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Event:
2017 EVE of DESTRUCTION
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Iwoba tries to clinch up but Eastman circles away and keeps his distance.
Monk Eastman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eastman works Iwoba's body with a nice hook.
Eastman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Iwoba. That did some damage!
Iwoba looks to throw the jab but Eastman is out of range.
Eastman throws a lazy right hand but Iwoba sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Eastman has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Iwoba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Iwoba cracks the inside of Eastman's front leg.
Iwoba misses with a straight left.
Iwoba slips under a jab from Eastman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Eastman finds it's target.
A big left from Iwoba misses.
Iwoba lands with an uppercut that bounces Eastman off the cage and back into range.
Eastman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eastman swings widly with a right hand
and Iwoba counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Eastman throws a lazy uppercut
and Iwoba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iwoba. Eastman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eastman flicks out a counter leg kick but Iwoba steps away.
Eastman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Iwoba's head backwards.
Eastman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iwoba.
Iwoba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Iwoba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eastman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Iwoba in his tracks.
A good leg kick by Iwoba.
A big right from Eastman misses.
Sloppy strikes from Eastman. Those never looked like landing.
Eastman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eastman feints the counter takedown.
Bosco Iwoba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eastman scores with a leg kick.
Eastman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Eastman misses with a looping right.
Iwoba swings widly with a right hand
letting Eastman counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iwoba defending well as Eastman loads up on a big left hand.
Eastman works the jab nicely.
Eastman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Iwoba.
Iwoba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Iwoba was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eastman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Iwoba.
Eastman works the jab nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Iwoba.
Eastman throws a hook but Iwoba avoids it easily.
It looked like Iwoba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Iwoba throws a right and a left that Eastman avoids nicely.
Eastman throws a hook but Iwoba avoids it easily.
Eastman throws a jab when Iwoba was well out of range.#T3#
Eastman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iwoba.
Iwoba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Eastman.
Eastman throws a leg kick but Iwoba sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Iwoba misses the target.
Iwoba throws a big shot that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eastman.
Iwoba swats away the attempt to clinch by Eastman.
Iwoba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Iwoba slips under a jab.
Eastman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iwoba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eastman.
Eastman misses with a series of wild punches.
Iwoba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Eastman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eastman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Eastman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eastman misses with a shot to the body
letting Iwoba counter with a right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Eastman as he connects with a hook.
Eastman tries to work over Iwoba's front leg with a kick but Iwoba checks it.
Eastman loads up on a big right hand but Iwoba slips the punch.
Iwoba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwoba lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Iwoba lands a jab.
Eastman looks to land a left hand but Iwoba moved out of range nicely.
Iwoba connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC#
Eastman is rocked!
Iwoba lands a brutal uppercut that launches Eastman off his feet! Eastman tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bosco Iwoba!
Bosco Iwoba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
THANKSBEATING
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Glass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Glass looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eastman moves out of range of the strikes.
Desmond Glass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eastman dives in for a single leg takedown but Glass sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eastman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Glass's head backwards.#CUT#
It looks like Desmond Glass has been cut.
Eastman blocks a low kick nicely.
Eastman tries to counter with a takedown but Glass is quick to defend against it.
Eastman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Glass momentarily.
Glass moves out of range as Eastman strikes.
Glass was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Glass jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eastman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eastman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Eastman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Glass.
A nice inside leg kick there by Eastman. That's going to slow Glass down.
Glass misses with a hook
and Eastman counters with an inside leg kick.
Glass throws a looping overhand right but Eastman ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eastman throws a body shot but no joy.
Glass appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Glass is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Eastman.
It looked like Eastman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Eastman.
Glass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Eastman on the side of the head. #T1#
A jab from Eastman does it's job there.
Glass just misses with a punch to the body.
Glass swings for the body but Eastman moves out of range.
Eastman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eastman is looking for a counter combo.
Glass is looking to chop away at Eastman's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Eastman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Desmond Glass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Glass moves forwards but Eastman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Eastman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glass.
Glass throws the left hand but Eastman avoids the punch easily.
Eastman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Eastman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab lands there for Glass.
Eastman moves out of range of the body kick from Glass.
A good leg kick by Glass.
Glass rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Eastman counter with a right hand.
Eastman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass throws a leg kick but Eastman moved away.
Glass misses with a low kick.
It looked like Eastman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Glass.
Glass pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Eastman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Glass slips under a jab.
