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Event:
AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kape looking to score a takedown here. Hermosa is defending well but Kape drives through and ends up in Hermosa's guard.#ES#
Hermosa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Kape presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape is trying to stall.
Hermosa tries to work over Kape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hermosa lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Hermosa.
A hook to the body from Hermosa.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kape jumps guard but Hermosa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kape tries to circle away but Hermosa has him pinned against the cage.
Hermosa lands a body punch.
Hermosa misses with the head strike.
Hermosa digs a right hand underneath Kape's ribcage. Kape let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kape looks winded!#T1#
Kape tries to break the clinch but Hermosa is controlling the position.
Kape takes a shot to the head.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kape blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermosa.
Hermosa works on Kape's body with a couple of short punches.
Kape jumps guard but Hermosa stands there with Kape around his waist. Kape gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a right hand.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermosa.
Kape drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hermosa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fred Hermosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manel Kape.
A shot in the inside from Hermosa.
Hermosa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##TD2#
Kape gets control of Hermosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kape will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hermosa wants to stand but Kape has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hermosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kape is keeping the position for now.
Hermosa trying to control but Kape is working from the bottom.
Hermosa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hermosa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Kape looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Hermosa wants to control from the top but Kape keeps moving.
Hermosa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kape has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hermosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hermosa slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kape.
Hermosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kape keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermosa controlling the action here.
Hermosa is pressing down on Kape's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kape is holding on for now. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hermosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kape keeps working.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kape is looking for a sweep. Hermosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kape is staying active underneath Hermosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No luck for Kape with that takedown attempt.
Hermosa connects with a solid leg kick.
Hermosa misses with an uppercut
and Kape counters with a left and a right that stings Hermosa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Hermosa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hermosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Kape fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kape lands a jab.
Kape misses with a takedown attempt - Hermosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hermosa lands with a right hand.
Hermosa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kape throws a series of punches but Hermosa avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa dips to his left and cracks Kape with an uppercut!
Hermosa throws a hook to the side of Kape's head but Kape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kape with the counter takedown but Hermosa avoids it easily.
Hermosa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kape shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hermosa defends it nicely.
Fred Hermosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manel Kape.#T1#
Hermosa throws a series of punches but Kape moves out of range. #CL#
Hermosa moves into the clinch.
Hermosa gets underhooks to prevent Kape's takedown attempt.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermosa misses with the head strike.
Hermosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapes head.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Hermosa lands an uppercut.
Kape can't get the takedown.
Kape is breathing heavily.
Kape tries to score a body lock takedown but Hermosa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kape is trying to pull guard but Hermosa has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hermosa.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hermosa. #T2#
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa scores with a shot to the side of Kape's head.
Kape looking for a takedown.
Hermosa presses Kape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermosa digs a right hand underneath Kape's ribcage. Kape let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hermosa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa lands with a left to the head.
Hermosa is working Kape over against the cage.
Hermosa lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hermosa.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kape takes a shot to the head.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow. #T3#
Hermosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not.
Hermosa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands with a left to the head.
Hermosa is leaning against Kape and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hermosa digs a right hand into Kape's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kape's gas tank.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
Fred Hermosa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A body shot lands from Hermosa.
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
Nice body punch from Hermosa - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Hermosa scores with a shot to the side of Kape's head.
Hermosa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Hermosa.
Hermosa cracks Kape with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Hermosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hermosa tries a body shot but Kape blocks it.
Hermosa lands a shoulder strike.
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Hermosa presses Kape against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hermosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hermosa lands a body punch.
A short left from Hermosa.
Kape's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hermosa works on Kape's body with a couple of short punches.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hermosa lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Hermosa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hermosa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kape.
Hermosa is looking to counter the offense by Kape and move into the clinch.#CL#
Hermosa has closed the distance and engaged Kape in a clinch.
Hermosa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
Kape is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hermosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kape has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hermosa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hermosa is working Kape over against the cage.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kape takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hermosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Hermosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kape's elbow.
Hermosa is working Kape over against the cage.
Hermosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermosa is leaning against Kape and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hermosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hermosa lands a left hand.
Hermosa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hermosa lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hermosa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hermosa lands a shoulder strike.
Hermosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hermosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hermosa.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hermosa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermosa lands a left hand.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa works on Kape's body with a couple of short punches.
