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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Castro clinches with his opponent.
Castro tries to break free but Tobla pushes him back against the cage.
Tobla slowing the pace effectively.
Castro tries to break the clinch but Tobla is controlling the position.
Tobla drops down looking for an ankle pick but Castro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Castro instigates a clinch.
Tobla can't find room to land a body shot as Castro controls the action.
Castro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tobla is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Castro to keep the fight standing.
Tobla tries to pull guard but Castro holds him up against the cage and eventually Tobla drops back down to his feet.
Fidel Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shigeru Tobla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobla drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Tobla pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Castro wanted to stand there but Tobla had control of the position.
Castro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Castro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Castro wants to get up but he can't break Tobla's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Tobla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tobla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Castro. No joy for Tobla on that attempt. #CL#
Castro darts in and clinches Tobla up against the cage.
Tobla tries for a takedown but Castro manages to get underhooks.
Tobla slowing the pace effectively.
Castro stalling.
Tobla can't get the takedown.
Castro misses with a body punch.
Castro is trying to break free.#T3#
Tobla tries to pull guard but Castro won't allow it.
Castro has had enough of the clinch but Tobla keeps him there for the moment.
Castro tries to break free but Tobla pushes him back against the cage.
Castro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tobla drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Castro can't break the clinch.
Tobla tries to pull guard but Castro won't allow it.
Castro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tobla tries to work over Castro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tobla tries to pull guard but Castro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Castro tries to throw a body punch but Tobla avoids it by throwing Castro back against the cage.
Castro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tobla has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Castro misses with a series of wild punches.
Castro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tobla backs up against the cage.
Castro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tobla shoots and misses
and Castro counters with a straight right hand.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tobla moves away.
Castro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fidel Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Tobla.
Castro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tobla fails with the takedown
and Castro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Castro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Castro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Castro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Castro pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tobla back to the cage. Castro follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Castro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tobla.
Tobla fails to land the takedown.
Castro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tobla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Castro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fidel Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shigeru Tobla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Castro uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Castro is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tobla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Castro is fending him off so far but Tobla persists. Nope, Castro circles away and we're back to standing.
Tobla is breathing heavily.#T1#
Castro connects with a body shot.#CL#
Castro forces Tobla back against the cage and clinches.
Castro has had enough of the clinch but Tobla keeps him there for the moment.
Tobla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Castro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Castro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Castro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Castro tries to circle away but Tobla has him pinned against the cage.
Castro is trying to push Tobla away but Tobla has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Castro's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Castro working hard to break the clinch.
Castro can't break the clinch.
Castro missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Castro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Tobla jumps guard and drags Castro to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Castro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Castro wants to control from the top but Tobla keeps moving.
Castro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Castro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Castro'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.
Castro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Castro preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Castro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tobla manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Castro has Tobla in his guard.#REVB#
Castro wants to improve his position but instead Tobla has moved into half guard.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Castro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Castro tries to kick Tobla off but Tobla keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Castro is trying to control but can't.
#ES#
Castro has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tobla is on him like a limpet, forcing Castro back against the cage.
Castro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tobla backwards.
Castro has had enough of the clinch but Tobla keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Tobla decides to pull guard.
Tobla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castro connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Castro dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Tobla avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Castro.
Castro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castro throws a series of strikes that have Tobla backpedaling.
Castro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobla closes the distance looking to clinch
and Castro counters with a three punch combo that has Tobla backing up. Tobla nods at Castro to acknowledge the strikes.
Fidel Castro is winning the standup battle so far.
Tobla slips a jab and a cross from Castro.
#T1#
Tobla moves in looking to clinch but Castro pushes him off.
Castro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tobla takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Castro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tobla can do to turn this around?
Tobla fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tobla walks into a jab.
Castro lands an overhand right.
Castro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Castro tries to bum rush Tobla with a series of wild strikes but Tobla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Castro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Castro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tobla.
Shigeru Tobla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tobla throws a left and a right that both miss
and Castro counters with a series of strikes. Tobla will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tobla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Castro stuffs the takedown attempt from Tobla. Tobla gets slowly back to his feet.
Fidel Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shigeru Tobla.
Tobla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tobla takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Castro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Castro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tobla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Castro's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Tobla manages to break the clinch.
Tobla takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Castro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tobla moves in looking to clinch but Castro pushes him off.
Tobla misses with a takedown attempt - Castro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Tobla gets tackled into the cage by Castro. Castro maintains the clinch. #T4#
Castro has had enough of the clinch but Tobla keeps him there for the moment.
Castro has Tobla pressed against the cage.
