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Event:
AKT 8
Date: Aug 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Jakua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kris Jakua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jakua lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Du Preez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jakua closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Jakua does it's job there.
Du Preez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Jakua as he checks the leg kick.
Jakua stuns Du Preez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Du Preez moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Du Preez.
Jakua pushes Du Preez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Du Preez lands a damaging elbow.
Du Preez lands an elbow just above Jakua 's eye.
Du Preez has Jakua pushed against the cage.
Jakua blocks an elbow strike.#BC#
Du Preez breaks the clinch.
Jakua cracks a nice hook into Du Preez's ribs.
Jakua misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Jakua.
Du Preez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jakua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Jakua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Du Preez doesn't seem bothered though.
Du Preez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakua.
Du Preez is looking for a counter combo.
Jakua lands a nice hook to Du Preez's body. Du Preez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A lazy left from Jakua finds it's target.
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!
Du Preez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jakua is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Du Preez rather than just go for the knockout.
Jakua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jakua lands a two punch combo.
#T3#
Du Preez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jakua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Du Preez throws a right hand that Jakua ducks under and follows up with a left that Jakua also avoids with ease.
Jakua fails to land with a series of punches.
Du Preez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Du Preez throws a body punch but Jakua moves out of range.
Jakua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Du Preez tries to clinch but Jakua is having none of it.
Jakua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jakua lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jakua scores with a hook to the body. Du Preez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Jakua jabs Du Preez right on the nose. Du Preez blinks but takes it well.
Jakua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Du Preez is looking to counter the offense by Jakua and move into the clinch.
Jakua throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jakua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jakua scores with the left hand. Du Preez knows he should have avoided that one.
Jakua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jakua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Du Preez is looking to counter the offense by Jakua and move into the clinch.
Jakua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Du Preez moves away.
Du Preez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Du Preez is looking to clinch.
A lazy body kick from Du Preez
and Jakua counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Jakua dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jakua fails to land with a series of punches.
Du Preez tries to counter by clinching up but Jakua breaks away and moves out of range.
Jakua lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Jakua.
Du Preez throws a big counter combination but Jakua scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Du Preez is looking to clinch but Jakua is avoiding it.
Jakua misses with a wild body shot.
As Jakua looks to move away, Du Preez throws a big counter combo but Jakua just gets out of the way.
Jakua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Du Preez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Preez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jakua digs a good hook to Du Preez's body.
Du Preez darts in trying to clinch
and Jakua counters with a right hand to the body.
Jakua is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1##CL#
Du Preez instigates a clinch.
Du Preez misses with an elbow strike.
Du Preez lands an elbow just above Jakua 's eye.
Du Preez lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Du Preez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Jakua does it's job there.
Jakua is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jakua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pella Du Preez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jakua throws a series of strikes that have Du Preez backpedaling.
Jakua lands a two punch combo.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Du Preez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jakua misses with the combination.
Jakua misses with a jab, cross combination.
Du Preez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jakua digs a good body shot into Du Preez's ribs.
Jakua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jakua takes a swing at Du Preez's ribcage but misses.
Kris Jakua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Jakua. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Du Preez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Jakua circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jakua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Du Preez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Du Preez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jakua has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jakua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Du Preez tries to clinch up.
Jakua throws a right and a left that Du Preez avoids nicely. #T4#
Jakua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jakua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Jakua.
Jakua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Du Preez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jakua scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kris Jakua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Jakua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Jakua looks to move away, Du Preez throws a big counter combo but Jakua just gets out of the way.
Du Preez misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Jakua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jakua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jakua tests Du Preez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jakua misses with a double jab.
Du Preez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Du Preez slips a jab and a cross from Jakua.
#CL#
Du Preez instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Du Preez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Preez lands a nice elbow.
Jakua wants to break free but Du Preez has control.
Du Preez has Jakua pushed against the cage.#BC#
Du Preez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Jakua digs a good body shot into Du Preez's ribs.