Glass swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Eastman counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
That has opened up Desmond Glass's cut even more.
Eastman throws out a leg kick but Glass moves out of range and Eastman only half commits.
Glass walks into a jab.
Glass takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eastman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Glass tries to avoid it but Eastman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Glass to the ground. Glass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eastman throws a low kick, looking for Glass's leg but Glass calmly moves out of range.
Glass lands a head kick!
Glass throws a low kick, looking for Eastman's leg but Eastman calmly moves out of range.
Glass throws a looping overhand right but Eastman ducks down to avoid it.
Eastman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Eastman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eastman moves out of range of the body kick.
Eastman jabs Glass to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Eastman cracks Glass with a right hand to the side of the head.
Eastman throws an overhand right that lands on Glass's shoulder, as Glass tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Eastman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Glass uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eastman.
Glass tries to counter by closing the distance.
Glass wants to clinch up but Eastman keeps it at a distance.
Eastman swings for the body but Glass moves out of range.
Glass connects with a looping right hand.
Eastman goes for a double leg but Glass avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Glass continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monk Eastman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eastman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Glass slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Glass steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eastman.
Glass lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Glass.
Glass takes a jab right on the kisser.
Eastman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Glass has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Glass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eastman's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glass throws a hook but Eastman avoids it easily.
Eastman throws a jab when Glass was well out of range.
A nice side step and Glass releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Eastman slips under a jab from Glass.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Glass.
Eastman thuds his right hand into Glass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Glass cracks Eastman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Eastman misses with a wild combination.
Glass tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Glass.
Eastman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glass was well out of range. Poor timing from Eastman.
Glass feints a counter leg kick.
Glass throws a poor cross that misses
and Eastman counters with a straight right hand.
Eastman swinging wildly here.
Glass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Glass misses with an uppercut. Eastman saw that one coming.
Eastman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eastman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eastman connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Monk Eastman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Eastman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Glass looks to score with a jab to the body but Eastman is just out of range.
Glass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Eastman misses with an uppercut. Glass saw that one coming.
Glass tries to land a leg kick but Eastman saw it coming and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Glass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glass slips under a jab from Eastman.
It seemed like Glass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick from Glass lands but Eastman takes it in his stride.
Eastman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Glass on the side of the head.
Nice straight punches there by Eastman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Eastman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eastman looks to land a body kick but Glass moved away.
A good leg kick by Glass.
Eastman misses with an uppercut.
Eastman throws a big shot that misses.
Eastman swats away the attempt to clinch by Glass.#T1#
Glass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Glass connects with a leg kick. Eastman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Glass.
Glass throws out a powerful jab.
Eastman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Glass doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Glass.
Eastman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eastman throws a shot from downtown. Glass moves away and avoids it.
Eastman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glass.
Eastman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Glass.
Eastman misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Glass drives through and clinches with Eastman against the cage.
Eastman misses with the head strike.
Glass is trying to stall.
Eastman has a couple of punches blocked by Glass.
#T2#
Glass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eastman avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Glass fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Eastman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Eastman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glass tries a knee to the head but Eastman blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eastman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Glass or not.
Glass takes a shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Glass obliges.
Glass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Glass is struggling to control the position.
Glass misses with a knee to the head.
Eastman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Glass gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Glass throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Glass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eastman backwards.
Eastman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Glasss head.
Glass looking to throw knees to the head but Eastman is blocking nicely.
Glass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eastman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Eastman tries to stall but Glass uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Glass connects with a knee to the head.
Eastman wants to stall.
Eastman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Glass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Glass looking to throw knees to the head but Eastman is blocking nicely.
Eastman blocking some punches.
Glass tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Eastman lands a hook that snaps the head of Glass backwards.
Glass tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Eastman lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Glass missing with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Glass to work.
Eastman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eastman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Glass stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Eastman has Glass pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Eastman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Glass tumbling to the mat - Eastman dives into Glass's guard.
Glass is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Eastman dives into side control.
#REVB#
Glass wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Eastman swings around for an armbar but Glass sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Eastman's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Glass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Desmond Glass'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#
Glass dodges the punch combination from Eastman.
Eastman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eastman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Glass on the side of the head.
Glass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Glass instigates a clinch.
Glass scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Eastman on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eastman gets through Glass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Glass fails to land.
Glass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Glass missing with knees to the body.
Eastman goes for a takedown attempt but Glass pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Glass wants to clinch up but Eastman keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Eastman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Glass was well out of range. Poor timing from Eastman.
