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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Chor Thanasukarn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Israelov Jr misses with a right hand
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a straight right hand.
Israelov Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chor Thanasukarn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Israelov Jr wants to clinch up but Chor Thanasukarn keeps it at a distance.
Chor Thanasukarn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Israelov Jr.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a looping overhand right but Israelov Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Israelov Jr defending well as Chor Thanasukarn loads up on a big left hand.
Chor Thanasukarn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Israelov Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Chor Thanasukarn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chor Thanasukarn scores with a jab to the head.
Israelov Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chor Thanasukarn.
Israelov Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Israelov Jr throws a jab when Chor Thanasukarn was well out of range.
Israelov Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chor Thanasukarn throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Israelov Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Chor Thanasukarn is just out of range.
Israelov Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Chor Thanasukarn lands a jab to Israelov Jr's midsection.
Chor Thanasukarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Chor Thanasukarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chor Thanasukarn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chor Thanasukarn misses with a right hand
letting Israelov Jr counter with a right hand.
Israelov Jr misses with a body punch
and Chor Thanasukarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a hook but Israelov Jr avoids it easily.
Israelov Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Israelov Jr blocks a jab.
Israelov Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Israelov Jr misses with a straight right.
Israelov Jr swings for the body but Chor Thanasukarn moves out of range.
Israelov Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a body punch but Israelov Jr moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Israelov Jr misses
and Chor Thanasukarn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Israelov Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Israelov Jr misses the jab.
Israelov Jr looks to land a right hand but Chor Thanasukarn moved out of range.
Israelov Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chor Thanasukarn throws out the jab.
Chor Thanasukarn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Israelov Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Chor Thanasukarn misses with a body shot.
Israelov Jr throwing a counter right hand but Chor Thanasukarn manages to avoid it.
Israelov Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Israelov Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Israelov Jr swings for the body but Chor Thanasukarn moves out of range.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a big shot that misses.
Chor Thanasukarn cracks a nice hook into Israelov Jr's ribs.
Israelov Jr misses with a looping right.
Israelov Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chor Thanasukarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Israelov Jr.
Israelov Jr with a jab.
Israelov Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chor Thanasukarn misses with a body shot
and Israelov Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Israelov Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Israelov Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Israelov Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Israelov Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chor Thanasukarn manages to avoid it.
Chor Thanasukarn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Israelov Jr with a body shot.
Chor Thanasukarn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Israelov Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Chor Thanasukarn punishes Israelov Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Israelov Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab lands there for Chor Thanasukarn.
Chor Thanasukarn misses with a straight right.
Chor Thanasukarn misses with a hook.
Israelov Jr misses with a looping left.
Chor Thanasukarn misses with a hook. Israelov Jr ducked under it nicely.
Chor Thanasukarn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Israelov Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Israelov Jr misses with a hook.
Chor Thanasukarn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Chor Thanasukarn misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Israelov Jr. Chor Thanasukarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chor Thanasukarn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Israelov Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Israelov Jr throws a shot to the body.
#T4#
Chor Thanasukarn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a lazy uppercut
and Israelov Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Israelov Jr misses with an uppercut.
Israelov Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chor Thanasukarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Israelov Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chor Thanasukarn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Israelov Jr.
Israelov Jr staying out of range there.
Israelov Jr takes a swing at Chor Thanasukarn's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Chor Thanasukarn misses.
Israelov Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Chor Thanasukarn looks to land a right hand but Israelov Jr moved out of range.
Israelov Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Israelov Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chor Thanasukarn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chor Thanasukarn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chor Thanasukarn misses with a looping right.
Chor Thanasukarn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Israelov Jr with a hook.
Israelov Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Israelov Jr moves away from the strike by Chor Thanasukarn.
Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Chor Thanasukarn.
Israelov Jr misses the body punch
and Chor Thanasukarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a shot from downtown. Israelov Jr moves away and avoids it.
Israelov Jr works the jab nicely.
The fighters circling - Israelov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chor Thanasukarn appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chor Thanasukarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Israelov Jr is just out of range.
Israelov Jr slips under a jab.
Israelov Jr throws out a loose jab but Chor Thanasukarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chor Thanasukarn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Israelov Jr with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Israelov Jr misses the jab.
