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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Cervantes goes for a double leg but Junk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Junk continues to drive forward.
Cervantes misses with a takedown attempt - Junk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Junk moves into the clinch.
Cervantes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Junk stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cervantes. #TD#
Cervantes jumps into guard, dragging Junk to the mat.
Cervantes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Cervantes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Junk looks winded!#T1##TD#
Cervantes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cervantes showed some decent athleticism there.
Cervantes with the ground and pound but Junk uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cervantes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cervantes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Cervantes stands up and waves to Junk to follow him.
Junk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Cervantes counter with a right hand. #TD#
Cervantes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T2##SU#
Cervantes stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Cervantes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Junk wants to stand back up but Cervantes manages to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Cervantes decides to stand back up. Cervantes steps back and let's Junk get back to his feet.
Cervantes shoots for a takedown but Junk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Cervantes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cervantes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Junk's guard.#T3#
Cervantes wants to stand but Junk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cervantes distracts Junk with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SU#
Cervantes stands up and waves to Junk to follow him. #TD#
Cervantes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cervantes controlling the position from side mount. #SU#
Cervantes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Junk to his feet. #T4##TD#
Cervantes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cervantes wants to stand up but Junk is controlling the position.
Cervantes wants to pass the guard but Junk is defending well.
Cervantes wants to stand up but Junk has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Cervantes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cervantes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cervantes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cervantes looks to land a combination but Junk avoids it well.
Cervantes slips under a jab from Junk.
Cervantes throws a big counter combination but Junk scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Junk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cervantes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junk can do to turn this around?
Cervantes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Junk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Junk is breathing heavily.
Cervantes fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Cervantes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Junk throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Cervantes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Junk! #SU#
Cervantes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Junk to his feet.
Cervantes avoids the head kick by Junk.
#TD#
Junk gets caught napping as Cervantes dives in and scores a takedown. Junk manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Cervantes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cervantes throws a sloppy head kick and Junk moves out of range easily.
Cervantes shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Junk's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cervantes throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junk throws a sloppy head kick and Cervantes moves out of range easily.
It looked like Cervantes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Cervantes shoots in but no luck this time.
Cervantes throws a front kick that sends Junk stumbling back into the cage.
Junk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Junk stuffs the takedown.
Cervantes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Junk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cervantes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Cervantes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Junk on his heels. He'll look to pass Junk's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Junk is looking to stand up but Cervantes isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Cervantes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cervantes wanted to stand there but Junk had control of the position.
Cervantes sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Cervantes stands up from Junk's guard - Cervantes perhaps looking for a knockout.
Junk stuffs the takedown attempt from Cervantes. Cervantes gets slowly back to his feet.
Cervantes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Cervantes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Junk wants to get back to his feet but Cervantes passes into half guard.
#REVB##SU#
Cervantes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Cervantes dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cervantes is defended easily by Junk.
Junk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cervantes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD#
Cervantes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Cervantes stands up out of the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes dives in and grabs Junk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Junk pushes down on Cervantes's head and hops out.
Junk shapes to counter with a head kick.
Junk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Cervantes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1##SU#
Junk is working an open guard so Cervantes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cervantes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Junk swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Cervantes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Junk dives in and grabs Cervantes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cervantes pushes down on Junk's head and hops out.#TD#
Cervantes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Junk on his heels. He'll look to pass Junk's guard now, I'm sure.#SU#
Cervantes stands and steps away. Junk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Cervantes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cervantes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cervantes wanted to stand there but Junk had control of the position. #SUB#
Cervantes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Junk looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Junk looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Junk! #REVB#
Scotty Junk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Junk cracks Cervantes with a big elbow.
Cervantes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cervantes can't do much from the bottom here.
Cervantes gets back to half guard.
Cervantes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Junk. #T3#
Junk throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cervantes to regain full guard.
Cervantes lands a decent punch to the body there.