Kape tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hermosa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hermosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Hermosa misses with a punch to the body.
Hermosa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hermosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Hermosa gets through Kape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hermosa.
Good body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa misses with a body punch.
Hermosa pushes Kape back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Hermosa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kapes head.
Hermosa lands a nice uppercut.
Hermosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kape can do to turn this around?
A short right from Hermosa on the inside. #ROC#
Kape is rocked!
Kape takes a shot to the head.
Kape is still on wobbly legs! Can Hermosa finish him?
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kape or not.
A short right from Hermosa on the inside.
Hermosa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hermosa is leaning against Kape and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kape seems to have recovered his senses.
Hermosa lands a left hand.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hermosa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Hermosa as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Hermosa can't find room to land a body shot as Kape controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Hermosa.
A right hook to the body lands for Hermosa.
Kape blocks a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kape prevents a body shot from Hermosa.
Hermosa gets through Kape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermosa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hermosa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kape backwards.
Hermosa scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Hermosa.
Hermosa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Hermosa on the inside.
Hermosa gets through Kape's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hermosa scores with a shoulder strike.
Manel Kape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Hermosa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Hermosa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hermosa 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Hermosa!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 15
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Kape shoots in for a takedown but Alvarado shows good takedown defense.
Alvarado cracks a nice hook into Kape's ribs.
Kape moves out of range as Alvarado throws a body kick.
Nice shot by Alvarado.#TD#
Kape closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alvarado did well to prevent Kape getting side control.#ES2#
Alvarado manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarado swinging wildly here.
Alvarado throws a front kick aimed at Kape's knee but Kape avoids it well.
Alvarado throws a right and a left that Kape avoids nicely.
Kape moves out of range of the body kick.
Alvarado sizes up Kape with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kape throws a combination that misses
and Alvarado counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Alvarado gets tackled into the cage by Kape. Kape maintains the clinch.
Kape drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kape tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvarado just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manel Kape. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Kape manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alvarado stands and throws Kape's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Alvarado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kape is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Alvarado swings around for an armbar but Kape sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alvarado's guard.
Kape controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2##SUB2#
Alvarado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kape doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kape manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Kape gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kape throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Alvarado to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice combination there by Alvarado.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarado throws a push kick but Kape slaps the foot to one side.
Kape throws a big shot that misses.
Cain Alvarado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarado looks to land a combination but Kape avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Alvarado.
Kape avoids a kick to the body.
#T3##CL#
Kape takes the fight into the clinch.
Kape prevents Alvarado from breaking the clinch.
Alvarado can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Kape manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kape moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kape gets control of Alvarado's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kape will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kape looking for a sweep. Not yet Kape, not yet.
Alvarado looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kape has his foot on Alvarado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarado works his way back into a safe position though.
Kape is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Alvarado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kape throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T4##SUB2#
Alvarado drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kape dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Alvarado has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kape should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Alvarado has tightened it up now! Kape should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cain Alvarado!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Kape fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Weaver, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Kape is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Weaver can't fight it off and eventually Kape manages to take the fight to the floor. Weaver looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kape tries to free his leg and advance position but Weaver is retaining full guard.
Weaver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kape wants to get up but he can't break Weaver's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kape throwing strikes from guard but Weaver blocks nicely.
Kape in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weaver is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kape is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kape throwing strikes from guard but Weaver blocks nicely.
Kape trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Kape trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kape looking to pass the guard.
Weaver is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kape is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kape checks the leg kick.
Kape drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Weaver defends it well.
Weaver scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Weaver shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Weaver was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Weaver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Weaver goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kape rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Weaver's guard! Nice work there by Kape! #T2##SU2#
Kape stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Weaver throws a head kick that Kape semi-blocks.
#TD2#
Kape manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Weaver on his heels. He'll look to pass Weaver's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kape accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kape trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Kape stands up and waves to Weaver to follow him.
Weaver throws out a loose jab but Kape uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Weaver backs off Kape throws a huge counter combo but Weaver manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Kape drives through with a takedown into Weaver's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kape with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3##SU2#
Kape stands up and waves to Weaver to follow him.
Weaver is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Kape closes the distance and pushes Weaver back into the cage.
Kape is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Weaver drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kape gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Weaver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##TD2#
Kape decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kape passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Weaver!
