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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1# Kain slips under a jab. Kain misses the jab. Sertho looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Kain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2# It looks like Levi Sertho has been cut. Kain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kain takes a swing at Sertho's ribcage but misses. Kain cracks a nice hook into Sertho's ribs. Kain throws a right hand that Sertho ducks under and follows up with a left that Sertho also avoids with ease. Kain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kain throws a nice looking combination but Sertho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sertho is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Sertho dodges the punch combination from Kain.
Kain looks to land a left hand but Sertho moved out of range nicely. Sertho throws a big counter combination but Kain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Kain throws a right and a left that both miss. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A combination from Kain does no damage. #T1# Kain swinging wildly here.
Sertho really is a fat lump. Kain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kain throws a body punch but Sertho moves out of range. Kain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sertho. Sertho lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Kain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sertho counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Kain throws a body punch but Sertho moves out of range. A jab from Kain misses. Kain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sertho. Kain swings widly with a right hand
and Sertho counters with a left to the body. Kain throws out a powerful jab.#T2# Sertho ducks under a wild hook from Kain. Sertho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kain misses with a double jab.
Kain misses with a wild combination.
Sertho thinks about countering with a head kick. Kain thuds a left hand into Sertho's body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A head kick from Sertho lands but Kain takes it in his stride. Sertho lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Sertho takes a body punch but keeps moving. Sertho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kain just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSertho. Kain swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Sertho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3# Kain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sertho counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kain's knee momentarily. Kain misses with a lunging right hand
and Sertho counters with a low kick, right behind Kain 's knee. Sertho ducks under a wild hook from Kain. Kain jabs Sertho right on the nose. Sertho blinks but takes it well. Kain misses with an uppercut
and Sertho counters with a left and a right that stings Kain. Kain jabbing away but nothing is landing. A quick step to the side and Sertho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Kain looks to land a left hand but Sertho moved out of range nicely. Sertho throws a body punch but Kain moves out of range. Sertho throws a hook but Kain avoids it easily. Kain throws a jab when Sertho was well out of range.#T4# Kain misses the jab. Kain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sertho counters with a straight right hand. A telegraphed right hand from Kain misses the target. Sertho connects with a high kick. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Sloppy strikes from Kain. Those never looked like landing. Kain just misses with a punch to the body.
Sertho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kain. Kain throws a jab but it's blocked by Sertho. Sertho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Sertho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kain. Sertho throws a quick counter head kick but Kain was just out of range. Kain dips to his left and cracks Sertho with an uppercut! Sertho throws a head kick but Kain moves out of range.
Sertho misses with a right hand and Kain counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lonnie Kain dominated that round. The cut man is working on Levi Sertho's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Sertho dodges the punch combination from Kain.
Sertho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kain. Sertho jabs at Kain's body. Kain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sertho moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kain misses with a straight right. Kain swings for the body but Sertho moves out of range.
We've been informed that Kain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Kain has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Sertho avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Sertho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sertho throws a lazy right hand but Kain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sertho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kain. Kain misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Sertho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Lonnie Kain seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sertho throws a sloppy head kick and Kain moves out of range easily. Despite the aggression on Kain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1# Kain throws a big shot that misses. Sertho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Kain thows a left - swing and a miss! Kain connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sertho. Sertho circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Kain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sertho moves away. It looked like Sertho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. The fighters circling - Sertho throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sertho dodges the punch combination from Kain.
Kain tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kain looks to score with a jab to the body but Sertho is just out of range. The crowd cheers as Kain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sertho doesn't seem phased though. Kain looks to land a combination. Sertho sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Kain lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T2# Kain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kain throws a right hand that misses
and Sertho counters with a stiff right hand. Nice defenses there by Kain. Kain fails to land with a series of punches.
