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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Varma instigates a clinch. De La Tour is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Varma scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short right hand to the side of the head by Varma. Varma lands a shoulder strike. De La Tour wants a takedown but no success here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Varma. Varma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Varma lands a left hand that snaps the head of De La Tour backwards. #ROC2# De La Tour is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Tristan De La Tour has been cut. A shot in the inside from Varma. Oh De La Tour is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A head punch on the inside from Varma fails to land. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Varma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Varma misses with a punch on the inside.
Varma working aggressively here.
Varma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. De La Tour has had enough of the clinch but Varma keeps him there for the moment. Varma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Varma misses with a punch on the inside.
Varma throws 2 knees - De La Tour can't escape Varma's clinch. As De La Tour tries to escape again Varma whips his head left to meet with another knee! That's knocked out De La Tour's gum shield and as De La Tour falls to the floor, the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). No Oha Se Varma! A very excited looking No Oha Se Varma made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Hahn closes the distance and pushes De La Tour back into the cage. De La Tour is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Hahn avoiding damage.
Hahn tries for a takedown but De La Tour manages to get underhooks.
Hahn looking to stall.
Hahn is looking to take this one to the mat. Hahn is trying to drag De La Tour to the mat but De La Tour just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Hahn. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hahn tries for a takedown. No joy.
De La Tour wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hahn looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as De La Tour takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Hahn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hahn tries to score a body lock takedown but De La Tour shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1# Hahn lands a hook to the side of the head. De La Tour prevents the takedown attempt.
Hahn is looking for a takedown. De La Tour stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Hahn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De La Tour is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Hahn is breathing heavily.#TD2# De La Tour works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Hahn being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2# De La Tour stands up from guard. Let's bang! De La Tour throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hahn's waist but Hahn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De La Tour off to one side. Hahn stuffs the takedown.#T2# De La Tour doesn't succeed with the takedown and Hahn counters with a nice body kick.
Hahn doesn't manage to clinch there - De La Tour circles away.
Hahn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. De La Tour shoots in for a double leg but Hahn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2# De La Tour moves into the clinch.#T3##BC2# De La Tour breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Hahn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De La Tour manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2# De La Tour pushes Hahn off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Hahn tries to clinch up. The fight stays on the outside here - Hahn looks like he's thinking about clinching though. As Hahn backs off De La Tour throws a huge counter combo but Hahn manages to avoid it all.#CL# Hahn closes the distance and clinches.#T4##BC2# De La Tour pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Hahn moves into range and clinches up with De La Tour. De La Tour is trying to break the clinch but Hahn has him pressed against the cage. Hahn has De La Tour pressed against the cage.
#TD2# De La Tour manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hahn wants to control from the top but De La Tour keeps moving. Hahn throws a big elbow that misses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hahn throws a strike but De La Tour rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan De La Tour dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# De La Tour shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hahn pinned against the cage. Hahn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. De La Tour takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hahn tries to clinch but De La Tour is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De La Tour tries a head kick but it misses.
De La Tour tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hahn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De La Tour somewhat.#T1# De La Tour has a takedown stuffed. Nelson Hahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan De La Tour.#CL# Hahn clinches up with De La Tour and pushes him back against the cage. De La Tour is trying to break free. Hahn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hahn looking to slow down the pace here. De La Tour is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. De La Tour tries to circle away but Hahn has him pinned against the cage. Hahn has De La Tour pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De La Tour manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hahn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hahn tries for a takedown but De La Tour manages to get underhooks.
De La Tour is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Hahn is struggling to control the position. Hahn is looking to take this one to the mat. De La Tour wants a takedown but no success here.
De La Tour gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hahn.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hahn as De La Tour tries to tie him up. Hahn jumps guard but De La Tour stands there with Hahn around his waist. Hahn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3# De La Tour wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hahn has him pressed against the cage.#TD# Hahn has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but De La Tour regains guard immediately. Hahn is fighting to break De La Tour's control of his arms but De La Tour is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. De La Tour's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. De La Tour manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hahn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T4# De La Tour stays in close to Hahn's body and controls the position. Tristan De La Tour has got the better of the ground game so far. Hahn looking for a sweep. Not yet Hahn, not yet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2# De La Tour gets to his feet - Hahn follows without any prompting. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hahn. De La Tour throws a fast counter high kick but Hahn manages to duck under it in time. 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 Nelson Hahn will probably get the nod. That's time! Hahn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round! #R3##TD2# De La Tour manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hahn on his heels. He'll look to pass Hahn's guard now, I'm sure. Hahn looking to hit a scissor sweep but De La Tour is one step ahead there. Hahn trying to keep a closed guard but De La Tour is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De La Tour is pushing down on Hahn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hahn is fighting to maintain full guard but De La Tour has managed to sneak the leg through. De La Tour wants to free his trapped foot but Hahn is holding on for dear life with his legs. De La Tour with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1# Hahn is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. De La Tour passes to side control. #SU2# De La Tour stands up. De La Tour tries a head kick but it misses.