Poor strikes thrown by Kape there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Weaver is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kape working the ground and pound effectively.
Kape trying to control but Weaver is having none of it.
Weaver takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Kape get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manel Kape dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kape throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kape just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWeaver.
Kape throws a combination that misses
and Weaver counters with a big head kick but Kape shrugs it off. #TD2#
Kape gets the takedown into side control.
Weaver takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#ROC2#
Weaver is rocked!#SUB2#
Kape tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oh Weaver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Kape thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weaver takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kape in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kape in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Weaver looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Kape turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manel Kape!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Kape looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Laranja has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Know Squat. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Laranja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kape's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kape's back!#SUB2#
Laranja is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Kape has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Laranja has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Kape taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Laranja doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fabricio Laranja!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kape is defended easily by Gregory.
Kape will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Kape drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gregory taking a bit of punishment here - Kape scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gregory really is a fat lump.
Gregory is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gregory might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kape scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gregory to see if he's OK.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Gregory's face as Kape controls the position.
Gregory wants to get back to his feet but Kape drags him back down.#SUB2#
Kape tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kape has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kape just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Kape is trying to get an arm triangle but Gregory is defending well.
Kape trying to control the position but Gregory is working away.
You can see the frustration on Gregory's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kape wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gregory keeps working. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gregory is looking to reverse the position.
Gregory is not content to let Kape control the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Gregory's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Kape tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kape has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU2#
Kape stands up and beckons Gregory to his feet. #T3##CL2#
Kape has managed to clinch.
Gregory gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kape.
Gregory is trying to drag Kape to the mat but Kape just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Kape ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kape no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kape is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gregory loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kape working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Gregory is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kape working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manel Kape dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Gregory stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gregory wants it to stay on the feet.
Gregory seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gregory stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gregory wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Gregory tries to keep at a distance but Kape has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kape tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gregory avoids it.
Kape is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kape fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Timmy Gregory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manel Kape.
Kape keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gregory's efforts to push away.#TD#
Gregory has hold of one of Kape's legs. Kape is fighting the takedown attempt but Gregory gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kape wants to stand and escape but Gregory is having none of it.
Gregory trying to control the position from guard on top but Kape is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregory is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kape looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gregory throwing strikes but missing.
Gregory trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kape's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kape is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kape wants to control but Gregory passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kape trying to control here.
#SUB#
Gregory is trying to work for a kimura but Kape is defending well.
Kape trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kape lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gregory avoids the head kick by Kape.
#T3#
Kape darts in looking for a takedown but Gregory gets double underhooks and turns Kape into the cage.
Kape is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Kape looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Gregory escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kape gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kape not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kape trying to control but Gregory is working from the bottom.
Gregory wants to sweep here but Kape controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Kape content to stall in guard here.
Kape is looking to advance position but Gregory has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Gregory can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kape is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gregory cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kape can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timmy Gregory dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gregory fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kape shoots in looking for a takedown but Gregory manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kape's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kape shoots in for a double leg but Gregory sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gregory slips a jab and a cross from Kape.
Gregory appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kape misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Gregory moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gregory ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gregory no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregory is pulling down on Kape's head. It's preventing any offense from Kape, at least for the moment.
Kape loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kape trying to move into half guard but instead Gregory has managed to sweep!#REVR##T1#
Gregory wants to control from the top but Kape keeps moving.
Gregory showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Kape is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gregory is aware though and is defending well.
Kape takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gregory looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gregory trying to control but Kape is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kape working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gregory.
Gregory wants to stand and escape but instead Kape has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Gregory is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gregory keeping full guard, as Kape tries to pass.
Kape slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kape wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gregory keeps working.
Manel Kape has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SU2#
Kape decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Timmy Gregory is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kape closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Gregory breaks from the clinch.
Gregory tries to clinch but Kape is having none of it.
Kape throws a counter combo.#CL#
Gregory has managed to clinch.
Gregory drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kape gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Gregory jumps into guard, dragging Kape to the mat.
#T4#
Kape wants to control from the top but Gregory keeps moving.
Kape throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kape is stalling in the full guard.
Kape wants to pass the guard but Gregory is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kape drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kape jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Timmy Gregory.
I think Gregory has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manel Kape!
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