Junk stopping the sweep attempt from Cervantes.#SUB#
Cervantes working for a triangle but Junk defends it easily.
Cervantes wants to stand up but Junk is controlling him.
Junk postures up and lands a big shot to Cervantes's brow. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cervantes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Junk's guard. #REVR#
Junk wants to get back to his feet but Cervantes passes into half guard.
Cervantes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Cervantes is working for a kimura but Junk is defending it quite comfortably.
Junk is refusing to be controlled, as Cervantes sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Cervantes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cervantes, 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Cervantes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Judd fails with a takedown attempt.
Cervantes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Judd.#CL2#
Judd closes the distance and clinches.
Cervantes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Judd keeps control of Cervantes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judd keeps control of Cervantes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Cervantes's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD2#
Judd successfully pulls guard.
Cervantes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Judd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judd wants to stand up but Cervantes is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Judd looking to control.
Judd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cervantes distracts Judd with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Judd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cervantes defends it easily.
Judd controls Cervantes momentarily but Cervantes frees himself.
Cervantes trying to control but Judd is working from the bottom.
Judd trying to keep a closed guard but Cervantes is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Judd throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Cervantes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Judd!
Judd tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Cervantes has good solid back control here.
Cervantes seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Judd for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Cervantes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Judd rolls, trying to escape but Cervantes keeps control of the position.
Cervantes gets his hands free as Judd looks to control.
Will Cervantes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Cervantes is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Judd defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cervantes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cervantes is not going to allow Judd to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judd looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cervantes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Cervantes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Judd shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Judd showed some decent athleticism there.
Derrick Cervantes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cervantes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cervantes wants to hit a switch here but Judd passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cervantes there!
Cervantes is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Judd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cervantes is looking to escape.
Cervantes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Judd throwing shots but Cervantes is blocking nicely.
Judd controlling the action here.
Cervantes tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Judd manages to move to mount!
Cervantes really is a fat lump.
Judd is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Judd looking to control but Cervantes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Cervantes is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Judd landing punches.
Judd scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Judd prevents Cervantes from getting the reversal.
Judd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Judd unloading with bombs!
Cervantes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cervantes is refusing to be controlled, as Judd sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Judd is looking for a kimura but Cervantes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judd to get the leverage.
Judd is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Judd is breathing heavily.#T3#
Judd prevents Cervantes from improving his position.#ES#
Cervantes kicks off Judd and gets to his feet.
Judd misses with a takedown #CL#
and Cervantes counters by moving into the clinch.
Cervantes can't break the clinch.
Cervantes stalling the fight.
Judd wants to take the fight to the mat but Cervantes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Cervantes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Judd uses from the top position.
Judd won't allow Cervantes to sweep him here.
Cervantes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Judd manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Judd is looking for a triangle but Cervantes pushes his legs off easily.
Cervantes scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Cervantes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU#
Cervantes stands and steps away. Judd gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Cervantes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Judd is trying to defend but Cervantes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Judd is looking to get back to is feet but Cervantes passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Derrick Cervantes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Cervantes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Judd on his heels. He'll look to pass Judd's guard now, I'm sure.
Cervantes wants to stand but Judd is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Judd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cervantes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cervantes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Judd is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judd wants to stand and escape but Cervantes is having none of it. #T1#
Cervantes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Judd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cervantes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cervantes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Judd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Judd working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SU#
Judd is working an open guard so Cervantes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oscar Judd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cervantes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Judd looking to control.
#T2#
Judd has a closed guard, preventing Cervantes from standing up.
Judd is pulling down on Cervantes's head. It's preventing any offense from Cervantes, at least for the moment.
Cervantes is looking to stand up but Judd won't let him.
Cervantes stopping the sweep attempt from Judd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cervantes's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SU#
Cervantes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Judd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cervantes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cervantes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Judd.
