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Event:
NJMMA #31: Dean v Lowe
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Doakes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Doakes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Doakes.
A head punch on the inside from Doakes fails to land.
Doakes swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doakes misses with the head strike.
Doakes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
A short body shot lands from Doakes as the two fighters clinch.
Doakes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doakes.
Doakes swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doakes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Doakes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doakes presses Steel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Doakes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doakes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doakes lands a left hand.
Doakes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards. #BC2#
Doakes manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Doakes pushes Steel up against the cage in a clinch.
Doakes can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
A short right from Doakes on the inside.
A short left from Doakes.
A bit of stalling here from Doakes.
Doakes scores with a shoulder strike.
Steel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doakes.
Doakes leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doakes lands with a left to the head. #T2#
Doakes misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Doakes breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Doakes moves into the clinch.
Steel tries for a takedown but Doakes manages to get underhooks.
Steel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doakes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doakes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doakes misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Doakes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Doakes darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.#TD#
Steel gets control of Doakes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Steel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Steel is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Doakes frees his head nicely. Oh but Steel has switched to an armbar! Doakes is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mickey Steel!
In his post fight interview, Mickey Steel gave a big smile as he said 'Thank you to all my fans for coming out to support me! Now....WHO WANTS TO SEE ME KICK JOEY HATTON'S ASS!'.
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Event:
NJMMA #22 B'vich v Shushkev
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Jorgensen swats away the attempt to clinch by Doakes.
Doakes sets himself, and Jorgensen steps forward looking for the clinch! Doakes avoids it this time.#CL2#
Jorgensen closes the distance and clinches.
Jorgensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Doakes.
Jorgensen lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jorgensen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jorgensen blocks a body shot from Doakes.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doakes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jorgensen lands a nice shot to the body.
Jorgensen lands a hook that snaps the head of Doakes backwards.
A short right from Jorgensen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doakes.
Doakes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jorgensen throws a head punch that misses.
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Doakes fails to land.
Jorgensen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doakes backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doakes lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Doakes struggles to land a body shot inside as Jorgensen controls his hands.
Doakes has a couple of punches blocked by Jorgensen.
Doakes controlling the action here for a moment.
Jorgensen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jorgensen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jorgensen tries a body shot but Doakes blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Doakes.
Jorgensen tries to throw a body punch but Doakes avoids it by throwing Jorgensen back against the cage.
Doakes can't find room to land a body shot as Jorgensen controls the action.
Nice body punch from Jorgensen - that landed with a thud.
Jorgensen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Doakes is breathing heavily.
Doakes misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorgensen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jorgensen.
Doakes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Doakes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jorgensen throws a punch but it's blocked by Doakes.
Doakes prevents a body shot from Jorgensen.
Doakes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Jorgensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jorgensen lands a shoulder strike.
Jorgensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jorgensen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jorgensen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Jorgensen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jorgensen digs a right hand into Doakes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doakes's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doakes.
Jorgensen lands a left hand.
Doakes throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorgensen.
Doakes blocks an uppercut.
Jorgensen lands with a light punch inside.
Jorgensen is working Doakes over against the cage.
Doakes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorgensen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jorgensen lands a shoulder strike.
Doakes throws a head punch that misses.
Jorgensen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Doakes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Jorgensen blocks an uppercut.
#KD2#
Jorgensen drops Doakes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Doakes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Doakes is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorgensen.
Oh Doakes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jorgensen misses with some punches.
Jorgensen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doakes struggles to land a body shot inside as Jorgensen controls his hands.
Doakes misses with a punch to the body.
Jorgensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jorgensen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doakes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doakes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doakes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Doakes seems to have got his legs back now.
Doakes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doakes throws a head punch that misses.
Doakes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jorgensen lands with a light punch inside.
Doakes tries a body shot but Jorgensen blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Doakes.
Jorgensen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doakes throws a head punch that misses.
Doakes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jorgensen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jorgensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Doakes controls his hands.
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Jorgensen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jorgensen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jorgensen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jorgensen pushes Doakes against the cage. Jorgensen is working some dirty boxing. Jorgensen pushes off with a quick right hook! Doakes goes down! Doakes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jorgensen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theo Jorgensen!
A very excited looking Theo Jorgensen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Doakes darts in and clinches Raikonen up against the cage.#BC2#
Doakes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Doakes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Raikonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Doakes struggles to land a body shot inside as Raikonen controls his hands.
#BC2#
Doakes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raikonen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doakes is pressed up against the cage. Raikonen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Doakes down to the mat. Doakes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Doakes moves into the clinch.
Raikonen tries to break the clinch but Doakes is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Doakes on the inside.
Good body shot from Doakes.
Doakes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Raikonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doakes smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikki Raikonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Raikonen tries to keep at a distance but Doakes has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Raikonen working hard to break the clinch.
Doakes lands a body shot.
A short right from Doakes on the inside.
Doakes lands a left hand.
Doakes pushes Raikonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doakes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Doakes.
Doakes lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Doakes.