#TD2#
Tobla drags the fight down to the ground.
Castro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tobla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro trying to get back to full guard but Tobla takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Shigeru Tobla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fidel Castro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fidel Castro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castro, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fidel Castro!
Shigeru Tobla was interviewed post fight and said 'I need to train harder'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Tobla tries to sprawl but Brooks drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Tobla makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brooks.
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!
Tobla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brooks misses with a head shot. Tobla uses the momentum to regain guard.
Brooks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Tobla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brooks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brooks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tobla on the ground.
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tobla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brooks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tobla's head.
Brooks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brooks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tobla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brooks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tobla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Tobla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brooks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tobla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tobla has momentary wrist control but Brooks slips an elbow through the middle.
Tobla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brooks throwing strikes but missing.
Tobla looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tobla is looking to stand up but Brooks isn't so interested in that idea.
Brooks landing some decent shots from guard.
Brooks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brooks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tobla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tobla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tobla is trying to keep Brooks in close.
#T2#
Brooks landing with the ground and pound.
Brooks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brooks working some strikes from top position.
Brooks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brooks is working Tobla over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tobla looks winded!
Brooks working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brooks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brooks chips away with some ground and pound.
Brooks lands a couple of digs.
Brooks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tobla has momentary wrist control but Brooks slips an elbow through the middle.
Brooks cracks Tobla with a solid left hand.#ROC#
Tobla is rocked!
Brooks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tobla is still in real trouble! Can Brooks finish him?
Brooks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Brooks scoring with some ground and pound.
Brooks looking to pass the guard.
Tobla seems to have recovered his senses.
Brooks connects with a couple of short punches.
Brooks stands up over Tobla, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Brooks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brooks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tobla's head.
Brooks lands a couple of digs.
Brooks lands a couple of digs.
Brooks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brooks chips away with some ground and pound.
Brooks loads up on a big left hand. Tobla felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Brooks looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Tobla can't hide his disappointment, as Brooks celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Brooks!
The defeated Shigeru Tobla had this to say: 'I need to train harder'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Tobla goes for a double leg but Paine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paine continues to drive forward.
Paine looks to land a combination but Tobla avoids it well.
Paine misses with a combination
and Tobla counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paine throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tobla.
Paine misses with a wild combination.
Paine misses with a series of wild punches.
Paine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tobla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Tobla closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Paine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tobla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Paine lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Tobla gets a clinch.
Tobla is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Tobla jumps guard.
Paine will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Paine preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Tobla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tobla is pulling down on Paine's head to control his posture. #SU#
Paine gets to his feet - Tobla follows without any prompting. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paine drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Paine has been cut.
Paine misses with the combination.
Paine misses with a few strikes there.
Paine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paine is breathing heavily.
Tobla scores with a shot to the body.
Paine throws a series of punches but Tobla moves out of range.
Tobla throws out a counter right but Paine avoids it with no problem.
Paine stuffs the takedown attempt from Tobla. Tobla gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Tobla rushes Paine and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Tobla manages to pull guard.
Tobla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paine is fighting to break Tobla's control of his arms but Tobla is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Let's hope that Tobla has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3#
Tobla tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES2#
Tobla pushes Paine off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tobla goes for a double leg but Paine avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paine continues to drive forward.
Thomas Paine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shigeru Tobla.
Paine fails to land with a series of punches.
Paine throws a series of strikes that have Tobla backpedaling.
Paine throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tobla steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Thomas Paine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Paine misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Tobla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Paine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tobla connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Tobla jumps guard and drags Paine to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tobla pulls Paine in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Paine will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Thomas Paine's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tobla shoots in but Paine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paine misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Tobla has closed the distance and engaged Paine in a clinch.
Tobla is trying to pull guard but Paine turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tobla keeps control of Paine as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tobla stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Paine breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas Paine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Paine.
Tobla throws out a counter right but Paine avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Paine gets tackled into the cage by Tobla. Tobla maintains the clinch. #T1#
Paine prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas Paine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shigeru Tobla.
Tobla content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Paine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tobla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paine.
Paine throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Tobla moves into the clinch.
Paine is trying to break the clinch but Tobla has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Tobla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tobla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paine misses with a double jab.
Tobla only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Some wild striking there from Paine.
#T2#
Paine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Tobla counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tobla dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Paine prevents the takedown attempt.
Tobla manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Tobla.
#T3#
Tobla has Paine pressed against the cage.
Paine prevents the takedown attempt.
Tobla tries for a takedown but Paine manages to get underhooks.
Tobla misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Paine.
