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Event:
Revolution XC 10
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Cavendish lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuusi takes a step back to recover.
Kuusi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cavendish lands a jab to the nose.
Kuusi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cavendish connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuusi scrambles back to his feet.
Cavendish delivers a nice body kick.
Cavendish lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cavendish's corner calls for a 1-2. Cavendish obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cavendish lands with a shot to the body.
Kuusi doesn't manage to clinch there - Cavendish circles away.
Cavendish keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kuusi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cavendish defends it nicely.#T1#
Kuusi throws a right hand that misses
and Cavendish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuusi's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kuusi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cavendish fakes the leg kick and cracks Kuusi in the body.
Kuusi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Cavendish.
Cavendish throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cavendish lands with a right hand.
Kuusi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cavendish lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cavendish scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Cavendish fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cavendish throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuusi on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cavendish cracks Kuusi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cavendish takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cavendish fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cavendish lunges at Kuusi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuusi's hand.
Cavendish pushes Kuusi away with a front kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuusi.
Cavendish digs a good hook to Kuusi's body.
Marcel Cavendish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Kuusi takes one to the side of the head.
Cavendish turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cavendish lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuusi takes a step back to recover.
Cavendish throws out a powerful jab.
Cavendish lands a jab.
Kuusi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cavendish.
Cavendish connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuusi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cavendish clobbers Kuusi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Kuusi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cavendish manages to avoid it.
Kuusi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kuusi shoots in for a takedown but Cavendish shows good takedown defense.
Marcel Cavendish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmari Kuusi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Cavendish.
Cavendish is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kuusi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cavendish lands a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Cavendish. No joy for Kuusi on that attempt.
Nice shot by Cavendish.
Kuusi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decent striking displayed by Cavendish there.
Cavendish uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kuusi has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Cavendish dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cavendish scores with a kick to the body.
Cavendish stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cavendish wants it to stay on the feet.
Cavendish scores with a hook to the body. Kuusi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Cavendish.
Kuusi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cavendish to score with a decent uppercut.
Cavendish lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Kuusi misses
and Cavendish counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuusi walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cavendish.
Kuusi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuusi tries to close the distance and clinch but Cavendish swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuusi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cavendish is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kuusi.#T1#
Kuusi misses with a combination
and Cavendish counters with a straight right hand.
Cavendish connects with a looping right hand.
Kuusi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cavendish lands a really nice looking cross but Kuusi seems unphased.
A left lands for Cavendish.
Cavendish connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuusi momentarily.
Kuusi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marcel Cavendish is winning the standup battle so far.
Cavendish throws a front kick that sends Kuusi stumbling back into the cage.
Cavendish lands a nice hook to Kuusi's body. Kuusi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
Cavendish fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuusi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cavendish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cavendish cracks Kuusi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kuusi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cavendish jabs at Kuusi's body.
Cavendish lands a nice looking body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kuusi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cavendish has got the better of the exchanges.
Cavendish throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cavendish.
Kuusi is breathing heavily.
A solid body kick from Cavendish.
Cavendish thuds his shin into the meat of Kuusi's side.
Kuusi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Cavendish scores with the left hand. Kuusi knows he should have avoided that one.
Cavendish swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuusi.
Nice body kick there by Cavendish.
Cavendish lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuusi's head.
Cavendish scores with a nice right hand.
Kuusi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuusi with a poor takedown
and Cavendish makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marcel Cavendish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmari Kuusi.
Cavendish bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cavendish lands with a shot to the body.
Cavendish scores with the left hand. Kuusi knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Cavendish. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuusi needs to keep his hands up - Cavendish had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Cavendish.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuusi misses the target.
Cavendish swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Danga de danga de dang - Cavendish scores with a four punch combination!
Kuusi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cavendish looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cavendish connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kuusi throws a series of punches but Cavendish avoids them all with ease.
Cavendish stalks Kuusi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kuusi's face. Kuusi staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuusi takes a swing at Cavendish's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Cavendish dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cavendish turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cavendish scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuusi in his tracks.