Doakes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Doakes has Raikonen pressed against the cage, preventing Raikonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doakes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raikonen backwards.
Raikonen letting Doakes take a breather here.
Doakes lands with a right to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raikonen takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Doakes breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Doakes moves into the clinch.
Raikonen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doakes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Raikonen is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Doakes moves into the clinch.
Raikonen tries a body shot but Doakes blocks it.
Raikonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Doakes lands a right hand.
A short left from Doakes.
Raikonen stalling in the clinch but Doakes improves position.
Doakes lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Raikonen is rocked!
Raikonen looking to stall.
Doakes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Doakes lands a right hand.
Oh Raikonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Doakes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doakes lands a shot to the body.
Doakes lands with a right to the head. #KD2#
Doakes drops Raikonen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Raikonen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Doakes pushes Raikonen against the cage. Doakes is working some dirty boxing. Doakes pushes off with a quick right hook! Raikonen goes down! Raikonen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Doakes moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sgt James Doakes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sgt James Doakes thanked Vikai Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Doakes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Doakes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doakes prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Doakes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doakes.
Still in the clinch, Doakes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Doakes misses with a punch on the inside.
Doakes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doakes lands with a right to the head.
Doakes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGuire's elbow.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire lands a left hand.
Doakes prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
Doakes misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doakes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doakes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Doakes blocks an uppercut.
Doakes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doakes prevents McGuire from breaking the clinch.
Doakes lands with a light punch inside.
McGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Doakes.
Doakes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doakes.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doakes lands a left hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
Doakes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGuire or not.
McGuire misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Doakes controls his hands.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Doakes controls his hands.
Doakes cracks McGuire with a nice body shot.
Doakes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doakes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Doakes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McGuire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Doakes lands a right hand.
Doakes blocks an uppercut.
Doakes tries to work over McGuire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire working aggressively here.
Doakes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Doakes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Doakes moved away.
Nice defenses there by Doakes.
McGuire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doakes tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Doakes closes the distance and clinches.
Doakes lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Doakes.
McGuire is breathing heavily.
Doakes lands a nice uppercut.
Doakes lands a shot to the body.
Doakes gets through McGuire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3##BC2#
Doakes manages to break the clinch.
Doakes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGuire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doakes is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
Doakes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sgt James Doakes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Doakes moves into range and clinches up with McGuire.
McGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGuire is trying to force a seperation but Doakes has the dominant position.
McGuire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doakes lands with a short shot to the head.
Doakes lands a right hand. #ROC2#
McGuire is rocked!
McGuire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oh McGuire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
McGuire seems to have got his legs back now.
Doakes lands a left hand.
#BC#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doakes tries to clinch up.#T4##CL2#
Doakes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doakes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Doakes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Doakes.
Doakes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
A combination from McGuire does no damage. #CL2#
Doakes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Doakes avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
Doakes misses with a body punch.
Doakes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGuire.
Doakes lands with a light punch inside.
Doakes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuire misses with some punches.
Doakes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sgt James Doakes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
McGuire gets tackled into the cage by Doakes. Doakes maintains the clinch.
McGuire misses with some punches.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Doakes controls his hands.
Doakes lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGuire backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Doakes.
Doakes lands a body shot.
Doakes is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Doakes lands a body shot.
Doakes scores with a hook to the body.
Doakes lands a shoulder strike.
Doakes throws a big uppercut that drops McGuire! More strikes from Doakes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! McGuire lies dazed against the cage as Doakes celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sgt James Doakes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Doakes blocks a head kick by Ruane.
#CL2#
Doakes rushes Ruane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Doakes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Doakes forces Ruane back against the cage and clinches.
Doakes pushes Ruane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Doakes tries to work over Ruane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doakes lands an uppercut.
Doakes scores with a shot to the side of Ruane's head.
Ruane effectively controlling the action here.
Doakes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruane trying to control the position but instead, Doakes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ruane into the cage.
Doakes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doakes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Doakes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruane backwards.
Doakes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruane or not.
Ruane takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Doakes.
Doakes lands a left hand.
#ROC2#
Ruane is rocked!
Ruane is breathing heavily.
Doakes creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ruane's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ruane drops to his knees and Doakes pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sgt James Doakes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Doakes drives through and clinches with Ruane against the cage.
Ruane wants a takedown.
Ruane is looking for a takedown.
Doakes misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Doakes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Doakes clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Doakes.
Doakes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruane tries to stall but Doakes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beau Ruane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doakes blocks a body shot from Ruane.
Doakes prevents a body shot from Ruane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruane.
Ruane looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doakes lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruane looking for a takedown.
Ruane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ruane tries to pull guard but Doakes holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruane drops back down to his feet.
Doakes lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Ruane has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ruane looking to throw knees to the head but Doakes is blocking nicely.
Ruane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ruane has had enough of the clinch but Doakes keeps him there for the moment.
Ruane blocking some punches.
Doakes gets underhooks to prevent Ruane's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Doakes.
Doakes lands a nice uppercut.
Ruane blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruane.
Ruane is trying to stall.
