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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2016 |
#R1# Bigjohnson fails with the takedown and Presle counters with a nice uppercut. Ludovic Presle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bigjohnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Presle - just one landing. Bigjohnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Presle lands with a right that hurts Bigjohnson. Bigjohnson looks to clinch but Presle throws a short knee that drops Bigjohnson. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Ludovic Presle! Ludovic Presle 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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1# Bigjohnson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD2# Bigjohnson gets the takedown into side control. Bradshaw is looking to reverse the position. Bigjohnson advances nicely into full mount. Bradshaw is looking to get to half guard. Bradshaw sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bradshaw flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bradshaw tries to get to full guard but Bigjohnson has control of the leg. #SUB2# Bigjohnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB2# Bigjohnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bradshaw is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bigjohnson slips a nice elbow through Bradshaw's hands, connecting with Bradshaw's forehead. Bradshaw is looking to get back to is feet but Bigjohnson passes into side control.
Bradshaw is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Bradshaw is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Bradshaw is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2# Bigjohnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Bradshaw misses with a strike from the bottom.#SUB2# Bradshaw wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Bigjohnson has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Bradshaw's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Bradshaw is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Bigjohnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dave Bigjohnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Bigjohnson dives in and scores a takedown into Gordon's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB# Gordon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bigjohnson passes into side control.
Gordon trying his best to control but Bigjohnson has mounted him. Gordon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gordon is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Gordon tries to improve his position but Bigjohnson has taken his back! Bigjohnson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Gordon tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bigjohnson pushes Gordon away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Bigjohnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2016 |
#R1# Sears works over Bigjohnson's head and body with a nice combination. Some wild striking there from Sears.
#TD2# Bigjohnson looking to score a takedown here. Sears is defending well but Bigjohnson drives through and ends up in Sears's guard. Sears wants to sweep but no luck. Sears looking to control but Bigjohnson passes into half guard.
Sears wants to control but Bigjohnson is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sears scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bigjohnson manages to mount him!
Sears wants to hold on but Bigjohnson pushes him away. Sears is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bigjohnson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1# Sears really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sears tries to lock up and control but Bigjohnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2# Sears tries to improve his position but Bigjohnson has taken his back! Bigjohnson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sears tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bigjohnson pushes Sears away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Bigjohnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1# Bigjohnson avoids the head kick by York.
York keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2# Bigjohnson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. York wants to get back to full guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. York makes his way to full guard. A much better position for York. York is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bigjohnson content to stall in guard here. York will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1# York looking for a sweep. Not yet York, not yet. York is working hard here to advance position. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Bigjohnson passes into half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bigjohnson lands a nice short elbow.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bigjohnson is just content to waste time from the top position. York takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. York is pulling down on Bigjohnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Bigjohnson, at least for the moment. York looking to control but Bigjohnson passes into half guard.
York missing with punches from the bottom.
#T3# Bigjohnson is trying to control the action in half guard but York is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Bigjohnson is stalling here. York is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bigjohnson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and York has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Bigjohnson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. York avoids the strikes from the bottom by Bigjohnson. Bigjohnson throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
#SU# York decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4# York cracks Bigjohnson with an open hand slap. Bigjohnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract York. A head kick misses from York. Bigjohnson misses with a body shot.
Bigjohnson tries to work over York's front leg with a kick but York checks it. Bigjohnson throws a head kick but York moves out of range.
York swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. York could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Bigjohnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It appears York was looking to counter with a kick there. Bigjohnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! York takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking body kick lands there for York.#CL# York fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bigjohnson, pushing him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Bigjohnson will probably get the nod. That's time! York's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# A nice combination there by York.
York throws an off balance right hand
#TD2# and Bigjohnson counters with a takedown into side control. York regains half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bigjohnson is just content to waste time from the top position. York takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. York tries to land a sweep but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bigjohnson pushing down on York's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Bigjohnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Dave Bigjohnson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1# York trying to control from the bottom.
Bigjohnson uses his free foot to push down on York's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for York. York wants to control but Bigjohnson is having none of it.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. York is looking to improve his position but Bigjohnson isn't that keen on the idea. York tries to hold on but Bigjohnson pushes him away. York tries to reverse the position but Bigjohnson maintains control. Bigjohnson trying to control but York is having none of it. Bigjohnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# Bigjohnson looking to finish York with some ground and pound. This is bad for York!#CUT2# It looks like Irving York has been cut. York is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SU2# Bigjohnson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD2# Bigjohnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming York to the mat! York manages to get full guard. Bigjohnson passes York's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4##SU2# Bigjohnson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD2# Bigjohnson looking to score a takedown here. York is defending well but Bigjohnson drives through and ends up in York's guard.#ROC2# York is rocked! Bigjohnson pushes down on York's leg and manages to get into half guard. Bigjohnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. York knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bigjohnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Bigjohnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Irving York's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL# York moves into range and clinches up with Bigjohnson. A frustrated look appears on York's face as he tries to break the clinch. York presses Bigjohnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Bigjohnson is looking to take this one to the mat. Bigjohnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by York after a bit of a struggle. York misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. York tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC# York pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# York has closed the distance and engaged Bigjohnson in a clinch.
