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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Falwell throws a sloppy head kick and Geone moves out of range easily.
Geone blocks a head kick by Falwell.
Geone throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Falwell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Falwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Geone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Falwell defends well and Geone ends up having to push Falwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Falwell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Falwell wants it to stay on the feet.
Falwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Falwell looks winded!
Falwell throws a lazy head kick
and Geone counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Falwell is rocked!
Falwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Falwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Geone finish him?#CL#
Geone clinches with his opponent.
Falwell seems to have recovered his senses.
Geone avoiding damage.
Falwell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Geone breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Geone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Falwell on his heels. He'll look to pass Falwell's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Geone controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Falwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Geone.
Geone controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Geone stands and throws Falwell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Geone.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Geone taking a breather here.
Falwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Geone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Geone throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Geone is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Falwell's shoulder. That is not cool.
Falwell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Geone.
Geone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Geone staying calm.
Geone working the ground and pound but Falwell is defending the strikes.
Geone controlling from side mount. #SUB#
Geone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Falwell has escaped the position, nice work there. #SU#
Geone stands up and beckons Falwell to his feet. #T3##CL#
Falwell gets tackled into the cage by Geone. Geone maintains the clinch. #TD#
Geone wants the takedown. Falwell is fighting it off but Geone persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Falwell's guard against the cage.
Geone sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Geone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yahweh Falwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falwell stuffs the takedown attempt from Geone. Geone gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Geone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Falwell throws a nice head kick!
Geone avoids the head kick by Falwell.
Geone lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Falwell connects with a high kick.
Geone blocks a head kick by Falwell.
#T4#
Geone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Falwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Falwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Geone shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Falwell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Geone decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Geone looks for a takedown but Falwell sprawls well.
Geone tries to land a front kick but Falwell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Geone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falwell sprawls well. Falwell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Geone gets slowly back to his feet.
Yahweh Falwell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Falwell tries to keep at a distance but Geone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Geone prevents Falwell from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Geone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Falwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Falwell slaps away a takedown attempt from Geone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Geone blocks a head kick by Falwell.
#CL#
Geone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Falwell, pushing him back against the cage.
Geone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD#
Geone jumps guard and drags Falwell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Geone is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Falwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Geone.
Geone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geone prevents Falwell from getting back to his feet.
Falwell is breathing heavily.#T1#
Geone content to stall in guard here.
Falwell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Geone manages to pass to side control.
Falwell is trying to stand.
Geone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Geone seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Falwell for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Geone is looking for a kimura but Falwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Geone to get the leverage.
Geone is looking to advance position but Falwell won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Geone seems content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Falwell is trying to stand back up but Geone is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Falwell throws a sloppy head kick and Geone moves out of range easily.
Geone wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Falwell gets caught flat footed, as Geone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Geone throws a big elbow that misses.
Geone won't allow Falwell to get back to his feet. #T3#
Falwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Geone works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Geone is looking for a kimura but Falwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Geone to get the leverage.
Geone thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Falwell's head.
Geone controlling the pace.
Falwell tries to kick Geone off but Geone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Geone is looking for a kimura but Falwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Geone to get the leverage.
Geone throwing shots but Falwell is blocking nicely.
Geone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Geone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Falwell!
Falwell is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T4#
Geone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Geone working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Geone controlling from the full mount.
Falwell holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Geone tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Geone looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geone throwing strikes here but Falwell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Geone throws some wild stikes that Falwell manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Geone dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Geone fails with the takedown.
Falwell throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Geone counters with a shoot takedown. Falwell fights it but they end up in guard. #SU#
Falwell is working an open guard so Geone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Geone looks to land a combination but Falwell avoids it well.
Falwell tries a head kick but it misses.
Falwell scores with a head kick.
#CL#
Geone gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Geone jumps guard.
Geone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Falwell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Falwell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Geone content to stall in guard here.
Falwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Geone continues to stall.#SU#
Falwell is working an open guard so Geone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Yahweh Falwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD#
Geone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Falwell parries the strikes from Geone easily there. Geone is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Falwell to escape.
Geone misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Geone are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Geone advances to mount.
