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Event:
ICC 12: Haba v Money
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Dean tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dempsey defends well and Dean ends up having to push Dempsey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dempsey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Dempsey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dean to the mat! Dean manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Dean working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dempsey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dempsey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Dean has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dempsey is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dean.
Dean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on Dean's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Dean is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dempsey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dean tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dempsey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dean regains half guard.
Dempsey throwing shots but Dean is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Dean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dempsey pulls his head out easily.
Dean is refusing to be controlled, as Dempsey sits in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dempsey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dean is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Poseidon MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dempsey seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB#
Dean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dean trying to control from the bottom.
Dempsey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dempsey wants to stand up but Dean has a hold of him and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Dean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dempsey pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dempsey is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dean!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Dempsey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Dempsey decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dempsey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dean keeps working.
Dempsey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dean blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dempsey.
Dean is staying active underneath Dempsey, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dempsey pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dempsey pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Dean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dempsey pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dean gets full guard.#T1##SU2#
Dempsey stands and steps away. Dean gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dean shoots in for a takedown but Dempsey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dempsey is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dempsey throws a low kick but Dean avoids it.
Dean attempts a counter takedown but Dempsey avoids it well and moves away.
Dean blocks a head kick by Dempsey.
Dempsey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dean tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dempsey defends well and Dean ends up having to push Dempsey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dempsey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dean tries for a takedown but Dempsey circles away easily
and Dempsey counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dempsey instigates a clinch.
Dean is looking to control Dempsey's arms but Dempsey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dean has his back to the cage.
Dempsey missing with knees to the body.
Dean stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Dean tries to pull guard but Dempsey holds him up against the cage and eventually Dean drops back down to his feet.
Dean keeps control of Dempsey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Dempsey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dempsey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Dean is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dempsey trying to strike off his back.
Dempsey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dean drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dempsey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dempsey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dempsey! #REVB#
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!
Dempsey is looking to take a break and control but Dean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Dempsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dempsey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dean!
Dean is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dempsey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dempsey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dean trying to control here.
#SUB#
Dean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dempsey pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dean looking for submissions off his back.
Dean gets full guard.#T1#
Dempsey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dempsey pushing down on Dean's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean is refusing to be controlled, as Dempsey sits in half guard.
Jax Dempsey has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Dean actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dean looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Dean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Dean looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Dean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dean won't allow Dempsey to pass to mount.
Dean trying to control here.
#SUB#
Dean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dempsey pulls his head out easily.
Julio Dean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dean looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jax Dempsey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dempsey controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Dempsey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dempsey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Jax Dempsey!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Jax Dempsey!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Jax Dempsey!
Jax Dempsey wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Julio Dean stepped up to the mic, saying 'Praise Gaben'.
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Event:
ICC 9: Larsson v Haba
Date: Oct 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Dempsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghost moves away.
Ghost closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dempsey circles away.
Dempsey throws a fast counter high kick but Ghost manages to duck under it in time.
Ghost fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dempsey avoids it really well and circles away.
Ghost shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dempsey as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasper Ghost. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dempsey darts in and clinches Ghost up against the cage.
Ghost jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dempsey walks away with a smile on his face. Ghost gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ghost drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Dempsey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ghost is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ghost is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ghost stops Dempsey from standing up. #T1##SUB#
Ghost drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dempsey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ghost has Dempsey in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Ghost looking for a guillotine here but Dempsey defends easily.
#SUB#
Dempsey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ghost has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dempsey has managed to get both his arms back between Ghost's legs - danger averted.
Dempsey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dempsey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dempsey trying to control but Ghost is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ghost pushes a forearm under Dempsey's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dempsey is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jasper Ghost!
Jasper Ghost got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
ICC 6: Jantan v Wallace
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Dempsey throws a leg kick but Ghost moved away.
Ghost misses with a takedown attempt
and Ghost takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghost blocks a head kick by Dempsey.
A punch combination from Dempsey misses.
Ghost stuffs the takedown attempt from Dempsey. Dempsey gets slowly back to his feet.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Ghost moves out of range.
Dempsey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ghost as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Dempsey moves into range and clinches up with Ghost.
Ghost fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey tries to circle away but Ghost has him pinned against the cage.
Ghost tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dempsey just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasper Ghost. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dempsey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ghost uses from the top position. #SUB#
Ghost thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Dempsey working for a triangle but Ghost defends it easily.
#T1#
Dempsey looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ghost drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ghost jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Ghost is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ghost drops back looking for a leg! Dempsey is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dempsey manages to kick Ghost off! Ghost jumps back into Dempsey's guard.