Kuusi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kuusi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cavendish counters with a straight right hand.
Marcel Cavendish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuusi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kuusi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cavendish moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavendish connects with a single shot there.
Cavendish connects with a crisp jab.
Cavendish listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cavendish moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Cavendish with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuusi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cavendish lands a nice hook to Kuusi's body. Kuusi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cavendish lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kuusi will feel that in the morning.
Kuusi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cavendish counters with a nice uppercut.
Cavendish lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kuusi takes a step back to recover.
Kuusi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kuusi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Cavendish lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuusi doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Cavendish scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cavendish's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuusi under the eye.
Nice shot by Cavendish.
Cavendish scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Cavendish.
Kuusi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cavendish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuusi somewhat.
Marcel Cavendish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilmari Kuusi.
Cavendish connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Cavendish throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kuusi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cavendish slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cavendish bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kuusi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cavendish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuusi can do to turn this around?
Cavendish connects with a crisp jab.
Kuusi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Cavendish. #T4#
A left lands for Cavendish.
Kuusi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cavendish lands with a nice combination. Kuusi backs away looking to recover.#ROC#
Kuusi is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuusi backs away from a small jab... but Cavendish lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Kuusi crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Cavendish with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Marcel Cavendish!
A very excited looking Marcel Cavendish 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:
ICON Fight NIGHT 5
Date: Oct 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Cavendish scores with a shot to the body.
Shango lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cavendish takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shango throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cavendish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Cavendish scores with a four punch combination!
Shango motions for Cavendish to come forward. Shango throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cavendish lands a really nice looking cross but Shango seems unphased.
Cavendish closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cavendish connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cavendish lands a jab to the nose.
Shango walks into a stiff left hand from Cavendish.#KD#
Shango cracks Cavendish with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shango has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cavendish to stand back up!#ROC#
Cavendish is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Marcel Cavendish has been cut.
Cavendish connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cavendish is still on wobbly legs! Can Shango finish him?
Shango throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Shango misses.
Cavendish seems to have recovered his senses.
Cavendish keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T1#
Good exchange - Cavendish coming out on top.
Shango misses with a right hand
and Cavendish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cavendish wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cavendish takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cavendish scores with a hook.
Cavendish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cavendish has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cavendish misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Shango misses.
Cavendish connects with a looping right hand.
Cavendish misses with a body shot.
It looked like Shango was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cavendish.
Cavendish connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shango is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Cavendish scores with a kick to the midsection.#T2#
Shango throws a series of punches but Cavendish moves out of range.
Cavendish throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Shango. Those never looked like landing.
Cavendish appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marcel Cavendish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shango takes a swing at Cavendish's ribcage but misses.
Cavendish works the jab nicely.
Cavendish misses with a kick to the body.
Cavendish lands a jab to the head.
Cavendish scores with a spinning back kick!
Shango will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cavendish uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shango has time to react.
Cavendish ducks under a wild hook from Shango.
Shango chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cavendish can pounce on him.
#T3#
Cavendish buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shango throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cavendish takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cavendish scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shango throws a leg kick
enabling Cavendish to counter with a crisp jab.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Shango! Cavendish is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papa Shango!
Papa Shango bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Revolution XC 7
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Cavendish defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campion.
Campion throws a series of punches but Cavendish avoids them all with ease.
Campion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Campion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cavendish scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cavendish's corner calls for a 1-2. Cavendish obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Cavendish scores with a four punch combination!
Cavendish misses the jab.
Campion throws a series of punches but Cavendish avoids them all with ease.
Cavendish slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cavendish bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Campion's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campion slips under a jab from Cavendish.
Cavendish throws a chopping leg kick but Campion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Cavendish lands a jab.
Campion shoots in and drives through. Cavendish sprawls well.
Marcel Cavendish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Campion.
Cavendish stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Campion takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That kick from Cavendish tenderised Campion's leg. Campion is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cavendish scores with a nice right hand.