Geone controlling from mount.
Geone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falwell can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Geone is working for a guillotine from mount but Falwell frees his head quite easily.
Falwell's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #T3#
Falwell is bucking up trying to escape but Geone cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Geone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Geone scoring with strikes but Falwell is staying in there.
Geone punching from mount but Falwell doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Geone controlling from the full mount.
Falwell is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Geone controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Falwell has given up his back here. Will Geone look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Falwell is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Falwell preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Geone.
Alberto Geone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
I would not like to be Falwell right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Geone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Geone, 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Geone!
Yahweh Falwell was interviewed post fight and said 'Hasa diga eebowai. I guess I didn't pray hard enough, or maybe prayed too much. I bet if I trained more instead praying, I might have avoided getting KO'd. I guess it's God's will. But to quote George Carlin: "If it's God's will and he's going to do what he wants to anyway, why'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Geone goes for a double leg but Cyrus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cyrus continues to drive forward.
Cyrus throws a counter combo.
Cyrus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cyrus lands a nice shot that snaps Geone's head back.
Danga de danga de dang - Cyrus scores with a four punch combination!
Cyrus throws a series of punches but Geone avoids them all with ease.
Geone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cyrus as he jumps to the side.
Cyrus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A left and a right from Cyrus both land. Nice combination.
Geone misses with a straight left.
Cyrus unleashes a big counter combination but Geone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cyrus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cyrus throws a nice looking combination but Geone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Geone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dolph Cyrus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyrus looks for the body kick but Geone saw that one coming.
Geone tries to clinch there but Cyrus circles away.
Cyrus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Geone ducks right into an uppercut from Cyrus. #T1#
Cyrus scores with a one two! Geone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cyrus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cyrus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cyrus fails to land with a series of punches.
Cyrus avoids the head kick by Geone.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cyrus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Geone misses with a hook to the body
#CL2#
and Cyrus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Geone is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cyrus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Geone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cyrus prevents Geone from breaking the clinch.
Geone tries to circle away but Cyrus has him pinned against the cage.
Cyrus stops a takedown attempt from Geone.
Geone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Cyrus breaks from the clinch.
Cyrus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!#CL2#
Cyrus closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Geone fails to pull guard.
Cyrus can't break the clinch.
Cyrus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cyrus.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cyrus.
Cyrus misses with a punch to the body.
Cyrus lands with a left to the head.
Cyrus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Geone tries to land a knee to the head but Cyrus blocks with his arms.
Geone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cyrus avoids it.#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Cyrus.
Cyrus lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Cyrus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cyrus avoids the head kick by Geone.
Cyrus scores with a jab.
Cyrus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Geone appears to be looking for a big counter.
Geone misses with a head kick.
Cyrus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Geone counters with a right hand to the body.
Cyrus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Geone just misses with a punch to the body.
Geone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Geone misses with a head kick.
Cyrus looks to score with a jab to the body but Geone is just out of range.#T4#
Geone tries to clinch there but Cyrus circles away.
Geone shoots in for a takedown but Cyrus shows good takedown defense.
Cyrus connects with a nice looking jab.
Geone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Cyrus moves into the clinch.
Geone tries to pull guard but Cyrus holds him up against the cage and eventually Geone drops back down to his feet.
Geone is trying to maintain a safe position but Cyrus gets an underhook and turns Geone into the cage.
Cyrus content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cyrus. #BC#
Geone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Cyrus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice uppercut lands for Cyrus. That snapped Geone's head back.
Geone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cyrus.
Geone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cyrus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A leg kick checked by Cyrus.
Cyrus throws a combination. Geone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cyrus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cyrus throws a right and a left that Geone avoids nicely. #CL2#
Cyrus moves into the clinch.
Geone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cyrus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Geone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cyrus smiles and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cyrus misses with the combination.
Geone attempts a counter takedown but Cyrus avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Geone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Geone takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cyrus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Geone.
As Cyrus tries to get set, Geone tries to push him back and clinch up but Cyrus manages to avoid the attempt.
Alberto Geone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Cyrus does no damage.
Cyrus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Geone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Geone.
