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LH32: Bylund vs Corbin II
Date: Jan 29, 2017 |
#R1# Rovanov misses with a wild combination.
no looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Rovanov looks to throw the jab but no is out of range. no fails to land with a series of punches.
Rovanov looks to land a left hand but no moved out of range nicely. no ducks under a wild hook from Rovanov.#TD# Rovanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rovanov lands in his opponent's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Rovanov works over no with some ground and pound from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rovanov throws a big elbow that misses. Rovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as no works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB# Rovanov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! no is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rovanov, into his guard. #REVB# Rovanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in no's guard. #REVR##T1# no avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Rovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rovanov lands a couple of decent looking shots. Rovanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Rovanov throwing strikes but missing. Rovanov is looking to work some ground and pound but no has wrist control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rovanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Rovanov with a nice head shot there. no is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2# Rovanov scoring with some ground and pound. Rovanov scoring with punches to the head and body. Rovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Rovanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Rovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Rovanov stays in close to no's body and controls the position. Rovanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Rovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3# Rovanov scoring with punches to the head and body. Rovanov landing with the ground and pound. Rovanov lands a couple of digs. Rovanov chips away with some ground and pound. Rovanov works over no with some ground and pound from guard. Rovanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of no's head. Rovanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Rovanov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC# no is rocked! Rovanov cracks no with a solid left hand. no is still in real trouble! Can Rovanov finish him?#T4# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rovanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Rovanov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Rovanov working some strikes from top position. Rovanov content to stall in guard here. Rovanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as no works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Rovanov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. no seems to have recovered his senses. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rovanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of no's head. Rovanov postures up and lands a big shot to no's brow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Rovanov dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# no staying out of range there. no tries to clinch but Rovanov moves out of range. Rovanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rovanov misses with a looping right. no tries to clinch but Rovanov moves out of range. Rovanov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A head kick misses from Rovanov. #TD# Rovanov dives in and scores a takedown into no's guard. Rovanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Rovanov is working no over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Rovanov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Rovanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rovanov is in close to no's body, working some short punches and elbows. no trying to keep a closed guard but Rovanov is proving a slippery customer.
no is breathing heavily. Rovanov controlling from the top position. #T1# Rovanov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Rovanov lands a couple of digs. Rovanov lands a couple of digs. Rovanov working some strikes from top position. Rovanov with a flurry of punches that miss. Rovanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rovanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Rovanov scoring with punches to the head and body. Rovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2# Rovanov is in close to no's body, working some short punches and elbows. Rovanov throwing strikes from guard but no blocks nicely. Rovanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Rovanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Rovanov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rovanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Maxim Rovanov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Rovanov works over no with some ground and pound from guard. Rovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3# Rovanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rovanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Rovanov working some strikes from top position. Rovanov chips away with some ground and pound. Rovanov throws a big elbow that misses. Rovanov works over no with some ground and pound from guard. Rovanov connects with a couple of short punches.#SU# Rovanov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4# no ducks under a wild hook from Rovanov. no has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD2# no shoots in and gets a takedown into Rovanov's guard.#ES# Rovanov kicks no off and gets to his feet. Rovanov misses with a straight left. Maxim Rovanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rovanov misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rovanov throws a big shot that misses. Rovanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract no. Nice defenses there by no. no tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rovanov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rovanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
no is looking to clinch. Rovanov throws a good cross that connects.
no ducks under a wild hook from Rovanov. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Rovanov dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Rovanov swings widly with a right hand
and no counters with a right hand to the body. Rovanov misses with a straight right. Rovanov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2# no closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - no lands in his opponent's guard.#ES# Rovanov pushes no off and gets back to his feet.
Rovanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rovanov throws a lazy right hand but no sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A nice side step and no releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2# no shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rovanov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES# Rovanov pushes no off and scrambles back to his feet.