Jakua throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Du Preez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Jakua. Those never looked like landing.
Du Preez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jakua.
Du Preez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Du Preez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jakua counters with a stiff right hand.
Jakua looks to land a combination. Du Preez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jakua swinging wildly here.
Du Preez throws a big counter combination but Jakua scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Du Preez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
A punch combination from Jakua misses.
Jakua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Du Preez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jakua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Jakua lands with a nice combination. Du Preez backs away looking to recover.
A jab from Jakua finds it's way through Du Preez's defenses.
Jakua lands a nice hook to Du Preez's body. Du Preez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Jakua. Those never looked like landing.
Du Preez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jakua throws a body shot but no joy.
Jakua throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Jakua misses with the combination.
Du Preez tries to clinch but Jakua moves out of range.
Jakua connects with a body shot that sends Du Preez's belly button to the back.
Jakua swinging wildly here.
Jakua throws a body shot but no joy.
Jakua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jakua misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Jakua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Jakua looks to move away, Du Preez throws a big counter combo but Jakua just gets out of the way.#T4#
Du Preez tries to clinch
and Jakua counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Du Preez moves to clinch but Jakua breaks away
and Jakua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pella Du Preez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jakua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Du Preez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jakua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Du Preez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jakua.
Du Preez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jakua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jakua misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Jakua comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jakua winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Jakua!
In defeat, Pella Du Preez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gonna fly now!'.
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Event:
AKT 5
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Du Preez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Apolosi scores with a body shot.
Apolosi punishes Du Preez's body with a nice straight punch.
Apolosi lands an overhand right.
Apolosi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Apolosi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Du Preez pushes Apolosi up against the ropes in a clinch.
Du Preez missing with knees to the body.
Du Preez misses with an elbow strike.
Apolosi working aggressively here.
Apolosi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Apolosi blocking some punches.
Apolosi tries a body shot but Du Preez blocks it.
Apolosi can't find room to land a body shot as Du Preez controls the action.
Du Preez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Du Preez blocks a body shot from Apolosi.
Apolosi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Du Preez lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Du Preez lands an elbow inside.
Du Preez lands an elbow inside.
Apolosi can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Apolosi.
Du Preez lands a nice elbow.
Apolosi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Du Preez backwards.
Du Preez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Apolosi is working Du Preez over against the ropes.
Du Preez prevents a body shot from Apolosi.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Apolosi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Du Preez managing to block the knees to the body from Apolosi.
#BC2#
Du Preez breaks the clinch.
Du Preez moves in looking to clinch but Apolosi pushes him off.
Apolosi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Apolosi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Du Preez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Apolosi cracks a nice hook into Du Preez's ribs.#T2#
A low kick from Apolosi is predictable there #CL2#
and Du Preez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Du Preez.
Apolosi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Du Preez breaks the clinch.
Apolosi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Apolosi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Apolosi throws a body punch but Du Preez moves out of range.
Satendra Apolosi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Du Preez tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Apolosi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Du Preez wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Du Preez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Satendra Apolosi 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#
Apolosi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Du Preezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Du Preez checks a leg kick.
A cross from Apolosi lands.
Apolosi digs a good hook to Du Preez's body.
Apolosi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Apolosi.
Apolosi tries to land a front kick but Du Preez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Apolosi lands with a nice combination. Du Preez backs away looking to recover.
Apolosi misses with a kick to the body.
Apolosi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Du Preez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apolosi looks to land a body kick but Du Preez moved away.
Apolosi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Du Preez can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Apolosi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Du Preez throws a series of punches but Apolosi avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Apolosi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Du Preez under the eye.
Du Preez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Apolosi with a hook.
Satendra Apolosi is winning the standup battle so far.
Du Preez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Du Preez checks a leg kick.
As Apolosi backs off Du Preez throws a huge counter combo but Apolosi manages to avoid it all.
Apolosi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Du Preez eats them both and turns towards Apolosi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Apolosi looks for the body kick but Du Preez saw that one coming.