Dempsey wants to sweep but no luck.
Ghost won't allow Dempsey to get back to his feet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Ghost is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ghost wants to pass the guard but Dempsey is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ghost drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ghost jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ghost being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Ghost has gone for a leg lock! Dempsey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ghost's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ghost looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghost, not yet.
Ghost keeping moving, preventing Dempsey from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Dempsey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dempsey tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dempsey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jasper Ghost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dempsey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ghost defends it nicely.
Ghost tries for a takedown but Dempsey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dempsey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dempsey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ghost defends well and Dempsey ends up having to push Ghost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ghost tries to counter with a takedown but Dempsey is quick to defend against it.
Dempsey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jasper Ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Dempsey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Dempsey as Ghost shoots in.
Dempsey misses with a takedown attempt - Ghost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Dempsey rushes Ghost and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Ghost gets underhooks to prevent Dempsey's takedown attempt.
Dempsey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ghost smiles and moves away.
Dempsey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dempsey is breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ghost is defended easily by Dempsey.#TD#
Ghost gets a double leg takedown into Dempsey's guard.#SUB#
Ghost is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ghost drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ghost jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Ghost drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ghost jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Ghost drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dempsey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ghost has Dempsey in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Dempsey stands and steps away. Ghost gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ghost shoots in but no luck this time.
Dempsey shoots in looking for a takedown but Ghost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dempsey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dempsey or perhaps it was just good defense by Ghost, which made it look bad.
Dempsey wants to clinch but Ghost slips to the side#TD#
and Ghost counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Dempsey has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ghost is on him like a limpet, forcing Dempsey back against the cage.
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 Jasper Ghost will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dempsey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ghost.
Ghost shoots for a takedown but Dempsey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dempsey changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dempsey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ghost sprawls well. Ghost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dempsey gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghost misses with a takedown
and Dempsey counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasper Ghost. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ghost closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ghost lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ghost has gone for a leg lock! Dempsey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ghost's guard.#REVB#
Dempsey sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SUB#
Ghost throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Ghost escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dempsey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ghost is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ghost prevents Dempsey from improving his position.#SUB#
Ghost is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dempsey defends it well.
Dempsey trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB#
Ghost is looking for a kimura but Dempsey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ghost to get the leverage.
Dempsey tries to get to full guard but Ghost has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ghost seems to be working for a kimura but Dempsey defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Ghost is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Ghost is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dempsey wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jasper Ghost.
I think Ghost 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Jax Dempsey!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Jax Dempsey!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Jasper Ghost!
Jax Dempsey wins by split decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Dempsey pushes him off.
Dempsey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Diaz tries to keep at a distance but Dempsey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dempsey lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Dempsey has double underhooks. #TD2#
Dempsey pulls guard effortlessly.
Diaz wants to stand but Dempsey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diaz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dempsey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dempsey is proving hard to escape from.
Dempsey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dempsey holds on and takes a little breather.
Dempsey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVB#
Diaz is looking to stand up but Dempsey isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dempsey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
Dempsey stands and steps away. Diaz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Dempsey takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Dempsey has the dominant position.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dempsey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dempsey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jan Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Dempsey.
Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Dempsey pushes him off.
Diaz misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3#
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dempsey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dempsey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diaz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dempsey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Diaz stalks Dempsey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dempsey's face. Dempsey staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Dempsey closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dempsey has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dempsey has closed the distance and engaged Diaz in a clinch.
Dempsey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
Dempsey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Diaz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dempsey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diaz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diaz landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Dempsey clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz tries to circle away but Dempsey has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Dempsey on the inside.
Diaz tries to circle away but Dempsey has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz tries to break free but Dempsey pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Diaz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diaz tries to clinch but Dempsey is having none of it.
Diaz misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Dempsey pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Diaz breaks from the clinch.
Jan Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dempsey shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Diaz throws a big counter combination but Dempsey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Dempsey is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jax Dempsey will probably get the nod.
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#
Diaz dodges the punch combination from Dempsey.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dempsey paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD#
Diaz lands a big head kick that sends Dempsey tumbling to the mat! Diaz takes a step backwards and waves Dempsey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dempsey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Dempsey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dempsey.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Dempsey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diaz.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dempsey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dempsey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Dempsey - that landed with a thud.
Dempsey can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Diaz tries to break the clinch but Dempsey is controlling the position.
Dempsey working hard to break the clinch.
Dempsey works on Diaz's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee calls for Dempsey to work.
A short uppercut from Diaz.
Dempsey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
Jan Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Dempsey.