Maxim Rovanov is winning the standup battle so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# no tries to keep at a distance but Rovanov has taken the fight into the clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC# Rovanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Rovanov throws a lazy right hand but no sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. no defending well as Rovanov loads up on a big left hand. #TD# Rovanov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in no's guard. Rovanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Rovanov stays in close to no's body and controls the position. no is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rovanov is controlling him. Rovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Rovanov lands a couple of elbows. Rovanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2# Rovanov scoring with punches to the head and body. Rovanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Rovanov chips away with some ground and pound. Maxim Rovanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rovanov throwing strikes from guard but no blocks nicely. Rovanov stands up over no, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Rovanov throwing strikes from guard but no blocks nicely. Rovanov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Rovanov chips away with some ground and pound.#T3# Rovanov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Rovanov works over no with some ground and pound from guard. Rovanov scoring with some ground and pound. Rovanov lands a couple of digs. Rovanov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Rovanov cracks no with a solid left hand. Rovanov lands a couple of elbows. Rovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. no is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Rovanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4# Rovanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Rovanov controls from within his opponent's guard. Rovanov with a nice head shot there. Rovanov lands a couple of elbows. no working a defensive guard here.
Rovanov with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight! Maxim Rovanov showed his dominance in that final round. Well Rovanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Rovanov!
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LH26: Hackett vs Mitchell
Date: Jan 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Rockwell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. no was covering up waiting for the punch and Rockwell finishes the takedown easily into guard. Rockwell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. no looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Rockwell passes no's right leg, so he's now in half guard. no is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Rockwell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB# Rockwell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Rockwell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Rockwell is looking to advance position but no won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Rockwell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but no sees it coming and defends easily. Rockwell works his way into side control. #T1##SUB# Rockwell is trying to get an arm triangle but no is defending well. #SUB# Rockwell has an Americana. no didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rockwell is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rockwell hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lew Rockwell!
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LH20: Jackson vs Corbin
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1# no ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. no let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. no looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Oleynik throws an off balance right hand
and no counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Oleynik misses the target. no drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oleynik defends it well. no tries to close the distance and clinch but Oleynik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. no fails to land the takedown. no shoots in looking for a takedown but Oleynik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing no's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Oleynik with a body punch. A glancing blow. Oleynik fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oleynik throws a shot from downtown. no moves away and avoids it. Oleynik lands with a cross. Oleynik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by no. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oleynik looks to land a combination but no avoids it well. Oleynik misses with a hook. no ducked under it nicely. Good exchange - Oleynik coming out on top. no has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. no ducks under a wild hook from Oleynik. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Oleynik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before no has time to react.#T1# no ducks under a wild hook from Oleynik. Oleynik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oleynik scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC# no is rocked! Oleynik catches no with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and no forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexey Oleynik!
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LH15: Hackett vs Schmo II
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1# Will circles away from the clinch attempt#TD# and Will counters with a shoot takedown. no fights it but they end up in guard. Will postures up and lands a big shot to no's brow. Will definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Will with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Will slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Will lands a couple of elbows. no looks winded!#SU# Will stands up and waves to no to follow him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# no gets tackled into the cage by Will. Will maintains the clinch. #TD# Will turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Will manages to end up in side control.#T1# Will lands a few punches from side control. Will working the head with strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Will landing a few strikes. no is working to avoid the ground and pound but Will connects with a decent elbow. Will misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SU# Will decides to stand up, so the ref orders no to his feet. #CL# Will gets in close and instigates a clinch. no jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Will walks away with a smile on his face. no gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. no is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL# Will takes the fight into the clinch. #BC# Will pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# no moves away from the strike by Will. Nice shot lands for Will.#TD# Will shoots in and bounces no off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Will content to stall in guard here. Will might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU# Will stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL# Will darts in and clinches no up against the cage. no goes for a takedown attempt but Will pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL# Will drives through and clinches with no against the cage.
#T3# Will scores with a shoulder strike. #BC# Will pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. no throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Will breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Will has closed the distance and engaged no in a clinch.
#BC# Will breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD# Will closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into no's guard. Will lands a couple of digs. Will content to stall in guard here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Will postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU# Will decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on no, up you get! Will misses with a hook.#TD# Will manages to get an easy takedown there - catching no on his heels. He'll look to pass no's guard now, I'm sure. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Will trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Will lands a couple of elbows. Will controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Will lands a couple of decent looking shots. Will stops no from standing up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Will dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL# Will fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with no, pushing him back against the cage. no fails to pull guard.
no's coach down at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on no's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Will blocks a body shot from no. no looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC# Will's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Will swats away the attempt to clinch by no.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Will keeps the fight in the clinch, despite no's efforts to push away. no is breathing heavily. no jumps guard but Will turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC# Will's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Will scores with a push kick. Will misses with a wild combination.
no moves away from the strike by Will. #CL# Will darts in and clinches no up against the cage.#BC# Will breaks the clinch.