Kain is breathing heavily. A head kick misses from Sertho. Kain throws out a loose jab but Sertho uses good head movement to avoid it. Kain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kain throws a jab but it's blocked by Sertho. Sertho tried to counter with a leg kick but Kain avoided it. Kain misses with a lunging right hand
and Sertho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kain throws a looping overhand right but Sertho ducks down to avoid it. Sertho ducks under a wild hook from Kain.#T3# Sertho moves away from the strike by Kain. Kain throws out a loose jab but Sertho uses good head movement to avoid it. Sertho throws a leg kick that misses. Kain pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Lonnie Kain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by Sertho. Kain scores with a jab to the jaw. Sertho tries to bum rush Kain with a series of wild strikes but Kain uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kain missing with a left hand there. Sertho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sertho throws a looping overhand right but Kain ducks down to avoid it. Sertho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kain throws a hook but Sertho avoids it easily. Sertho scores with a leg kick.
#T4# Sertho slips under a jab from Kain. Sertho throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kain avoids it. Sertho looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Kain throws a hook to the side of Sertho's head but Sertho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sertho lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Sertho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kain. That did some damage! This has been an exciting period of action! Sertho throws a hook but Kain blocks it. Sertho slips under a jab from Kain. Sertho throws a quick counter head kick but Kain was just out of range. Sertho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice straight punches there by Kain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kain. Kain scores with a jab. Sertho acknowledges it with a nod of the head. A cross from Kain lands. Kain lands with a good body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lonnie Kain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Levi Sertho's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Kain misses with a hook. Sertho ducked under it nicely. Kain avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kain jabs at Sertho's body. Kain jabs Sertho to the body, keeping him at a distance. Sertho avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sertho throws a big counter combination but Kain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. A big left from Sertho misses. Kain is looking for the big counter here. Nice defenses there by Sertho. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sertho ducks under a wild hook from Kain. Kain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Sertho takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Kain misses the jab.#T1# Some wild striking there from Sertho.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Sertho misses with a looping right. Kain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Sertho tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sertho was well out of range. Poor timing from Kain. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Sertho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kain to score with a decent uppercut. The fighters circling - Kain throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sertho is looking to counter punch. Kain catches Sertho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! A telegraphed right hand from Kain misses the target. Sertho throwing a counter right hand but Kain manages to avoid it. Kain scores with a hook. Kain lands a jab-cross combination. #T2# Kain looks to land a combination but Sertho avoids it well. Kain lands with a good body shot. Sertho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken 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! Kain cracks a nice hook into Sertho's ribs. Kain misses with a two punch combination.
Sertho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sertho moves forwards but Kain connects with a nice, crisp jab. Kain jabs Sertho right on the nose. Sertho blinks but takes it well. Kain lands a jab to Sertho's midsection. Sertho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kain. Kain throws a hook but Sertho avoids it easily.#T3# Sertho steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kain. Kain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sertho. Sertho slips a straight right by Kain. Kain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sertho.
Sertho takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kain misses with a left hand and Sertho counters with a one-two to the body. Kain misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Sertho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Kain throws out a loose jab but Sertho uses good head movement to avoid it. Sertho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Kain misses with an uppercut. Sertho saw that one coming. Sertho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sertho moves out of range as Kain strikes.#T4# Kain scores with a jab. Sertho acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kain!
Kain scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kain misses with an uppercut. Sertho saw that one coming. Sertho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kain misses with a jab to the body
and Sertho counters with a nice kick to the body. Kain throws a looping overhand right but Sertho ducks down to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Sertho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Sertho throws a jab but it's blocked by Kain. A telegraphed right hand from Kain misses the target. Sertho is looking to counter with head kicks. Levi Sertho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sertho throws a head kick but Kain moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight! Lonnie Kain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kain 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lonnie Kain!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1# Lesnar tries to clinch up and Sertho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Sertho throws a hook to the side of Lesnar's head but Lesnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sertho misses with a two punch combination.