Cavendish with a jab.
Cavendish defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campion.
Cavendish is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD2#
Campion gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cavendish tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cavendish manages to work his way to half guard, despite Campion's best efforts.
Cavendish is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Campion is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Campion stalling. #SUB2#
Campion seems to be looking for submissions.
Campion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Campion has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cavendish sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cavendish is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Cavendish tries to roll over but Campion keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Campion is working for a submission of some sort.
Campion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cavendish slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Campion throwing strikes from guard but Cavendish blocks nicely.
Campion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cavendish has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Campion preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Campion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cavendish works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cavendish keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Cavendish utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Campion wants to control from the top but Cavendish keeps moving.
Cavendish avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Campion is pushing down on Cavendish's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cavendish is fighting to maintain full guard but Campion has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cavendish wants to improve his position but Campion is controlling well.
Cavendish moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Campion throwing strikes from guard but Cavendish blocks nicely.
Cavendish is pulling down on Campion's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Cavendish dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Campion or perhaps it was just good defense by Cavendish, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Campion closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Campion lands in his opponent's guard.
Cavendish looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cavendish is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Campion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cavendish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cavendish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Michael Campion has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavendish wants to control from the top but Campion keeps moving. #T1#
Campion working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campion wants to stand but Cavendish is controlling the position.
Campion is trying to keep Cavendish in close.
Cavendish wants to pass the guard but Campion is keeping the position.
Campion trying to control the position.
Cavendish won't allow Campion to get back to his feet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cavendish stays in close to Campion's body and controls the position.
Cavendish trying to control the position from guard on top but Campion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Campion staying out of range there.
Campion looks for a takedown but Cavendish sprawls well.
Marcel Cavendish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cavendish lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Campion slips under a jab.
Campion changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A shot to the liver by Cavendish. Beautiful body shot.
Cavendish walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Campion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Campion fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcel Cavendish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Campion.
Cavendish pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body kick from Cavendish.#TD2#
Campion feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cavendish has his hands on Campion's head, controlling the position.
Cavendish lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Campion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Cavendish controlling from the top position.
Cavendish throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #ES2#
Campion pushes Cavendish off and scrambles back to his feet.
Michael Campion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cavendish.
Cavendish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Campion is defended easily by Cavendish.
Cavendish is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cavendish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcel Cavendish dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cavendish lands a leg kick that knocks Campion off balance momentarily.
Cavendish stuns Campion with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cavendish fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cavendish catches Campion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cavendish throws a body shot but no joy.
And Campion tries to counter it with a takedown but Cavendish pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cavendish lands a lovely overhand right.
Cavendish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campion can do to turn this around?
Campion has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Campion there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cavendish avoids the body shot from Campion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Cavendish misses.
Cavendish slaps away a takedown attempt from Campion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cavendish is looking to counter punch.
Cavendish rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Campion counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T1#
Campion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cavendish is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Campion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Campion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Campion scoring with some ground and pound.
Cavendish manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Campion manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Campion trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cavendish forces his way into half guard.
Cavendish is trying to control. Campion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cavendish is looking to advance position but Campion won't allow it. #T2#
Campion wants to get back to full guard.
Campion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Campion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Campion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cavendish is one step ahead there.
Campion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Campion is on top in guard.
#REVB##T3#
Campion trying to control the position from guard on top but Cavendish is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Campion is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cavendish tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campion throwing strikes but missing.
Campion is in close to Cavendish's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Cavendish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Campion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Campion wants to control from the top but Cavendish keeps moving.
Campion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cavendish swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cavendish looking for a sweep. Not yet Cavendish, not yet.
Michael Campion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campion makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cavendish looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campion is one step ahead there.
Campion wants to control from the top but Cavendish keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cavendish misses the jab.
Cavendish throws a chopping leg kick but Campion manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cavendish slips a jab and a cross from Campion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Cavendish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cavendish, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcel Cavendish!
Michael Campion was interviewed post fight and said 'Kudos mate...till we meet again.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Watson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watson is looking to land body kicks.
