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Event:
WCF8 Astro Vs Cage
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Lati swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Leaf was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leaf throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lati's head.#CL2#
Leaf closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Leaf manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leaf controlling the position.
Lati missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Leaf working for a triangle but Lati defends it easily.
Lati wants to stand and escape but instead Leaf has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lati knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leaf on the ground.#T1#
Leaf is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SU2#
Leaf gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Leaf dodges the punch combination from Lati.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lati takes a swing at Leaf's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Leaf drives through and clinches with Lati against the cage.
Lati has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Leaf stalling.
Lati is trying to break the clinch but Leaf is controlling him.
Lati is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lati wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leaf has him pressed against the cage.
Leaf tries to pull guard but Lati holds him up against the cage and eventually Leaf drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Leaf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leaf changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lati tries to avoid it but Leaf manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lati to the ground. Lati escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lati has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Leaf with that takedown attempt.
Lati has been working on his balance at 3Band MMA ($800/week), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Leaf.
William Lati has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Leaf.
Leaf slips a straight right by Lati.
Leaf unleashes a big counter combination but Lati bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
The fighters circling - Lati throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leaf is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
William Lati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lati looks to land a right hand but Leaf moved out of range.
Leaf wants to counter the offense by Lati and move into the clinch position.
Lati scores with a jab to the body.
Leaf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leaf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lati ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leaf moves away.
As Lati backs off Leaf throws a huge counter combo but Lati manages to avoid it all.
Leaf avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lati tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leaf was well out of range. Poor timing from Lati.
Lati moves into range and connects with a jab.
Leaf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lati's waist but Lati gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leaf off to one side.
Lati misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Leaf stuffs the takedown.
Lati scores with a jab to the head.
Lati pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lati shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leaf counters with a three punch combo that has Lati backing up. Lati nods at Leaf to acknowledge the strikes.
Lati is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lati sprawls well. Lati wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leaf gets slowly back to his feet.
Lati throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Leaf moves into the clinch.
Leaf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lati being controlled against the cage.
Lati working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Leaf pulls guard effortlessly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Don Leaf will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Leaf moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lati tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leaf defends well and Lati ends up having to push Leaf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leaf takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leaf.
Leaf avoids the body shot from Lati.
Lati defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leaf.
Lati misses with a wild body shot.
Lati fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lati misses with a wild combination.
Leaf throws a fast counter high kick but Lati manages to duck under it in time.
Leaf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leaf wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Lati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leaf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lati appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Lati throws the left hand but Leaf avoids the punch easily.
Lati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leaf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leaf. #CL2#
Lati tries to keep at a distance but Leaf has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lati looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leaf misses with a knee to the head.
Lati tries to break the clinch but Leaf is controlling the position.
Leaf prevents Lati from breaking the clinch.
Leaf landing knees to the head.
Lati is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Leaf is trying to pull guard but Lati turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Leaf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lati is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Leaf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Leaf is breathing heavily.
Leaf fails to pull guard.
Leaf is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lati is defending well.
Lati is trying to break the clinch but Leaf has him pressed against the cage.
Lati letting Leaf take a breather here.
Leaf has Lati pressed against the cage, preventing Lati from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lati is trying to push Leaf away but Leaf has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Leaf can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Leaf breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Lati. Those never looked like landing.
Leaf ducks right into an uppercut from Lati.
Lati fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lati stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lati is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leaf can do to turn this around?
Lati swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lati lands a slapping body shot.
Lati throws an overhand right that lands on Leaf's shoulder, as Leaf tries to avoid the shot.
Lati lands a head shot.
Leaf staying out of range there.#KD#
Lati cracks Leaf with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Leaf looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lati finish him?
#ROC#
Leaf is rocked!
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!
Lati shoots in looking for a takedown. Leaf tries to sprawl out of it but Lati keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leaf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leaf is still on wobbly legs! Can Lati finish him?#T4#
Lati lands a jab.
Lati just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Lati there.