#CL# Will moves into the clinch.#TD# Will pulls guard. Will is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Will is controlling the pace.
#T2##SU# Will escapes and gets back to his feet. no misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Will is looking to counter the offense by no and move into the clinch. Jeffrey Will has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Por no.#CL# Will gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Will breaks from the clinch.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Will avoiding damage.
#T3##TD# Will has hold of one of no's legs. no is fighting the takedown attempt but Will gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU# Will gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD# Will shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. no manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Will lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Will stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. no swivels though and keeps the full guard. Will engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Will's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4# Will is stalling in the full guard. Will keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of no's head. Will scoring with punches to the head and body. no is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU# Will decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on no, up you get! #CL# Will clinches up with no and pushes him back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Will dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##CL# no gets tackled into the cage by Will. Will maintains the clinch. #BC# Will breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. no goes for a takedown in the clinch but Will prevents it.
#TD# Will has picked no up - he's going for a ride! Will dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. no wants to stand back up but Will manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Will stands up and beckons no to his feet. no takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Will throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL# Will forces no back against the cage and clinches.#T1##TD# Will jumps guard and drags no to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. no stopping the sweep attempt from Will. Will on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Will tries to get out of the position.#ES# Will is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. no fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Will slowing the pace effectively. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC# Will breaks from the clinch.
no is looking to clinch. #TD# Will drives through with a takedown into no's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU# Will stands up from no's guard - Will perhaps looking for a knockout. Will is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that no can do to turn this around?#T2##CL# Will clinches up against the cage. Will scores with a shot to the side of no's head. 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!#TD# Will turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Will manages to end up in side control. no seems a little lost for a moment, as Will dominates the positioning.#SUB# Will is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but no is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3# Will looks up at the clock and then as no takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Will smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jeffrey Will is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Will working the ground and pound from side control. Will connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused no some visible discomfort.
#SU# Will decides to stand back up. Will throws a lazy right hand but no sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Will throws an uppercut from half a mile away. no sees it coming and avoids it easily. no slips a straight right by Will. Will is really struggling to find his range with his punches. no's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. no tries to close the distance and clinch up but Will swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD# Will drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU# Will gets to his feet - no follows without any prompting. #T4##CL# Will closes the distance and pushes no back into the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Will lands an elbow inside. Will lands with a short head shot on the inside. no tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jeffrey Will has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Por no. Will has no pressed against the cage.
#BC# Will breaks the clinch.
Por no has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL# Will has no up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Jeffrey Will showed his dominance in that final round. Well Will has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Will! After winning the bout, Jeffrey Will thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
LH12: Hackett vs Stoimenov
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1# no misses with a takedown and no takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. no shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holm sprawls well. Holm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. no gets slowly back to his feet. no misses with a takedown and Holm counters with a lovely shot to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Por no. 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. no shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Holm counters with a straight right hand. no shoots in and drives through. Holm sprawls well. Holm looks like he wants to counter punch here. no is breathing heavily.#T1# no shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holm sprawls well. Holm wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. no gets slowly back to his feet. Holm doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. no fails with the takedown and Holm counters with a straight right hand. no shoots for a double leg takedown but Holm sprawls well. He's pushed no's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Holm has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. no shoots for a takedown but Holm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. It seemed like Holm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. no shoots for a takedown but Holm saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A countering left hand to the body from Holm misses. Holm throws a hook to the side of no's head but no sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. no seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. no with a poor takedown and Holm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# Holm shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. no takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Holm sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! no bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Holm! In his post fight interview, Martin Holm started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
LH8: Houghton vs Cormier
Date: Nov 06, 2016 |
#R1# no defending well as Davidson loads up on a big left hand. An attempted straight right counter from no misses the target. no slips under a jab. Davidson throws a looping overhand right but no ducks down to avoid it. #TD# no shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. no showed some decent athleticism there. 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. Davidson gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davidson is on top in guard.