Hahn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De La Tour. Hahn tries to counter by clinching up but De La Tour breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2# De La Tour 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.#T2# De La Tour not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. De La Tour postures up.
Hahn throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. De La Tour won't allow Hahn to sweep him here. #SU2# De La Tour stands and steps away. Hahn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. De La Tour misses with a low kick. De La Tour closes the distance and clinches up with Hahn, looking for a takedown. De La Tour pushes Hahn against the cage but Hahn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hahn throws a counter high kick but De La Tour was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3# Hahn wants to clinch. A countering left hand to the body from De La Tour misses.#TD2# De La Tour shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hahn's guard. De La Tour not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4# More stalling from De La Tour. De La Tour pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hahn is keeping the position for now. De La Tour sitting in guard, not really doing much. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight! Tristan De La Tour comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think De La Tour has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tristan De La Tour!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Bateman rushes De La Tour and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. De La Tour is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. De La Tour's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Nice body punch from Bateman. Bateman scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bateman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bateman lands a body punch. De La Tour missing with knees to the body.
Bateman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bateman lands a right hand. Bateman lands an uppercut. De La Tour is trying to break the clinch but Bateman has him pressed against the cage. Bateman lands a hook that snaps the head of De La Tour backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bateman scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC# De La Tour is rocked! Bateman working some nice short punches in the clinch. De La Tour is still on wobbly legs! Can Bateman finish him? De La Tour has had enough of the clinch but Bateman keeps him there for the moment. De La Tour is looking to control Bateman's arms but Bateman gets an underhook and turns him. Now De La Tour has his back to the cage. #T1# Both guys are working to get underhooks. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bateman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. De La Tour tries to circle away but Bateman has him pinned against the cage. Good body shot from Bateman.
Bateman working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bateman scores with a hook to the body. A short uppercut from Bateman. Bateman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short left from Bateman. A shot in the inside from Bateman. De La Tour is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Bateman managing to block the knees to the body from De La Tour.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. De La Tour seems to have recovered his senses. De La Tour takes a shot to the head. Bateman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! De La Tour has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bateman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Bateman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bateman scores with a hook to the body. Bateman cracks De La Tour with a nice body shot. De La Tour looks winded! De La Tour takes a shot to the head. Bateman lands a left hand that snaps the head of De La Tour backwards. A short left from Bateman. Bateman pushes De La Tour back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Nice body punch from Bateman. Bateman digs a right hand underneath De La Tour's ribcage. De La Tour let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bateman lands a nice uppercut. Bateman digs a right hand underneath De La Tour's ribcage. De La Tour let out a lung full of air as it connected. Bateman digs a right hand underneath De La Tour's ribcage. De La Tour let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3# Bateman lands a shoulder strike. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bateman. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bateman. Nice body punch from Bateman - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Bateman.
A left hand lands to the body for Bateman.
Bateman lands an uppercut. Bateman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. De La Tour fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL# Bateman moves into the clinch successfully.
Bateman lands a nice shot to the body. Bateman scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4# Bateman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Bateman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De La Tours head. De La Tour is trying to break the clinch but Bateman is controlling him. Bateman scores with a shot to the side of De La Tour's head. Bateman lands a nice uppercut. De La Tour wants to stall.
A short right from Bateman on the inside. Bateman lands a right hand that snaps the head of De La Tour backwards. A short uppercut from Bateman. Bateman lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bateman scores with a shoulder strike. Bateman scores with a shot to the side of De La Tour's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bateman dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2##CL# Bateman has De La Tour up against the cage in a clinch.
De La Tour tries to break the clinch but Bateman is controlling the position. A short uppercut from Bateman. A right hand to the body from Bateman.