Cervantes throws a big counter combination but Judd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Judd slaps away a takedown attempt from Cervantes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Judd tries to clinch but Cervantes moves away
and Cervantes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Judd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cervantes misses with a few strikes there.
#T4##TD#
Cervantes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Cervantes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
No luck for Cervantes with that takedown attempt.
Judd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Judd backs away, Cervantes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Cervantes drives through with a takedown into Judd's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Judd pushes Cervantes off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Judd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cervantes 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Cervantes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Gucci goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cervantes tries to counter with a takedown but Gucci is quick to defend against it.
Gucci shoots in for a takedown but Cervantes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gucci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cervantes as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Gucci instigates a clinch.
Gucci is trying to break the clinch but Cervantes has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Cervantes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gucci has a takedown stuffed.
Derrick Cervantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Gucci.
Gucci shoots in looking for a takedown. Cervantes tries to sprawl out of it but Gucci keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cervantes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cervantes is looking to counter the offense by Gucci and move into the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Gucci closes the distance and clinches.
Cervantes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gucci avoiding damage.
Gucci keeps control of Cervantes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cervantes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cervantes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cervantes is trying to pull guard but Gucci has him pressed against the cage.
Gucci is trying to drag Cervantes to the mat but Cervantes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cervantes keeps control of Gucci as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cervantes misses with some punches.
Cervantes is trying to force a seperation but Gucci has the dominant position.#TD2#
Gucci turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Gucci thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cervantes is trying to improve his position.
Gucci tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cervantes is looking to regain half guard here but Gucci keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Cervantes regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gucci in particular looking to stall.
Cervantes tries to get to full guard but Gucci has control of the leg.
Cervantes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gucci's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gucci's back!
Cervantes is not going to allow Gucci to sit and survive in this position.
Gucci tries to break free.
#SUB#
Gucci preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cervantes. #T4#
Cervantes is looking to control Gucci but Gucci is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Gucci is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it. #CL2#
Gucci has Cervantes up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gucci misses with an elbow over the top.
Cervantes misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyrone Gucci will probably get the nod.
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#
Gucci shoots in looking for a takedown but Cervantes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gucci's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gucci throws a sloppy head kick and Cervantes moves out of range easily.
As Gucci looks to move away, Cervantes throws a big counter combo but Gucci just gets out of the way.
Cervantes moves out of range of the body kick.
Gucci tries to clinch there but Cervantes circles away.
Cervantes fakes the leg kick and cracks Gucci in the body. #CL2#
Gucci closes the distance and clinches.
Gucci wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes taking a breather. #BC#
Cervantes breaks the clinch.
Gucci lands a jab to Cervantes's midsection.
Gucci lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT2#
It looks like Derrick Cervantes has been cut.#T1#
Gucci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cervantes is looking for a counter combo.
Cervantes leaves Gucci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cervantes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Derrick Cervantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Gucci.#CL2#
Gucci clinches up with Cervantes and pushes him back against the cage.
Gucci blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Cervantes pulls guard effortlessly.
Cervantes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cervantes wants to control from the top but Gucci keeps moving. #T2#
Gucci pulls Cervantes in to control the position. #ES2#
Gucci has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cervantes has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gucci tries to pull guard but Cervantes holds him up against the cage and eventually Gucci drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Gucci breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gucci shoots in for a takedown but Cervantes shows good takedown defense.
Gucci blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Gucci has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cervantes is trying to pull guard but Gucci turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Cervantes jumps guard but Gucci turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Gucci. #BC#
Cervantes breaks from the clinch.
Gucci closes the distance and clinches up with Cervantes, looking for a takedown. Gucci pushes Cervantes against the cage but Cervantes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cervantes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gucci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cervantes is looking to counter the offense by Gucci and move into the clinch.
Cervantes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gucci.
Gucci misses with a wild body shot.
Cervantes avoids the head kick by Gucci.
#CL2#
Gucci clinches with his opponent.
Gucci has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cervantes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Gucci can't break the clinch.