Glass fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Eastman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Glass scores with a kick to the midsection.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Eastman.
Glass looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Eastman throws a head kick that misses.
Glass scores with a spinning back kick!
Eastman cracks Glass with an open hand slap.
Eastman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eastman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Glass lands with a hook. Eastman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glass scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Eastman throws a jab when Glass was well out of range.
Glass throws a looping overhand right but Eastman ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Eastman avoids the head kick by Glass.
Eastman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Glass! But no joy.
A lazy body kick from Glass
and Eastman counters with an outside leg kick.
Glass tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Eastman is able to avoid easily.
Eastman moves out of range as Glass strikes.
Glass tries to score with a low kick but Eastman moves his leg out of the way.
Glass tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Eastman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eastman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Glass tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Glass throws a shot to the body.
Monk Eastman is winning the standup battle so far.
Eastman scores with a hook.
Jab by Glass.
Glass has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Eastman keeps the fight on the outside.
Glass misses with a right hand
and Glass takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Eastman.
Eastman backing away here, and Glass unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Glass attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Eastman throws a hook but Glass avoids it easily.
Glass looks to land a right hand but Eastman moved out of range.
Glass is looking to slow Eastman down with leg kicks.
Glass's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Eastman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Glass scrambles back to his feet.
Eastman missing with a left hand there. Glass was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Eastman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Glass.
Eastman slips a jab from Glass.
Glass ducks under a wild hook from Eastman.
Eastman connects with a solid leg kick.
Glass throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eastman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eastman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Glass moves away from the strike by Eastman. #CL2#
Glass fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eastman, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glass with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Eastman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Glass uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eastman.
Glass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Glass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eastman.
Eastman tests Glass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eastman misses with a straight right.
Glass scores with a kick to the midsection.
Glass lands an overhand right.
Eastman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monk Eastman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glass throws a leg kick which misses Eastman's front leg but catches the back leg as Eastman tries to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Eastman.
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 Monk Eastman.
I think Eastman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monk Eastman!
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Event:
NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS 2
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Berkowitz.
Berkowitz throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Eastman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Eastman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Eastman cracks Berkowitz with a solid left hand.
Berkowitz has momentary wrist control but Eastman slips an elbow through the middle.
Eastman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eastman cracks Berkowitz with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eastman landing some decent shots from guard.
Berkowitz controls Eastman momentarily but Eastman frees himself.
Eastman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berkowitz is trying to hold Eastman in close to prevent damage but Eastman has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berkowitz is not content to let Eastman control the position.#T1#
Eastman is taking a breather. Berkowitz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Eastman maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Berkowitz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Eastman has cracked it and Berkowitz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Eastman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monk Eastman!
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Event:
NO LIMITS
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Eastman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Eastman misses.
Eastman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dyrdek in his tracks.
Eastman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Eastman stuffs the takedown attempt from Dyrdek. Dyrdek gets slowly back to his feet.
Dyrdek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dyrdek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Monk Eastman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Dyrdek gets caught flat footed, as Eastman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Dyrdek is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Eastman presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dyrdek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dyrdek looking to slow down the pace here.
Dyrdek throws a head punch that misses.
Dyrdek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Eastman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Eastman is trying to control. Dyrdek wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Eastman prevents Dyrdek from improving his position.
Eastman blocks the strikes from Dyrdek.
Eastman wants to take a breather but Dyrdek is having none of it.
Dyrdek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dyrdek.
Eastman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dyrdek's head.
Eastman works over Dyrdek with some ground and pound from guard.
Eastman with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Eastman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dyrdek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eastman has managed to get both his arms back between Dyrdek's legs - danger averted.
Eastman trying to control but Dyrdek is working from the bottom.
Dyrdek is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dyrdek might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Dyrdek wants to sweep but no luck.
Eastman is in close to Dyrdek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Eastman tries to free his leg and advance position but Dyrdek is retaining full guard.
Eastman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dyrdek 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.
Dyrdek is trying to control the position but Eastman postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Eastman wants to control from the top but Dyrdek keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dyrdek on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dyrdek takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eastman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dyrdek sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Dyrdek tries to clinch but Eastman moves out of range.
Eastman connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Rob Dyrdek has been cut.
Eastman connects with an inside leg kick.
Dyrdek thows a body kick. Eastman tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Eastman throws a leg kick that misses.