Du Preez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Apolosi.
Apolosi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Apolosi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Apolosi looks for the body kick but Du Preez saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Du Preez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Du Preez moves into the clinch successfully.
Du Preez is looking to control Apolosi's arms but Apolosi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Du Preez has his back to the ropes.
Du Preez lands a nice elbow. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apolosi lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Du Preez.
Apolosi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Apolosi lands a body shot.
Apolosi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Du Preez's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Apolosi as Du Preez tries to tie him up.
Apolosi misses with a knee strike.
Apolosi takes an elbow to the temple.
Pella Du Preez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Du Preez.
Apolosi misses with a body punch.
Du Preez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Du Preez lands an elbow inside that Apolosi shrugs off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Apolosi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Du Preez is defending well for now.#BC2#
Du Preez manages to break the clinch.
Apolosi throws a body punch but Du Preez moves out of range.
Apolosi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Satendra Apolosi 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#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Apolosi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Du Preez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Apolosi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Du Preez checks a leg kick.
Apolosi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Du Preez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Apolosi scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Preez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Apolosi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Satendra Apolosi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Apolosi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Du Preez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Apolosi thows a body kick. Du Preez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Apolosi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Apolosi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Du Preez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch lands to the side of Du Preez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Du Preez takes one on the button.
Du Preez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Du Preez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Apolosi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Apolosi lands a nice shot that snaps Du Preez's head back.
Du Preez throws the kick towards the body but Apolosi avoids it.
Apolosi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Apolosi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Apolosi sets himself, and Du Preez steps forward looking for the clinch! Apolosi avoids it this time.
Du Preez avoids the body shot from Apolosi.
Apolosi lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from Apolosi is predictable there #CL2#
and Du Preez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Du Preez. #T2#
Du Preez lands an elbow inside that Apolosi shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Du Preez avoids the elbow strike from Apolosi, against the ropes.
Du Preez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Apolosi is trying to force a seperation but Du Preez has the dominant position.
Pella Du Preez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Du Preez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Apolosi struggles to land a body shot inside as Du Preez controls his hands.
#BC2#
Du Preez breaks from the clinch.
Apolosi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Satendra Apolosi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Apolosi connects with a solid leg kick.
Du Preez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Apolosi scores with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Du Preez.
Du Preez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Satendra Apolosi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Apolosi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Satendra Apolosi!
Satendra Apolosi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Pella Du Preez was interviewed post fight and said 'Gonna fly now!'.
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Event:
PSE 47
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Main fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Du Preez, pushing him back against the cage.
Du Preez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Du Preez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Du Preez is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Main pulls guard.
Du Preez wanted to stand there but Main had control of the position. #SUB2#
Du Preez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Main has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Du Preez has managed to get both his arms back between Main's legs - danger averted.
Main not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Du Preez wants to pass the guard but Main is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Du Preez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Main to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Du Preez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Main pulls down on the head and he's put Du Preez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Toe Main!
In his post fight interview, Toe Main started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Pella Du Preez had this to say: 'Gonna fly now!'.
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Event:
PSE 44
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Du Preez shoots in but no luck this time.
Clementinie throws a looping overhand right but Du Preez ducks down to avoid it.
Du Preez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Du Preez with a poor takedown
enabling Clementinie to counter with a crisp jab.
Du Preez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Clementinie cracks a nice hook into Du Preez's ribs.
Du Preez tries to clinch but Clementinie moves away
and Clementinie counters with a straight right hand.
Du Preez misses with a body shot
and Clementinie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Preez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Clementinie counters with a nice uppercut.
Ignatius Clementinie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pella Du Preez.
Clementinie scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clementinie.
Clementinie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Du Preez's hands.
Ignatius Clementinie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Clementinie clinches up against the cage.
Du Preez lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Clementinie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Du Preez wants to take the fight to the mat but Clementinie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Du Preez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clementinie blocks it with crossed arms.
