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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Bailey throws a hook but Devil blocks it.
Devil changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Bailey takes the fight into the clinch.
Bailey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bailey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Devil has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Devil wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Devil backwards.
Bailey looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Devil has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bailey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Devil tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Devil letting Bailey take a breather here.
Bailey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Devil backwards.
A short left from Bailey.
Devil has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bailey avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Devil is breathing heavily.
Bailey lands with a short shot to the head.
Devil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailey lands a big right hand that drops Devil! The killer instinct kicks in and Bailey finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bailey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Bailey!
An out of breath Corey Bailey thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Devil stuffs the takedown attempt from Saint Claire. Saint Claire gets slowly back to his feet.
Devil with the counter takedown but Saint Claire avoids it easily.
Saint Claire shoots for a double leg takedown but Devil sprawls well. He's pushed Saint Claire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Devil feints the counter takedown.
Jermaine Saint Claire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint Claire shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Devil as he avoids it easily.
Devil with the counter takedown but Saint Claire avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Saint Claire. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Saint Claire closes the distance and pushes Devil back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Claire can't find room to land a body shot as Devil controls the action.
#TD#
Saint Claire gets control of Devil's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saint Claire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Saint Claire is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB2#
Devil drops back looking for a leg! Saint Claire is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saint Claire manages to kick Devil off! Devil jumps back into Saint Claire's guard.
Devil keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saint Claire's head.
Devil trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Claire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Devil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Devil landing some decent shots from guard.
Saint Claire throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Devil trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Claire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saint Claire keeping full guard, as Devil tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devil cracks Saint Claire with a solid left hand.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Devil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saint Claire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Devil being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Devil drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Saint Claire dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Devil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Devil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saint Claire is in close to Devil's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saint Claire wants to pass the guard but Devil is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Devil has his foot on Saint Claire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saint Claire works his way back into a safe position though.
Saint Claire seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Saint Claire pushing down on Devil's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Devil has hold of Saint Claire's hands but Saint Claire slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saint Claire looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Devil tries to roll over but Saint Claire keeps him under control.#SU#
Saint Claire decides to return to a standing position. #T4##TD#
Saint Claire drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saint Claire sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Devil's guard.
Devil is looking for a sweep. Saint Claire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Devil actively working from the bottom here.
Saint Claire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saint Claire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saint Claire passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Devil! #SUB#
Saint Claire working for a submission but Devil is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Saint Claire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saint Claire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Devil's waist but Devil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saint Claire off to one side.
Devil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Saint Claire 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.
Saint Claire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Devil is trying to control the position but Saint Claire postures up.
Saint Claire postures up and lands a big shot to Devil's brow.
Devil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Devil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Claire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1##SUB#
Saint Claire postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Devil is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Saint Claire, into his guard. #REVB#
Devil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saint Claire swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Saint Claire is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Devil defends well.
Devil works over Saint Claire with some ground and pound from guard.
Saint Claire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Devil.
Saint Claire keeping moving, preventing Devil from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Devil drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saint Claire looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saint Claire looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saint Claire! #REVR#
Devil is looking to regain half guard here but Saint Claire keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Devil's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Devil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saint Claire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Saint Claire tries for a kimura but Devil is defending well.
Devil is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Ground and pound from Saint Claire.
Saint Claire trying to control the pace.
Devil tries to roll over but Saint Claire keeps him under control.
Saint Claire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Devil can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Saint Claire is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Saint Claire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Devil slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Saint Claire dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Saint Claire closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Saint Claire jumps guard and drags Devil to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Devil postures up and lands a big shot to Saint Claire's brow.
Saint Claire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Claire keeping moving, preventing Devil from controlling successfully.
Saint Claire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Devil is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Devil trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint Claire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Devil trying to move into half guard but instead Saint Claire has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Saint Claire is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Devil trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Devil had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saint Claire defends it easily.
Saint Claire looking to pass the guard.