#BC2#
Tobla breaks the clinch.
Paine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Tobla moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4##BC2#
Tobla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Paine.
Tobla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Paine swinging wildly here.
Tobla lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Paine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tobla lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tobla looks for a takedown but Paine sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tobla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paine is fending him off so far but Tobla persists. Nope, Paine circles away and we're back to standing.
Paine fails to land with a series of punches.
Tobla tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paine defends well and Tobla ends up having to push Paine into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Paine appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tobla shoots for a double leg takedown but Paine sprawls well. He's pushed Tobla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Paine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Paine's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Paine misses with a two punch combination.
Tobla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paine.
Paine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tobla circles away quickly and effectively.
Tobla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paine but Paine pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tobla tries for a takedown but Paine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tobla throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Paine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas Paine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tobla scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paine throws a series of punches but Tobla avoids them all with ease.
Tobla misses with a takedown attempt - Paine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Tobla looks to move away, Paine throws a big counter combo but Tobla just gets out of the way.
Thomas Paine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shigeru Tobla.
Tobla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tobla thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Paine if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1#
Tobla tries to clinch up.
Tobla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paine.
Tobla slips a jab and a cross from Paine.
#CL2#
Tobla clinches. #BC2#
Tobla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tobla shoots in looking for a takedown. Paine tries to sprawl out of it but Tobla keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paine looks to land a combination but Tobla avoids it well.
Tobla wants to counter with a clinch but Paine pushes him away.#CL2#
Tobla instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Tobla.
#TD2#
Tobla jumps guard and drags Paine to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Tobla throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Tobla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Paine wants to get back to his feet.
Tobla content to control rather than advance.
Tobla thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paine's head. #T3#
Paine is trying to stand back up but Tobla is controlling him
Tobla takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tobla's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thomas Paine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tobla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tobla somewhat.
Paine appears to be looking for a big counter.
Paine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Paine misses.
Tobla shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paine sprawls well. Paine wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tobla gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tobla misses with a double jab.
Paine defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tobla.
Shigeru Tobla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paine swinging wildly here.
Tobla feints the counter takedown.
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 Thomas Paine.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paine, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Paine!
In defeat, Shigeru Tobla stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need to train harder'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Son misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Son closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tobla tries to circle away but Son has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Tobla breaks from the clinch.
Tobla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Son fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tobla, pushing him back against the cage.
Son drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tobla pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Son closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Son gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tobla is refusing to be controlled, as Son sits in half guard. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Son winds up and cracks Tobla with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tobla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Son. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Still in half guard, Son seems content to control.
Son prevents Tobla from improving his position.
Tobla on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Son looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Son is trying to work for a kimura but Tobla is defending well.
Son wants to take a breather but Tobla is having none of it. #T2#
Tobla trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Son manages to pass to mount!
Tobla is wriggling around trying to escape.
Son landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Son working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Tobla looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Son! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Goku Son!
The defeated Shigeru Tobla had this to say: 'I need to train harder'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Drago looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tobla is fending him off so far but Drago persists. Nope, Tobla circles away and we're back to standing.
Tobla jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#TD#
Drago shoots in and bounces Tobla off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Drago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tobla dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Drago working for a triangle but Tobla defends it easily.
Drago is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tobla slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Drago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Tobla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tobla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drago. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Drago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tobla is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tobla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Drago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tobla defends it easily.#SUB#
Drago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tobla is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Drago has his foot on Tobla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tobla works his way back into a safe position though.
Tobla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Drago working for a triangle but Tobla defends it easily.
#SUB#
Drago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tobla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Drago is looking for a triangle but Tobla pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Tobla is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Drago has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Tobla is looking to defend but Drago has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Tobla! Drago pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Tobla taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ivan Drago!
The defeated Shigeru Tobla had this to say: 'I need to train harder'.
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Event:
Cutthroat Island
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Blades throws a head kick that misses.
Tobla misses with a low kick.
Blades thows a body kick. Tobla tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tobla misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Blades darts in and clinches Tobla up against the cage.
Tobla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blades gets underhooks to prevent Tobla's takedown attempt.
Tobla tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blades just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shigeru Tobla. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Tobla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tobla avoids the head kick by Blades .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Tobla with that takedown attempt.
Blades scores with a head kick. Tobla tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tobla is defended easily by Blades .
Blades flicks out a counter leg kick but Tobla steps away.#T1#
Tobla misses with a takedown attempt - Blades sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blades looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Blades gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tobla drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blades pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blades throws a head kick that Tobla semi-blocks.