Clementinie is looking to break free of the clinch but Du Preez has double underhooks.
Du Preez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Ignatius Clementinie has been cut.
Clementinie wants to get back to striking at distance but Du Preez won't allow it.
Clementinie tries to break free but Du Preez pushes him back against the cage.
Clementinie has had enough of the clinch but Du Preez keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Du Preez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Clementinie rushes Du Preez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Du Preez controlling the action here for a moment.
Clementinie throws a punch but it's blocked by Du Preez.
Clementinie tries to circle away but Du Preez has him pinned against the cage.
Du Preez has Clementinie pressed against the cage, preventing Clementinie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Du Preez lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Du Preez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clementinie's elbow.
Nice elbow from Du Preez.
Du Preez lands a knee to the body.
Du Preez blocking some punches.
Clementinie can't break the clinch.
Du Preez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clementinie has had enough of the clinch but Du Preez keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Du Preez breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Du Preez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3##CL#
Clementinie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Du Preez working Clementinie over with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Clementinie is trying to break the clinch but Du Preez has him pressed against the cage.
Du Preez trying to stall but Clementinie improves his position.
#BC2#
Du Preez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ignatius Clementinie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clementinie circles away from the clinch attempt
and Du Preez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clementinie lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Du Preez wants to land a leg kick but Clementinie is out of range. #T4#
Clementinie cracks Du Preez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Clementinie moves into the clinch.
Du Preez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Clementinie is trying to break the clinch but Du Preez has him pressed against the cage.
Clementinie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Du Preez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Clementinie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clementinie tests Du Preez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Du Preez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Clementinie.
Clementinie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clementinie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Clementinie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignatius Clementinie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ignatius Clementinie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Clementinie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Du Preez.
Du Preez fails to land the takedown.
Du Preez misses with a double jab
and Clementinie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Clementinie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clementinie connects with a single shot there.
Du Preez tries to clinch but Clementinie moves away
and Clementinie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pella Du Preez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Du Preez tries to move into range but Clementinie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Du Preez tries to clinch up.
Du Preez misses with the combination.
Clementinie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Du Preez under the eye.#CL#
Clementinie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Du Preez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Clementinie's efforts to push away.
Du Preez missing with knees to the body.
Du Preez throws a punch but it's blocked by Clementinie.
Clementinie is trying to break free.#T2##TD2#
Du Preez pulls Clementinie into guard.
#SU#
Clementinie stands up from Du Preez's guard - Clementinie perhaps looking for a knockout.
Clementinie with a hook.
Clementinie is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Du Preez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clementinie connects with a body shot that sends Du Preez's belly button to the back.
Du Preez tries to clinch there but Clementinie circles away.
#CL#
Clementinie closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Du Preez tries to pull guard but Clementinie won't allow it.
Clementinie tries to circle away but Du Preez has him pinned against the cage.
Pella Du Preez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Du Preez swings wildly with an uppercut but Clementinie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clementinie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clementinie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Du Preez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Du Preez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clementinie.
Clementinie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Du Preez throws a series of punches but Clementinie moves out of range.
Du Preez tries to clinch but Clementinie moves away
and Du Preez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Du Preez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Du Preez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Du Preez shoots and misses
and Clementinie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignatius Clementinie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pella Du Preez.
Du Preez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clementinie lunges at Du Preez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Du Preez's hand.
Du Preez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Du Preez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clementinie counters with a two punch combo.
Du Preez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Clementinie.
Du Preez ducks right into an uppercut from Clementinie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ignatius Clementinie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ignatius Clementinie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Clementinie jabs at Du Preez's body.
Clementinie throws out a powerful jab.
Du Preez fails with an attempt to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clementinie.
Du Preez tries to clinch but Clementinie moves out of range.
Clementinie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Clementinie connects with a body shot that sends Du Preez's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Preez moves to clinch but Clementinie breaks away
and Clementinie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clementinie moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Clementinie scores with a jab.