#T1# York lands with a short shot to the head. #BC# York pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# York moves into the clinch successfully.
Bigjohnson can't get the takedown.
Irving York has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Bigjohnson.#TD# York jumps guard.
Bigjohnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. York looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bigjohnson is one step ahead there. York looking to control but Bigjohnson passes into half guard.
#T2# York regains full guard. Nicely done. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2# York is working an open guard so Bigjohnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL# York moves into the clinch. York is pressed up against the cage. Bigjohnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag York down to the mat. York avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3# Bigjohnson tries for a takedown but York circles away easily and York cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2# Bigjohnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches York napping and manages to drive through into side control! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bigjohnson trying to control the action but York is working from the bottom. York is looking for a sweep. Bigjohnson working away.#T4##SUB2# Bigjohnson tries for a kimura but York is defending well. #SUB2# Bigjohnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. York knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Bigjohnson tries to move into full mount but can't pass York's legs.
And that's the end of the fight! Irving York showed his dominance in that final round. I think Bigjohnson 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1# Good leg kick by Bigjohnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bigjohnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2# Barros looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES# Bigjohnson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barros is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Bigjohnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Barros gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Barros scores with a nice short uppercut. Barros has a couple of punches blocked by Bigjohnson.
Barros lands a shoulder strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barros gets underhooks to prevent Bigjohnson's takedown attempt.
Barros is trying to break the clinch but Bigjohnson has him pressed against the cage. Barros is pushing Bigjohnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Barros tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1# Barros misses with a short punch on the inside. Barros landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bigjohnson leaning against his opponent.
Barros tries to throw a body punch but Bigjohnson avoids it by throwing Barros back against the cage. Barros misses with the head strike.
Barros lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #TD2# Barros drags the fight down to the ground.
Barros wants to stand but Bigjohnson is controlling the position. Bigjohnson looking to pass the guard. #T2# Bigjohnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Barros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bigjohnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Barros wants to control but Bigjohnson passes easily into half guard.
Barros pushes Bigjohnson off looking to stand but Bigjohnson dives back in and keeps control.
#SU# Bigjohnson stands up out of the half guard. Barros 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.
#T3# Bigjohnson misses with a wild combination.
Barros scores with a nice body kick.
#TD2# Barros looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Bigjohnson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bigjohnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barros connects with a nice short shot to Bigjohnson's temple. Bigjohnson strikes from the bottom but Barros passes into mount!
Barros lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bigjohnson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T4# The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barros cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC2# Bigjohnson is rocked! Barros postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bigjohnson in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bigjohnson to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Barros!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Bigjohnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Madden!#ES# Madden bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD# Madden fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bigjohnson sprawls well initially but Madden persists and gets the takedown into half guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Madden scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Bigjohnson regains full guard. Nicely done. Madden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Madden knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bigjohnson on the ground. Madden postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Madden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bigjohnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES2# Bigjohnson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD# Madden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bigjohnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Madden finishes the takedown easily into guard. Bigjohnson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T1# Madden cracks Bigjohnson with a solid left hand. Madden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Madden throws a big right hand that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Madden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bigjohnson throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
#SU# Madden gets to his feet - Bigjohnson follows without any prompting. #TD# Madden shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2# Bigjohnson pushes Madden off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2# Bigjohnson gets the takedown into side control. Madden bucks up and tries to throw Bigjohnson off but instead Bigjohnson has got his back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This has been an exciting period of action! Bigjohnson is not going to allow Madden to sit and survive in this position. #T2# Madden wants to escape the position.
Madden trying to control the hands but Bigjohnson breaks the grip. #SUB2# Bigjohnson looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2# Bigjohnson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3##SUB2# Bigjohnson looking for the RNC. Madden is trying to break free.