Cervantes is pressed up against the cage. Gucci has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cervantes down to the mat. Cervantes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Cervantes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gucci was covering up waiting for the punch and Cervantes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cervantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Gucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gucci wants to control but Cervantes passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cervantes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gucci is trying to maintain the position but Cervantes is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyrone Gucci will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Derrick Cervantes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gucci just misses with a punch to the body.
Gucci shoots in but no luck this time.
Cervantes with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Gucci counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gucci. #BC#
Cervantes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cervantes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gucci.
Cervantes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gucci shoots in but no luck this time.
Derrick Cervantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Gucci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cervantes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gucci to the ground. Cervantes is now in Gucci's guard.#ES2#
Gucci manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cervantes goes for a double leg but Gucci avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gucci continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cervantes leaves Gucci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gucci takes a swing at Cervantes's ribcage but misses.
Gucci digs a good hook to Cervantes's body.
Gucci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cervantes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gucci sprawls and moves away.
Gucci tries for a takedown but Cervantes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gucci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cervantes sprawls well. Cervantes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gucci gets slowly back to his feet.
Cervantes feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Gucci tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Gucci tries to get set, Cervantes tries to push him back and clinch up but Gucci manages to avoid the attempt.
Gucci shoots in but Cervantes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gucci doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Cervantes counters by clinching up.
Cervantes is trying to pull guard but Gucci turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gucci is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Cervantes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Gucci shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gucci fails to land the takedown.
Cervantes shoots in but no luck this time.
Gucci tries to clinch but Cervantes is having none of it.
Cervantes tries to counter by clinching up but Gucci breaks away and moves out of range.
Gucci fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gucci keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Cervantes fails with a takedown attempt.
Gucci tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cervantes swivels and escapes.
Cervantes tries to counter by clinching up but Gucci breaks away and moves out of range.
Derrick Cervantes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Gucci scores with a four punch combination!
Gucci dives in and grabs Cervantes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cervantes pushes down on Gucci's head and hops out.
Cervantes wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cervantes fails with the takedown
letting Gucci counter with a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyrone Gucci.
I've got Gucci 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Lee Nguyen Minh fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee Nguyen Minh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee Nguyen Minh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cervantes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee Nguyen Minh moves to clinch but Cervantes breaks away #TD#
and Cervantes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Lee Nguyen Minh manages to get to full guard.
Lee Nguyen Minh wants to sweep here but Cervantes controlling him for the moment.
Cervantes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee Nguyen Minh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lee Nguyen Minh wants to control but Cervantes passes easily into half guard.
Lee Nguyen Minh looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cervantes wants to stand but Lee Nguyen Minh has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SU#
Cervantes decides to stand and escape the position.
Lee Nguyen Minh throws a combination. Cervantes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Derrick Cervantes has been cut.#TD#
Cervantes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lee Nguyen Minh was covering up waiting for the punch and Cervantes finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Lee Nguyen Minh pushes Cervantes off and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cervantes enables Lee Nguyen Minh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cervantes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Cervantes wriggles free and stands up.
Cervantes swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee Nguyen Minh.
Cervantes is looking for a counter combo.
Lee Nguyen Minh looks to clinch #TD#
and Cervantes counters with a single leg into guard. Lee Nguyen Minh didn't expect that. #T3##SU#
Cervantes stands up from Lee Nguyen Minh's guard - Cervantes perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cervantes wants to slow Lee Nguyen Minh down by chopping away at his legs. #TD2#
Lee Nguyen Minh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cervantes is looking for a sweep.
Cervantes looks to move to half guard but instead Lee Nguyen Minh has passed into mount! Damn!
Lee Nguyen Minh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cervantes is working to get back to half guard.
Lee Nguyen Minh landing strikes from the mount and Cervantes is in trouble! #T4#
Cervantes slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cervantes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cervantes actively working from the bottom here.