Clementinie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Du Preez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clementinie connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Du Preez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Clementinie is trying to stand back up but Du Preez is controlling him
Clementinie is refusing to be controlled, as Du Preez sits in half guard. #T2#
Clementinie is trying to stand.
Clementinie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Du Preez can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clementinie is looking to escape.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Du Preez trying to control from half guard but Clementinie is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Clementinie tests Du Preez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ignatius Clementinie is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Clementinie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Du Preez gets a clinch.
Du Preez works on Clementinie's body with a couple of short punches.
Du Preez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Du Preez breaks the clinch.
Ignatius Clementinie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Du Preez fails to land with a series of punches.
Du Preez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Clementinie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Clementinie works over Du Preez's head and body with a nice combination.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Clementinie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clementinie cracks Du Preez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pella Du Preez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clementinie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Du Preez takes one on the button.
Clementinie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clementinie lands a really nice looking cross but Du Preez seems unphased.
Clementinie slips a jab and a cross from Du Preez.
Du Preez looks to score with a jab to the body but Clementinie is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ignatius Clementinie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clementinie, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ignatius Clementinie!
In defeat, Pella Du Preez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gonna fly now!'.
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Event:
PSE 36
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Du Preez but Du Preez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Du Preez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man circles away.
Man falls off balance throwing a combination
and Du Preez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Man with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Du Preez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Du Preez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Man really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Man closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Du Preez manages to pull guard.
Du Preez seems keen to control Man's posture.
Man slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SU#
Man escapes and gets back to his feet.
Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Du Preez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Du Preez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Du Preez sprawls well. Du Preez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Du Preez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Man shoots in for a takedown but Du Preez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Man has Du Preez up against the cage in a clinch.
Man tries to stall but Du Preez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Du Preez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Old Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##TD#
Man shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Du Preez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Man shoots in and drives through. Du Preez sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man is trying hard to land a takedown here. Du Preez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Man closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Man is trying to pull guard but Du Preez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Man takes an elbow to the forehead.
Du Preez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Man's defenses. #TD2#
Du Preez decides to pull guard.
Du Preez pulls Man in close to prevent any damage.
Du Preez keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully. #T3#
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Man throwing strikes from guard but Du Preez blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Man gets to his feet. Du Preez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Man fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Du Preez, pushing him back against the cage.
Man tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Du Preez smiles and moves away.
Man with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Man throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Du Preez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Du Preez wants it to stay on the feet.
Du Preez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Du Preez wants it to stay on the feet.
Du Preez dodges the punch combination from Man.
Du Preez misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Man drives through and clinches with Du Preez against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pella Du Preez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Man gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Du Preez pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man trying to control but Du Preez is working from the bottom.
Man throwing strikes from guard but Du Preez blocks nicely.
Du Preez is pulling down on Man's head. It's preventing any offense from Man, at least for the moment.
Du Preez can't keep his opponent in guard - Man advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Preez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Du Preez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Man is keen to just control but Du Preez is a slippery customer.
Man wants to stand up but Du Preez is controlling the position.
Du Preez is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Man seems to be working for a kimura but Du Preez defends the submission attempt.
Man stops Du Preez from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Du Preez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Du Preez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Du Preez jumps into guard, dragging Man to the mat.
Man wants to control from the top but Du Preez keeps moving.
Du Preez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3##SU#
Man gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Du Preez blocks a head kick by Man.
#CL2#
Du Preez has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Du Preez manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Du Preez clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Du Preez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Du Preez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Du Preez tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Du Preez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.#TD2#
Du Preez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Man did well to prevent Du Preez getting side control.#ES#
Man has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Du Preez is on him like a limpet, forcing Man back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Du Preez breaks from the clinch.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Du Preez, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Du Preez against the cage but Du Preez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Du Preez with the counter takedown but Man avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Man rushes Du Preez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Man takes an elbow to the forehead.
