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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Stephans clinches.
Buckley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2#
Stephans drags the fight down to the ground.
Buckley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stephans is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Stephans managing to control the position.
Buckley stays in close to Stephans's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Stephans with that takedown attempt.
Stephans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Buckley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stephans, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC#
Buckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Stephans gets a clinch.
Stephans is trying to pull guard but Buckley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Josue Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Stephans.#BC#
Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stephans misses with a takedown attempt
and Buckley counters with a one-two to the body.
Stephans fails with a takedown attempt.
As Stephans tries to get set, Buckley tries to push him back and clinch up but Stephans manages to avoid the attempt.
Stephans takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2#
Buckley tries to keep at a distance but Stephans has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Stephans fails to pull guard.
Stephans tries to stall but Buckley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buckley is looking to break free of the clinch but Stephans has double underhooks. #BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buckley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stephans looks winded!
Buckley connects with a looping right hand.
Stephans fails with a takedown attempt.
Buckley scores with a head kick. Stephans tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4##CL#
Buckley moves into range and clinches up with Stephans.#BC#
Buckley breaks from the clinch.
Buckley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stephans.
Stephans falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Buckley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Buckley throws an elbow but it misses.
Stephans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Buckley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buckley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josue Buckley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stephans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Josue Buckley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Stephans with that takedown attempt.
Stephans throws a big shot that misses.
Buckley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephans can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Stephans clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Buckley breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Buckley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Stephans instigates a clinch.
Buckley stalls.
Stephans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Buckley tries to break the clinch but Stephans is controlling the position. #T1#
Stephans blocks the elbow strike.
Buckley slowing the pace effectively.
Stephans tries for a takedown but Buckley manages to get underhooks.
Josue Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Stephans.
Stephans jumps guard but Buckley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stephans is breathing heavily.#BC#
Buckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Buckley scores with a four punch combination!
Josue Buckley is winning the standup battle so far.
Stephans avoids the head kick by Buckley.
#TD2#
Stephans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Buckley kicks Stephans off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stephans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buckley as he avoids it easily.
Josue Buckley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Stephans thows a leg kick but Buckley checks it #CL#
and Buckley counters by clinching up. #BC#
Buckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buckley tries to bum rush Stephans with a series of wild strikes but Stephans uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buckley blocks a head kick by Stephans.
Stephans with a poor takedown #CL#
and Buckley counters by clinching up. #BC#
Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Buckley pushes Stephans up against the cage in a clinch.
Josue Buckley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for Buckley to work.
#BC#
Buckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephans has his takedown stuffed
and Buckley counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3#
Buckley throws a low kick but Stephans avoids it.
Stephans raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Buckley moves into the clinch.
Buckley leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buckley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Buckley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stephans. #T4#
Stephans with a poor takedown
and Buckley counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Buckley moves into the clinch.#BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stephans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Buckley closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stephans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buckley swivels and escapes.
Buckley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stephans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buckley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephans moves away.
Buckley swings for the body but Stephans moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josue Buckley dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Buckley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stephans throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Stephans forces Buckley back against the cage and clinches.
Buckley stalling against the cage.
Buckley has had enough of the clinch but Stephans keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Buckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stephans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buckley is looking to wear down Stephans with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephans misses with a few strikes there.
Stephans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Stephans has Buckley up against the cage in a clinch.
Buckley wants to get back to striking at distance but Stephans won't allow it.
#T1#
Buckley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stephans creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Buckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stephans moves into range and clinches up with Buckley.#BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch.
Buckley avoids a kick to the body.
Stephans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buckley circles away.#CL#
Stephans tries to keep at a distance but Buckley has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Buckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephans takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Stephans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buckley lands a nice hook to Stephans's body. Stephans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stephans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stephans blocks a head kick by Buckley.
Buckley lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Buckley darts in and clinches Stephans up against the cage.#T3#
The referee calls for Buckley to work.
#BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Buckley closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Buckley. No joy for Stephans on that attempt.
Buckley tries to counter by clinching up but Stephans breaks away and moves out of range.
Josue Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Stephans.
Stephans takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Stephans tries to keep at a distance but Buckley has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Buckley breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Stephans gets tackled into the cage by Buckley. Buckley maintains the clinch. #T4##BC#
Buckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephans looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A lazy body kick from Stephans
and Buckley counters with a nice body shot.
Buckley lands a body shot.