Dempsey has Diaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Dempsey keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Dempsey has the dominant position.
Diaz wants to break free but Dempsey has control.
Diaz is trying to force a seperation but Dempsey has the dominant position.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Dempsey successfully pulls guard.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Dempsey won't let him.
Dempsey controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz won't allow Dempsey to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Dempsey working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
Diaz wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Dempsey controlling the position for now.#ES2#
Dempsey manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Dempsey moves into range and clinches up with Diaz.
Dempsey has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jax Dempsey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dempsey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diaz just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Dempsey jumps guard and drags Diaz to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz wants to stand but Dempsey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diaz wants to stand and escape but instead Dempsey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Dempsey content to stall in guard here.
Dempsey is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz wants to stand up but Dempsey is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jax Dempsey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Dempsey moves into the clinch successfully.
Dempsey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Diaz's efforts to push away.
Dempsey tries to score a body lock takedown but Diaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diaz prevents Dempsey from breaking the clinch.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Dempsey is controlling him.
Dempsey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Diaz wants to get back to striking at distance but Dempsey won't allow it.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Dempsey is controlling him.#BC#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Dempsey closes the distance and pushes Diaz back into the cage.
Dempsey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dempsey prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz is trying to push Dempsey away but Dempsey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dempsey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diaz pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jan Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Dempsey.
Dempsey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Dempsey is avoiding it.
Diaz sets himself, and Dempsey steps forward looking for the clinch! Diaz avoids it this time.#T2#
Dempsey slips a jab and a cross from Diaz.
Diaz misses with a combination
and Dempsey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Diaz misses.
Dempsey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dempsey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dempsey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diaz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dempsey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dempsey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz tries to clinch up but Dempsey circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz wants to clinch.#T3##CL2#
Dempsey darts in and clinches Diaz up against the cage.#TD2#
Dempsey jumps guard.
#ES2#
Dempsey is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Diaz presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Diaz missing with knees to the body.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Dempsey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Dempsey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Diaz is looking to stand up but Dempsey won't let him. #T4#
Dempsey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz wanted to stand there but Dempsey had control of the position.
Dempsey has his hands on Diaz's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Dempsey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dempsey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Dempsey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dempsey 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Dempsey!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Dempsey swinging wildly here.
Togo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dempsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Togo's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Togo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dempsey is looking to clinch.
Dempsey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Togo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Togo misses the jab.
Togo throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Dempsey counters by moving into the clinch.
Dempsey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Togo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dempsey up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Dempsey pulls guard effortlessly.
Togo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dempsey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Togo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Togo wants to control from the top but Dempsey keeps moving.
Togo is working Dempsey over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Togo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Dempsey working for submissions but it's allowed Togo to get to half guard.
Togo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dempsey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Togo.
Dempsey works his way to full guard. Good work.#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.
Dempsey is trying to control the position but Togo postures up.
Dempsey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Togo wants to stand but Dempsey is controlling his posture from full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Togo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dempsey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Togo throws out the jab.
Dempsey tried to score with a low kick but Togo checks it.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Togo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dempsey has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Dempsey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dempsey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Togo.
Togo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dempsey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dempsey. Togo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Togo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dempsey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Richard Togo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Togo cracks the inside of Dempsey's front leg.
Togo connects with a solid leg kick.
Dempsey dodges the punch combination from Togo.
Togo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Togo. No joy for Dempsey on that attempt.
Togo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dempsey's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dempsey fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Dempsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dempsey is breathing heavily.
Dempsey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Togo at a distance.
Togo thuds his right hand into Dempsey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dempsey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dempsey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Togo tenderised Dempsey's leg. Dempsey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Togo looks for the body kick but Dempsey saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Dempsey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Togo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dempsey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dempsey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Togo cracks the inside of Dempsey's front leg.
Dempsey tries to clinch but Togo moves away
and Togo counters with a thumping low kick.
Togo connects with a leg kick. Dempsey looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Togo clinches up against the cage.
Dempsey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Togo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dempsey can't get the takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo misses with some punches.
Togo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dempsey blocks an uppercut.
Dempsey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Togo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Dempsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Togo misses with the head strike.
Togo is struggling to control the position.#T1#
Togo stalling against the cage.
Dempsey jumps guard but Togo stands there with Dempsey around his waist. Dempsey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Togo gets through Dempsey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Togo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee is keeping an eye on Togo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dempsey tries to pull guard but Togo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dempsey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dempsey jumps guard but Togo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dempsey is trying to push Togo away but Togo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Togo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2##BC2#
Togo breaks from the clinch.
Dempsey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dempsey looks for a takedown but Togo sprawls well.
