range.
Rutten throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morgan slips under a jab from Rutten.
Rutten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Morgan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Rutten ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Rutten coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutten walks into a straight right hand from Morgan.
Rutten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutten scores with a nice head shot.
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan works Rutten's body with a nice hook.
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morgan.
Simon Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rutten avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Rutten fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morgan checks it well.
Rutten misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Simon Morgan.
Well Rutten has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bas Rutten!
A very excited looking Bas Rutten 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.
In defeat, Simon Morgan stepped up to the mic, saying 'bad weight cut made me lose'.
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Event:
Highland Games 214
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1#
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsetsku misses with a body shot.
Tsetsku throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on White's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tsetsku lands a nice looking body shot.
Tsetsku swings away with a body shot that misses
and White counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tsetsku lands a glancing blow to the side of White's head.
A swing and a miss from Tsetsku.
White lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tsetsku takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsetsku throws a shot from downtown. White moves away and avoids it.
Tsetsku misses with a body shot
letting White counter with a right hand.
White misses with a hook. Tsetsku ducked under it nicely.
White lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T1#
Tsetsku fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from White.
Tsetsku misses with a wild body shot.
White is looking for the big counter here.
Tsetsku misses with a hook
and White counters with a two punch combo.
A left and a right from White both land. Nice combination. #ROC2#
Tsetsku is rocked!
White uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsetsku.
As Tsetsku backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Tsetsku manages to avoid it all.
A big left from Tsetsku misses.
Nice shot lands for Tsetsku.
White throws a right hand that Tsetsku ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsetsku also avoids with ease.
Tsetsku is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
White lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsetsku misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Tsetsku misses the shot to the body.
Tsetsku connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tsetsku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but White manages to avoid it.
White swinging wildly here.
White takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tsetsku takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tsetsku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before White has time to react.
Tsau Tsetsku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsetsku takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T3#
Tsetsku scores with the left hand. White knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Tsetsku misses.
White scores with a jab.
Tsetsku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsetsku misses with a hook.
White misses with a double jab
and Tsetsku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
White takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tsetsku dodges the punch combination from White.
Tsetsku is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
White drops his hands momentarily and Tsetsku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
White feints a jab promting Tsetsku to slip. White then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tsetsku slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsetsku.
White is looking for the big counter here.
Tsetsku throws a lazy uppercut
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsetsku dodges the punch combination from White.
White slips under a jab.
Despite the aggression on White's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tsetsku lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but White circles away quickly and effectively.
White is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tsetsku misses with a body shot.
Tsetsku connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
Tsetsku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris White will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Tsetsku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chris White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsetsku misses with a left hand
letting White counter with a right hand.
White slips under a jab from Tsetsku.
Tsetsku lands a jab to White's midsection.
Tsetsku throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
Tsetsku lands with a good body shot.
White tries to bum rush Tsetsku with a series of wild strikes but Tsetsku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White tries to bum rush Tsetsku with a series of wild strikes but Tsetsku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsetsku misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
Tsetsku misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on White's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
White ducks under a wild hook from Tsetsku.#T1#
Tsetsku digs a good hook to White's body.
Chris White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
White cracks Tsetsku with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tsetsku swings away with a body shot that misses
and White counters with a three punch combo that has Tsetsku backing up. Tsetsku nods at White to acknowledge the strikes.
Tsetsku takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsetsku throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
Tsetsku throws a lazy uppercut
and White counters with a series of strikes. Tsetsku will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tsetsku swings widly with a right hand
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
Tsetsku throws a right hand that misses
and Tsetsku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsetsku throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
As Tsetsku backs off White throws a huge counter combo but Tsetsku manages to avoid it all.
Tsetsku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsetsku.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tsetsku might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tsetsku misses with a left hand
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Tsetsku lands an impressive looking overhand right. White doesn't seem phased though.
White walks into a left hand.
Tsetsku throws a looping overhand right but White ducks down to avoid it.