#REVB# no really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. no looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Davidson tries to free his leg and advance position but no is retaining full guard. Davidson looking to sit in guard and control but no gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Davidson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1# no trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Davidson is on top in guard.
#REVB# no wants to get back to his feet but Davidson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Davidson slips nicely into half guard. Davidson is pressing down on no's thigh, looking to free his foot. no is holding on for now. #SUB2# Davidson is looking for a kimura here.
#T2# Davidson trying to control from no's half guard. no has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Davidson passes no's right leg, so he's now in half guard. no is staying active underneath Davidson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# Davidson seems to be working for a kimura but no defends the submission attempt. no is trying to stand.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Davidson is pressing down on no's thigh, looking to free his foot. no is holding on for now. #T3##SUB2# Davidson is working for a kimura but no is defending it quite comfortably.
Davidson works his foot free and advances to mount. Davidson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2# Davidson goes for an armbar but no turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from no. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# no stands up and waves to Davidson to follow him. no looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4##TD# no closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Davidson quickly recovers to half guard. Davidson is trying to control but can't.
Davidson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control no haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. no works his foot free and advances to mount. Davidson regains half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# no is trying for a kimura here. Davidson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! no wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Por no!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2016 |
#R1# no shoots for a takedown but Besson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Besson slaps away a takedown attempt from no, before circling back to the center of the mat. no tries to clinch up. no closes the distance looking to clinch #TD# and Besson counters with a shoot takedown. no fights it but they end up in guard. no wants to get back to his feet but Besson passes into half guard.
#REVB# no won't allow Besson to pass to mount. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Besson stands up out of the half guard. no fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Luc Besson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Por no. no staying out of range there.#TD# Besson gets a takedown into half guard. no tries to kick Besson off in order to stand up. Besson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T1# Besson just content to control the position. no is looking to reverse the position.#SUB# Besson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Besson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! no is being controlled here. #T2# no is positioning himself to get back to half guard. no on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Besson slows the pace down. #SUB# no wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Besson seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! no is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Luc Besson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2016 |
#R1# no shoots in but Kidogo avoids the takedown attempt easily. no sets himself, and Kidogo steps forward looking for the clinch! no avoids it this time. Kidogo shoots in but no avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kidogo doesn't succeed with the takedown and no cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. no displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kidogo. no wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Por no has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mungo Kidogo. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from no. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kidogo shoots in looking for a takedown but no manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kidogo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. no throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kidogo's waist but Kidogo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing no off to one side. Sloppy strikes from no. Those never looked like landing. Kidogo swats away the attempt to clinch by no.#T1# no tries to clinch there but Kidogo circles away.
no tries a head kick but it misses.
no misses with a two punch combination.
no tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kidogo looks for a takedown but no sprawls well. no looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kidogo is fending him off so far but no persists. Nope, Kidogo circles away and we're back to standing. Kidogo throws a head kick that misses. Kidogo fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Kidogo keeps the fight on the outside. Kidogo shoots in but no avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2# Kidogo is looking to clinch but no is avoiding it.
no throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kidogo's waist but Kidogo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing no off to one side. #TD2# no gets caught napping as Kidogo dives in and scores a takedown. no manages to retain guard. no working a defensive guard here.
no lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Kidogo seems keen to control no's posture. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kidogo keeping moving, preventing no from controlling successfully. #T3# no trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kidogo's guard. no will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# no drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and no jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. no really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kidogo keeping moving, preventing no from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kidogo is pulling down on no's head. It's preventing any offense from no, at least for the moment.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Kidogo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. no gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. no trying to control but Kidogo is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! no darts in looking for a takedown but Kidogo gets double underhooks and turns no into the cage. Kidogo counters with a body kick. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. The fight stays on the outside here - Kidogo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. no circles away from the clinch attempt and no counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Por no dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# no fails with a takedown attempt from distance. no is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kidogo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Kidogo feints the counter takedown. Kidogo keeps the fight on the outside. no looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kidogo is fending him off so far but no persists. Nope, Kidogo circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Por no. That's going to take a lot out of him. no fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kidogo dives in for a single leg takedown but no sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Por no is winning the standup battle so far. Kidogo tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2# Kidogo scores with a takedown into no's guard. no working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kidogo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. no is keeping the position for now. #T1# Kidogo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of no's head. no controls Kidogo momentarily but Kidogo frees himself. Kidogo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. no is really struggling to control Kidogo but he's trying to hold on to the position. Kidogo preventing the sweep. #SUB# Kidogo got a little sloppy there for a moment and no has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kidogo has managed to get both his arms back between no's legs - danger averted. Kidogo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kidogo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. no is keeping the position for now. Kidogo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. no manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kidogo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# no wants to control from the top but Kidogo keeps moving. #SUB2# Kidogo is looking for a triangle but no pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB2# Kidogo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. no defends it easily.#SUB2# Kidogo looking for a guillotine here but no defends easily.