Madden is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2# Bigjohnson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Madden is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Bigjohnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1# Blackwell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bigjohnson to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2# It looks like Jewell Blackwell has been cut. Bigjohnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackwell circles away quickly and effectively. A counter left hand to the body from Blackwell misses its target. Bigjohnson throws a sloppy head kick and Blackwell counters with a two punch combo. Blackwell shoots in but Bigjohnson avoids the takedown attempt easily. Bigjohnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blackwell avoids it really well and circles away. Blackwell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Bigjohnson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1# Bigjohnson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Blackwell is trying to keep Bigjohnson in close.
Bigjohnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Blackwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Blackwell has his foot on Bigjohnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bigjohnson works his way back into a safe position though. Blackwell is adopting a defensive guard. Blackwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bigjohnson on the ground. Blackwell is trying to control the position but Bigjohnson postures up. Bigjohnson trying to control but Blackwell is working from the bottom. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Bigjohnson passes into half guard. Bigjohnson lands with a punch from half guard. Bigjohnson is looking to advance position but Blackwell won't allow it. Bigjohnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Blackwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Blackwell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bigjohnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Blackwell wants to control but Bigjohnson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3# Bigjohnson slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Dave Bigjohnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bigjohnson throws a head kick but Blackwell moves out of range.
#CL2# Bigjohnson closes the distance and pushes Blackwell back into the cage. Blackwell is trying to pull guard but Bigjohnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackwell. Blackwell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bigjohnson avoids it. Blackwell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blackwell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bigjohnson after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jewell Blackwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Bigjohnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blackwell up against the cage.#BC2# Bigjohnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Bigjohnson has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Bigjohnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackwell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2# Blackwell gets tackled into the cage by Bigjohnson. Bigjohnson maintains the clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Blackwell tries to stall but Bigjohnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bigjohnson tries to break the clinch but Blackwell is controlling the position. Bigjohnson being controlled against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Bigjohnson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jewell Blackwell's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##TD2# Blackwell tries to sprawl but Bigjohnson drives through with a takedown into half guard. Bigjohnson trying to control the pace. Blackwell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bigjohnson wants to get back to his feet.
Bigjohnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1# Bigjohnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blackwell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Blackwell is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Bigjohnson tries to control but Blackwell wriggling away. Bigjohnson punishing his opponent with strikes. Blackwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Bigjohnson wants to control the pace but Blackwell is squirming around nicely. #T2# Blackwell is just holding on here. Bigjohnson manages to take his back.
Bigjohnson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Blackwell.
#CUT2# Jewell Blackwell's cut is getting worse.#SUB2# Bigjohnson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Blackwell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Blackwell for a finish. Blackwell looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3# Good control from Bigjohnson.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Blackwell avoids the strikes from Bigjohnson. Will Bigjohnson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Blackwell just trying to survive but Bigjohnson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Blackwell covering up well under a barage of strikes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Blackwell rolls, trying to escape but Bigjohnson keeps control of the position.
Blackwell looking very determined here, making life difficult for Bigjohnson.
Bigjohnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Bigjohnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jewell Blackwell's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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##KD2# Bigjohnson cracks Blackwell with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Blackwell looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bigjohnson finish him?
#CL2# Bigjohnson has closed the distance and engaged Blackwell in a clinch.
#TD2# Bigjohnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blackwell uses from the top position. Bigjohnson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bigjohnson is trying to control the position but Blackwell postures up. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bigjohnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Blackwell is fighting to break Bigjohnson's control of his arms but Bigjohnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Bigjohnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blackwell's guard. #REVB##T1# Blackwell wants to get back to his feet but Bigjohnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bigjohnson is looking to pass into half guard but Blackwell pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Blackwell is in guard.#REVR# Bigjohnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Well, if Bigjohnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blackwell pushes Bigjohnson off looking to stand but Bigjohnson dives back in and keeps control.
#T2# Bigjohnson throws a strike but Blackwell avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Bigjohnson trying to control but Blackwell is working from the bottom. Bigjohnson pushing down on Blackwell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Blackwell is trying to stand up here but Bigjohnson is controlling him well. #SUB# Blackwell looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bigjohnson is looking to take a break and control but Blackwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bigjohnson is thwarting Blackwell's attempts to control the position.#T3# Bigjohnson is looking to take a break and control but Blackwell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bigjohnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blackwell's head. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Bigjohnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Blackwell quickly recovers to half guard. Dave Bigjohnson has got the better of the ground game so far. Bigjohnson not landing any meaningful shots this time. Bigjohnson controlling the action here. #SUB2# Bigjohnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blackwell defends it well. #T4# Bigjohnson trying to mount his opponent but Blackwell defends it. Bigjohnson not landing any meaningful shots this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bigjohnson is taking a breather. Blackwell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Blackwell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bigjohnson.
And that's the end of the fight! Dave Bigjohnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bigjohnson 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30 Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Bigjohnson!
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