Watson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Watson staying out of range there.
Cavendish cracks the inside of Watson's front leg.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cavendish scores with a jab to the body.
Cavendish tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cavendish misses with a body shot.
Cavendish blocks the body kick.
Watson throws out a powerful jab.
Cavendish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cavendish just manages to avoid it.
Cavendish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cavendish.
Cavendish misses the jab.
A lazy body kick from Watson
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson throws the left hand but Cavendish avoids the punch easily.
Cavendish 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.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Watson lands a front kick.
Watson wants to slow Cavendish down by chopping away at his legs.
Despite the aggression on Cavendish's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Watson throws a wild body kick that Cavendish sees coming a mile off.
Cavendish misses with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Watson.
Cavendish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cavendish misses with a kick to the body
and Watson counters with a good low kick that Cavendish was not able to check.
Watson feints and then cracks Cavendish's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cavendish down.
Cavendish looks to land a combination but Watson avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Watson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cavendish scores with a nice strike.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Watson.
Watson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cavendish moves out of range as Watson strikes.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cavendish manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cavendish! But no joy.
Cavendish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cavendish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cavendish throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cavendish throws a series of punches but Watson avoids them all with ease.
Watson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cavendish just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Watson misses with a kick to the body.
Watson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cavendish.
Cavendish lands an overhand right.
Watson is looking to wear down Cavendish with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Watson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cavendish manages to avoid it.
Cavendish moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Watson.
Watson ducks under a wild hook from Cavendish.
Watson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cavendish to score with a decent uppercut.
Watson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cavendish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cavendish.
Cavendish has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The fighters circling - Watson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cavendish swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
Watson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cavendish takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cavendish.
Watson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Watson.
Cavendish avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Watson backs off Cavendish throws a huge counter combo but Watson manages to avoid it all.
A nice combination there by Cavendish.
Watson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cavendish is out of range and Watson settles back down.
Watson misses with a body kick.
Watson scores with a spinning back kick!
Watson misses with a body kick.
Watson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Watson misses with a shot to the body
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cavendish throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Watson misses with a kick to the body.
Watson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cavendish.
Cavendish digs a good body shot into Watson's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cavendish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cavendish pivots, looking for a leg kick but Watson is out of range and Cavendish settles back down. #T4#
Watson lands with a good body shot.
A big left from Cavendish misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cavendish.
Watson looks for the body kick but Cavendish saw that one coming.
Cavendish lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Watson at a distance.
Cavendish throws a big shot that misses.
Watson throwing a counter right hand but Cavendish manages to avoid it.
Watson misses with a kick to the body.
Cavendish throws a front kick that sends Watson stumbling back into the cage.
Watson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Watson scores with a push kick.
Cavendish misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Watson.
Cavendish stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Watson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cavendish goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cavendish misses with a body shot
letting Watson counter with a right hand.
Watson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cavendish.
A low kick from Watson is predictable there
and Cavendish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcel Cavendish will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rampage Watson'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.
#R2#
Cavendish throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Watson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cavendish throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Cavendish. That snapped Watson's head back.
Marcel Cavendish seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cavendish throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cavendish avoids a kick to the body.
Cavendish doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cavendish throws a poor cross that misses
and Watson counters with a nice body kick.
Watson lands a nice shot that snaps Cavendish's head back.
Cavendish checks the leg kick.
Watson tried to score with a low kick but Cavendish checks it.
Cavendish avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cavendish moves out of range of the body kick from Watson.
Cavendish let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cavendish blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Watson throws a body kick that misses.
Cavendish lands a two punch combo.
Watson slips a straight right by Cavendish.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Cavendish, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cavendish avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Watson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Watson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cavendish.
Cavendish lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Watson lands with an overhand left.
Cavendish looks to land a combination but Watson avoids it well.
Watson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A swing and a miss from Watson.
Watson drops his hands momentarily and Cavendish takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Watson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Watson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cavendish.
Cavendish has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Watson.
