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Event:
WEC 9: Parker vs Smith
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Englander.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarette was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarette moves away.
Sarette thinks about countering with a head kick.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarette manages to avoid it.
Sarette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Englander.
The Englander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sarette is looking to counter the offense by The Englander and move into the clinch.
The Englander swings for the body but Sarette moves out of range.
It looked like Sarette was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sarette wants to clinch up but The Englander keeps it at a distance.
Sarette darts in trying to clinch
and The Englander counters with a nice body shot.
The Englander misses with a hook. Sarette ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Englander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sarette.
Sarette fires out a quick counter leg kick but The Englander just manages to avoid it.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarette was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
The Englander throws an overhand right that lands on Sarette's shoulder, as Sarette tries to avoid the shot.
The Englander looks to land a combination. Sarette sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sarette bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
The Englander comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sarette ducks under a wild hook from The Englander.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
The Englander misses with a body shot
and Sarette counters with a straight right hand.
The Englander swings widly with a right hand
and Sarette counters with a nice body shot.
The Englander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sarette was well out of range. Poor timing from The Englander.
Sarette misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Sarette clinches.
Sarette blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarette throws a punch but it's blocked by The Englander.
The Englander blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Sarette manages to break the clinch.
The Englander lands a nice shot to the body.
The Englander lands a nice shot to the body.
Sarette is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2#
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!
The Englander misses with a hook
and Sarette counters with a three punch combo that has The Englander backing up. The Englander nods at Sarette to acknowledge the strikes.
The Englander misses with a hook. Sarette ducked under it nicely.
Sarette avoids the body shot from The Englander.
Sarette is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Englander.
Sarette takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sarette tries to clinch but The Englander moves out of range.
The Englander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sarette ducks under a wild hook from The Englander.
George The Englander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Englander misses the shot to the body.
Sarette is looking to counter the offense by The Englander and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Sarette does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sarette lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab by The Englander.
The Englander connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sarette. Sarette circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Englander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarette manages to avoid it.
The Englander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
The Englander jabs Sarette right on the nose. Sarette blinks but takes it well.
Sarette walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL#
Sarette clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Englander misses with a body punch.
Sarette trying to stall but The Englander improves his position.
Sarette unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Englander lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've been informed that The Englander has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sarette jumps guard but The Englander stands there with Sarette around his waist. Sarette gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sarette wants to take the fight to the mat but The Englander manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The Englander avoiding damage as Sarette throws knees to the body.
Sarette is trying to pull guard but The Englander turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Sarette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Englander goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
The Englander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
The Englander loads up on a big right hand but Sarette slips the punch.
The Englander clobbers Sarette with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sarette walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The Englander stuns Sarette with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sarette takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Englander misses the jab.
The Englander tries a head kick but it misses.
The Englander thuds his right hand into Sarette's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Englander scores with a jab to the head.
The Englander throws a body punch but Sarette moves out of range.
Sarette takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good shot there by The Englander.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Englander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarette tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Englander manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George The Englander dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The Englander throws a body shot but no joy.
The Englander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Sarette was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sarette needs to keep his hands up - The Englander had a free shot at his head there.
The Englander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
George The Englander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarette tries to clinch there but The Englander circles away.
Nick Sarette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Englander throws a hook but Sarette avoids it easily.
Sarette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sarette tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Englander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Englander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sarette looking to score a takedown here. The Englander is defending well but Sarette drives through and ends up in The Englander's guard.
The Englander is looking to stand back up but Sarette counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by The Englander. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Englander tries to get to full guard but Sarette has control of the leg. #T1#
The Englander is not content to let Sarette control the position.
The Englander tries to roll over but Sarette keeps him under control.
Sarette thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Englander's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sarette connects with a nice short shot to The Englander's temple.
The Englander is looking for a sweep. Sarette is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The Englander is refusing to be controlled, as Sarette sits in half guard.
Sarette throwing shots but The Englander is blocking nicely. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sarette lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Englander is holding on to half guard well.
The Englander trying to control here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Englander can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sarette looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The Englander is staying active underneath Sarette, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
The Englander is trying to maintain the position but Sarette is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sarette lands strikes from half guard.
The Englander wants to get back to full guard.
Sarette stops The Englander from getting back to his feet.
The Englander tries to get to full guard but Sarette has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Englander swats away the attempt to clinch by Sarette.
Sarette shoots in and drives through. The Englander sprawls well.
The Englander doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab from The Englander.
The Englander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarette moves away.#T4##CL#
The Englander tries to keep at a distance but Sarette has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Englander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Englander scores with a hook to the body.
The Englander is trying to break free.
Sarette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from The Englander.
Sarette trying to stall but The Englander improves his position.
Sarette is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sarette is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
The Englander breaks the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Englander throws the left hand but Sarette avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Sarette does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George The Englander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut there from The Englander.
The Englander darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Englander connects with the punch.
Sarette doesn't manage to clinch there - The Englander circles away.
The Englander has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Englander looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarette is just out of range.#CL#
The Englander gets tackled into the cage by Sarette. Sarette maintains the clinch.
The Englander lands a left hand.
Sarette has The Englander pushed against the cage.