Du Preez lands a good knee to the midsection. Man won't want to take too many of those.
Du Preez lands an elbow inside that Man shrugs off.
A right hand to the body from Du Preez.
#BC2#
Du Preez manages to break the clinch.
Du Preez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pella Du Preez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Du Preez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Man to the ground. Du Preez is now in Man's guard.
Man is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Du Preez is controlling him.
Du Preez stopping the sweep attempt from Man.
Du Preez controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Man trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Man 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Du Preez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Man on his heels. He'll look to pass Man's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Man manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Du Preez has Man pressed against the cage, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Man is trying to pull guard but Du Preez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Knees in the clinch landing for Du Preez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Du Preez lands an elbow that stopped Man in his tracks for a moment.
Du Preez scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Du Preez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Du Preez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Man with that takedown attempt.
Du Preez tries to bum rush Man with a series of wild strikes but Man uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Du Preez dodges the punch combination from Man.
#T3#
Man tries for a takedown but Du Preez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Du Preez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Du Preez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Man tries to break the clinch but Du Preez is controlling the position.
Man takes an elbow to the temple.
Man tries to land knees in the clinch but Du Preez avoids the damage to the body.
Du Preez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Du Preez lands an elbow inside.
Du Preez stalling in the clinch.
Man tries to score a body lock takedown but Du Preez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Du Preez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Du Preez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Du Preez sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Du Preez closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.#T4#
Du Preez lands a damaging elbow.
Du Preez can't find room to land a body shot as Man controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Du Preez.
Du Preez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pella Du Preez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Du Preez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Du Preez breaks from the clinch.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Du Preez swivels and escapes.
Du Preez is looking for the big counter here.
Man shoots in looking for a takedown but Du Preez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Man's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Du Preez takes the fight into the clinch.
Du Preez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Old Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man is trying to drag Du Preez to the mat but Du Preez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pella Du Preez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Du Preez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pella Du Preez!
Pella Du Preez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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PSE 31
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Du Preez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Train jabs Du Preez right on the nose. Du Preez blinks but takes it well.
Du Preez shoots in for a takedown but Train shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Train connects with a good right hand that stumbles Du Preez. Du Preez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Du Preez takes one to the chin there.
Du Preez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Du Preez shoots in looking for a takedown but Train manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Du Preez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Du Preez shoots for a double leg takedown but Train sprawls well. He's pushed Du Preez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Train seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Max Train has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pella Du Preez.
Train scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Train. No joy for Du Preez on that attempt.
Du Preez tries to move into range but Train moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Du Preez is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Du Preez throws a right and a left that Train avoids nicely.
Du Preez is still on wobbly legs! Can Train finish him?
Train is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Train has Du Preez up against the cage in a clinch.
Du Preez seems to have recovered his senses.
Train lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Train breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Train pushes Du Preez up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Du Preez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Train scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Train lands an elbow that stopped Du Preez in his tracks for a moment.
Train lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Train misses with an elbow over the top.
Du Preez looking to stall.
Train tries to work over Du Preez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Du Preez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Du Preez fails with the takedown.#CL#
Train closes the distance and clinches.
Du Preez avoids a wild elbow strike from Train.
Train lands a shot to the body.
Train tries a body shot but Du Preez blocks it.
#T2#
Du Preez takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Pella Du Preez has been cut.
Train blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Du Preez tries to pull guard but Train won't allow it.
Train lands with a right to the head.
Du Preez is trying to pull guard but Train turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Du Preez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Train lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Du Preez tries for a takedown but Train manages to get underhooks.
Train tries to throw a body punch but Du Preez avoids it by throwing Train back against the cage.
Train cracks Du Preez with a nice body shot.
Train tries to work over Du Preez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Train tries to throw a body punch but Du Preez avoids it by throwing Train back against the cage.
Du Preez jumps guard but Train stands there with Du Preez around his waist. Du Preez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Du Preez throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Train scores with a nice short uppercut.