Watson looks to land a body kick but Cavendish moved away.
Cavendish takes one to the chin there.
Watson throws a leg kick which misses Cavendish's front leg but catches the back leg as Cavendish tries to avoid it.
A solid body kick from Watson.
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!
Cavendish tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Watson is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Watson misses the target.
Watson lands with an uppercut that bounces Cavendish off the cage and back into range.
Cavendish misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Watson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cavendish replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Watson blocks it well.#T2#
Cavendish lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Watson 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.
Watson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cavendish lands with a right hand.
Cavendish's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Cavendish cracks Watson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Watson lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Watson.
Cavendish takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Watson looks to land a body kick but Cavendish moved away.
Watson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cavendish fails to land with a series of punches.
Watson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cavendish missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watson slips a straight right by Cavendish.
Cavendish just misses with a punch to the body.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cavendish on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Cavendish takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Cavendish checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Watson checks a leg kick.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
Cavendish paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cavendish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cavendish checks a leg kick.
Watson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cavendish waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watson.
Cavendish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cavendish moves out of range as Watson throws a body kick.
Cavendish lands a nice hook to Watson's body. Watson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cavendish. Watson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Watson.
Watson tries to land a front kick but Cavendish steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cavendish jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Cavendish throws a push kick but Watson slaps the foot to one side.
Cavendish thuds a left hand into Watson's body.
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!
Watson throws the left hand but Cavendish avoids the punch easily.
Watson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cavendish.
Cavendish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Watson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Watson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cavendish moves out of range as Watson throws a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Cavendish.
Watson blocks a jab.
Watson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cavendish throws a nice looking combination but Watson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watson is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Watson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cavendish.
Watson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cavendish blocks a head kick by Watson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rampage Watson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rampage Watson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Watson throws out a loose jab but Cavendish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cavendish wants to counter the offense by Watson and move into the clinch position.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Cavendish throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
Watson needs to keep his hands up - Cavendish had a free shot at his head there.
Watson throws a lazy right hand but Cavendish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cavendish scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cavendish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cavendish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Watson lands a leg kick that knocks Cavendish off balance momentarily.
A cross from Cavendish lands.
Cavendish on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Watson. Watson obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Watson misses.
Cavendish throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A counter left hand to the body from Watson misses its target.
Cavendish throws a leg kick that misses.
Watson scores with a push kick.
Watson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cavendish looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Watson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Cavendish.#T1#
Watson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cavendish.
Nice defenses there by Cavendish.
Cavendish misses with the body kick
and Watson counters with a leg kick.
Cavendish throws a hook to the side of Watson's head but Watson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Watson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cavendish misses with a body shot.
Cavendish misses with an uppercut. Watson saw that one coming.
Cavendish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Watson misses.
Cavendish throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
Cavendish tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Watson was well out of range. Poor timing from Cavendish.
Cavendish lands a head shot.
A combination from Cavendish does no damage.
Cavendish throws a leg kick that is checked
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Cavendish connects with a crisp jab.
Watson works Cavendish's body with a nice hook.
Watson checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Cavendish scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Watson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cavendish lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cavendish pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Watson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Cavendish lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cavendish scores with a jab to the body.
Watson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cavendish moves away.
That kick from Watson tenderised Cavendish's leg. Cavendish is trying to keep his angry face on.
Watson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Watson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cavendish throws a body punch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cavendish only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Watson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cavendish takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Watson feints and then cracks Cavendish's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cavendish down.
Watson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cavendish slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Watson misses with a wild body shot.
Watson misses with a body kick.
Cavendish missing with a left hand there. Watson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cavendish cracks Watson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Watson looks to land a body kick but Cavendish moved away.
Watson avoids a kick to the body.
Cavendish scores with a push kick.
Cavendish throws a jab but it's blocked by Watson.
Cavendish throws the left hand but Watson avoids the punch easily.
Cavendish tries to land a front kick but Watson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Watson misses with a hook to the body
and Cavendish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watson delivers a nice body kick.