Dyrdek seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Eastman throws a body punch but Dyrdek moves out of range.
Dyrdek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dyrdek walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Dyrdek 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dyrdek blocks a head kick by Eastman.
#CL#
Dyrdek gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dyrdek pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Eastman is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Eastman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dyrdek fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eastman misses with a hook
#CL#
and Dyrdek counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eastman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Eastman misses with a punch on the inside.
Dyrdek misses with a punch to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eastman as Dyrdek tries to tie him up.
Eastman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eastman slows down the pace here.
Dyrdek throws a punch but it's blocked by Eastman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monk Eastman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Dyrdek's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Eastman throws a poor cross that misses
and Dyrdek counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Eastman throws a body punch but Dyrdek moves out of range.
It looked like Dyrdek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eastman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Eastman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dyrdek takes one to the side of the head.
Eastman misses with a head kick.
Dyrdek is looking to counter the offense by Eastman and move into the clinch.
Eastman throws a hook but Dyrdek avoids it easily.
Dyrdek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Eastman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dyrdek was well out of range. Poor timing from Eastman.
Eastman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dyrdek tries to clinch up.
Dyrdek tries to clinch but Eastman moves out of range.
Eastman tries a low kick but Dyrdek avoids it.
A cross from Eastman lands.
Eastman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Eastman. That snapped Dyrdek's head back.
Dyrdek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eastman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eastman misses with a hook. Dyrdek ducked under it nicely.
Eastman tries a head kick but it misses.
Dyrdek fails to land the takedown.
Eastman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dyrdek is looking to clinch but Eastman is avoiding it.
Eastman throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Dyrdek counters by clinching up.
Dyrdek throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dyrdek.
Eastman throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyrdek. #T2#
Dyrdek looking to slow down the pace here.
Dyrdek slows down the pace here.
Dyrdek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Dyrdek.
Eastman lands an uppercut.
Rob Dyrdek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Eastman blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dyrdek lands an uppercut.
Dyrdek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dyrdek with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dyrdek lands with a short shot to the head.
Dyrdek pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Eastman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dyrdek backwards.
Dyrdek wants to stall.
#T3#
Eastman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dyrdek backwards.
Dyrdek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eastman up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek looking to slow down the pace here.
Eastman throws a head punch that misses.
Dyrdek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eastman swings wildly with an uppercut but Dyrdek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eastman letting Dyrdek take a breather here.
A short right from Dyrdek on the inside.
Dyrdek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Dyrdek's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Dyrdek.
Dyrdek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eastman's elbow. #BC2#
Eastman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Eastman dips to his left and cracks Dyrdek with an uppercut!
Dyrdek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dyrdek takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Eastman.
Dyrdek avoids the body shot from Eastman.
Monk Eastman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dyrdek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monk Eastman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rob Dyrdek'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#
Eastman motions for Dyrdek to come forward. Eastman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eastman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD2#
Eastman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Dyrdek kicks off Eastman and gets to his feet.
Eastman loads up on a big right hand but Dyrdek slips the punch.
Dyrdek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eastman.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eastman, as that shot connected.
Eastman looks to land a right hand but Dyrdek moved out of range.
Dyrdek tries to clinch but Eastman moves away
and Eastman counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eastman missing with a left hand there. Dyrdek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Eastman.
Eastman looks to land a right hand but Dyrdek moved out of range.
Dyrdek thinks about countering with a head kick.#T1#
Eastman throws a lazy right hand but Dyrdek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Eastman looks to move away, Dyrdek throws a big counter combo but Eastman just gets out of the way.
Dyrdek tries to clinch there but Eastman circles away.
Rob Dyrdek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eastman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Eastman there.
Eastman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dyrdek. Dyrdek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Dyrdek darts in and clinches Eastman up against the cage.
Eastman misses with the head strike.
Dyrdek cracks Eastman with a nice body shot.
Dyrdek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dyrdek stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dyrdek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dyrdek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dyrdek misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Eastman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dyrdek gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dyrdek taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dyrdek - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dyrdek stalling in the clinch.
Eastman lands with a light punch inside.
Dyrdek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eastman avoids it.
Eastman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dyrdek using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Eastman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dyrdek gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Eastman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
Dyrdek throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Eastman blocks it with crossed arms.
Eastman lands with a right to the head.
Eastman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dyrdek's elbow.