Leaf gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Lati gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Lati!
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Event:
WCF6 Limbaugh vs D
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Hunter shoots in for a double leg but Leaf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hunter shoots in for a double leg but Leaf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leaf tries to counter by clinching up but Hunter breaks away and moves out of range.
Hunter misses with a leg kick.
Leaf with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Hunter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hunter.
Hunter jumps guard but Leaf turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Don Leaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DJ Hunter.
Hunter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leaf to keep the fight standing.
Hunter is trying to drag Leaf to the mat but Leaf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Hunter lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Leaf pushes Hunter off and gets back to his feet.
Hunter throws a jab when Leaf was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leaf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hunter defends it nicely.#T1#
A combination from Leaf does no damage.
Leaf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
Leaf shoots for a takedown but Hunter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Hunter gets a double leg takedown into Leaf's guard.
Hunter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hunter chips away with some ground and pound.
Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hunter's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Leaf keeps moving.
Hunter landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Leaf is looking for a triangle here but Hunter uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2#
Hunter is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Leaf down.
Leaf is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hunter controls the position from side control.
Hunter lands a few punches from side control.
Leaf is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hunter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Hunter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Leaf to see if he's OK.
Leaf struggling a bit here.
Leaf is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Hunter wants to control but Leaf is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hunter is trying to get an arm triangle but Leaf is defending well.
Hunter scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Leaf to see if he's OK.#T4#
Leaf is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hunter asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hunter lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hunter working the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hunter goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leaf has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hunter but great work by Leaf.
Hunter manages to get back to half guard.
Hunter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leaf preventing the sweep.
Hunter seems keen to control Leaf's posture.
Leaf trying to control but Hunter is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Hunter dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hunter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leaf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leaf misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Hunter forces Leaf back against the cage and clinches.
We've been informed that Hunter has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Leaf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Hunter shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like Hunter is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hunter connects with a nice short shot to Leaf's temple.
Hunter winds up and cracks Leaf with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hunter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Leaf tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
Hunter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Hunter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leaf doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hunter.
Hunter prevents Leaf from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hunter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hunter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Leaf has hold of Hunter's hands but Hunter slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Leaf is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunter.
#SUB2#
Hunter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hunter working Leaf over with strikes. #T3#
Leaf is trying to control but can't.
Hunter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Hunter seems to be working for a kimura but Leaf defends the submission attempt.
Hunter wants to stand up but Leaf has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Hunter is nestled in close to Leaf, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hunter slips a nice elbow through Leaf's hands, connecting with Leaf's forehead.
Leaf is not content to let Hunter control the position.
Hunter working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Leaf is pressing down on Hunter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leaf wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hunter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leaf tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Leaf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Leaf fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Leaf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Hunter clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Hunter gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Leaf makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Hunter scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Leaf tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hunter manages to move to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Leaf looks a forlorn figure.
Hunter prevents Leaf from getting the reversal.#T1#
Hunter working the ground and pound effectively.
Hunter lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leaf really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hunter putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hunter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Leaf can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
DJ Hunter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunter landing punches. #ROC2#
Leaf is rocked!
Leaf tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hunter wants to control the pace but Leaf is squirming around nicely. #T2##SUB2#
Hunter looking for a guillotine from mount but Leaf is having none of it.
Leaf is bucking up trying to escape but Hunter cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Leaf tries to hold on but Hunter pushes him away. #SUB2#
Hunter looking for a guillotine from mount but Leaf is having none of it.
Hunter raining down hammerfists from mount.
Leaf working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns Leaf that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Hunter landing strikes from the mount and Leaf is in trouble!
Hunter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Leaf can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hunter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hunter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Leaf?
Oh Leaf is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunter working Leaf over with strikes here.
Hunter landing strikes from the mount.
Hunter lands a couple of good shots and Leaf has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Leaf fending off the submission attempt from Hunter.
Hunter lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. #T4#
Hunter connects with a big shot to the side of Leaf's head.
Leaf seems to have got his legs back now.