Cervantes is trying to control but Lee Nguyen Minh manages to pass to mount!
Cervantes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cervantes is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Lee Nguyen Minh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee Nguyen Minh in particular looking to stall.
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 Derrick Cervantes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Derrick Cervantes's cut.
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#
Lee Nguyen Minh shoots in looking for a takedown. Cervantes tries to sprawl out of it but Lee Nguyen Minh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cervantes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cervantes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cervantes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee Nguyen Minh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lee Nguyen Minh gets the takedown into side control.
Lee Nguyen Minh wants to control but Cervantes is keeping him busy. #T1#
Cervantes tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee Nguyen Minh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cervantes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cervantes sneaks back into half guard.#SU2#
Lee Nguyen Minh decides to stand and escape the position.
Lee Nguyen Minh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cervantes circles away.
Derrick Cervantes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Lee Nguyen Minh.
No luck for Lee Nguyen Minh with that takedown attempt.
Lee Nguyen Minh is breathing heavily.#T2#
Cervantes shoots in for a takedown but Lee Nguyen Minh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Cervantes tries to sprawl but Lee Nguyen Minh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cervantes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Cervantes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee Nguyen Minh's guard. #REVR#
Lee Nguyen Minh is trying to control the position but Cervantes postures up. #SUB2#
Lee Nguyen Minh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Cervantes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Cervantes fails with the takedown.
Lee Nguyen Minh tries for a takedown but Cervantes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Cervantes fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee Nguyen Minh to the ground. Cervantes is now in Lee Nguyen Minh's guard.
Lee Nguyen Minh is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cervantes dives into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVB#
Lee Nguyen Minh tries to bench press Cervantes off him but Cervantes keeps the position.
Cervantes trying to control the action but Lee Nguyen Minh is working from the bottom. #SU#
Cervantes has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4#
Cervantes tries to clinch up.
Lee Nguyen Minh misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Cervantes counters with a shoot takedown. Lee Nguyen Minh fights it but they end up in guard.
Cervantes working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cervantes could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cervantes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cervantes wanted to stand there but Lee Nguyen Minh had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Cervantes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Cervantes's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee Nguyen Minh throws a shot from downtown. Cervantes moves away and avoids it.
Cervantes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#TD#
Cervantes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lee Nguyen Minh is trying to defend but Cervantes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee Nguyen Minh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cervantes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cervantes's back!
Cervantes tries to roll but Lee Nguyen Minh sticks to his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cervantes trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cervantes is really stuck here.
Lee Nguyen Minh biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lee Nguyen Minh controlling well, preventing Cervantes from escaping the position.
Derrick Cervantes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee Nguyen Minh lands a shot to the head.
Lee Nguyen Minh just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Cervantes tries to break free.
#T2#
Cervantes is taking damage to the body and head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lee Nguyen Minh's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cervantes is trying to remain composed but Lee Nguyen Minh is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Lee Nguyen Minh is trying to stick to Cervantes's back but Cervantes is turning into Lee Nguyen Minh. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee Nguyen Minh's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cervantes.
Lee Nguyen Minh wants to sweep here but Cervantes controlling him for the moment.
Cervantes lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Lee Nguyen Minh is trying to control the position but Cervantes postures up.
Cervantes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cervantes is fighting to break Lee Nguyen Minh's control of his arms but Lee Nguyen Minh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Lee Nguyen Minh looking for a guillotine here but Cervantes defends easily.
#SU#
Cervantes stands up and waves to Lee Nguyen Minh to follow him. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee Nguyen Minh throws a right hand that Cervantes ducks under and follows up with a left that Cervantes also avoids with ease.
Lee Nguyen Minh loads up on a big right hand but Cervantes slips the punch.
Lee Nguyen Minh misses with a two punch combination.
Cervantes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee Nguyen Minh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cervantes defends it nicely.