Buckley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Buckley clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Buckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Stephans tries to keep at a distance but Buckley has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Thomas Stephans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josue Buckley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Buckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josue Buckley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buckley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josue Buckley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Otiwato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buckley pinned against the cage. Buckley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Otiwato fails with the takedown#CL#
and Buckley counters by clinching up.
Buckley is trying to force a seperation but Otiwato has the dominant position.#BC#
Buckley manages to break the clinch.
Buckley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Otiwato.
Buckley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Josue Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Otiwato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otiwato throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Josue Buckley has been cut.
A big left from Otiwato misses.
Taylor Otiwato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Otiwato fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buckley avoids it really well and circles away.
Josue Buckley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Otiwato gets tackled into the cage by Buckley. Buckley maintains the clinch.
Come on Buckley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Otiwato blocks the elbow strike.
Buckley wants to get back to striking at distance but Otiwato won't allow it.
#TD2#
Otiwato successfully pulls guard.
Buckley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Buckley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Otiwato is looking to sweep but instead, Buckley has passed into half guard.
Buckley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buckley content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Otiwato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Buckley landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Buckley wants to stand but Otiwato is controlling his posture from full guard.
Buckley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Buckley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Buckley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Buckley throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buckley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Otiwato looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buckley is fending him off so far but Otiwato persists. Nope, Buckley circles away and we're back to standing.
Buckley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Otiwato.
Otiwato throws a right hand that Buckley ducks under and follows up with a left that Buckley also avoids with ease.
Otiwato goes for a double leg but Buckley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buckley continues to drive forward.
Buckley feinted with a counter takedown.
Otiwato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Otiwato connects with a leg kick. Buckley looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Otiwato misses with a combination
#TD#
and Buckley counters with a nice double leg into side control. Otiwato won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josue Buckley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josue Buckley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Otiwato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Buckley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Buckley.
Otiwato avoiding damage as Buckley throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Buckley breaks from the clinch.
Otiwato shoots in for a takedown but Buckley shows good takedown defense.
Otiwato throws a series of punches but Buckley moves out of range.
Buckley is looking for a counter combo.
Otiwato fails with the takedown.
Buckley feinted with a counter takedown.
Josue Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Otiwato.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Buckley clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL2#
Otiwato moves into range and clinches up with Buckley.
Otiwato is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Buckley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Buckley stalling the fight.
#BC#
Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Otiwato has a takedown stuffed.
Buckley avoids the head kick by Otiwato.
#CL2#
Otiwato closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Buckley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Otiwato's efforts to push away.
Otiwato is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Buckley to keep the fight standing.
Buckley stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T2##BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buckley 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.
Buckley cracks a nice hook into Otiwato's ribs.
Otiwato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buckley manages to avoid it.
Buckley stuffs the takedown.
Otiwato is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Otiwato.
Otiwato fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Buckley clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Buckley breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Otiwato clinches.
Buckley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Otiwato can do to turn this around?#T3##BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Otiwato has Buckley up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Buckley manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Buckley has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Buckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buckley throws a head kick but Otiwato moves out of range.
Otiwato tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Buckley darts in and clinches Otiwato up against the cage.#BC#
Buckley breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Buckley checks a leg kick.
Buckley lands a high kick!
#T4#
Otiwato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buckley is looking for a counter combo.
Josue Buckley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otiwato fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Buckley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Josue Buckley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Buckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Otiwato tries to score a power double leg takedown but Buckley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Otiwato somewhat.
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!
Otiwato misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Buckley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josue Buckley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josue Buckley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Buckley gets tackled into the cage by Otiwato. Otiwato maintains the clinch.
Otiwato wants a takedown.
Buckley tries to break the clinch but Otiwato is controlling the position.
Otiwato is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Buckley to keep the fight standing.
Otiwato is trying to pull guard but Buckley has him pressed against the cage.
Josue Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Otiwato.#BC#
Buckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buckley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Otiwato.
Otiwato will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Buckley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Otiwato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buckley controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Buckley breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Otiwato with a poor takedown
and Buckley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Buckley as Otiwato shoots in.#CL#
Buckley instigates a clinch. #BC#
Buckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buckley lands with a good body shot.
Buckley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Buckley.
Buckley throws a low kick but Otiwato moves out of range easily.
Despite the aggression on Otiwato's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Buckley avoids the head kick by Otiwato.
#CL2#
Otiwato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Otiwato avoiding damage as Buckley throws knees to the body.