Leaf wants to get back to his feet.
Hunter is working the ground and pound. Can Leaf escape?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Hunter has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Leaf has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Hunter looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
DJ Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunter 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DJ Hunter!
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Event:
FC3 Night of champions
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Leaf with a poor takedown
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shamrock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leaf.
Leaf darts in looking for a takedown but Shamrock gets double underhooks and turns Leaf into the cage.
Chance Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Leaf.
Leaf throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Shamrock has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Shamrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Shamrock clinches up against the cage.
Leaf lands an elbow just above Shamrock 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like Chance Shamrock has been cut.
Leaf is trying to drag Shamrock to the mat but Shamrock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shamrock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Leaf walks away with a smile on his face. Shamrock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Shamrock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!#ES2#
Leaf throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Leaf stuffs the takedown attempt from Shamrock. Shamrock gets slowly back to his feet. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Shamrock has knocked Leaf down with a huge combo! Shamrock steps away and waves a wobbly Leaf back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Don Leaf has been cut.
Shamrock tries to clinch up but Leaf circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Leaf manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Shamrock keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leaf is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Leaf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chance Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shamrock as he jumps to the side. #T2##TD#
Shamrock drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shamrock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shamrock trying to control but Leaf is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leaf wants to stand and escape but Shamrock is having none of it.
Shamrock wants to control from the top but Leaf keeps moving.
Leaf wants to sweep here but Shamrock controlling him for the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Leaf is looking for a triangle but Shamrock pushes his legs off easily.
Leaf 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.#SUB#
Shamrock postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Leaf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shamrock, into his guard. #REVB#
Shamrock striking off his back but it's not causing Leaf any problems. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shamrock striking off his back but it's not causing Leaf any problems.
Leaf slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shamrock is not content to let Leaf control the position.
Shamrock trying to remain calm as Leaf controls from the top position.
Shamrock can't do much from the bottom here.
Shamrock is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chance Shamrock will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Leaf closes the distance and clinches.
Shamrock is looking to break free of the clinch but Leaf has double underhooks.
Leaf is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Leaf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chance Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Shamrock moves into the clinch.
Leaf is looking to control Shamrock's arms but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns him. Now Leaf has his back to the cage.
Leaf is pressed up against the cage. Shamrock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leaf down to the mat. Leaf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No joy there for Leaf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Shamrock closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leaf did well to prevent Shamrock getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shamrock trying to control from half guard but Leaf is working away. #SUB#
Shamrock is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Leaf controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Leaf looking for submissions off his back.
Don Leaf has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leaf manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Leaf throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Shamrock trying to control but Leaf is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Leaf had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shamrock defends it easily.
Leaf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leaf controls Shamrock momentarily but Shamrock frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Shamrock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leaf circles away.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leaf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leaf goes for a double leg but Shamrock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shamrock continues to drive forward.
Shamrock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leaf is fending him off so far but Shamrock persists. Nope, Leaf circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chance Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leaf.
Shamrock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shamrock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Shamrock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leaf sprawls well initially but Shamrock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leaf is breathing heavily.
Leaf gets back to full guard.
Shamrock passes Leaf's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Shamrock is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leaf defends it well.
Leaf trying to hold on to Shamrock's head to control him but Shamrock postures up.
Shamrock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leaf on the ground.
Leaf wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leaf trying to control but Shamrock postures up.
Shamrock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chance Shamrock will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Leaf.
#TD#
Shamrock feints and as Leaf raises his hands in defense, Shamrock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Leaf manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Leaf lands a good knee to the midsection. Shamrock won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Leaf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock swats away the attempt to clinch by Leaf.
Shamrock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leaf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shamrock somewhat.
Leaf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chance Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Leaf rushes Shamrock and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock missing with knees to the body.
Leaf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shamrock after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Shamrock just leaning against Leaf, taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shamrock.
Shamrock gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leaf.
Shamrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leaf has him pressed against the cage.
Leaf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chance Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Leaf.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but Leaf won't allow it.