Chor Thanasukarn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Israelov Jr cracks Chor Thanasukarn with a good jab.
Chor Thanasukarn misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Chor Thanasukarn misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Israelov Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Israelov Jr throws a body punch but Chor Thanasukarn moves out of range. #T1#
Israelov Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Israelov Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chor Thanasukarn on the side of the head.
Israelov Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Israelov Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Israelov Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Israelov Jr tries to bum rush Chor Thanasukarn with a series of wild strikes but Chor Thanasukarn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Israelov Jr misses the shot to the body.
Chor Thanasukarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Israelov Jr moves away.
A big left from Israelov Jr misses.
Chor Thanasukarn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chor Thanasukarn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Israelov Jr.
Israelov Jr misses with a hook.
Israelov Jr misses with a right hand
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Chor Thanasukarn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chor Thanasukarn just misses with a punch to the body.
Chor Thanasukarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Israelov Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chor Thanasukarn looks to throw the jab but Israelov Jr is out of range. #T2#
Israelov Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chor Thanasukarn manages to avoid it.
Israelov Jr misses with a straight left.
Israelov Jr misses the jab.
Chor Thanasukarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Chor Thanasukarn lands a jab to Israelov Jr's midsection.
Chor Thanasukarn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Israelov Jr.
Israelov Jr looks to throw the jab but Chor Thanasukarn is out of range.
Israelov Jr defending well as Chor Thanasukarn loads up on a big left hand.
Chor Thanasukarn throws an overhand right that lands on Israelov Jr's shoulder, as Israelov Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Chor Thanasukarn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Israelov Jr on the side of the head.
Chor Thanasukarn looks to land a left hand but Israelov Jr moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Israelov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chor Thanasukarn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chor Thanasukarn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Israelov Jr throws a looping overhand right but Chor Thanasukarn ducks down to avoid it.
Israelov Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Israelov Jr takes a swing at Chor Thanasukarn's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Israelov Jr misses the target.
Chor Thanasukarn thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chor Thanasukarn scores with a hook to the body. Israelov Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Israelov Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chor Thanasukarn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chor Thanasukarn avoids the body shot from Israelov Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Israelov Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Chor Thanasukarn. That snapped Israelov Jr's head back.
Israelov Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chor Thanasukarn.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Israelov Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Israelov Jr fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chor Thanasukarn staying out of range there.
Israelov Jr throws out a loose jab but Chor Thanasukarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Israelov Jr misses with a hook.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Israelov Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chor Thanasukarn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice defenses there by Israelov Jr.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a jab when Israelov Jr was well out of range.
Israelov Jr digs a good body shot into Chor Thanasukarn's ribs.
Israelov Jr with a nice cross.
Chor Thanasukarn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chor Thanasukarn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Israelov Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Israelov Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Israelov Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Chor Thanasukarn.
Chor Thanasukarn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Israelov Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Israelov Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Decent striking displayed by Chor Thanasukarn there.
Chor Thanasukarn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Israelov Jr throwing a counter right hand but Chor Thanasukarn manages to avoid it.
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 Ephraim Israelov Jr will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Israelov Jr throws out a loose jab but Chor Thanasukarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chor Thanasukarn misses with a looping right.
Israelov Jr ducks under a wild hook from Chor Thanasukarn.
Israelov Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Chor Thanasukarn takes a swing at Israelov Jr's ribcage but misses.
Chor Thanasukarn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Israelov Jr.
Israelov Jr digs a good body shot into Chor Thanasukarn's ribs.
Chor Thanasukarn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chor Thanasukarn misses the jab.
A jab from Israelov Jr misses.
Chor Thanasukarn misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Israelov Jr misses the shot to the body.
Israelov Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Israelov Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chor Thanasukarn.
Chor Thanasukarn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Israelov Jr manages to avoid it.
Israelov Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chor Thanasukarn moves away.#T1#
Israelov Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chor Thanasukarn swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Israelov Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Chor Thanasukarn misses with a right hand
and Israelov Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Israelov Jr misses with a looping right.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chor Thanasukarn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Israelov Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chor Thanasukarn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chor Thanasukarn misses with a wild body shot.
Israelov Jr misses with a looping right.
Chor Thanasukarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Israelov Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Chor Thanasukarn.