The Englander lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Englander misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
The Englander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sarette tries to clinch up but The Englander circles away and keeps his distance.
The Englander misses with a wild body shot.
The Englander throws a head kick but Sarette moves out of range.
Sarette seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from The Englander. Sarette does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Englander is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sarette rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheers as The Englander lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sarette doesn't seem phased though.
The Englander swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sarette counters with a nice kick to the body.
The Englander looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarette is just out of range.
The Englander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sarette slips a jab from The Englander.
As The Englander looks to move away, Sarette throws a big counter combo but The Englander just gets out of the way.
The Englander looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarette is just out of range.
Sarette seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Sarette has managed to clinch.
Sarette drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Englander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Englander.
Sarette tries to pull guard but The Englander forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2##BC#
Sarette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Englander lands the left hand.
The Englander scores with a body shot.
The Englander scores with the left hand. Sarette knows he should have avoided that one.
Sarette is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sarette defending well as The Englander loads up on a big left hand.
Sarette ducks under a wild hook from The Englander.
Sarette is looking for a counter combo.
Nice shot lands for The Englander.
The Englander misses with a hook
#TD#
and Sarette counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The Englander keeping moving, preventing Sarette from controlling successfully.
Sarette postures up and lands a big shot to The Englander's brow. #T3#
The Englander keeping moving, preventing Sarette from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Englander looking to control.
George The Englander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sarette advances to half guard.
Sarette working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sarette is thwarting The Englander's attempts to control the position.
Sarette wants to take a breather but The Englander is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The Englander trying to control but Sarette postures up.
Sarette thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed The Englander's head.
The Englander tries to get to full guard but Sarette has control of the leg.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sarette connects with a nice short shot to The Englander's temple.
Nick Sarette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarette working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The Englander trying to control but Sarette postures up.
#SUB#
Sarette wants to work for an arm triangle but The Englander is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
George The Englander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Englander 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George The Englander!
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Event:
WEC 7: Vurny vs Tavares
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Sarette blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Sarette tries to clinch there but Stephens circles away.
Sarette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Stephens. Those never looked like landing.
Sarette seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stephens fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sarette checks it well.
Donk. Stephens catches Sarette right on the button with a cross.
Sarette is looking to clinch.
Sarette misses with a kick to the body.
Sarette moves out of range of the body kick from Stephens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sarette looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stephens stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Stephens misses
and Sarette counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stephens cracks Sarette with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Sarette looking to score a takedown here. Stephens is defending well but Sarette drives through and ends up in Stephens's guard.#T1#
Stephens is looking to stand up but Sarette isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Stephens is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sarette presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Sarette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Sarette blocks the leg kick.
Sarette throws a big counter combination but Stephens scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stephens punishes Sarette's body with a nice straight punch.
Sarette takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sarette is defended easily by Stephens.
Sarette on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2##KD2#
Stephens drops Sarette with a beautiful combination! Sarette stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stephens is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Sarette has been cut.
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!
Stephens throws a series of punches but Sarette moves out of range.
Sarette doesn't manage to clinch there - Stephens circles away.
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sarette closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Stephens counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Sarette is rocked!
Sarette is aggressively charging in as Stephens backs up avoiding any damage. Stephens tosses out a jab and Sarette runs right into it face first! Sarette is out cold! Stephens dropped down on all fours and is barking in Sarette's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Stephens!
Our winner, Craig Stephens, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
WEC 4: Sagat vs Vurny
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sarette.
Sarette has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Sarette clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarette.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt - Sarette sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Sarette clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sarette is pressed up against the cage. Cole has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sarette down to the mat. Sarette avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD#
Cole closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sarette to the mat! Sarette manages to get full guard.
Cole throws a strike but Sarette rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Sarette wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Sarette stopping the sweep attempt from Cole.#SUB#
Cole is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sarette is aware though and is defending well.
Sarette scoring with punches to the head and body. #ES#
Cole uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sarette blocks a jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Sarette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Sarette gets a clinch.
Cole is trying to pull guard but Sarette turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cole manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sarette trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
Sarette won't allow Cole to get back to his feet. #T2#
Sarette controlling from the top position.
Sarette with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sarette postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cole is looking to stand up but Sarette isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarette postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cole looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cole is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sarette is controlling him.
Sarette stands up over Cole, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cole is looking to stand up but Sarette isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole keeping moving, preventing Sarette from controlling successfully.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarette is one step ahead there. #T3#
Sarette is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cole trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cole takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jermaine Cole has been cut.
Cole lands a head shot.#CL#
Cole moves into the clinch successfully.
Cole drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sarette gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Cole manages to break the clinch.
Sarette misses with a two punch combination.
Cole half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4##CL2#
Sarette gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cole goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sarette prevents it.
Cole has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sarette after a bit of a struggle.
Cole is breathing heavily.
Cole jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sarette walks away with a smile on his face. Cole gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Cole does no damage. #CL2#
Sarette has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Sarette gets control of Cole's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sarette will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#ES2#
Sarette manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Sarette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cole misses with a wild body shot.
Sarette shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Sarette dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jermaine Cole's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Sarette looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sarette.