Leaf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shamrock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leaf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leaf is looking to break free of the clinch but Shamrock has double underhooks.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Leaf blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Leaf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#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.
Shamrock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Shamrock slaps away a takedown attempt from Leaf, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shamrock jabs at Leaf's body.#CL#
Shamrock takes the fight into the clinch.
Leaf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shamrock prevents it.
Leaf misses with a body punch.
Leaf is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shamrock is keeping busy.#TD#
Shamrock wants the takedown. Leaf is fighting it off but Shamrock persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Leaf's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Leaf working for submissions but it's allowed Shamrock to get to half guard.
Shamrock is controlling the pace.
Leaf wants to control the action here but instead Shamrock manages to pass to full mount!
Leaf is desperately trying to improve his position but Shamrock has a good base and remains in mount.
Shamrock content just to control the position here. #T4#
Shamrock is landing with some decent strikes but Leaf is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Shamrock trying to control but Leaf is having none of it.
Leaf tries to lock up and control but Shamrock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leaf is in a horrible position here. Shamrock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shamrock looking to control but Leaf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Don Leaf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chance Shamrock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chance Shamrock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shamrock 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chance Shamrock!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Chance Shamrock made sure he mentioned Hot Spunk, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
FC2 Cage vs Harris
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Leaf gets caught napping as Pico dives in and scores a takedown. Leaf manages to retain guard.
Pico throwing strikes but missing.
Pico really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leaf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Leaf working for a triangle but Pico defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pico wants to control from the top but Leaf keeps moving.
Leaf pulls Pico in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Leaf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pico doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pico manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf has momentary wrist control but Pico slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Pico wants to control from the top but Leaf keeps moving.
Pico is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pico working some strikes from top position.
Pico throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pico chips away with some ground and pound.
Pico is in close to Leaf's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Leaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pico accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Leaf keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Pico with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Leaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leaf has momentary wrist control but Pico slips an elbow through the middle.
Pico working some strikes from top position.
Leaf is trying to keep Pico in close.
Leaf has momentary wrist control but Pico slips an elbow through the middle.
Pico trying to control but Leaf is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pico got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leaf has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pico has managed to get both his arms back between Leaf's legs - danger averted.
Pico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leaf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Pico throwing strikes but missing.
Pico connects with a couple of short punches.
Leaf trying to keep a closed guard but Pico is proving a slippery customer.
Pico has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Leaf is proving hard to escape from.
Pico stands up over Leaf, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Leaf escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pico gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Leaf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pico defends well.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Leaf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leaf controls Pico momentarily but Pico frees himself.
Pico makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pico distracts Leaf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pico working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leaf's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leaf is trying to control the position but Pico postures up.
Pico trying to control the position from guard on top but Leaf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Leaf is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pico defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Pico dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Leaf tries to clinch but Pico moves out of range.
Leaf blocks a head kick by Pico.
Leaf moves out of range of the body kick.
Leaf will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pico feints the counter takedown.
Pico misses with a takedown attempt
and Leaf counters with a big head kick but Pico shrugs it off.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pico sprawls well. Pico wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leaf gets slowly back to his feet.
Pico has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pico looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leaf went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf shoots for a double leg takedown but Pico sprawls well. He's pushed Leaf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Leaf backs off Pico throws a huge counter combo but Leaf manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Leaf. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Leaf tries to sprawl but Pico drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pico wants to take a breather but Leaf is having none of it. #T1#
Ground and pound from Pico.
Aaron Pico has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pico landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leaf is looking to improve his position.
Leaf manages to get to full guard.
Pico lands a couple of digs.
Pico works over Leaf with some ground and pound from guard.
Pico throws a strike but Leaf rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Leaf stopping the sweep attempt from Pico.#T2#
Pico not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leaf trying to control but Pico is working from the bottom. #SU#
Leaf stands up from Pico's guard - Leaf perhaps looking for a knockout.