Richard Togo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Togo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dempsey. That did some damage!
Togo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dempsey is looking to clinch.
Togo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dempsey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Togo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dempsey.
Dempsey shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Togo pinned against the cage. Togo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Togo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Dempsey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Togo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dempsey misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Togo.
Togo scores with a kick to the body.
Togo scores with a kick to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Togo!
Togo misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Togo forces Dempsey back against the cage and clinches.
Togo struggles to land a body shot inside as Dempsey controls his hands.
A bit of stalling here from Togo.
Togo is stalling here.
#T4##BC2#
Togo breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Dempsey tries to keep at a distance but Togo has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Togo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Togo on the inside.
Dempsey is trying to force a seperation but Togo has the dominant position.
Dempsey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dempsey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Togo working aggressively here.
Togo slows down the pace here.
Dempsey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Togo to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Togo 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#
Dempsey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Togo swivels and escapes.
Dempsey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Togo.
No joy there for Togo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Togo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Togo wants it to stay on the feet.
Dempsey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Togo circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Dempsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Togo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Togo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Togo.
Togo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dempsey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Togo. Togo obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Togo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dempsey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL2#
Togo clinches up against the cage.
Dempsey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Togo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dempsey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Togo swings wildly with an uppercut but Dempsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Togo.
Dempsey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Togo breaks from the clinch.
Togo feints and then cracks Dempsey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dempsey down.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dempsey.
Togo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Togo connects with an inside leg kick.
Togo leaves Dempsey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Togo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And Togo responds with a good body kick, but Dempsey manages to step out the way in time.
Togo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Togo coming out on top.
Richard Togo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Togo clinches up against the cage.
Dempsey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Togo is defending well.
Togo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dempsey.
Dempsey blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Togo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Togo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dempsey being controlled against the cage.
Togo misses with the head strike.
Richard Togo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Richard Togo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Dempsey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Togo.
Dempsey is trying to pull guard but Togo has him pressed against the cage.
Togo misses with some punches.
Togo misses with some punches.
Togo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Togo fails to land.
Togo misses with an elbow strike.
Togo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dempsey is trying to break the clinch but Togo is controlling him.#T4#
Togo misses with some punches.
Dempsey looking for a takedown.
Togo scores with a shot to the side of Dempsey's head.
Togo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dempsey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dempsey working hard to break the clinch.
Dempsey is trying to break free.
Togo blocks a body shot from Dempsey.
Jax Dempsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dempsey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Togo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Togo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Togo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Togo!
Richard Togo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Salonga lands with a right hand.
Salonga looks to land a combination but Dempsey avoids it well.
Dempsey lands a nice hook to Salonga's body. Salonga takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Salonga.
Dempsey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salonga sprawls well. Salonga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dempsey gets slowly back to his feet.
Salonga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salonga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salonga scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Dempsey rushes Salonga and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Salonga wants to get back to striking at distance but Dempsey won't allow it.
Salonga is trying to force a seperation but Dempsey has the dominant position.#BC2#
Dempsey manages to break the clinch.
Salonga misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Dempsey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salonga defends well and Dempsey ends up having to push Salonga into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dempsey shoots in looking for a takedown. Salonga tries to sprawl out of it but Dempsey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salonga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Salonga was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asiong Salonga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Dempsey.
Salonga catches Dempsey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Salonga throws a right hand that Dempsey ducks under and follows up with a left that Dempsey also avoids with ease.
Salonga scores with a jab.
Salonga just misses with a punch to the body.
Dempsey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Salonga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Salonga gets tackled into the cage by Dempsey. Dempsey maintains the clinch. #T2#
Dempsey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Salonga gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dempsey.
#BC2#
Dempsey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dempsey throws a sloppy head kick and Salonga moves out of range easily.
Salonga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dempsey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dempsey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dempsey fails to land the takedown.#T3#
A jab from Salonga misses.
Dempsey unleashes a big counter combination but Salonga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Dempsey clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Dempsey breaks the clinch.
Salonga connects with a right hand. Dempsey shakes it off.
Salonga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dempsey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Asiong Salonga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salonga lands a nice shot that snaps Dempsey's head back.
Dempsey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Salonga swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dempsey throws a series of punches but Salonga avoids them all with ease.
As Dempsey looks to move away, Salonga throws a big counter combo but Dempsey just gets out of the way.#T4#
Dempsey fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Salonga misses the target.
Dempsey shoots for a takedown but Salonga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dempsey looks winded!
Salonga misses with a wild body shot.
Salonga lands a jab-cross combination.