Train lands a hook to the side of the head.
Train scores with a hook to the body.
Train tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Train lands with a right to the head.
Train lands with a left to the head.
Train lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Du Preez is trying to pull guard but Train has him pressed against the cage.
Train misses with the head strike.
Du Preez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Train misses with a body punch.
Train lands a nice uppercut.
Train lands a right hand that snaps the head of Du Preez backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Du Preez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Train tries to throw a body punch but Du Preez avoids it by throwing Train back against the cage.
Train tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Du Preez smiles and moves away.
#T4#
Du Preez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Du Preez there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL#
Train gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Train stalling.
Du Preez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Train is defending well.
Train fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Train misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Du Preez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Train clinches up with Du Preez and pushes him back against the cage.
Train misses with some punches.
#BC#
Train manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Train closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Train escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Du Preez misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Train counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Train.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Train dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pella Du Preez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Du Preez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Train avoids the head kick by Du Preez.
#CL#
Train gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Du Preez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Train just stands there and leans against the cage.
Train lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Du Preez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Train creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Train lands a body shot.
Train lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Train lands with a left to the head.
Max Train has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Train has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Du Preez is trying to keep an underhook but Train manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Du Preez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Train has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Train sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Du Preez tries to hold on but Train pushes him away.
Train content just to control the position here.
Du Preez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Train sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Du Preez is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Du Preez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Du Preez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Du Preez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Train trying to control but Du Preez is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Du Preez can't escape the position.
Du Preez tries to hold on but Train pushes him away.
Train controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Du Preez wants to control but Train is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Train dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pella Du Preez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Du Preez shoots in looking for a takedown. Train tries to sprawl out of it but Du Preez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Train manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Du Preez fails with the takedown#CL#
and Train holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Train lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Train as the two fighters clinch.
Train blocking some punches.
Train tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Du Preez's elbow.
Train lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Du Preez tries to pull guard but Train forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Max Train has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pella Du Preez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Preez jumps guard but Train stands there with Du Preez around his waist. Du Preez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Train.
Du Preez trying to stall but Train improves his position.
Train lands a hook to the side of the head.
Train is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Du Preez can do to turn this around?#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Train.
Du Preez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Du Preez takes an elbow to the temple.
Train lands with a light punch inside.
Train leaning against his opponent.
Train can't find room to land a body shot as Du Preez controls the action.
Train lands a hook to the side of the head.
Train lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Du Preez is trying to pull guard but Train has him pressed against the cage.
Train lands an elbow just above Du Preez 's eye.
Train throws an elbow but it misses.
Train misses with some punches.
#BC#
Train breaks from the clinch.
Train scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Train dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##CL#
Train rushes Du Preez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Du Preez is trying to force a seperation but Train has the dominant position.
Train prevents the takedown attempt.
Train working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Train breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Train drives through and clinches with Du Preez against the cage.
Train lands a damaging elbow.
Du Preez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Train pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Train has Du Preez pressed against the cage, preventing Du Preez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Train misses with a hook to the ribs.
Train lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Du Preez jumps guard but Train turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Train throws a punch but it's blocked by Du Preez.
Train lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Du Preez has Train pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Train manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Du Preez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Du Preez trying to stall but Train improves his position.
Du Preez wants to stall.
Du Preez is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Train lands an elbow inside.
Max Train is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Du Preez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Du Preez tries to pull guard but Train holds him up against the cage and eventually Du Preez drops back down to his feet.
Train working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Train leaning against his opponent.
Train prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Train lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Train lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Du Preez backwards.
Train lands a right hand.
Du Preez struggles to land a body shot inside as Train controls his hands.
Du Preez tries to pull guard but Train won't allow it.
#BC#
Train breaks the clinch.
Train with a nice cross.
Pella Du Preez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Train pushes Du Preez up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Du Preez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Train showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Train 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:25
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Train!
Pella Du Preez was interviewed post fight and said 'Gonna fly now!'.
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