An attempted straight right counter from Israelov Jr misses the target.
Chor Thanasukarn lands with a good body shot.
Israelov Jr misses with a hook
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Israelov Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chor Thanasukarn manages to avoid it.
Israelov Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Israelov Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Chor Thanasukarn counter with a right hand. #T2#
Israelov Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Israelov Jr throws a lazy right hand but Chor Thanasukarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Israelov Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Israelov Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a nice uppercut.
Israelov Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chor Thanasukarn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Israelov Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Israelov Jr misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Chor Thanasukarn misses.
A slow jab from Israelov Jr misses its intended target.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a jab when Israelov Jr was well out of range.
Israelov Jr swings for the body but Chor Thanasukarn moves out of range.
Chor Thanasukarn catches Israelov Jr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chor Thanasukarn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Israelov Jr on the side of the head.
Chor Thanasukarn avoids the body shot from Israelov Jr.
Israelov Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Israelov Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Chor Thanasukarn.
Chor Thanasukarn ducks under a wild hook from Israelov Jr.
Chor Thanasukarn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chor Thanasukarn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chor Thanasukarn looks to land a left hand but Israelov Jr moved out of range nicely.
Chor Thanasukarn cracks Israelov Jr with a good jab.
A jab from Israelov Jr misses.
Chor Thanasukarn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Israelov Jr slips under a jab from Chor Thanasukarn.
Israelov Jr looks to throw the jab but Chor Thanasukarn is out of range.
Israelov Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Chor Thanasukarn moves away from the strike by Israelov Jr.
Chor Thanasukarn lands with a good body shot.
Israelov Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Chor Thanasukarn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chor Thanasukarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Israelov Jr.
Chor Thanasukarn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Israelov Jr.#T4#
Chor Thanasukarn misses with a straight left.
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!
Israelov Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chor Thanasukarn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chor Thanasukarn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Israelov Jr misses.
Chor Thanasukarn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chor Thanasukarn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chor Thanasukarn loads up on a big right hand but Israelov Jr slips the punch.
Chor Thanasukarn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Israelov Jr on the side of the head.
Israelov Jr throws the left hand but Chor Thanasukarn avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Chor Thanasukarn.
Israelov Jr misses with an uppercut. Chor Thanasukarn saw that one coming.
Israelov Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Chor Thanasukarn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Israelov Jr misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chor Thanasukarn 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dieselnoi Chor Thanasukarn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Israelov Jr lands with a hook. Sozzas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sozzas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Israelov Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sozzas misses with a takedown attempt - Israelov Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Israelov Jr with a hook.
Sozzas fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacare Sozzas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sozzas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Israelov Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Israelov Jr lands a head shot.#TD#
Sozzas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Israelov Jr's guard.
Sozzas stopping the sweep attempt from Israelov Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sozzas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Israelov Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sozzas is in close to Israelov Jr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sozzas is looking to work some ground and pound but Israelov Jr has wrist control.
Israelov Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - Sozzas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Sozzas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Israelov Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sozzas.
Sozzas working the head and body with strikes.
Sozzas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sozzas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Israelov Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sozzas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sozzas slips a nice elbow through Israelov Jr's hands, connecting with Israelov Jr's forehead.
Sozzas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sozzas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Israelov Jr wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Sozzas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Israelov Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sozzas.
Sozzas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sozzas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Israelov Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sozzas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Israelov Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sozzas.
Sozzas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sozzas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Israelov Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sozzas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sozzas lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Israelov Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sozzas.
Sozzas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sozzas 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.
Sozzas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Israelov Jr defending well though.
Israelov Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sozzas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Israelov Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sozzas.
Israelov Jr is in trouble now - Sozzas has advanced to mount!
Sozzas with good strikes from the mount here!
Sozzas is breathing heavily.
Sozzas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sozzas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Israelov Jr hang on?#T4#
A nice elbow there by Sozzas.
Sozzas thowing shots but they're missing.
Sozzas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sozzas throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Israelov Jr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sozzas.
Israelov Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sozzas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Israelov Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Sozzas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Sozzas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacare Sozzas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sozzas looks to clinch
letting Israelov Jr counter with a right hand.
Sozzas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Israelov Jr can do to turn this around?
Sozzas tries to clinch there but Israelov Jr circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Israelov Jr as Sozzas shoots in.