Blades throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Blades thuds his shin into the meat of Tobla's side.#CL2#
Blades has Tobla up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Tobla jumps guard but Blades stands there with Tobla around his waist. Tobla gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Tobla pulls guard successfully.
Blades engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Blades trying to control but Tobla is working from the bottom.
Tobla wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Blades wants to control from the top but Tobla keeps moving. #SUB#
Blades avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tobla controls Blades momentarily but Blades frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tobla wants to stand and escape but Blades is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blades lands a head kick!
Blades misses with a looping right.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tobla has his takedown stuffed
and Blades counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Blades lands a high kick!
#CL2#
Blades closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blades is working for takedown but Tobla is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blades has Tobla pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tobla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blades is trying to pull guard but Tobla turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blades fails to pull guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Tobla.
Blades tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Tobla pulls guard.
Tobla looking for a sweep. Not yet Tobla, not yet.
Tobla is trying to keep Blades in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Blades dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tobla shoots in but Blades avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blades is looking to slow Tobla down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Blades has closed the distance and engaged Tobla in a clinch.
Blades jumps guard but Tobla turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blades can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Tobla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tobla tries for a takedown but Blades sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobla has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shigeru Tobla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tobla tries for a takedown but Blades circles away easily
and Blades counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandon Blades seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Tobla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blades but Blades pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blades throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shigeru Tobla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blades scores with a head kick. Tobla tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Blades has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tobla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blades as he avoids it easily.
Tobla shoots for a takedown but Blades saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blades goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Blades lands with a slapping head kick.
Tobla throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Blades counters with a good low kick that Tobla was not able to check.
Blades lands a head kick. Tobla smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Blades throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tobla's head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tobla takes a kick to the side of the head.
Blades lands with a kick to the temple. Tobla shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tobla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blades circles away.
Blades throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tobla's head.
Tobla throws a head kick that misses.
Blades misses with a head kick.
Tobla looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Blades clinches with his opponent.
Tobla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tobla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blades fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick from Blades lands but Tobla takes it in his stride. #T3#
Blades thuds his shin into the meat of Tobla's side.
Blades delivers a nice body kick.
Tobla on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Blades lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blades lands with a nice body kick.
Blades moves in looking to clinch but Tobla pushes him off.
Blades lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blades tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tobla misses with a takedown attempt
and Blades counters with a low kick, right behind Tobla 's knee. #T4##CL#
Tobla gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blades tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blades tries to pull guard but Tobla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blades has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tobla avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Tobla has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blades uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tobla will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB#
Tobla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blades is aware though and is defending well.
Tobla wants to sweep here but Blades controlling him for the moment.
Blades is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blades trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tobla's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Blades showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Tobla gets a clinch. #TD2#
Blades jumps guard.
Tobla throwing strikes but missing.
Tobla trying to control the position from guard on top but Blades is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tobla not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blades trying to keep a closed guard but Tobla is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tobla tries to free his leg and advance position but Blades is retaining full guard.
Blades is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tobla throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandon Blades is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blades lands with a slapping head kick.
Tobla fails with the takedown
and Blades counters with a thumping low kick.
Tobla throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Blades counters by moving into the clinch.
Tobla tries to pull guard but Blades holds him up against the cage and eventually Tobla drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Tobla prevents the takedown attempt.
Tobla prevents the takedown attempt.
Blades takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blades jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tobla walks away with a smile on his face. Blades gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shigeru Tobla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Blades .
Tobla throws a sloppy head kick
and Blades counters with a body kick. #CL#
Tobla clinches with his opponent.
Blades tries to pull guard but Tobla holds him up against the cage and eventually Blades drops back down to his feet.
Blades is looking for a takedown.
Blades changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tobla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tobla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blades .
Tobla shoots in and drives through. Blades sprawls well.#T3#
Blades throws a push kick but Tobla slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Blades . #CL#
Blades tries to keep at a distance but Tobla has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blades tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Tobla has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blades uses from the top position.
Blades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tobla is pulling down on Blades 's head. It's preventing any offense from Blades , at least for the moment.
Tobla controls Blades momentarily but Blades frees himself. #T4##SUB#
Tobla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blades can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #ES#
Tobla has his feet on Blades 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tobla fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blades feints and then cracks Tobla's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tobla down.
Shigeru Tobla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Blades is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blades thows a body kick. Tobla tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Blades .
I've got Blades winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Blades !
In defeat, Shigeru Tobla stepped up to the mic, saying 'I need to train harder'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Tobla keeps Horn at a distance using the push kick.