Cole misses with a takedown attempt
and Sarette counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sarette. That's going to slow Cole down.
Cole scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sarette doesn't seem bothered though.
Sarette avoids the body shot from Cole.
Cole gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sarette counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Sarette shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Cole kicks off Sarette and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Sarette showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole.
Sarette fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cole went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jermaine Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sarette fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cole.
Jermaine Cole is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sarette fails with a takedown attempt.
Jermaine Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Sarette.#CL#
Cole closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2#
Cole tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sarette smiles and moves away.
Sarette stalks Cole and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cole's face. Cole staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Cole tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sarette smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Sarette looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Sarette scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sarette is in close to Cole's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sarette has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Cole keeping moving, preventing Sarette from controlling successfully.
Cole looking for a sweep. Not yet Cole, not yet. #ES#
Cole manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A head kick from Sarette lands but Cole takes it in his stride.
Cole is looking to wear down Sarette with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cole throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sarette.
Cole swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sarette counters with a left and a right that stings Cole. #CL2#
Cole tries to keep at a distance but Sarette has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cole prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Sarette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sarette throws a series of punches but Cole moves out of range. #T4#
Sarette tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cole swivels and escapes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cole fails with the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Sarette's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sarette misses with the combination.
Sarette throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Cole misses the target.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sarette has time to react.
Sarette moves in looking to clinch but Cole pushes him off.
Cole looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Sarette was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nick Sarette seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Sarette closes the distance and pushes Cole back into the cage.
Cole changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sarette fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cole misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nick Sarette will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jermaine Cole'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Sarette closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Sarette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sarette lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Cole misses. #CL2#
Sarette closes the distance and clinches.
Cole has Sarette pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sarette manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cole misses with some punches.
#BC#
Cole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sarette moves into range and clinches up with Cole.
Sarette goes for a takedown attempt but Cole pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cole darts in looking for a takedown but Sarette gets double underhooks and turns Cole into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sarette defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cole.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sarette! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Cole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole fails with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Sarette shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cole wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sarette manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Sarette looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SU2#
Sarette stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cole to get to his feet.
Sarette feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cole's calf.
Cole shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sarette sprawls well. Sarette wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cole gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Sarette releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Sarette throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cole's waist but Cole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sarette off to one side.
Cole throws a body punch but Sarette moves out of range.
Sarette has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cole tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sarette swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Sarette clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Sarette turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sarette manages to end up in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cole is trying to improve his position.
Cole taking a bit of punishment here - Sarette scoring with strikes.
Sarette lands a few punches from side control.
Sarette wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cole keeps working.
Sarette lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3##SU2#
Sarette decides to stand back up. Sarette steps back and let's Cole get back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sarette.#CL2#
Sarette darts in and clinches Cole up against the cage.#BC2#
Sarette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sarette or perhaps it was just good defense by Cole, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Sarette shoots in and gets a takedown into Cole's guard.
Cole trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T4##SU2#
Sarette gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cole misses with a combination
and Sarette counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nick Sarette is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Sarette rushes Cole and presses him up against the cage.
Cole goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sarette prevents it.
#BC2#
Sarette pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cole gets tackled into the cage by Sarette. Sarette maintains the clinch.
Cole is looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cole gets underhooks to prevent Sarette's takedown attempt.
Cole wants a takedown.
Jermaine Cole has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cole misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Sarette comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sarette has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Sarette!
An out of breath Nick Sarette thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Jermaine Cole was interviewed post fight and said 'Next time he won't be so lucky...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Sarette pushes Tucker up against the cage in a clinch.
Sarette prevents a body shot from Tucker.
Sarette lands a good knee to the midsection. Tucker won't want to take too many of those.
Tucker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tucker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tucker working aggressively here.
#BC#
Sarette breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tucker throws a body shot but no joy.
Tucker misses with an uppercut. Sarette saw that one coming.#CL#
Tucker tries to keep at a distance but Sarette has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Sarette escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tucker throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarette throws a series of punches but Tucker avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Sarette gets a clinch.
Sarette tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tucker smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Sarette takes the fight into the clinch. #T1#
Sarette lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tucker is pressed up against the cage. Sarette has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tucker down to the mat. Tucker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Sarette. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tucker tests Sarette's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tucker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sarette manages to avoid it.
Sarette throws a big counter combination but Tucker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A swing and a miss from Tucker.
Sarette lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tucker looks winded!
Sarette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sarette walks into a jab.
Tucker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sarette counters with a stiff right hand.
Tucker keeps the fight on the outside.
Tucker throws a looping overhand right but Sarette ducks down to avoid it.
John Tucker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Tucker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tucker throws out a loose jab but Sarette uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker keeps the fight on the outside.
Tucker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sarette lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT#
It looks like John Tucker has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Sarette moves into the clinch.
Sarette lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Sarette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Tucker.
Sarette throws a series of punches but Tucker moves out of range.
Tucker tries to bum rush Sarette with a series of wild strikes but Sarette uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sarette and Tucker are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Sarette throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Tucker into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Sarette knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Sarette!
A very excited looking Nick Sarette made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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