Doakes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Doakes scores with a shot to the side of Ruane's head.
Doakes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ruane wants to take the fight to the mat but Doakes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ruane is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Doakes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
Doakes moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Doakes.
Ruane looking to slow down the pace here.
Doakes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Doakes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doakes working aggressively here.
Ruane leaning against his opponent.
Doakes swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doakes has a couple of punches blocked by Ruane.
#BC2#
Doakes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Doakes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ruane, pushing him back against the cage.
Doakes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doakes lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Ruane is rocked!
Doakes lands a big right hand that drops Ruane! The killer instinct kicks in and Doakes finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Doakes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sgt James Doakes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Doakes closes the distance and pushes Winters back into the cage.
Winters can't find room to land a body shot as Doakes controls the action.
Doakes lands with a right to the head.
Doakes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winters jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Doakes walks away with a smile on his face. Winters gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Doakes moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Doakes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Winters moves into the clinch.
Winters jumps guard but Doakes stands there with Winters around his waist. Winters gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Doakes.
Doakes lands a shoulder strike.
Doakes lands a hook that snaps the head of Winters backwards.
Doakes misses with an elbow over the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winters tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Doakes just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Winters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winters is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Doakes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Winters takes a shot to the head.
Winters takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC2#
Winters is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like John Winters has been cut.
Winters looking to stall.
Oh Winters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Doakes successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Winters slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Doakes.
Doakes tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control.
Winters prevents Doakes from standing back up.
Winters seems to have got his legs back now.
Doakes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Winters controlling the pace.
Winters is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Doakes punching from the bottom.
Winters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Winters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Doakes is just riding it out for now. Winters eventually gives up the hold.
Winters is breathing heavily.#T2#
Winters stops Doakes from getting back to his feet.
Doakes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Winters wants to control but Doakes is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Winters is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Doakes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Winters fails with the takedown.
Winters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Doakes gets a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Doakes slows down the pace here.
Winters drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Doakes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Doakes lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Doakes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Doakes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Winters drops back looking for a leg! Doakes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Doakes manages to kick Winters off! Winters jumps back into Doakes's guard.
Doakes is looking to stand up but Winters isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Doakes thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Doakes wants to stand up but Winters is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doakes tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sgt James Doakes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Winters's cut.
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#
Doakes leaves Winters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John Winters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Doakes has closed the distance and engaged Winters in a clinch.
Winters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Doakes to keep the fight standing.
A short left from Doakes.
Doakes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Doakes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Doakes pushes Winters up against the cage in a clinch.
Doakes lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Doakes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Doakes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Doakes clinches up against the cage.
Winters goes for a takedown attempt but Doakes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Winters. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Doakes clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Doakes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Doakes breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Doakes has closed the distance and engaged Winters in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Doakes lands a right hand.
Doakes misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Doakes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Doakes closes the distance and clinches.
Doakes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winters backwards.
Winters stalling in the clinch but Doakes improves position. #TD2#
Doakes jumps into guard, dragging Winters to the mat.
Winters passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Winters blocks the strikes from Doakes.
#T2#
Winters blocks the strikes from Doakes.
Doakes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doakes tries to kick Winters off but Winters keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Doakes is looking for a sweep. Winters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doakes is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doakes tries to reverse the position but Winters maintains control.
You get the feeling that Doakes really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Doakes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doakes is trying desperately to improve position.
Winters controlling from mount. #T3#
Winters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doakes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Winters has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Doakes's face.
#SUB#
Winters is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Doakes is surviving well by controlling Winters's body position as best he can.
Doakes wants to get back to his feet.
Doakes has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.#T4#
Doakes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Doakes defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Winters's arms.
Doakes is in bad spot here.
Doakes is trying to get back to his feet but Winters has full control of the position and if anything, Doakes has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Doakes preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Winters.
Doakes is trying to get back to his feet but Winters has full control of the position and if anything, Doakes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sgt James Doakes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Winters's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Winters wants to clinch up but Doakes keeps it at a distance.
Doakes stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Doakes moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Doakes decides to pull guard.
Doakes striking off his back but it's not causing Winters any problems.
Doakes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Doakes tries to strike from the bottom.
Doakes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Winters dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doakes is pushing Winters's head away, looking to escape. Winters manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Winters tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Doakes tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Winters presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Winters content just to control the position here.
Winters prevents Doakes from getting the reversal.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doakes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Doakes is looking to improve his position but Winters isn't that keen on the idea.
Doakes really wants to buck Winters off and get back to his feet.
Doakes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Doakes is squirming around, avoiding Winters's attempts to control the action.
Doakes is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Winters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doakes is looking to escape. #T3#
Doakes is desperately trying to improve his position but Winters has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters breaks from Doakes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Winters looking to control but Doakes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sgt James Doakes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Winters with a couple of short strikes.
Winters can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doakes is looking to escape.
Winters unloading with bombs!#T4#
Doakes tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Winters has control of Doakes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Doakes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Doakes controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doakes tries to lock up and control but Winters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Winters showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doakes 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sgt James Doakes!
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