Lesnar steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sertho. Sertho circles away from the clinch attempt enabling Sertho to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Lesnar closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sertho did well to prevent Lesnar getting side control. Lesnar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sertho tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1# Sertho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB# Sertho has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lesnar escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lesnar! Lesnar working the ground and pound. #SUB2# Lesnar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lesnar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Sertho is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lesnar off and has taken his back! Sertho wants to stand up but Lesnar is stuck to his back. Lesnar just looking to survive in the bad position. Lesnar can't escape the position.
#T2# Lesnar trying to control the action but Sertho just sinks the hooks in. Lesnar is really stuck here.
Lesnar is still trying to improve position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sertho really is a fat lump. Sertho gets his hands free as Lesnar looks to control. #SU# Sertho stands up from back control! Strange decision that!
#T3##TD2# Lesnar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES# Sertho explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Lesnar throws a body kick that misses. Lesnar misses with a takedown and Sertho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lesnar shoots and misses enabling Sertho to counter with a crisp jab. Lesnar throws a hook to the side of Sertho's head but Sertho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. It looked like Sertho was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lesnar. Sertho lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Jab from Sertho. Lesnar doesn't succeed with the takedown and Sertho counters with a stiff right hand. Levi Sertho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Lesnar. Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sertho sprawls well. Sertho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet. Sertho thinks about countering with a head kick. Lesnar looks winded! Lesnar with a poor takedown and Sertho counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Sertho dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Sertho cracks Lesnar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Sertho enables Lesnar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sertho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Sertho 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. Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Sertho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sertho keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass. #SUB# Sertho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lesnar defends it easily.#SUB# Sertho looking for a guillotine here but Lesnar defends easily.
#T1# Sertho keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully. #SUB# Sertho has his foot on Lesnar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lesnar works his way back into a safe position though. Lesnar wants to control from the top but Sertho keeps moving. #SUB# Sertho looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lesnar passes into side control.
#SU2# Lesnar decides to stand back up. Lesnar blocks a head kick by Sertho.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch but Sertho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Lesnar takes the fight into the clinch. Lesnar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sertho up against the cage.#BC# Sertho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lesnar closes the distance looking to clinch letting Sertho counter with a right hand. Lesnar doesn't succeed with the takedown enabling Sertho to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Lesnar lands with a straight right. Sertho didn't see that one coming.#TD2# Lesnar drives through with a takedown into Sertho's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB# Sertho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lesnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB# Sertho is looking for a triangle here but Lesnar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sertho is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Lesnar wants to stand but Sertho has his arm trapped. #T4# Sertho wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar is dominant here and he's now got Sertho's back! Can Sertho hold on?! Lesnar is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Brick Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far. Lesnar is riding his opponent, not letting Sertho buck him off. Sertho wants to get back to his feet. Lesnar is riding his opponent, not letting Sertho buck him off. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lesnar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Lesnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Sertho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Sertho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lesnar. An attempted straight right counter from Sertho misses the target. Levi Sertho is winning the standup battle so far. That kick from Sertho tenderised Lesnar's leg. Lesnar is trying to keep his angry face on. Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt and Lesnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A head kick misses from Sertho. Lesnar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Sertho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Levi Sertho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brick Lesnar. Lesnar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lesnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lesnar misses with a takedown letting Sertho counter with a right hand. #T1# Sertho throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lesnar. Brick Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A low kick from Lesnar is predictable there and Sertho counters with a stiff right hand. Brick Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lesnar misses with a takedown and Sertho counters with a flying knee. Nice. Lesnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sertho counters with a stiff right hand. Levi Sertho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sertho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a nice jab. Lesnar takes one on the button. Lesnar looks to throw a body kick and Sertho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2# Sertho cracks Lesnar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Lesnar fails with the takedown and Sertho counters with a flying knee. Nice. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sertho dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lesnar. That did some damage! Sertho misses with a series of wild punches.
Lesnar is looking to clinch but Sertho is avoiding it.