Cyrus wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Geone manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Geone passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cyrus!
Geone tries to control but Cyrus wriggling away. #T2#
Cyrus tries to reverse the position but Geone maintains control.
Geone looking to control but Cyrus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cyrus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Geone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Geone sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Geone looking to control and managing it successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cyrus avoids a series of strikes thrown by Geone.
#T3#
Geone content just to control the position here.
Cyrus is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Geone trying to control but Cyrus is having none of it.
Cyrus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Geone sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Geone lands a big elbow. #T4#
Cyrus working to try and regain half guard.
Geone thowing shots but they're missing.
Geone looking to control but Cyrus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poor strikes thrown by Geone there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dolph Cyrus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Geone throws a series of punches but Cyrus avoids them all with ease.
Geone fails with the takedown.
Cyrus looks to land a combination but Geone avoids it well.
Geone slips a jab and a cross from Cyrus.
No joy there for Cyrus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Geone shoots in looking for a takedown. Cyrus tries to sprawl out of it but Geone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cyrus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cyrus is looking for the big counter here.
Geone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cyrus.
#CL2#
Cyrus darts in and clinches Geone up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Cyrus.
Geone tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Geone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cyrus.#T1#
Geone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cyrus prevents it.
Geone jumps guard but Cyrus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cyrus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cyrus wants to get back to striking at distance but Geone won't allow it.
Geone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cyrus gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cyrus wants to get back to striking at distance but Geone won't allow it.
Dolph Cyrus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Cyrus.
Geone jumps guard but Cyrus stands there with Geone around his waist. Geone gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cyrus.
Cyrus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cyrus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cyrus.
Geone trying to stall but Cyrus improves his position.
Cyrus throws a head punch that misses.
Geone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Geone. #BC2#
Cyrus manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Cyrus instigates a clinch. #T3#
Cyrus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Cyrus.
Cyrus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cyrus is trying to break free.
Cyrus is trying to force a seperation but Geone has the dominant position.
Geone fails to pull guard.
Cyrus lands with a left to the head.
Geone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cyrus prevents the takedown attempt.
Geone blocking some punches.
Cyrus has had enough of the clinch but Geone keeps him there for the moment.
Cyrus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Geone tries to pull guard but Cyrus holds him up against the cage and eventually Geone drops back down to his feet.
Geone is trying to pull guard but Cyrus has him pressed against the cage.
Geone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Geone has Cyrus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cyrus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cyrus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cyrus tries to break the clinch but Geone is controlling the position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cyrus.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cyrus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolph Cyrus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cyrus 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dolph Cyrus!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Geone throws a solid leg kick but Howell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Geone.
Geone misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Howell gets the takedown into side control.
Geone tries to bench press Howell off him but Howell keeps the position.
Howell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Geone is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Geone wants to control but Howell postures up.
Howell controls the position from side control.
Howell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Geone some visible discomfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geone takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Geone tries to buck Howell off but Howell is having none of it.
Geone can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Howell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Geone is avoiding damage well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Howell landing a few strikes.
Howell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Howell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Howell is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Geone on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Howell working away.
Geone is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Howell throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SU#
Howell decides to stand back up.
Geone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Howell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Geone drives through and clinches with Howell against the cage.
Geone tries to pull guard but Howell holds him up against the cage and eventually Geone drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Howell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Geone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Howell is looking to counter the offense by Geone and move into the clinch.
Geone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howell circles away.
Lucas Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Geone.#T3##CL#
Howell forces Geone back against the cage and clinches.
Howell tries a body shot but Geone blocks it.
Geone avoids the elbow strike from Howell, against the cage.
Howell stops a takedown attempt from Geone.
#BC#
Howell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Geone tries to pull guard but Howell won't allow it.
Geone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Howell is defending well.
Geone looks winded!
Howell prevents the takedown attempt.
Howell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Geone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Howell prevents it.
#BC#
Howell breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Geone moves into the clinch.#BC#
Howell breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Geone moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Howell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Geone forces Howell back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Howell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howell shoots for a takedown but Geone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Howell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howell is fending him off so far but Geone persists. Nope, Howell circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Howell 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#
Howell just misses with a punch to the body.