Cavendish throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cavendish cracks a nice hook into Watson's ribs.
Watson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cavendish walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Watson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cavendish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Watson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cavendish lands with a nice body punch.
Watson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Watson.
Cavendish is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Watson with a body shot.
Cavendish looks to land a left hand but Watson moved out of range nicely.
Watson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cavendish.
Watson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cavendish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Watson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Watson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Watson checks a low kick from Cavendish.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cavendish. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Cavendish fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Watson is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcel Cavendish comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cavendish 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Marcel Cavendish!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Cavendish keeps Zero at a distance using the push kick.
Cavendish looks to land a combination but Zero avoids it well.
It looked like Zero wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cavendish connects with a leg kick. Zero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cavendish lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cavendish will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zero moves out of range as Cavendish throws a body kick.
Zero moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Zero on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cavendish works the jab nicely.
Cavendish has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zero on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zero fails to land the takedown.
Zero shoots in and drives through. Cavendish sprawls well.
Crunch! Cavendish slams his shin into Zero's torso.#T1#
Cavendish lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cavendish lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cavendish lands a leg kick that knocks Zero off balance momentarily.
Zero takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cavendish - that will leave a mark!
Cavendish pushes Zero away with a front kick.
A cross from Cavendish lands.
Marcel Cavendish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cavendish lands with a straight right. Zero didn't see that one coming.
Cavendish lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cavendish lands with a shot to the body.
Zero is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cavendish lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zero will feel that in the morning.
Cavendish 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.
#T2#
That kick from Cavendish tenderised Zero's leg. Zero is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cavendish. Cavendish obviously looking to wear him down.
Cavendish scores with a push kick.
Cavendish scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left lands for Cavendish.
Cavendish scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zero in his tracks.
Cavendish lands a really nice looking cross but Zero seems unphased.
Cavendish cracks the inside of Zero's front leg.
A good leg kick by Cavendish.
Zero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zero ducks right into an uppercut from Cavendish. #T3#
Cavendish scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cavendish throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zero on the side of the head.
Zero is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zero takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cavendish scores with a leg kick.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Cavendish has knocked Zero down with a huge combo! Cavendish steps away and waves a wobbly Zero back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Zero is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Travis Zero has been cut.
Marcel Cavendish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cavendish lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Zero up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Cavendish from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Zero's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcel Cavendish!
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Event:
Primal 35
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Cavendish misses with a straight left.
Ghetta lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cavendish has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cavendish swings for the body but Ghetta moves out of range.
Cavendish pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ghetta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Cavendish misses #TD#
and Ghetta counters with a shoot takedown. Cavendish fights it but they end up in guard.
Ghetta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghetta trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cavendish manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Cavendish content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ghetta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cavendish is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ghetta.#T1#
Cavendish working away.
Ghetta striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cavendish trying to control the action but Ghetta is working from the bottom.
Cavendish just content to control the position.
Ghetta looking for a sweep but Cavendish has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cavendish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ghetta working to try and regain half guard.
Ghetta regains half guard.
Ghetta flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Ghetta actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Ghetta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ghetta punching from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
Ghetta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ghetta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ghetta strikes from the bottom but Cavendish uses the opportunity to move to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cavendish gets to mount! Ghetta was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Ghetta manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ghetta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Ghetta wants to control but Cavendish is keeping busy.
Ghetta is looking to improve his position.
Cavendish controlling the action here.
Ghetta wants to control but Cavendish is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcel Cavendish will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cavendish throws an off balance right hand
and Ghetta counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Ghetta moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Cavendish.
Cavendish lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Cavendish.
Ghetta lands a body shot.
Cavendish lands a nice uppercut.
Ghetta working aggressively here.
Ghetta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Come on Ghetta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ghetta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cavendish smiles and moves away.
Ghetta moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cavendish throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghetta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Cavendish swings widly with a right hand
and Ghetta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cavendish slips under a jab from Ghetta.
Ghetta thuds a left hand into Cavendish's body.