Lesnar looks to land a body kick but Sertho moved away. Lesnar tries for a takedown but Sertho circles away easily and Sertho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3# Sertho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Sertho cracks Lesnar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lesnar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Lesnar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Sertho circles away from the clinch attempt and Sertho counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lesnar misses with a takedown and Sertho counters with a two punch combo. #T4# Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Sertho shows good takedown defense. Sertho throws a head kick but Lesnar moves out of range.
Sertho misses with a head kick.
#TD2# Lesnar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sertho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around? The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sertho tries to bench press Lesnar off him but Lesnar keeps the position. Sertho taking a bit of punishment here - Lesnar scoring with strikes. Lesnar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sertho is avoiding damage well.
Sertho tries to buck Lesnar off but Lesnar is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight! Levi Sertho showed his dominance in that final round. I think Sertho 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Sertho!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 644 Round 2
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Writer shoots in but no luck this time. Sertho unleashes a big counter combination but Writer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Writer misses with a takedown attempt and Sertho counters with a series of strikes. Writer will be more careful next time no doubt. Writer fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JR Writer. That's going to take a lot out of him. Writer slips a straight right by Sertho. Writer misses with a takedown and Sertho counters with a one-two to the body. Sertho keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Writer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sertho doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Writer with a poor takedown and Sertho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sertho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Writer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Writer. Writer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1# Writer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Writer shoots in for a takedown but Sertho shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Sertho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sertho lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. JR Writer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Writer dives in for a single leg takedown but Sertho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Sertho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Writer is breathing heavily. Writer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD# Writer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sertho's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Sertho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Sertho looking for a guillotine here but Writer defends easily.
#SUB# Writer drops back looking for a leg! Sertho is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sertho manages to kick Writer off! Writer jumps back into Sertho's guard. #T2##SUB2# Sertho has his foot on Writer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Writer works his way back into a safe position though. Sertho tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Sertho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Writer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2# Sertho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Sertho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Writer defends well. Writer pushing down on Sertho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Writer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Sertho is defending against the submission attempts here by Writer.
#T3##SUB# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Writer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sertho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Writer. Sertho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Writer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2# Sertho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Writer is trying for a kimura here. Sertho looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Writer wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). JR Writer!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 644 Round 1
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1# Sertho thows a left - swing and a miss! Ambrose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ambrose throws out a leg kick but Sertho moves out of range and Ambrose only half commits. Ambrose misses with a body kick. Sertho falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL# and Ambrose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ambrose. Sertho throws a head punch that misses. Ambrose tries for a takedown but Sertho manages to get underhooks.
#TD2# Sertho jumps guard and drags Ambrose to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ambrose is pushing down on Sertho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sertho is fighting to maintain full guard but Ambrose has managed to sneak the leg through. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Sertho actively working from the bottom here. Ambrose is trying to control. Sertho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ambrose sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1# Ambrose prevents Sertho from improving his position. Ambrose tries to pass to full mount but Sertho defends it. Sertho wants to get back to full guard but Ambrose has mounted him! Sertho regains half guard.#SUB2# Sertho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Sertho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Sertho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2# Ambrose thows a huge punch but Sertho dodges it nicely.
#SUB2# Sertho has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ambrose escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ambrose! Sertho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Sertho looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Ambrose is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sertho is just riding it out for now. Ambrose eventually gives up the hold. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Sertho is looking for a sweep. Ambrose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB2# Sertho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Sertho tries to roll over but Ambrose keeps him under control.#SUB2# Sertho actively working from the bottom here. Ambrose throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Ambrose throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2# Sertho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Sertho is looking for a sweep. Ambrose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ambrose passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sertho! Ambrose throwing strikes here but Sertho is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
#T4# Sertho is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sertho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Ambrose missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Ambrose not landing any meaningful shots this time. Ambrose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2# Sertho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Ambrose slows the pace down in half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sertho wants to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Ambrose dominated that round. That's time! Ambrose's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Ambrose shoots in looking for a takedown. Sertho tries to sprawl out of it but Ambrose keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sertho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Ambrose bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Sertho misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sertho tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Ambrose changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sertho tries to avoid it but Ambrose manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sertho to the ground. Sertho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Ambrose lands a right hook to the body.