Dyrdek tries to work over Eastman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Monk Eastman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eastman.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eastman pushes Dyrdek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Eastman tries to throw a body punch but Dyrdek avoids it by throwing Eastman back against the cage.
Dyrdek stalling in the clinch but Eastman improves position.
Dyrdek slows down the pace here.
Eastman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4#
Dyrdek slows down the pace here.
Dyrdek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eastman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Eastman taking a breather.
Eastman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eastman letting Dyrdek take a breather here.
Dyrdek struggles to land a body shot inside as Eastman controls his hands.
Eastman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rob Dyrdek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short left from Dyrdek.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monk Eastman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eastman 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monk Eastman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Eastman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yip looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yip cracks Eastman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Eastman has closed the distance and engaged Yip in a clinch.
Yip blocks a body shot from Eastman.
Eastman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eastman tries to throw a body punch but Yip avoids it by throwing Eastman back against the cage.
Eastman wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eastman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Eastman.
Yip blocks a body shot from Eastman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yip trying to control the position but instead, Eastman has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yip into the cage.
Yip tries for a takedown but Eastman manages to get underhooks.
Eastman misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Eastman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Eastman.
Yip changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Eastman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eastman delivers a nice body kick.
A cross from Yip lands.
Eastman throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Eastman clinches up against the cage.
Eastman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Franky Yip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monk Eastman.
Eastman works on Yip's body with a couple of short punches.
Eastman gets underhooks to prevent Yip's takedown attempt.
#T2#
Eastman throws a head punch that misses.
Eastman misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eastman.
Eastman swings wildly with an uppercut but Yip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eastman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eastman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Eastman.
Eastman throws a punch but it's blocked by Yip. #BC#
Yip breaks the clinch.
Eastman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Eastman is looking to clinch but Yip is avoiding it.
Yip swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Eastman stuffs the takedown attempt from Yip. Yip gets slowly back to his feet.
Yip looks to land a combination. Eastman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Eastman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Yip tries to sprawl but Eastman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Eastman wants to pass to mount but Yip is defending the position.
Yip is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eastman not doing much here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eastman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Eastman lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Eastman prevents Yip from improving his position.
Eastman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Eastman.
Yip is trying to get back to full guard.
Yip trying to hold on to Eastman's head to control him but Eastman postures up.
Eastman lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Eastman 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yip wants to control but Eastman is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monk Eastman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Eastman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yip shoots in but Eastman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yip lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yip tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Eastman clinches with his opponent.
Monk Eastman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yip controlling the action here for a moment.
Yip blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eastman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eastman working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Eastman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Eastman lands a nice looking body kick.
Eastman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yip's calf.
Eastman throws out a loose jab but Yip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yip looks to score with a jab to the body but Eastman is just out of range.
Eastman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yip has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Eastman.
Yip takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2#
Eastman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yip blocks a body shot from Eastman.
Eastman lands a left hand.
Eastman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yip has Eastman pushed against the cage.
Eastman throws a punch but it's blocked by Yip.
Eastman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Eastman has a couple of punches blocked by Yip.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eastman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Eastman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Yip coming out on top.
Yip just misses with a punch to the body.
Eastman lands a leg kick that knocks Yip off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Eastman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eastman leaning against his opponent.
Eastman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Yip breaks the clinch.
Eastman throws a lazy right hand but Yip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eastman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Eastman misses with a few strikes there.
Yip with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Eastman to score with a decent uppercut.
Eastman cracks the inside of Yip's front leg. #T3#
Yip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eastman.
Yip throws a shot to the body.
Eastman looks for a takedown but Yip sprawls well.
A lazy left from Yip finds it's target.
Eastman on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Eastman is rocked!
Yip takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Eastman is still on wobbly legs! Can Yip finish him?
Jab by Yip.
Yip connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Eastman out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franky Yip!
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Event:
BRFC 33
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Garcia throws a one two combo.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Eastman.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
Garcia backing away here, and Eastman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Eastman misses with a kick to the body.
Garcia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Eastman on the side of the head.
Garcia cracks Eastman with an open hand slap.
Garcia delivers a nice body kick.
Eastman looks to land a left hand but Garcia moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by Garcia - just one landing.
Garcia throws a hook but Eastman avoids it easily.
Garcia misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eastman! But no joy.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Eastman's shoulder, as Eastman tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eastman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Garcia.
Garcia feints and then cracks Eastman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eastman down.
Garcia scores with a leg kick.