A left and a right from Cavendish both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Ciro Ghetta has been cut.
Cavendish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghetta throws a big counter combination but Cavendish scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ghetta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cavendish. Cavendish circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cavendish throws a poor cross that misses
and Ghetta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cavendish moves away from the strike by Ghetta.
Ghetta ducks under a wild hook from Cavendish.
Cavendish throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Ghetta counters with a single leg into guard. Cavendish didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ghetta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ghetta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ciro Ghetta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Ghetta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cavendish dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ghetta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cavendish is one step ahead there.
Ghetta keeping moving, preventing Cavendish from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ghetta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ghetta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cavendish is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ghetta has his foot on Cavendish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cavendish works his way back into a safe position though.
Ghetta has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cavendish has passed into side control.
#T3#
Ghetta looking for a sweep but Cavendish has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Cavendish controlling the pace for now.
Ghetta is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghetta regains half guard.
Ghetta moves into full guard.
Ghetta looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghetta, not yet. #T4#
Cavendish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Ghetta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cavendish is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ghetta tries to strike from the bottom.
Ghetta wants to sweep here but Cavendish controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Ghetta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ghetta working a defensive guard but Cavendish manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cavendish taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ciro Ghetta will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ciro Ghetta's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cavendish throws a looping overhand right but Ghetta ducks down to avoid it.
Ghetta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ghetta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cavendish.
Cavendish throws a lazy right hand but Ghetta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Ghetta lands.#CL#
Ghetta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cavendish lands with a short shot to the head.
Ghetta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cavendish to keep the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ghetta.
Cavendish using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ghetta has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cavendish looking to stall.
Ghetta lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cavendish tries to work over Ghetta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cavendish lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cavendish throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghettas head.
Cavendish leaning his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Cavendish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cavendish misses with an uppercut
and Ghetta counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghetta tries to clinch but Cavendish moves out of range.
Cavendish throws the left hand but Ghetta avoids the punch easily.
Cavendish misses with an uppercut
and Ghetta counters with a nice uppercut.
Cavendish misses with a low kick as Ghetta jumps back.
Ghetta misses with a low kick as Cavendish jumps back.
Ghetta tries to clinch up.
Cavendish appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cavendish is looking to chop away at Ghetta's legs.
Marcel Cavendish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cavendish misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetta.
Ghetta misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Cavendish throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ghetta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cavendish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cavendish wants to land a leg kick but Ghetta is out of range.
Cavendish throws a leg kick which misses Ghetta's front leg but catches the back leg as Ghetta tries to avoid it.
Cavendish misses with a hook.
Cavendish tries to land a front kick but Ghetta steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cavendish misses the body punch
and Ghetta counters with a stiff right hand.
A lazy body kick from Cavendish
and Ghetta counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetta wants to clinch up but Cavendish keeps it at a distance.
Ghetta's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cavendish under the eye.
Cavendish lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T3#
Cavendish throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Ghetta counter with a right hand.
Ghetta slips a jab and a cross from Cavendish.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghetta misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cavendish. Ghetta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cavendish throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghetta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cavendish throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ghetta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cavendish throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghetta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cavendish on the side of the head.
Ghetta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghetta ducks under a wild hook from Cavendish.
Cavendish pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ghetta back to the cage. Cavendish follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ciro Ghetta is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Ghetta 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Ghetta drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Cavendish regains half guard, as Ghetta was trying to land strikes. #SUB#
Ghetta is trying to work for a kimura but Cavendish is defending well.
Ghetta stalling away here and it's allowed Cavendish to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ghetta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ghetta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 Ciro Ghetta.
I think Ghetta 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Ghetta!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Cavendish jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malone unleashes a big counter combination but Cavendish bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malone drops his hands momentarily and Cavendish takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cavendish throws a lazy uppercut
and Malone counters with a leg kick.
Malone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cavendish has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malone connects with a stiff jab that staggers Cavendish - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frankie Malone!
After winning the bout, Frankie Malone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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