Geone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Howell instigates a clinch.
Geone tries to circle away but Howell has him pinned against the cage.
Geone slows down the pace here.
Geone tries to pull guard but Howell holds him up against the cage and eventually Geone drops back down to his feet.
Howell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geone has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Howell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Geone avoiding damage as Howell throws knees to the body.
#T1##BC#
Howell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Geone is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Geone clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Howell breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Geone pushes Howell up against the cage in a clinch.
Geone wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Howell manages to break the clinch.
Geone scores with the left hand. Howell knows he should have avoided that one.
Howell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Geone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Howell, pushing him back against the cage.
Geone leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Howell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Howell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2##TD#
Howell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Geone's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howell working the head and body with strikes.
Geone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Howell is working away from the top position though.
Howell is nestled in close to Geone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Howell seems content to control.
Geone is looking to control Howell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Geone avoid being mounted?
Geone wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Geone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Geone is breathing heavily.#T3#
Geone is trying to stand up here but Howell is controlling him well.
Howell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Howell wants to get back to his feet.
Howell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Geone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Geone tries to get set, Howell tries to push him back and clinch up but Geone manages to avoid the attempt.
Lucas Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Geone.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Howell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Geone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Howell stuffs the takedown attempt from Geone. Geone gets slowly back to his feet.
Geone shoots in but no luck this time.
Howell throws a big counter combination but Geone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Howell rushes Geone and presses him up against the cage.
Howell throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Howell.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Howell breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Geone has closed the distance and engaged Howell in a clinch.
#BC#
Howell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Howell dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Geone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Howell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Geone or perhaps it was just good defense by Howell, which made it look bad.
Geone throws a leg kick #CL#
and Howell counters by moving into the clinch.
Howell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Geone's efforts to push away.
Geone is trying to drag Howell to the mat but Howell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lucas Howell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Geone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Howell smiles and moves away.
Geone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Howell dives in for a single leg takedown but Geone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Geone unleashes a big counter combination but Howell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Geone dives in and grabs Howell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Howell pushes down on Geone's head and hops out.
Howell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Howell moves into the clinch.
Howell blocks a body shot from Geone. #BC#
Howell breaks from the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Geone or perhaps it was just good defense by Howell, which made it look bad.
Geone shoots in looking for a takedown but Howell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Geone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick misses from Howell.
Howell misses with a body kick.
Geone throws a counter combo.#T2#
No luck for Howell with that takedown attempt.
Howell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Geone can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Geone clinches up with Howell and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Howell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howell stuffs the takedown attempt from Geone. Geone gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Geone clinches up with Howell and pushes him back against the cage.
Howell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T3#
Geone tries to pull guard but Howell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Howell misses with a body punch.
Howell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Howell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Geone is looking for a takedown.#BC#
Howell breaks the clinch.
Howell throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Geone moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Howell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Howell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Geone pushes Howell off and gets back to his feet.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Geone clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Howell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Geone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Howell circles away.#TD#
Howell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Howell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Geone is looking to regain half guard here but Howell keeps moving and retains side control.
Howell taking a breather here.
Howell looks up at the clock and then as Geone takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Howell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Howell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Howell, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Howell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Gallagher throws a wild body kick that Geone sees coming a mile off.
Gallagher takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Edgardo Gallagher has been cut.
Geone throws a head kick but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Geone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Geone clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Gallagher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Geone keeps the fight on the outside.
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Geone moves out of range.
Geone throws a head kick but Gallagher moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gallagher tries to keep at a distance but Geone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Geone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gallagher walks away with a smile on his face. Geone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Geone feints with a jab and clips Gallagher right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Gallagher is sent crashing into the canvas and Geone leaps in for the kill! Gallagher tries to get to his feet but Geone is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Gallagher is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alberto Geone!
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Date: Jul 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Geone closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Geone lands in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Geone stands and steps away. Pennington gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Geone takes the fight into the clinch.
Geone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Geone blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Geone gets control of Pennington's arms and successfully pulls guard. Geone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pennington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pennington trying to control the position from guard on top but Geone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geone 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.