Sergio Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia tries to land a leg kick but Eastman saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Garcia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Eastman takes a step back to recover.
Garcia works over Eastman's head and body with a nice combination.
Eastman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Eastman with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good work by Garcia as he checks the leg kick.
Eastman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Garcia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eastman somewhat.
Garcia misses with a hook. Eastman ducked under it nicely.
Garcia backing away here, and Eastman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Garcia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Eastman scoring well with a low kick there.
Eastman throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Garcia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Eastman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eastman throws a leg kick but Garcia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garcia throwing a counter right hand but Eastman manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Eastman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eastman postures up.
Eastman trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Eastman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garcia haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Garcia trying to control the position here.
Garcia controls Eastman momentarily but Eastman frees himself.
Eastman showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Eastman wants to control from the top but Garcia keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Eastman, right into the meat.
Eastman throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Eastman blocks the leg kick.
Eastman throws a low kick but Garcia moves out of range easily.
Eastman ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Eastman looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.#T4#
Eastman doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Eastman moves out of range of the body kick.
Eastman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Eastman thows a leg kick but Garcia checks it #TD#
and Garcia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Eastman's guard.
Eastman is trying to control the position but Garcia postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Garcia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia wants to control from the top but Eastman keeps moving.
Garcia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eastman keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Eastman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eastman 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Garcia dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eastman throws out a counter right but Garcia avoids it with no problem.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Garcia scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garcia throws out a powerful jab.
Eastman is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eastman.
Eastman throws a big shot that misses.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eastman can do to turn this around?#TD#
Garcia shoots in and gets a takedown into Eastman's guard.
Garcia distracts Eastman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Garcia throws a big right hand that misses.
Eastman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Eastman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Eastman.#T1#
Eastman keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Sergio Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eastman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eastman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Eastman trying to keep a closed guard but Garcia is proving a slippery customer.
Eastman keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia throws a big right hand that misses.
Eastman being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Garcia fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Eastman to the ground. Garcia is now in Eastman's guard.#T2#
Eastman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garcia pushing down on Eastman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Garcia working Eastman over with strikes.
Eastman is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia is looking to take a break and control but Eastman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia wants to free his trapped foot but Eastman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Eastman tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg. #T3#
Eastman wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy.
Garcia lands strikes from half guard.
Garcia lands strikes from half guard.
Garcia lands with a punch from half guard.
Garcia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eastman's head.
Eastman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garcia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garcia's back!
Eastman is looking to control Garcia but Garcia is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Garcia is really stuck here.
Eastman trying to control momentarily.
Garcia controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
#T4#
Garcia trying to control the action but Eastman just sinks the hooks in.
Garcia tries to escape the position.
Eastman lands strikes to the head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Garcia is really stuck here.
Eastman trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia is trying to stand back up.
Eastman is not going to allow Garcia to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergio Garcia dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Eastman checks a low kick from Garcia.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Eastman throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eastman lands with a hook. Garcia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garcia scores with a spinning back kick!
Garcia lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Eastman moves out of range of the leg kick from Garcia.
A cross from Garcia lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eastman checks a low kick from Garcia.#TD2#
Eastman gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eastman drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head. #T1#
Garcia trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Eastman manages to pass to mount!
Eastman looking to ground and pound but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Eastman fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Eastman has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Garcia's face.
Garcia tries to hold on but Eastman postures up.
Eastman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garcia avoids a series of strikes thrown by Eastman.
Garcia tries to reverse the position but Eastman maintains control.
Eastman trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Garcia wants to control but Eastman is having none of it.
Eastman content just to control the position here.
Garcia manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Garcia wants to control but Eastman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Eastman has control of the leg.
Garcia wants to control but Eastman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eastman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Eastman prevents Garcia from improving his position.#T3#
Garcia gets back to full guard.
Eastman trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Eastman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Eastman looking to pass the guard.
Eastman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Eastman postures up.
Garcia wants to stand and escape but Eastman is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Eastman sizes up Garcia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Eastman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, jab by Garcia - just one landing.
Eastman misses with a straight left.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A left lands for Eastman.
Garcia connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
Eastman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eastman throws the kick towards the body but Garcia avoids it.
Eastman misses with a kick to the body.
Sergio Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Eastman misses with a body shot.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monk Eastman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eastman scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monk Eastman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Sergio Garcia!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Sergio Garcia!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Sergio Garcia!
Sergio Garcia wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Sergio Garcia 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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