Saint Claire chips away with some ground and pound.#T2##SUB2#
Devil working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saint Claire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saint Claire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Saint Claire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saint Claire controlling from the top position.
Saint Claire connects with a couple of short punches.
Saint Claire sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Devil's guard.
Devil tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Still in half guard, Saint Claire seems content to control.#T3#
Saint Claire wants to pass the guard but Devil is defending well.
Saint Claire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Devil tries to get to full guard but Saint Claire has control of the leg.
Saint Claire wants to take a breather but Devil is having none of it. #SUB#
Saint Claire is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Devil makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Devil.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saint Claire looking to pass the guard.
Devil is trying to control the position but Saint Claire postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Devil displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saint Claire.
Devil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Saint Claire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saint Claire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Saint Claire!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2016 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Saint Claire fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Devil avoids it really well and circles away.
Devil with the counter takedown but Saint Claire avoids it easily.
Devil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saint Claire.
Saint Claire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Saint Claire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Saint Claire manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Devil on his heels. He'll look to pass Devil's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Devil wants to sweep but no luck.
Devil keeping full guard, as Saint Claire tries to pass. #SUB2#
Devil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saint Claire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saint Claire is pushing down on Devil's leg trying to pass to half guard. Devil is fighting to maintain full guard but Saint Claire has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saint Claire wants to control but Devil is keeping him busy.
Saint Claire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Saint Claire is looking for a kimura but Devil is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saint Claire to get the leverage.
Devil is looking to improve his position.
#T2##SUB#
Saint Claire is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Devil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saint Claire prevents Devil from improving his position.
Saint Claire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Devil is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Saint Claire blocks the strikes from Devil.
#SUB#
Saint Claire seems to be looking for submissions.
Devil missing with punches from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Saint Claire.
Devil is not content to let Saint Claire control the position.
Devil is looking for a sweep. Saint Claire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Devil manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Devil working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Saint Claire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Saint Claire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Devil looks winded!
Saint Claire slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Saint Claire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Saint Claire misses with a takedown attempt - Devil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Devil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Saint Claire looking to score a takedown here. Devil is defending well but Saint Claire drives through and ends up in Devil's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Claire stands up over Devil, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jermaine Saint Claire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Saint Claire got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saint Claire has managed to get both his arms back between Devil's legs - danger averted.
Saint Claire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Devil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saint Claire's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Saint Claire is looking for a triangle but Devil pushes his legs off easily.
Saint Claire looking for a sweep. Not yet Saint Claire, not yet.
Devil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saint Claire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Devil wants to control from the top but Saint Claire keeps moving.
Saint Claire looking for a sweep. Not yet Saint Claire, not yet.
Devil wants to control from the top but Saint Claire keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saint Claire is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Saint Claire trying to control the position from guard on top but Devil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Devil has his foot on Saint Claire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saint Claire works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Devil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Devil is breathing heavily.
Devil keeping full guard, as Saint Claire tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Devil wants to improve his position but instead Saint Claire has moved into half guard.
Saint Claire lands strikes from half guard.
Devil trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Devil is looking for a sweep. Saint Claire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Devil lands with a few short shots to the body.
Saint Claire lands with a punch from half guard.
Saint Claire is nestled in close to Devil, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saint Claire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Saint Claire scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saint Claire working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Saint Claire is working for a kimura but Devil is defending it quite comfortably.
Devil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saint Claire is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Devil wants to improve his position but Saint Claire is controlling well.
Saint Claire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Devil can do to turn this around?
Saint Claire is looking to pass Devil's guard but actually Devil recovers to full guard.
Saint Claire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Saint Claire dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Saint Claire or perhaps it was just good defense by Devil, which made it look bad.
Devil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saint Claire throws a jab when Devil was well out of range.
Devil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Saint Claire closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Saint Claire breaks the clinch.