White misses with a double jab.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsetsku.
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsetsku circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsetsku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tsetsku lands a jab to White's midsection.
Tsetsku throws a lazy right hand but White sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
White pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tsetsku misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
Tsetsku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by White.
Tsetsku moves out of range of the body kick from White.
#T4#
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Tsetsku on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsetsku misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
White throws out a counter right but Tsetsku avoids it with no problem.
White throws a nice looking combination but Tsetsku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tsetsku appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsetsku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Tsetsku counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Tsetsku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Left hook, right uppercut from White.
Tsetsku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tsetsku throws a jab when White was well out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chris White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsetsku.
White misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Tsetsku misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
White scores with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for White.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsetsku throws a poor cross that misses
and Tsetsku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsetsku throws a sloppy body shot
and White counters with a three punch combo that has Tsetsku backing up. Tsetsku nods at White to acknowledge the strikes.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsetsku has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
White thuds his shin into the meat of Tsetsku's side.#T1#
Tsetsku misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
White looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
White swinging wildly here.
Tsetsku misses with a straight right.
Tsetsku with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tsetsku misses with a straight right.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsetsku.
Tsetsku misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
White moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Tsau Tsetsku has been cut.
Tsetsku is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by White. #T2#
White throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsetsku.
White throws a counter combo.
Tsetsku lands a body shot.
Tsetsku misses the body punch
and Tsetsku takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tsetsku throws a body punch but White moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsetsku misses with a jab to the body
and White counters with a lovely straight right hand!
White rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tsetsku moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tsetsku looks to land a left hand but White moved out of range nicely.
Tsetsku misses the jab.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
White defending well as Tsetsku loads up on a big left hand.
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsetsku.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tsetsku misses with a looping right.
Tsau Tsetsku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsetsku misses with a straight left.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tsetsku looks to score with a jab to the body but White is just out of range.
Tsetsku throws a big shot that misses.
Tsetsku throws out a loose jab but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsetsku looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
Tsetsku takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
White is looking for the big counter here.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsetsku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
White slips a straight right by Tsetsku.
White throws a counter combo.
White keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsetsku.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tsetsku throws a lazy uppercut
letting White counter with a right hand.
A jab from White misses.
Tsetsku throws the left hand but White avoids the punch easily.
White slips under a jab from Tsetsku.
Tsetsku misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a series of strikes. Tsetsku will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tsetsku throws a poor cross that misses
enabling White to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsetsku's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well White has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris White!
An out of breath Chris White thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Wright is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Domi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Domi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Domi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Wright darts in and clinches Domi up against the cage.
Domi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Wright.
Domi misses with the head strike.
Wright lands with a left to the head.
Wright throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wright lands a hook that snaps the head of Domi backwards.
Domi swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Domi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Domi prevents a body shot from Wright.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Domi blocks an uppercut.
Domi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Domi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Domi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright. #T1#
A short uppercut from Wright.
A head punch on the inside from Domi fails to land.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Domi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Domi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Domi misses with some punches.
Domi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Domi working aggressively here.
Domi lands with a short shot to the head.
Domi swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Domi working aggressively here.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Domi.
Domi misses with some punches.
Wright swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Domi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Domi avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Wright lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Domi.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Domi's elbow.
Domi misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Wright.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright lands a nice uppercut.
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Domi backwards. #ROC2#
Domi is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Domi fails to land.
Oh Domi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Domi misses with the head strike.
Wright blocking some punches.
Domi seems to have got his legs back now.
Domi working aggressively here.
Domi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Domi has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Domi has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
Wright is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Domi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Domi backwards.
Domi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domi swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Domi misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Wright.
Domi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Wright blocking some punches.
Domi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wright.
Wright is leaning against Domi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wright lands with a right to the head.
Wright lands a body punch.
Wright scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wright lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wright lands a body shot in the clinch.
Domi is breathing heavily.
Wright scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wright scores with a nice hook to the head.