Nice body punch from Bateman - that landed with a thud.
Bateman lands a body punch. Bateman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Bateman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De La Tour can do to turn this around? Bateman scores with a hook to the body. Jason Bateman has scored more points in the clinch so far. Bateman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks De La Tour with a big uppercut! De La Tour tries to clinch up but Bateman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples De La Tour to the mat! De La Tour covers up and Bateman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Bateman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1# A head kick by Manning misses #TD2# and De La Tour counters with a nice double leg into guard. Manning wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and De La Tour manages to pass to side control. #REVR# De La Tour winds up and cracks Manning with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU2# De La Tour stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. De La Tour fails with a takedown attempt. De La Tour slaps away a takedown attempt from Manning, before circling back to the center of the mat. De La Tour is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Manning throws a left and a right that both miss
and De La Tour counters with a one-two to the body. #CL# Manning rushes De La Tour and presses him up against the cage. De La Tour is trying to break free.#T2# De La Tour wants to get back to striking at distance but Manning won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on De La Tour - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Manning misses with the head strike.
De La Tour has Manning pressed against the cage.
De La Tour tries to break the clinch but Manning is controlling the position. #T3# De La Tour is looking to break free of the clinch but Manning has double underhooks. De La Tour throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manning avoiding damage as De La Tour throws knees to the body.
De La Tour can't break the clinch.
De La Tour manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
De La Tour stops a takedown attempt from Manning.
#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. De La Tour is trying to push Manning away but Manning has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. De La Tour looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. De La Tour is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. De La Tour missing with knees to the body.
De La Tour gets underhooks to prevent Manning's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him. Manning tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. De La Tour smiles and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! De La Tour keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. De La Tour shoots for a takedown but Manning saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan De La Tour dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Manning with a poor takedown and De La Tour counters with a right hand to the body. Manning is trying hard to land a takedown here. De La Tour sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. De La Tour throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Manning's waist but Manning gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De La Tour off to one side. De La Tour looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD# Manning feints and as De La Tour raises his hands in defense, Manning changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2# De La Tour is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De La Tour stalls. #T1# Manning jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as De La Tour walks away with a smile on his face. Manning gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him. De La Tour throws a sloppy head kick and Manning counters with a left and a right that stings De La Tour. De La Tour has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Manning shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De La Tour as he avoids it easily. De La Tour is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manning with a body shot. Manning shoots in for a takedown but De La Tour shows good takedown defense. De La Tour is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. De La Tour shoots in for a takedown but Manning shows good takedown defense. #TD2# De La Tour throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Manning was covering up waiting for the punch and De La Tour finishes the takedown easily into guard. Manning is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and De La Tour dives into side control.
#T2##REVR# A lull in the action here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2# De La Tour decides to stand back up. #T3# De La Tour shoots in for a double leg but Manning sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. De La Tour stuffs the takedown. De La Tour shoots in for a takedown but Manning shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Manning tries for a takedown but De La Tour sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. De La Tour is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Manning fails with a takedown attempt. Manning avoids the head kick by De La Tour.
De La Tour misses with a takedown attempt enabling Manning to counter with a crisp jab. #T4# Manning shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and De La Tour counters with a straight right hand. De La Tour is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD2# De La Tour shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Manning manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Manning is wriggling around but De La Tour manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR# 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! De La Tour content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan De La Tour showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3##TD2# De La Tour shoots in and gets a takedown into Manning's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Manning is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. De La Tour slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De La Tour is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. De La Tour tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1# You can see the frustration on Manning's face as De La Tour controls the position. #SUB2# De La Tour tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De La Tour has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! De La Tour in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2# De La Tour decides to stand back up. De La Tour steps back and let's Manning get back to his feet. Manning with a lazy takedown attempt and De La Tour counters with a stiff right hand. De La Tour shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Manning as he avoids it easily. De La Tour slaps away a takedown attempt from Manning, before circling back to the center of the mat. Manning moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDe La Tour. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Manning fails with a takedown attempt. De La Tour appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lester Manning. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2# De La Tour closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Manning did well to prevent De La Tour getting side control. Manning is trying to escape back to his feet but De La Tour uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#SU2# De La Tour decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4# De La Tour goes for a double leg but Manning avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manning continues to drive forward.#CL2# De La Tour closes the distance and clinches. De La Tour content to slow the pace in the clinch.