no advances position into side control!#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. no wants to control but Kidogo is keeping him busy. no misses with the ground and pound. Kidogo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with no. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kidogo is trying to improve his position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kidogo prevents no from improving position. Kidogo is looking to regain half guard here but no keeps moving and retains side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mungo Kidogo will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! no's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# No luck for no with that takedown attempt. Kidogo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kidogo feints a counter leg kick. no shoots in for a takedown but Kidogo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Por no. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kidogo fails with an attempt to clinch.
no is looking for a counter combo. no throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
no tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kidogo swats him away and circles back towards the center. No luck for no with that takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. no stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and no wants it to stay on the feet. Kidogo throws a wild body kick that no sees coming a mile off. no tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kidogo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1# Kidogo doesn't manage to clinch there - no circles away.
no tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. no circles away from the clinch attempt and no counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. no misses with an attempted mid kick.
no closes the distance and clinches up with Kidogo, looking for a takedown. no pushes Kidogo against the cage but Kidogo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. no attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. no fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Por no is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kidogo shoots in for a takedown but no shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kidogo shoots for a double leg takedown but no sprawls well. He's pushed Kidogo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2# no shoots in for a takedown but Kidogo shows good takedown defense. Nice takedown defense from Kidogo. No joy for no on that attempt. Kidogo fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A quick step to the side and no tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. no shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kidogo pinned against the cage. Kidogo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Kidogo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2# Kidogo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. no was covering up waiting for the punch and Kidogo finishes the takedown easily into guard. Kidogo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. no swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3# no is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. no manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kidogo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Kidogo is looking to sweep but instead, no has passed into half guard.
Kidogo is looking to control no's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kidogo avoid being mounted?#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kidogo is trying to get back to full guard. Kidogo trying to hold on to no's head to control him but no postures up.
no tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kidogo controls his leg. no trying to control from half guard but Kidogo is working away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kidogo tries to get to full guard but no has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mungo Kidogo. I think Kidogo 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Por no!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2016 |
#R1# no stuffs the takedown attempt from McQuade. McQuade gets slowly back to his feet. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from no lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McQuade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McQuade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. The fight stays on the outside here - no looks like he's thinking about clinching though. no throws a one two combo.
#CUT# It looks like Duke McQuade has been cut. no dives in for a single leg takedown but McQuade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. No luck with that takedown attempt from no. And an attempted straight right on the counter from McQuade! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horrible takedown attempt by no or perhaps it was just good defense by McQuade, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Por no. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# McQuade shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. no is wriggling around but McQuade manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVR# McQuade perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SU2# McQuade decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. McQuade throws a one two combo.
no shoots in for a takedown but McQuade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. no with a poor takedown #CL2# and McQuade counters by clinching up. #BC2# McQuade breaks the clinch.
McQuade misses with a head kick.
#T2# no shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McQuade as he avoids it easily. #TD2# McQuade shoots in for a takedown and gets it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU2# McQuade stands up from half guard. no shoots for a takedown but McQuade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. McQuade unleashes a big counter combination but no bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. no blocks a head kick by McQuade.
no with a lazy takedown attempt enabling McQuade to counter with a crisp jab. McQuade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from no. no really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. no is breathing heavily. McQuade is looking to clinch. McQuade shoots in but no luck this time. #T3# McQuade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McQuade fails with a takedown attempt from distance. no has a takedown stuffed.#CL2# McQuade gets a clinch. #TD2# McQuade jumps guard and drags no to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. McQuade keeping full guard, as no tries to pass. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# McQuade had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. no defends it easily.#SUB# no drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and no jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4##SUB2# McQuade working for a triangle but no defends it easily.
no stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McQuade swivels though and keeps the full guard. no throwing strikes from guard but McQuade blocks nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke McQuade dominated that round. The cut man is working on Duke McQuade's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# McQuade closes this distance looking for a takedown but no circles away. no looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McQuade is fending him off so far but no persists. Nope, McQuade circles away and we're back to standing. no tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McQuade swivels and escapes.#TD2# McQuade looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. McQuade is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Well, if McQuade 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.