Domi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Domi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright lands with a light punch inside.
Domi prevents a body shot from Wright.
Domi throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Domi's elbow.
Wright lands with a short shot to the head.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Domi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Domi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Domi backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Wright.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright pushes Domi against the cage. Wright is working some dirty boxing. Wright pushes off with a quick right hook! Domi goes down! Domi tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wright moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Wright!
After the fight, Steve Wright was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Lincoln throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Lincoln lands a jab to Smith's midsection.#CL2#
Lincoln has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Lincoln avoiding damage.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lincoln tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lincoln lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lincoln landing knees to the head.
#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Oliver Smith has been cut.
Lincoln pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Smith! Lincoln unloads with more strikes and Smith sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Lincoln!
Abraham Lincoln thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Domi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Domi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Domi lands the left hand.
Tie Domi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Domi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Pending to the canvas! Pending doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Domi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tie Domi!
During a confident post fight interview, Tie Domi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Ochoa darts in looking for a takedown but Diesal gets double underhooks and turns Ochoa into the cage.
Ochoa has a takedown stuffed.
Ochoa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diesal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ochoa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diesal somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Diesal. No joy for Ochoa on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Ochoa. 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.
Ochoa shoots for a takedown but Diesal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Diesal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Diesal working some strikes from top position.
Ochoa trying to keep a closed guard but Diesal is proving a slippery customer.
Diesal with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Diesal wants to stand but Ochoa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diesal looking to pass the guard.
Ochoa is pulling down on Diesal's head to control his posture.
Diesal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diesal postures up in Ochoa's guard and throws a big left but Ochoa blocks it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ochoa looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diesal fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Diesal has Ochoa up against the cage in a clinch.
Ochoa tries to circle away but Diesal has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Diesal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diesal lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ochoa backs up against the cage.
#CUT2#
It looks like Todd Ochoa has been cut.#CL2#
Diesal has closed the distance and engaged Ochoa in a clinch.
#BC#
Ochoa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diesal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diesal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diesal tries to clinch up but Ochoa circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Diesal. No joy for Ochoa on that attempt. #CL#
Ochoa has managed to clinch.
Ochoa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesal jumps guard but Ochoa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ochoa taking a breather.
A short right from Ochoa on the inside. #BC2#
Diesal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diesal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ochoa defends it nicely.
Diesal closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Ochoa counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T4#
Ochoa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Diesal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ochoa stopping the sweep attempt from Diesal.#SU#
Diesal is working an open guard so Ochoa takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Diesal throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Ochoa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Diesal looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesal wants to control but Ochoa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Diesal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Todd Ochoa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Ochoa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Diesal 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.
Ochoa wants to stand but Diesal has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diesal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diesal is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa postures up.
#T1#
Ochoa scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ochoa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Diesal is proving hard to escape from.
Diesal wants to stand up but Ochoa is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diesal tries for a takedown but Ochoa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ochoa looks for a takedown but Diesal sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Diesal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ochoa doesn't manage to clinch there - Diesal circles away.
#CL2#
Diesal gets a clinch.
Ochoa pushes Diesal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Come on Diesal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Diesal drags the fight down to the ground.
Diesal trying to strike off his back.
Ochoa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Diesal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ochoa is controlling him.
Ochoa trying to control but Diesal is working from the bottom. #T3##SU#
Ochoa stands and steps away. Diesal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Ochoa clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Diesal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diesal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ochoa counters with a head kick. That will keep Diesal thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chuck Diesal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diesal is breathing heavily.
Ochoa checks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ochoa. #T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ochoa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Ochoa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ochoa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ochoa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diesal throws the kick towards the body but Ochoa avoids it.#TD#
Diesal gets caught napping as Ochoa dives in and scores a takedown. Diesal manages to retain guard.