#T1# Good work by Sertho as he checks the leg kick. Sertho should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Sertho misses with an uppercut. Sertho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ambrose makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ambrose misses with a double jab
and Sertho counters with a good, hard body kick but Ambrose shrugs it off. Sertho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sertho wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Ambrose. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ambrose dives in and grabs Sertho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sertho pushes down on Ambrose's head and hops out. Sertho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sertho only half commits to the counter leg kick. Dean Ambrose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice sprawl there from Sertho as Ambrose shoots in. Ambrose wants to clinch but Sertho slips to the side and Sertho counters with a head kick. #T2# Ambrose fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sertho avoids it really well and circles away. Ambrose tries to clinch but Sertho moves out of range. Ambrose moves in looking to clinch but Sertho pushes him off. Ambrose darts in looking for a takedown but Sertho gets double underhooks and turns Ambrose into the cage. A little jabbing left from Sertho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ambrose doesn't succeed with the takedown and Sertho counters with a lovely straight right hand! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sertho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dean Ambrose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3# Ambrose misses with a takedown attempt and Sertho counters with an outside leg kick.
Sertho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ambrose feinted with a counter takedown. Ambrose fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Sertho displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ambrose. Ambrose tries to clinch up and Sertho counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ambrose is lucky that one didn't land flush. #T4# Sertho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ambrose's head. Ambrose doesn't manage to clinch there - Sertho circles away.
Sertho shapes to counter with a head kick. Ambrose throws a sloppy head kick and Sertho moves out of range easily. Ambrose misses with a takedown attempt and Sertho counters with a nice body shot. Sertho has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ambrose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Ambrose misses with a takedown and Sertho counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A head kick from Sertho lands but Ambrose takes it in his stride. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ambrose shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Sertho counters with a head kick. That will keep Ambrose thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Sertho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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##CL# Ambrose closes the distance and clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sertho. #BC2# Sertho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ambrose dives in for a single leg takedown but Sertho sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Ambrose shoots in but Sertho avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ambrose uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sertho. Ambrose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sertho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. As Ambrose backs off Sertho throws a huge counter combo but Ambrose manages to avoid it all. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sertho lands with a kick to the temple. Ambrose shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Sertho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambrose.
Sertho stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sertho wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Ambrose. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Sertho plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Ambrose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sertho as he jumps to the side. Both fighters are breathing heavily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ambrose. Ambrose moves away from the strike by Sertho. Sertho throws a head kick but Ambrose moves out of range.
Sertho throws a head kick that misses. It looked like Ambrose was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Ambrose avoids the head kick by Sertho.
Ambrose is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sertho. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Sertho has eaten all the pies!#T2# Ambrose shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sertho pinned against the cage. Sertho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Ambrose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sertho misses with a looping right. Levi Sertho seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Ambrose gets a clinch. Sertho misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# Sertho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ambrose looks for a takedown but Sertho sprawls well. Sertho appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3# Ambrose closes the distance looking to clinch and Sertho counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ambrose's knee momentarily. Sertho lands a high kick!
Sertho throws out a loose jab but Ambrose uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL# Ambrose closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ambrose tries to pull guard but Sertho forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2# Sertho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ambrose shoots for a double leg takedown but Sertho sprawls well. He's pushed Ambrose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4# Ambrose is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A combination from Ambrose does no damage. Sertho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Ambrose tries to clinch there but Sertho circles away.
Ambrose tries to clinch but Sertho is having none of it. Sertho throws a fast counter high kick but Ambrose manages to duck under it in time. Ambrose shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sertho but Sertho pushes him off and we're back to square one. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sertho throws a big shot that misses. Dean Ambrose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Sertho lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight! Levi Sertho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Sertho 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 Alec Ball scores the fight for Levi Sertho! Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Levi Sertho! Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Levi Sertho!
Levi Sertho wins by unanimous decision!
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