Otiwato is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Buckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Otiwato takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Otiwato gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Buckley counters with a single leg into guard. Otiwato didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buckley is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Otiwato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buckley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buckley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Buckley stands up over Otiwato, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Buckley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Further stalling from Buckley.
Buckley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Buckley gets to his feet. Otiwato looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Otiwato throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buckley is looking to counter the offense by Otiwato and move into the clinch.#CL#
Otiwato gets tackled into the cage by Buckley. Buckley maintains the clinch. #BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Otiwato shoots for a double leg takedown but Buckley sprawls well. He's pushed Otiwato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Buckley thuds a left hand into Otiwato's body.#CL#
Buckley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buckley leaning against his opponent.
Buckley stalling in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Buckley takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Otiwato gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Buckley counters by moving into the clinch.
Taylor Otiwato has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josue Buckley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Buckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josue Buckley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buckley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josue Buckley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Buckley, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Buckley against the cage but Buckley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buckley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracie.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buckley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Buckley just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie fails with the takedown#TD#
and Buckley counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Buckley.
Josue Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kylo Gracie.
Buckley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Buckley pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buckley is aware though and is defending well.
Buckley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie controls Buckley momentarily but Buckley frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Buckley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Buckley defends it easily.
Buckley controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Buckley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Buckley controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buckley is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Buckley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Buckley defends it easily.
Buckley lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Buckley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buckley has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buckley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie looks winded!
Buckley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Buckley controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Buckley from standing up. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Buckley defends it easily.
Buckley postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Buckley wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SU#
Buckley decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Buckley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buckley continues to drive forward.
Buckley is looking for a counter combo.
Buckley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Buckley sprawls well.#T4#
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Buckley tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buckley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Buckley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buckley prevents it.
#BC#
Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Buckley. Buckley maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buckley avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josue Buckley dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Buckley counters with a big head kick but Gracie shrugs it off.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buckley tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buckley to the ground. Buckley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kylo Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Buckley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Josue Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kylo Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but Buckley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Buckley tries to counter with a takedown but Gracie is quick to defend against it.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buckley is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Buckley circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Buckley counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Buckley.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Buckley manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie is breathing heavily.#BC#
Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Buckley.
Buckley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1##CL#
Buckley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie goes for a takedown attempt but Buckley pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gracie with a poor takedown #CL#
and Buckley moves into the clinch.#BC#
Buckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Buckley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Gracie misses with a takedown #CL#
and Buckley counters by clinching up.
Buckley taking a breather.
Buckley effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Buckley for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
Buckley stalling in the clinch.
Buckley gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Buckley is controlling the position. #BC#
Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buckley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie. #CL#
Gracie gets tackled into the cage by Buckley. Buckley maintains the clinch. #BC#
Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Buckley moves into the clinch successfully.
Buckley is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Buckley down to the mat. Buckley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Buckley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Buckley appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Buckley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Buckley prevents it.
Buckley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Josue Buckley has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Buckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Buckley circles away easily#CL#
and Buckley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Buckley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gracie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Buckley moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4##BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Buckley closes the distance and clinches.
Buckley stalling against the cage.
Buckley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Buckley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?#BC#
Buckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Josue Buckley is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Buckley circles away easily
and Buckley counters with a three punch combo that has Gracie backing up. Gracie nods at Buckley to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Buckley sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buckley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Buckley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gracie sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josue Buckley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Buckley clinches.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Buckley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buckley counters with a left to the body.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buckley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Josue Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kylo Gracie.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Buckley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Buckley counters by clinching up. #T1#
Buckley taking a breather.
Buckley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Buckley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Buckley is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buckley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Buckley is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gracie wants a takedown.
#BC#
Buckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Gracie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Buckley counters with a series of strikes. Gracie will be more careful next time no doubt.
Buckley scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Buckley, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Buckley against the cage but Buckley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Josue Buckley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buckley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Buckley counters with a head kick. That will keep Gracie thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buckley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie blocks a head kick by Buckley.
#T3#
Gracie fails with the takedown.#CL#
Buckley closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.#BC#
Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Buckley counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Buckley has managed to clinch.
Buckley leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Buckley breaks from the clinch.
Gracie with a poor takedown #CL#
and Buckley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Buckley. #T4##BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buckley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Buckley forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Buckley manages to break the clinch.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Buckley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buckley defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Buckley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Buckley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Buckley counter with a right hand.
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!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Buckley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Kylo Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josue Buckley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buckley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josue Buckley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Buckley has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josue Buckley!