Diesal is wriggling around but Ochoa manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Diesal wants to get back to full guard but Ochoa has passed into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Ochoa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Diesal to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Ochoa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Todd Ochoa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diesal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ochoa as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Diesal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ochoa was covering up waiting for the punch and Diesal finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Diesal wants to control from the top but Ochoa keeps moving. #SUB#
Ochoa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesal cracks Ochoa with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochoa keeping moving, preventing Diesal from controlling successfully. #T1#
Diesal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Diesal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ochoa is trying to control Diesal's posture but Diesal avoids it.
Ochoa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Diesal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ochoa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diesal works to advance to full mount. Ochoa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Diesal blocks Ochoa's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Diesal lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T2#
Diesal avoids the attempt from Ochoa to control.
Diesal can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ochoa is looking to escape.
Ochoa tries to hold on but Diesal postures up.
Diesal trying to control but Ochoa is having none of it.
Ochoa wants to hold on but Diesal pushes him away.#T3#
Ochoa gets back to half guard.
Ochoa preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Diesal wants to stand up but Ochoa is controlling the position.
Ochoa is looking to control Diesal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ochoa avoid being mounted?
Diesal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ochoa shoots in for a takedown but Diesal shows good takedown defense.
Diesal throws a head kick but Ochoa moves out of range.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Diesal. #ES#
Ochoa throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Ochoa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diesal wants to get back to full guard but Ochoa has mounted him!
Ochoa manages to capitalize on a mistake by Diesal to take his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chuck Diesal.
I think Diesal 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Diesal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dickerson stalls.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dickerson prevents it.
Dickerson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dickerson avoiding damage.
#BC#
Dickerson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Dickerson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Dickerson isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Dickerson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Dickerson back into the cage.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Johnson wants to break free but Dickerson has control.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Dickerson won't allow it.
Dickerson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Dickerson avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Dickerson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dickerson shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Dickerson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Curt Dickerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Johnson.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dickerson on the side of the head. #T2#
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Johnson pushes Dickerson up against the cage in a clinch.
Dickerson stalling against the cage.
Johnson goes for a takedown attempt but Dickerson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dickerson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson is looking for the big counter here.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Dickerson tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dickerson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dickerson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dickerson goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.#TD#
Dickerson gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickerson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Dickerson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Dickerson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.#SU#
Dickerson gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Dickerson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Johnson forces Dickerson back against the cage and clinches.
Dickerson controlling the action here for a moment.
Dickerson controlling the action here for a moment.
#T4#
Johnson avoids the elbow strike from Dickerson, against the cage.
Johnson tries to work over Dickerson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnson taking a breather.
Johnson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickerson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Dickerson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Dickerson, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Dickerson against the cage but Dickerson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Dickerson drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Dickerson passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Dickerson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Dickerson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Johnson is just riding it out for now. Dickerson eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dickerson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Curt Dickerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Dickerson controlling the pace. #SUB#
Dickerson is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson has hold of Dickerson's hands but Dickerson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Dickerson there.
Dickerson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dickerson drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head. #SUB#
Dickerson is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dickerson to get the leverage.
Johnson pushes Dickerson off looking to stand but Dickerson dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
Dickerson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dickerson drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Dickerson is controlling well.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dickerson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dickerson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dickerson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson has hold of Dickerson's hands but Dickerson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dickerson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Johnson is trying to stand.
#T3#
Johnson has hold of Dickerson's hands but Dickerson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Dickerson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dickerson prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Dickerson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dickerson in particular looking to stall.
Dickerson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dickerson stalling. #SUB#
Dickerson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Dickerson in his half guard.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dickerson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dickerson stalling. #SUB#
Dickerson is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Dickerson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Johnson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dickerson in his tracks.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dickerson.
Johnson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bubba Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dickerson.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Dickerson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dickerson is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Johnson looking to control but Dickerson passes into half guard.
Dickerson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson wants to stand back up but Dickerson manages to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Dickerson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Johnson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dickerson yanks on the arm and Johnson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dickerson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Curt Dickerson!
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