Pennington trying to control the position from guard on top but Geone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pennington content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Geone wants to stand but Pennington is controlling the position.
Pennington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Geone works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Geone looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Pennington drops back looking for a leg! Geone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Geone manages to kick Pennington off! Pennington jumps back into Geone's guard.
Pennington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Pennington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pennington stands up over Geone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pennington stands up over Geone, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pennington stays in close to Geone's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Pennington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pennington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pennington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Geone is one step ahead there. #T3#
Geone trying to control but Pennington is working from the bottom.
Geone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pennington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pennington trying to strike off his back.
Pennington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Geone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pennington throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Pennington gets caught flat footed, as Geone shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Pennington looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Geone passes into side control.
Pennington tries to buck Geone off but Geone is having none of it.
Geone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Pennington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Geone tries to score with some ground and pound. Pennington controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pennington tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pennington is trying to escape the position but Geone is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Geone is looking to take a break and control but Pennington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pennington tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Geone 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#
Pennington moves out of range as Geone strikes.#CL2#
Geone closes the distance and pushes Pennington back into the cage.#TD2#
Geone pulls guard.
Pennington sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Geone seems keen to control Pennington's posture.
Pennington wanted to stand there but Geone had control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pennington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Geone's head.#SUB#
Pennington drops back looking for a leg! Geone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Geone manages to kick Pennington off! Pennington jumps back into Geone's guard. #T1#
Pennington wants to stand but Geone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pennington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Geone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pennington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pennington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Geone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Geone tried to score with a low kick but Pennington checks it.#CL2#
Geone moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Geone lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Pennington manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Geone is breathing heavily.#T2##BC#
Pennington breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pennington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Pennington gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Pennington stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Geone scores with a takedown into Pennington's guard.#ES#
Pennington pushes Geone off and gets back to his feet.
Pennington showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Geone.
Kim Pennington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##TD2#
Geone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Geone trying to control the position but Pennington is working away.
Pennington wants to get back to his feet.
Pennington sneaks back into half guard.
Geone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pennington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
Pennington is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Geone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Geone's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pennington's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Geone right now.
Pennington trying to control.#SUB#
Geone defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pennington not allowing Geone to control his hands.
Can Geone hold on?! Pennington is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Pennington dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Geone moves into the clinch.
Geone letting Pennington take a breather here.
Geone blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Geone.
Geone tries to land knees in the clinch but Pennington avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Pennington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alberto Geone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Geone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pennington on his heels. He'll look to pass Pennington's guard now, I'm sure.
Kim Pennington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Geone stays in close to Pennington's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geone trying to control the position from guard on top but Pennington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pennington will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pennington looking to control.
#T1#
Geone wants to control from the top but Pennington keeps moving.
Pennington wants to sweep here but Geone controlling him for the moment.
Pennington trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Pennington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Geone looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Geone forces his way into half guard.
Pennington tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Geone wants to control but Pennington is keeping him busy.
Pennington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pennington trying to strike off his back.
#T3#
Geone throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Geone throws a head kick but Pennington moves out of range.
Geone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Geone avoids the head kick by Pennington.
Geone takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Geone closes the distance and pushes Pennington back into the cage.#TD2#
Geone wants the takedown. Pennington is fighting it off but Geone persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pennington's guard against the cage.
Pennington striking off his back but it's not causing Geone any problems.
Pennington can't keep his opponent in guard - Geone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pennington wants to control but Geone is keeping busy.
#T4#
Geone missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pennington is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pennington punching from the bottom.
Pennington missing with punches from the bottom.
Pennington wants to control but Geone is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pennington is looking for a sweep. Geone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Geone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Geone 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Geone!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Geone shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tran sprawls well. Tran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Geone gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Geone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tran, pushing him back against the cage.
Tran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Geone.
Geone digs a right hand underneath Tran's ribcage. Tran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tran has Geone pressed against the cage, preventing Geone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Geone goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tran prevents it.
Tran working hard to break the clinch.
Geone misses with an elbow strike.
#T1#
Tran missing with knees to the body.