Duke McQuade has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# McQuade is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McQuade keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1##SU2# McQuade decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Nice takedown defense from McQuade. No joy for no on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Por no. That's going to take a lot out of him. McQuade leaves no with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. It seemed like McQuade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. no fails with an attempt to clinch.
McQuade fails with the takedown. no wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2# no is looking to clinch. As no backs off McQuade throws a huge counter combo but no manages to avoid it all. no changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McQuade tries to avoid it but no manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McQuade to the ground. McQuade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. no fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Por no is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. no darts in looking for a takedown but McQuade gets double underhooks and turns no into the cage. McQuade tries to counter with a clinch but no shakes him off and moves away. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. McQuade shoots in but no luck this time. McQuade shoots in but no luck this time. no tries to clinch up but McQuade circles away and keeps his distance. McQuade throws a shot from downtown. no moves away and avoids it. Nice takedown defense from McQuade. No joy for no on that attempt. McQuade tries to close the distance and clinch up but no swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3# A looping hook to the body misses from McQuade. no does a little dance to reset his feet. It looked like no was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. McQuade wants to clinch up but no keeps it at a distance. A head kick misses from no. no stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and no wants it to stay on the feet. no is looking to counter with a shot to the body. McQuade shoots in for a takedown but no shows good takedown defense. no looks to land a combination. McQuade sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. McQuade keeps the fight on the outside. no fails with a takedown attempt. McQuade throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4# no shoots in for a takedown but McQuade shows good takedown defense. McQuade slips a jab and a cross from no.
McQuade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2# McQuade closes the distance and clinches. no has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McQuade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. no looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. McQuade is working for takedown but no is calmly controlling the position for now. McQuade tries to pull guard but no won't allow it.
McQuade has no pressed against the cage, preventing no from circling away and getting back to striking at range. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. no trying to stall but McQuade improves his position.
no is trying to push McQuade away but McQuade has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD# no drags the fight down to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke McQuade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Duke McQuade's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# McQuade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. no lands a two punch combo.
no misses with a head kick.
no gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and McQuade counters with a lovely straight right hand! no throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. no misses with an attempted mid kick.
McQuade tries to clinch there but no circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. no fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2# McQuade gets a takedown into half guard.#ES# no manages to escape and get back to his feet! Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# A nice leg kick lands there from McQuade. No luck with that takedown attempt from no. McQuade is looking for the big counter here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Por no. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# McQuade looking to score a takedown here. no is defending well but McQuade drives through and ends up in no's guard. McQuade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with no. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. McQuade controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2# no wants to control but McQuade passes easily into half guard.
McQuade wants to free his trapped foot but no is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SU2# McQuade stands up out of the half guard. McQuade fails with a takedown attempt. Sloppy strikes from McQuade. Those never looked like landing. #T3# no shoots in for a double leg but McQuade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. no lands a body shot.
no tries to close the distance and clinch up but McQuade swats him away and circles back towards the center. McQuade is looking for the big counter here. no goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. McQuade tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Nice sprawl there from McQuade as no shoots in. no fails miserably with a takedown attempt. no showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McQuade.
no goes for a double leg but McQuade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McQuade continues to drive forward. McQuade darts in looking for a takedown but no gets double underhooks and turns McQuade into the cage. #T4# no avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McQuade. no misses with a wild combination.
no shoots in for a takedown but McQuade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. And an attempted straight right on the counter from McQuade! But no joy. no tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. McQuade dives in and grabs no's left leg, looking for a takedown. no pushes down on McQuade's head and hops out. no tries to close the distance and clinch up but McQuade swats him away and circles back towards the center. McQuade stuffs the takedown attempt from no. no gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Duke McQuade. Well McQuade 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke McQuade!
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