Tobla lands a slapping body shot.
Tobla fails with the takedown.
Tobla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horn but Horn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horn tries to clinch but Tobla is having none of it.
Horn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tobla sprawls well. Tobla wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Horn gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Horn or perhaps it was just good defense by Tobla, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tobla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tobla drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Horn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shigeru Tobla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horn is trying to stall.
#T1#
Horn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tobla is keeping busy.
Tobla blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Tobla successfully pulls guard.
Horn wanted to stand there but Tobla had control of the position.
Horn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tobla managing to control the position. #SU2#
Tobla is working an open guard so Horn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Horn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gape Horn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Tobla buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2#
Horn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Tobla manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Tobla ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tobla no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Horn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Horn tries to clinch up.
Tobla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horn but Horn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horn misses with a low kick.
Tobla is looking to counter with a body kick.
Horn tries to clinch
and Horn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Horn rushes Tobla and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Horn has had enough of the clinch but Tobla keeps him there for the moment.
Horn misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Tobla manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Horn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Horn trying to control the position from guard on top but Tobla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horn wanted to stand there but Tobla had control of the position.
Tobla working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Horn. #SU2#
Horn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tobla, up you get!
Tobla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tobla keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tobla.
Tobla is breathing heavily.
Tobla tries for a takedown but Horn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tobla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Horn pinned against the cage. Horn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tobla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Horn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Horn cracks Tobla with an open hand slap.
Horn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horn misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shigeru Tobla will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tobla with a poor takedown
and Horn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shigeru Tobla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tobla defends well and Horn ends up having to push Tobla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Tobla closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Horn gets back to half guard.
Horn controlling the position well.
Horn won't allow Tobla to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horn wants to get back to his feet.
Tobla is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Horn wants to get back to full guard but Tobla has mounted him!
Horn is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Horn is looking to get to half guard.
Tobla looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tobla throwing strikes but Horn bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top. #T2##SU2#
Horn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Horn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tobla avoids the head kick by Horn.
Horn darts in trying to clinch
and Tobla counters with a left and a right that stings Horn.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Horn is defended easily by Tobla.
Horn is breathing heavily.
Horn moves in looking to clinch but Tobla pushes him off.
Tobla tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Horn manages to circle out of the way.#T3#
Horn throws a head kick that misses.
Tobla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horn but Horn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horn wants to clinch up but Tobla keeps it at a distance.
Tobla scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tobla darts in looking for a takedown but Horn gets double underhooks and turns Tobla into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shigeru Tobla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Horn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL2#
Horn closes the distance and clinches.
Tobla goes for a takedown attempt but Horn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tobla fails with the takedown.#T4#
Horn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
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!
Horn tries to close the distance and clinch but Tobla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tobla feinted with a counter takedown.
Tobla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Horn is looking to clinch but Tobla is avoiding it.
As Horn looks to move away, Tobla throws a big counter combo but Horn just gets out of the way.#CL#
Tobla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tobla gets underhooks to prevent Horn's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Tobla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tobla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Horn as he avoids it easily.
Gape Horn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horn wants to clinch up but Tobla keeps it at a distance.
Horn fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gape Horn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Horn wants to clinch.
Horn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tobla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tobla misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Horn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tobla works on Horn's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Tobla breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Horn has closed the distance and engaged Tobla in a clinch.
Horn fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tobla lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Horn or not. #BC2#
Horn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tobla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horn tries to avoid it but Tobla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horn to the ground. Horn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tobla circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1##CL2#
Horn clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Tobla breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Tobla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tobla goes for a takedown attempt but Horn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shigeru Tobla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tobla keeps the fight on the outside.
Tobla appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Horn is looking to clinch but Tobla is avoiding it.
Horn tries to clinch up but Tobla circles away and keeps his distance.
Horn shoots in for a takedown but Tobla shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tobla appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck for Tobla with that takedown attempt.
Tobla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Horn forces Tobla back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Horn.
Tobla takes an elbow to the temple.
Tobla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Horn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tobla fails with the takedown.
Horn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tobla takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tobla shoots in but no luck this time.
Horn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horn wants to clinch.
Tobla appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Tobla keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Tobla rushes Horn and presses him up against the cage.
Horn stalling.
Tobla looking for a takedown.
Horn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tobla has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Horn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Horn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tobla.
Horn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Tobla swats away the attempt to clinch by Horn.#CL2#
Horn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Horn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Horn.
Tobla blocks an elbow strike from Horn.
Horn looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Horn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tobla.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gape Horn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Horn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gape Horn!
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