Tran leaning against his opponent.
Tran just leaning against Geone, taking a breather.
Tran gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC#
Tran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Geone rushes Tran and presses him up against the cage.
Tran trying to stall but Geone improves his position.
Tran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Geone's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tran looking to stall.
Geone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tran can't break the clinch.
Tran working aggressively here.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Come on Tran - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Geone jumps guard and drags Tran to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Geone trying to control the position here.
Geone is continuing to stall.#SU#
Tran stands up from Geone's guard - Tran perhaps looking for a knockout.
Geone goes for a double leg but Tran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tran continues to drive forward.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Geone.#CL2#
Geone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tran, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tran is trying to maintain a safe position but Geone gets an underhook and turns Tran into the cage.#T3#
Geone jumps guard but Tran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Tran breaks from the clinch.
Geone shoots in looking for a takedown. Tran tries to sprawl out of it but Geone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Geone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Geone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Geone takes the fight into the clinch.
Tran can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Geone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tran is looking to break free of the clinch but Geone has double underhooks.
Tran lands a good knee to the midsection. Geone won't want to take too many of those.
Tran tries a body shot but Geone blocks it.
Tran is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Tran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Geone shoots for a takedown but Tran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Geone closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tran circles away.
Geone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Geone tries for a takedown but Tran circles away easily
and Tran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armando Tran dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Geone throws a body kick that misses
and Tran finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Geone darts in looking for a takedown but Tran gets double underhooks and turns Geone into the cage.
Geone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tran.
Geone dives in for a single leg takedown but Tran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tran misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Geone counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geone avoiding damage as Tran throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Geone gets control of Tran's arms and successfully pulls guard. Geone will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tran throws a big elbow that misses.
Tran throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Geone has his hands on Tran's head, controlling the position.
Geone is trying to keep Tran in close.
#SUB2#
Geone looking for a guillotine here but Tran defends easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tran wants to control from the top but Geone keeps moving. #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.#ES2#
Geone pushes Tran off and scrambles back to his feet.
Geone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Geone.
Geone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Geone looks to move away, Tran throws a big counter combo but Geone just gets out of the way.#TD#
Tran scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Geone is trying to control Tran's posture but Tran avoids it. #T3#
Geone gets back to half guard.
Geone is breathing heavily.#SU#
Tran stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Geone to get to his feet. #TD#
Tran shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Geone manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tran keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4#
Tran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Geone.
Geone has Tran pressed against the cage, preventing Tran from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tran prevents Geone from breaking the clinch.
Tran trying to control the position but instead, Geone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tran into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Geone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tran uses from the top position.
Tran tries to stand but Geone is controlling from the bottom.
Geone is trying to control the position but Tran postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Tran gets to his feet. Geone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Geone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Geone fails with the takedown.
Geone tries for a takedown but Tran sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Geone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tran as he avoids it easily.
Armando Tran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alberto Geone.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Geone is defended easily by Tran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Geone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tran moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tran is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Geone.
Geone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Geone dives in for a single leg takedown but Tran sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Tran darts in and clinches Geone up against the cage.
Tran manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tran taking a breather.#BC#
Tran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Geone shoots in but Tran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Tran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Geone has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
Geone keeps the fight on the outside.
Geone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tran's waist but Tran gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Geone off to one side.
Tran seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Tran moves into the clinch successfully.
Geone stalling in the clinch but Tran improves position.
Tran is stalling here.
A short body shot lands from Tran as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tran obliges.
Geone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tran is stalling here.
Tran lands a good knee to the midsection. Geone won't want to take too many of those.
Tran tries to break the clinch but Geone is controlling the position. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tran is trying to break free.
Tran is trying to maintain a safe position but Geone gets an underhook and turns Tran into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Geone takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tran is trying to stall.
Geone wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee calls for Tran to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Armando Tran.
Geone shoots and misses #CL#
and Tran moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tran - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Geone manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Tran stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Tran drives through and clinches with Geone against the cage.
Tran is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Tran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Geone darts in trying to clinch
and Tran counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Geone is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Geone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armando Tran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tran has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armando Tran!
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