Kylo Gracie was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight!'.
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Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Buckley gets caught flat footed, as Gracie Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Buckley looking to control.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gracie Jr is fighting to break Buckley's control of his arms but Buckley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Buckley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Buckley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie Jr trying to control but Buckley is working from the bottom.
Gracie Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Buckley is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckley pulls Gracie Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Buckley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie Jr on the ground.
Gracie Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Buckley is trying to control the position but Gracie Jr postures up.
Gracie Jr has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Buckley is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gracie Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Buckley looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie Jr is just out of range.
Gracie Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buckley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gracie Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Josue Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedrinho Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buckley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice sprawl there from Buckley as Gracie Jr shoots in.
Buckley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gracie Jr.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie Jr. #T2#
Gracie Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buckley throws a counter high kick but Gracie Jr was just alert enough to avoid it.
Gracie Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie Jr looks winded!
Gracie Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buckley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Josue Buckley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Buckley darts in and clinches Gracie Jr up against the cage.#TD2#
Gracie Jr decides to pull guard.
Buckley sitting in guard here, content to control.
Buckley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Buckley stays in close to Gracie Jr's body and controls the position.
Buckley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie Jr has a closed guard, preventing Buckley from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckley controlling from the top position.
Gracie Jr has a closed guard, preventing Buckley from standing up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie Jr looks for a takedown but Buckley sprawls well.
Buckley looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gracie Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Buckley, which made it look bad. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buckley pinned against the cage. Buckley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gracie Jr misses with a takedown
and Buckley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buckley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie Jr moves away.
Gracie Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buckley defends it well.
Gracie Jr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie Jr shoots in for a double leg but Buckley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Buckley clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josue Buckley dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gracie Jr with a poor takedown
and Buckley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buckley is fending him off so far but Gracie Jr persists. Nope, Buckley circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Josue Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedrinho Gracie Jr.
Gracie Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buckley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Buckley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pedrinho Gracie Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Gracie Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Buckley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Buckley rushes Gracie Jr and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckley stalls.
Buckley lands an elbow just above Gracie Jr 's eye. #T1##BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch.
Gracie Jr is breathing heavily.
Gracie Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Buckley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gracie Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Buckley tries to avoid it but Gracie Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Buckley to the ground. Buckley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Buckley lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Gracie Jr gets tackled into the cage by Buckley. Buckley maintains the clinch. #BC#
Buckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buckley. #CL#
Gracie Jr tries to keep at a distance but Buckley has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie Jr fails with the takedown
and Buckley counters with a series of strikes. Gracie Jr will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie Jr dives in and grabs Buckley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buckley pushes down on Gracie Jr's head and hops out.
Buckley connects with a body shot that sends Gracie Jr's belly button to the back.#CL#
Buckley clinches up with Gracie Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Buckley is struggling to control the position.
Buckley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Buckley gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Buckley manages to break the clinch.
Buckley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie Jr can do to turn this around?
Gracie Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buckley's waist but Buckley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie Jr off to one side.
A quick step to the side and Buckley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Buckley closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3##CL#
Buckley has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Buckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie Jr tries for a takedown but Buckley circles away easily#CL#
and Buckley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch.
Buckley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buckley's waist but Buckley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie Jr off to one side.
Buckley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Buckley is looking to wear down Gracie Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Gracie Jr clinches up with Buckley and pushes him back against the cage.
Buckley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie Jr up against the cage.#BC#
Buckley manages to break the clinch.
Buckley throws a low kick but Gracie Jr moves out of range easily. #T4##CL#
Buckley forces Gracie Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Buckley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gracie Jr is trying to drag Buckley to the mat but Buckley just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Buckley breaks from the clinch.
Josue Buckley is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Buckley but Buckley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Buckley lands a nice looking body shot.
Buckley throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie Jr moves out of range easily.
Buckley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josue Buckley dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Buckley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie Jr at a distance.
Gracie Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Buckley sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Buckley rushes Gracie Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Gracie Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Josue Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedrinho Gracie Jr.
Buckley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gracie Jr up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Buckley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckley blocking some punches.
Gracie Jr wants a takedown but no success here.
Buckley gets underhooks to prevent Gracie Jr's takedown attempt.
Gracie Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Gracie Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Buckley, looking for a takedown. Gracie Jr pushes Buckley against the cage but Buckley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Buckley connects with a body shot that sends Gracie Jr's belly button to the back.