Saint Claire goes for a double leg but Devil avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Devil continues to drive forward.#T1#
Saint Claire shoots in looking for a takedown. Devil tries to sprawl out of it but Saint Claire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Devil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Devil with the counter takedown but Saint Claire avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Saint Claire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint Claire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint Claire shoots for a double leg takedown but Devil sprawls well. He's pushed Saint Claire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Saint Claire looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Saint Claire is trying to control. Devil wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Devil manages to get to full guard.
Saint Claire slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Saint Claire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Devil is looking to regain half guard here but Saint Claire keeps moving and retains side control.
Devil is still trying to improve position.
Devil gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Devil is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Saint Claire working the head and body with strikes.
Saint Claire not doing much here.
Saint Claire is nestled in close to Devil, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saint Claire slips a nice elbow through Devil's hands, connecting with Devil's forehead.#SU#
Saint Claire decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T4#
Saint Claire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saint Claire shoots in for a takedown but Devil shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Saint Claire shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Devil is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saint Claire pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jermaine Saint Claire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saint Claire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jermaine Saint Claire!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Saint Claire tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Devil defends well and Saint Claire ends up having to push Devil into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Devil with the counter takedown but Saint Claire avoids it easily.
Saint Claire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Devil changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Saint Claire has closed the distance and engaged Devil in a clinch.
Devil drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saint Claire pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Saint Claire changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Devil looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint Claire scoring with punches and elbows.
Devil trying to control but Saint Claire flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Saint Claire gets his hands free as Devil looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Devil tries to roll but Saint Claire sticks to his back.
What can Devil do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Saint Claire is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Saint Claire gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Saint Claire gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Saint Claire apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#TD#
Saint Claire decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Saint Claire wants to free his trapped foot but Devil is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saint Claire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Saint Claire prevents Devil from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Saint Claire is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Devil!
Devil tries to lock up and control but Saint Claire gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Devil is desperately trying to improve his position but Saint Claire has a good base and remains in mount.
Saint Claire controlling the pace for now.
Devil is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Devil that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB#
Saint Claire jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Devil manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Saint Claire in side control lands a decent elbow.
Saint Claire working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB#
Saint Claire tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saint Claire has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Devil tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saint Claire wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saint Claire has control of an arm but Devil manages to advance to Saint Claire's back!
Saint Claire turns into Devil and is now in his guard.
Saint Claire passes Devil's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Devil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saint Claire moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Saint Claire thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Saint Claire staying calm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Saint Claire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
No joy there for Saint Claire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Devil slaps away a takedown attempt from Saint Claire, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saint Claire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Devil with the counter takedown but Saint Claire avoids it easily.
Saint Claire tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Devil swivels and escapes.
Saint Claire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jermaine Saint Claire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Saint Claire gets a clinch. #T1##TD#
Saint Claire turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU#
Saint Claire decides to stand back up. Saint Claire steps back and let's Devil get back to his feet.
Saint Claire dives in and grabs Devil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Devil pushes down on Saint Claire's head and hops out.
Saint Claire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Devil is out of range and Saint Claire settles back down.
Devil is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Devil slips under a jab.
And Devil tries to counter it with a takedown but Saint Claire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Devil blocks a head kick by Saint Claire.
Devil tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Saint Claire clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Saint Claire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Saint Claire moves into the clinch.#T2#
Devil wants a takedown.
Come on Saint Claire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Saint Claire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saint Claire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saint Claire closes the distance and clinches up with Devil, looking for a takedown. Saint Claire pushes Devil against the cage but Devil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Saint Claire clinches.
Devil has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saint Claire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Saint Claire has picked Devil up - he's going for a ride! Saint Claire dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Devil wants to get back to full guard.
Saint Claire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Devil can do to turn this around?#T3#
Saint Claire wants to stand but Devil has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Saint Claire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Devil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Saint Claire there.
Devil gets full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saint Claire working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Saint Claire wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Devil's closed guard. He's half up but Devil has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Devil pivots and extends the arm, Saint Claire falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Devil! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Devil!
Tommy Devil was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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