De La Tour wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manning has him pressed against the cage. Manning wants a takedown but no success here.
De La Tour struggles to land a body shot inside as Manning controls his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! De La Tour is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight! Tristan De La Tour comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well De La Tour 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tristan De La Tour!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1# Maynard looks for a takedown but De La Tour sprawls well. Maynard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2# De La Tour moves into the clinch. De La Tour prevents a body shot from Maynard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Maynard avoiding damage as De La Tour throws knees to the body.
#T1# Maynard stalls. Maynard has De La Tour pressed against the cage, preventing De La Tour from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Maynard misses with a hook from the clinch. De La Tour is struggling to control the position. De La Tour wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Maynard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De La Tour wants to get back to striking at distance but Maynard won't allow it.
#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. De La Tour stalls. Maynard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite De La Tour's efforts to push away. De La Tour wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# De La Tour pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Left hook, right uppercut from Maynard. #CL2# De La Tour closes the distance and clinches.#BC2# De La Tour pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. De La Tour throws the kick towards the body but Maynard avoids it. Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown but De La Tour sprawls well. He's pushed Maynard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. De La Tour lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Maynard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De La Tour's waist but De La Tour gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maynard off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forest Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him. Maynard keeps De La Tour at a distance using the push kick. Maynard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De La Tour tries to avoid it but Maynard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De La Tour to the ground. De La Tour escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2# De La Tour shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De La Tour showed some decent athleticism there. Maynard pushes De La Tour off but De La Tour dives into side control.
#T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. De La Tour controlling from side mount. #SU2# De La Tour decides to stand up, so the ref orders Maynard to his feet. Maynard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2# De La Tour bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tristan De La Tour 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# Maynard throws a nice head kick!
Maynard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. De La Tour throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Maynard enables De La Tour to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maynard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2# Maynard is working an open guard so De La Tour takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. De La Tour takes a kick to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# De La Tour drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. 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! Maynard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but De La Tour is controlling him well. Maynard looks to move to half guard but instead De La Tour has passed into mount! Damn!#T1# De La Tour takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Maynard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. De La Tour's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. De La Tour is continuing to stall. More stalling from De La Tour. De La Tour has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. De La Tour trying to control but he's not successful this time. De La Tour tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. De La Tour with more of the same as he continues to hold on. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Maynard wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
De La Tour controlling his opponent. #T3# De La Tour with a couple of short strikes. De La Tour controlling his opponent. De La Tour can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maynard is looking to escape. Maynard 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. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De La Tour lands a nice short elbow.#SUB# Maynard actively working from the bottom here.#T4##ES# Maynard has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but De La Tour is on him like a limpet, forcing Maynard back against the cage. De La Tour tries to circle away but Maynard has him pinned against the cage. De La Tour misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De La Tour with an attempt at a knee that misses.
De La Tour has had enough of the clinch but Maynard keeps him there for the moment. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Maynard leaning his opponent against the cage. De La Tour taking a breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan De La Tour showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Maynard tries for a takedown but De La Tour circles away easily and De La Tour counters with a left to the body. Maynard tries to score a power double leg takedown but De La Tour sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maynard somewhat. Maynard shoots in for a takedown but De La Tour shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forest Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# De La Tour 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. Maynard is wriggling around but De La Tour manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR# De La Tour not doing much here.
#T1# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. De La Tour 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. De La Tour content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Maynard trying to control here.
De La Tour performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# De La Tour seems to be looking for submissions.
Maynard tries to roll over but De La Tour keeps him under control.#ES# Maynard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! De La Tour displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maynard. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2# De La Tour looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3##SU2# De La Tour gets to his feet - Maynard follows without any prompting. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maynard.#TD2# De La Tour shoots in and bounces Maynard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. De La Tour controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4# Maynard controls De La Tour momentarily but De La Tour frees himself. #SU2# Maynard is working an open guard so De La Tour takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2# De La Tour shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Maynard's guard.#ES# Maynard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes De La Tour off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Forest Maynard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Nice takedown defense from De La Tour. No joy for Maynard on that attempt. Forest Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tristan De La Tour is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! De La Tour avoids the head kick by Maynard.
De La Tour flicks out a counter leg kick but Maynard steps away.
And that's the end of the fight! Tristan De La Tour comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well De La Tour 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tristan De La Tour!
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