Leaf shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pico pinned against the cage. Pico gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Pico looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Leaf manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T3#
Pico wants to clinch up but Leaf keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Leaf enables Pico to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Leaf manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pico throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leaf is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Pico wants to stand up but Leaf is controlling him.
Leaf keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pico's head.
Leaf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leaf is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Leaf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pico wants to hit a switch here but Leaf passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pico there!
Pico tries to lock up and control but Leaf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leaf throws some wild stikes that Pico manages to avoid easily.
Leaf controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Leaf dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pico stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pico wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Pico closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leaf did well to prevent Pico getting side control.
Pico is pressing down on Leaf's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leaf is holding on for now.
Leaf makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leaf.
Pico stays in close to Leaf's body and controls the position.
Pico wants to control from the top but Leaf keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leaf wants to control but Pico passes easily into half guard.
Pico lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Leaf is trying is best to control the position here.
Leaf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pico is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leaf looking to control.
Pico pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leaf is keeping the position for now.
Leaf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pico postures up.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pico throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leaf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pico lands a couple of elbows.
Pico lands a couple of elbows.
Pico with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pico postures up and lands a big shot to Leaf's brow.
Pico won't allow Leaf to sweep him here.
Pico trying to control but Leaf is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pico will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aaron Pico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pico darts in looking for a takedown but Leaf gets double underhooks and turns Pico into the cage.
Pico tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leaf defends well and Pico ends up having to push Leaf into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Don Leaf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Pico.#T3#
Leaf throws a right hand that Pico ducks under and follows up with a left that Pico also avoids with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Leaf.
Leaf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pico sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leaf tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pico manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pico shapes to counter with a head kick.
Don Leaf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pico misses with a takedown attempt - Leaf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leaf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pico.
Leaf throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pico's waist but Pico gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leaf off to one side.
Leaf has his takedown stuffed
and Pico counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Leaf gets caught napping as Pico dives in and scores a takedown. Leaf manages to retain guard.#T4#
Pico scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pico must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leaf wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Leaf keeping moving, preventing Pico from controlling successfully.
Pico controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leaf looking for a sweep. Not yet Leaf, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leaf is pulling down on Pico's head. It's preventing any offense from Pico, at least for the moment.
Pico missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Pico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pico has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Pico!
Aaron Pico took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hot Spunk for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
FC Fight Night Kong vs Salmon
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Astro throws a one two combo.
Astro connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Astro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Astro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astro looks to land a combination. Leaf sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Astro sprawls well. Astro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leaf gets slowly back to his feet.
Leaf tries to clinch but Astro is having none of it.
The crowd cheers as Astro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leaf doesn't seem phased though.
Leaf throws a leg kick but Astro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leaf tries to clinch there but Astro circles away.
Astro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Astro throws a hook to the side of Leaf's head but Leaf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Astro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Astro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leaf on the side of the head.
Leaf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Astro misses the target.
Astro lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Astro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leaf looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Astro throws a body shot but no joy.
Astro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leaf. Leaf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Charlie Astro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astro throws the left hand but Leaf avoids the punch easily.
Leaf lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick by Leaf misses
letting Astro counter with a right hand.
Leaf blocks a leg kick.
Astro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Astro jabs Leaf to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Astro is looking to score with low kicks.
Leaf ducks under a wild hook from Astro.
Danga de danga de dang - Astro scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Don Leaf has been cut.
Astro throws a series of strikes that have Leaf backpedaling.
#ROC#
Leaf is rocked!
Charlie Astro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astro fails to land with a series of punches.
Leaf gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leaf is still on wobbly legs! Can Astro finish him?
Astro connects with a single shot there.#T2#
Leaf takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Astro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leaf seems to have recovered his senses.
Astro scores with a sloppy right hand. Leaf should have avoided that one.
Leaf tries to clinch there but Astro circles away.
Leaf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leaf ducks right into an uppercut from Astro.
Leaf tries to move into range but Astro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Astro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leaf.
Astro scores with a decent looking hook.