Gracie Jr shoots in for a double leg but Buckley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Gracie Jr tries to keep at a distance but Buckley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Buckley lands a nice elbow.
Buckley slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Buckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buckley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Josue Buckley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Buckley. #TD2#
Gracie Jr drives through with a takedown into Buckley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Buckley has control of Gracie Jr's left arm, preventing Gracie Jr from doing any damage. #T2#
Buckley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckley keeping full guard, as Gracie Jr tries to pass.
Buckley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Gracie Jr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Buckley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Buckley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Buckley! #REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckley is working Gracie Jr over with some ground and pound from side control. #T3#
Gracie Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Buckley working the body and head with strikes. #SU#
Buckley stands up.
Buckley lands a head shot.#CL#
Buckley drives through and clinches with Gracie Jr against the cage.
#BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Gracie Jr clinches. #BC#
Buckley breaks from the clinch.
Gracie Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buckley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Buckley clinches with his opponent.
#T4##BC#
Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Buckley moves into the clinch.#BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Buckley rushes Gracie Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Buckley taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gracie Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buckley smiles and moves away.
Gracie Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buckley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Buckley counters with a head kick. #CL#
Buckley moves into the clinch.
Pedrinho Gracie Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josue Buckley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josue Buckley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buckley, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josue Buckley!
The defeated Pedrinho Gracie Jr had this to say: 'Good fight!'.
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Event:
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Date: Mar 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Friday Thirteen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buckley.
Friday Thirteen connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Friday Thirteen has closed the distance and engaged Buckley in a clinch.
#BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Friday Thirteen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Friday Thirteen throws a push kick but Buckley slaps the foot to one side.
Buckley feinted with a counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Friday Thirteen - just one landing.
Friday Thirteen shoots in looking for a takedown. Buckley tries to sprawl out of it but Friday Thirteen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buckley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friday Thirteen tries to land a front kick but Buckley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Friday Thirteen looks to move away, Buckley throws a big counter combo but Friday Thirteen just gets out of the way.
Friday Thirteen throws a series of punches but Buckley moves out of range.
Buckley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Friday Thirteen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Friday Thirteen 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.
Buckley misses with a low kick as Friday Thirteen jumps back.#TD2#
Friday Thirteen drives through with a takedown into Buckley's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Buckley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Friday Thirteen breaks from the clinch.
Friday Thirteen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buckley.
Friday Thirteen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Buckley in his tracks.
Friday Thirteen misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckley slips a jab and a cross from Friday Thirteen.
Friday Thirteen throws a sloppy head kick and Buckley moves out of range easily.
Buckley tries to move into range but Friday Thirteen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2##CL#
Buckley closes the distance and clinches.
Buckley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buckley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Buckley clinches. #BC#
Buckley breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Friday Thirteen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Friday Thirteen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buckley pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Friday Thirteen.
Josue Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Friday Thirteen.
Friday Thirteen scores with a one two! Buckley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Buckley slips a jab and a cross from Friday Thirteen.
It looked like Buckley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Friday Thirteen throws a nice looking combination but Buckley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buckley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Friday Thirteen has managed to clinch.
Buckley effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Buckley manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Friday Thirteen.
Buckley appears to be looking for a big counter.
Friday Thirteen tries for a takedown but Buckley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Friday Thirteen closes the distance and pushes Buckley back into the cage.#BC#
Buckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Friday Thirteen is defended easily by Buckley.
Buckley is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Friday Thirteen throws a sloppy head kick and Buckley moves out of range easily.
Buckley appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Friday Thirteen misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Buckley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Buckley. #BC#
Buckley breaks from the clinch.
Friday Thirteen throws a series of punches but Buckley moves out of range.
Buckley is looking to counter the offense by Friday Thirteen and move into the clinch.
Friday Thirteen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Buckley tries to counter by clinching up but Friday Thirteen breaks away and moves out of range.
Friday Thirteen thows a body kick. Buckley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friday Thirteen swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Friday Thirteen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Friday Thirteen misses with a few strikes there.
Buckley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Friday Thirteen.
Buckley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Friday Thirteen.#CL2#
Friday Thirteen drives through and clinches with Buckley against the cage.
#BC#
Buckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Friday Thirteen throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#
Buckley is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Josue Buckley has been cut.
Friday Thirteen lands with a big right hook that stumbles Buckley - he's out on his feet here! Friday Thirteen follows up with another monster hook that separates Buckley from consciousness! Buckley falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Friday Thirteen stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Friday Thirteen!
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