Israelov Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sozzas with a body shot.
Israelov Jr catches Sozzas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice sprawl there from Israelov Jr as Sozzas shoots in.
Israelov Jr misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Israelov Jr.#CUT2#
It looks like Jacare Sozzas has been cut.
Jab, jab by Israelov Jr - just one landing.
Israelov Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Israelov Jr connects with the punch.#TD#
Sozzas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sozzas lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sozzas stops Israelov Jr from standing up. #T1#
Sozzas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sozzas throwing strikes from guard but Israelov Jr blocks nicely.
Israelov Jr is trying to keep Sozzas in close.
Sozzas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Israelov Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sozzas is looking to work some ground and pound but Israelov Jr has wrist control.
Sozzas chips away with some ground and pound.
Sozzas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sozzas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Israelov Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sozzas postures up in Israelov Jr's guard and throws a big left but Israelov Jr blocks it. #T2#
Sozzas landing with the ground and pound.
Sozzas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sozzas lands a couple of digs.
Sozzas works over Israelov Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Sozzas works over Israelov Jr with some ground and pound from guard.
Sozzas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Israelov Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sozzas is looking to work some ground and pound but Israelov Jr has wrist control.
Israelov Jr is trying to keep Sozzas in close.
#T3#
Sozzas landing some decent shots from guard.
Sozzas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Israelov Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sozzas postures up in Israelov Jr's guard and throws a big left but Israelov Jr blocks it.
Sozzas landing with the ground and pound.
Sozzas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sozzas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sozzas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sozzas walks into a straight right hand from Israelov Jr.#T4##TD#
Sozzas 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.
Sozzas postures up in Israelov Jr's guard and throws a big left but Israelov Jr blocks it.
Sozzas cracks Israelov Jr with a solid left hand.
Sozzas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sozzas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Israelov Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sozzas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Israelov Jr's head.
Sozzas throws a big right hand that misses.
Israelov Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sozzas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacare Sozzas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacare Sozzas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Israelov Jr with a nice cross.
Israelov Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sozzas shoots in but Israelov Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Israelov Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sozzas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Israelov Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sozzas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Israelov Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacare Sozzas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Israelov Jr scores with a hook to the body. Sozzas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sozzas shoots for a double leg takedown but Israelov Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Sozzas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Israelov Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sozzas's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Israelov Jr as he connects with a hook.
Israelov Jr tests Sozzas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Jab by Israelov Jr.#T1#
Sozzas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Israelov Jr cracks Sozzas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Israelov Jr with a jab.
Israelov Jr connects with a body shot.
Good shot there by Israelov Jr.
Israelov Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sozzas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Israelov Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sozzas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sozzas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Israelov Jr cracks Sozzas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Israelov Jr lands with a hook. Sozzas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Israelov Jr scores with a nice strike.
Israelov Jr connects with a crisp jab.
Ephraim Israelov Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Israelov Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Israelov Jr.
A jab from Israelov Jr does it's job there.
Sozzas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Israelov Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice straight punches there by Israelov Jr. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Israelov Jr.
Sozzas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Israelov Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Sozzas's head.
Sozzas shoots in but Israelov Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ephraim Israelov Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sozzas takes one to the side of the head.
Israelov Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Jacare Sozzas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Israelov Jr finds it's target.#T3#
Israelov Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Israelov Jr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Israelov Jr scores with a jab to the head.
Sozzas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sozzas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Sozzas tries to keep at a distance but Israelov Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Israelov Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sozzas backwards.
Israelov Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sozzas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Israelov Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sozzas backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Israelov Jr.
Sozzas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Israelov Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Israelov Jr.
A short uppercut from Israelov Jr. #T4#
Israelov Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Israelov Jr pushes Sozzas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Israelov Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Israelov Jr scores with a shot to the side of Sozzas's head.
Sozzas is trying to pull guard but Israelov Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Israelov Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Israelov Jr.
Israelov Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Israelov Jr lands with a right to the head.
Israelov Jr lands with a right to the head.
Israelov Jr is working Sozzas over against the cage.
Israelov Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sozzass head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Israelov Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Israelov Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Israelov Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jacare Sozzas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Israelov Jr is working Sozzas over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ephraim Israelov Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sozzas 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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