Astro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Leaf fails with a takedown attempt.
Charlie Astro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Leaf.#T3#
Astro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leaf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leaf shoots in for a takedown but Astro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Astro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Leaf looks winded!
Leaf fails with a takedown attempt.
Astro connects with a nice looking jab.
Leaf needs to keep his hands up - Astro had a free shot at his head there.
Astro lands with a right hand.
Astro scores with the left hand. Leaf knows he should have avoided that one.
Leaf checks a leg kick.
Leaf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Astro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Astro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Astro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Astro lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4##KD#
Oooooh!!! Astro has knocked Leaf down with a huge combo! Astro steps away and waves a wobbly Leaf back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Leaf shoots in for a takedown but Astro shows good takedown defense.
Astro tests Leaf's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Astro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Astro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Astro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Astro drops Leaf with a beautiful combination! Leaf stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Astro is looking for the KO!
Astro cracks Leaf with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Leaf falls to his knees and Astro doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Astro!
Charlie Astro tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
FC 1 Sonnen vs Cage
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leaf swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leaf stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
Leaf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Leaf stalling.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leaf.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
#SU2#
Leaf stands up from half guard. #T1##TD2#
Leaf scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU2#
Leaf has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith tries to clinch
and Leaf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leaf's calf.#TD2#
Leaf drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Leaf passes into half guard.
#REVR#
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!
Leaf working Smith over with strikes.
Leaf is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now. #T2#
Leaf with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leaf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leaf trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Leaf works his foot free and advances to mount.
Leaf controlling the position easily from mount. #T3#
Smith tries to lock up and control but Leaf gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith really wants to buck Leaf off and get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leaf controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Leaf jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Leaf is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Leaf thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Leaf taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leaf working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Leaf dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Leaf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.#CL2#
Leaf has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Leaf successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Leaf holds on and takes a little breather. #ES2#
Leaf has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Smith off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to land body kicks.
Leaf is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Leaf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Leaf shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leaf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Leaf gets a clinch. #T1#
Leaf stalling the fight.
Smith jumps guard but Leaf stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Leaf after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leaf tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
CJ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Leaf.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Leaf has the dominant position.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Leaf manages to break the clinch.
Leaf circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2##TD2#
Leaf drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith is wriggling around but Leaf manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Leaf is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Leaf throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith is trying to stand back up but Leaf is controlling him
Leaf trying to control the pace. #SU2#
Leaf postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Smith to stand up. #T3##CL2#
Leaf rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leaf is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Leaf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leaf has Smith pressed against the cage.
Leaf has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Leaf smiles and moves away.
A solid body kick from Smith. #T4##CL2#
Leaf closes the distance and clinches.
Leaf is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leaf down to the mat. Leaf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith takes a swing at Leaf's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That kick from Smith tenderised Leaf's leg. Leaf is trying to keep his angry face on.
CJ Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Leaf closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Leaf is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leaf.
Leaf thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leaf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Leaf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Leaf or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Leaf at a distance.
Smith tries to clinch but Leaf is having none of it.
Smith lands a head kick!
#CL2#
Leaf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Leaf is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
Leaf avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Leaf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.#T1##BC2#
Leaf breaks from the clinch.
Leaf shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Leaf's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
CJ Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Leaf.
Leaf fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Leaf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Leaf is out of range.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Leaf counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Leaf darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Leaf to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Leaf wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Leaf persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leaf on the ground.#SU2#
Leaf stands up and waves to Smith to follow him. #T2#
Leaf has a takedown stuffed.
Leaf throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith throws a series of punches but Leaf avoids them all with ease.
Leaf looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Leaf drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SU2#
Leaf stands up and beckons Smith to his feet.
Smith misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Leaf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Leaf gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Leaf will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Leaf is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Leaf is controlling Smith's posture.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Leaf manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Leaf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Leaf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leaf gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Leaf has the dominant position.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Leaf is defending well.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Leaf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leaf 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Leaf!
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