As Lee Nguyen Minh looks to move away, Cervantes throws a big counter combo but Lee Nguyen Minh just gets out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cervantes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee Nguyen Minh wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Lee Nguyen Minh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cervantes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Derrick Cervantes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Cervantes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dawson's half guard.
Cervantes not doing much here.
Dawson wants to get back to his feet.
Cervantes tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dawson controls his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Cervantes escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Dawson gets caught napping as Cervantes dives in and scores a takedown. Dawson manages to retain guard.
Dawson wants to stand up but Cervantes is controlling him. #SU#
Dawson is working an open guard so Cervantes takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1#
Dawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cervantes stuffs the takedown attempt from Dawson. Dawson gets slowly back to his feet.
Cervantes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dawson sprawls and moves away.
Dawson looks to land a combination. Cervantes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dawson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cervantes.#T2#
Dawson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cervantes counters with a one-two to the body.
Dawson throws a right hand that Cervantes ducks under and follows up with a left that Cervantes also avoids with ease.
Cervantes with a poor takedown
letting Dawson counter with a right hand.
Myles Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cervantes counters with a series of strikes. Dawson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson tries to bum rush Cervantes with a series of wild strikes but Cervantes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Cervantes scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3##SU#
Cervantes gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cervantes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cervantes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dawson swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derrick Cervantes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawson throws a combination. Cervantes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cervantes really is a fat lump.
Dawson misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Cervantes counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T4##SU#
Cervantes stands up and beckons Dawson to join him on the feet.
Dawson with a poor takedown
and Cervantes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dawson darts in looking for a takedown but Cervantes gets double underhooks and turns Dawson into the cage.
Dawson looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Cervantes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Cervantes stands up and beckons Dawson to his feet.
Cervantes looks to land a combination but Dawson avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Cervantes dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cervantes fails with the takedown
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Dawson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Dawson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cervantes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cervantes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Dawson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cervantes circles away.
Dawson scores with a hook to the body. Cervantes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cervantes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dawson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cervantes. #T2#
Cervantes slips a jab and a cross from Dawson.
Dawson throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Cervantes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SU#
Cervantes stands and steps away. Dawson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Cervantes drives through with a takedown into Dawson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervantes won't allow Dawson to get back to his feet.
Dawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cervantes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawson is breathing heavily.
Cervantes lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Cervantes gets to his feet - Dawson follows without any prompting. #T3#
Cervantes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dawson's calf.
Dawson darts in trying to clinch
and Cervantes counters with a low kick, right behind Dawson 's knee.
A solid body kick from Cervantes.
Dawson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4##TD#
Cervantes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Cervantes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cervantes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dawson is trying to buck Cervantes off.#SUB#
Cervantes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dawson, who protects the arm well. #SU#
Cervantes decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dawson to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Cervantes dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cervantes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Dawson misses.
Cervantes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?#TD#
Cervantes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dawson's guard.
Cervantes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dawson's guard.
Cervantes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU#
Cervantes gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cervantes counters with a straight right hand.
Cervantes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cervantes attempts a counter takedown but Dawson avoids it well and moves away.
Derrick Cervantes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Dawson tries to clinch there but Cervantes circles away.
Dawson closes the distance and clinches up with Cervantes, looking for a takedown. Dawson pushes Cervantes against the cage but Cervantes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dawson throws a series of punches but Cervantes avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Cervantes shoots in and bounces Dawson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cervantes 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##SU#
Cervantes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dawson, up you get!
Dawson ducks under a wild hook from Cervantes.
Cervantes misses with a leg kick
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cervantes was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawson.
Dawson leaves Cervantes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Dawson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cervantes shoots in for a takedown but Dawson shows good takedown defense.
Dawson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dawson wants to clinch.#T4##TD#
Cervantes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dawson!#ES2#
Dawson throws Cervantes to one side and escapes!
And that's the end of the fight!
Myles Dawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cervantes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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