Salonga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salonga wants it to stay on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dempsey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dempsey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Dempsey clinches up with Salonga and pushes him back against the cage.
Salonga can't break the clinch.
Dempsey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Salonga is pressed up against the cage. Dempsey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salonga down to the mat. Salonga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Salonga scores with a sloppy right hand. Dempsey should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asiong Salonga 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#
Dempsey misses with a low kick.
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch but Salonga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dempsey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salonga connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dempsey scrambles back to his feet.
Dempsey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Salonga lands a nice looking body shot.
Asiong Salonga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salonga digs a good body shot into Dempsey's ribs.
Salonga swings for the body but Dempsey moves out of range.
Dempsey with the counter takedown but Salonga avoids it easily.
Salonga misses the body punch
and Dempsey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Salonga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dempsey can do to turn this around?
Salonga misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey lands with a straight right. Salonga didn't see that one coming.
Asiong Salonga is winning the standup battle so far.
Salonga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salonga missing with a left hand there. Dempsey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dempsey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dempsey misses with a head kick.
Salonga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Dempsey shoots in for a takedown but Salonga shows good takedown defense.
A right-left combo lands from Salonga.
Salonga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dempsey unleashes a big counter combination but Salonga bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Dempsey successfully pulls guard.
Dempsey controlling the position.
Salonga showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Salonga trying to control but Dempsey is working from the bottom. #T2#
Salonga won't allow Dempsey to sweep him here.
Dempsey has his hands on Salonga's head, controlling the position.
Dempsey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salonga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salonga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dempsey manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dempsey is looking for a takedown.
Dempsey jumps guard but Salonga stands there with Dempsey around his waist. Dempsey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Asiong Salonga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Dempsey.
Salonga avoiding damage as Dempsey throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Dempsey wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Dempsey breaks the clinch.
Salonga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asiong Salonga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salonga cracks Dempsey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dempsey fails with the takedown.
Dempsey works over Salonga's head and body with a nice combination.
Salonga misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Dempsey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Salonga.#T4#
Dempsey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Salonga misses with an uppercut.
Dempsey tries to counter with a clinch but Salonga shakes him off and moves away.
Dempsey misses with a head kick.
Donk. Salonga catches Dempsey right on the button with a cross.
A combination from Salonga does no damage.
Dempsey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Salonga sprawls well. Salonga wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dempsey gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Dempsey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salonga, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Salonga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
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 Asiong Salonga will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dempsey darts in looking for a takedown but Salonga gets double underhooks and turns Dempsey into the cage.
Dempsey dives in for a single leg takedown but Salonga sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dempsey darts in looking for a takedown but Salonga gets double underhooks and turns Dempsey into the cage.
Asiong Salonga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jax Dempsey.
Dempsey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big right from Salonga misses.
Salonga just misses with a punch to the body.
Salonga connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Dempsey clinches with his opponent.
Dempsey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salonga's efforts to push away.
Dempsey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dempsey looking for a takedown.
Dempsey wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Salonga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dempsey has him pressed against the cage.
Dempsey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Salonga's efforts to push away.
Salonga is trying to break free.
Dempsey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Salonga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dempsey jumps guard but Salonga turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dempsey is trying to pull guard but Salonga has him pressed against the cage.
Dempsey working aggressively here.
Salonga is trying to break the clinch but Dempsey is controlling him.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Salonga tries to break free but Dempsey pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Salonga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dempsey shoots in looking for a takedown. Salonga tries to sprawl out of it but Dempsey keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Salonga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salonga. Dempsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dempsey! But no joy.
Dempsey avoids the body shot from Salonga.
Salonga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salonga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dempsey manages to avoid it.
Salonga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salonga throws a lazy right hand but Dempsey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Salonga fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dempsey on the side of the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Salonga!
Dempsey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Salonga avoids it really well and circles away.
Salonga misses with a left hand
and Dempsey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dempsey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dempsey or perhaps it was just good defense by Salonga, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Salonga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dempsey closes the distance and clinches up with Salonga, looking for a takedown. Dempsey pushes Salonga against the cage but Salonga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dempsey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Dempsey misses with a combination
and Salonga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Salonga lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Salonga.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salonga leaves Dempsey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Dempsey clinches with his opponent.
Dempsey is trying to pull guard but Salonga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Asiong Salonga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Salonga manages to break the clinch.
Salonga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jax Dempsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salonga slips a jab and a cross from Dempsey.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asiong Salonga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salonga, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asiong Salonga!
After the fight, Asiong Salonga was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Dempsey forces Ghost back against the cage and clinches.
Ghost is trying to pull guard but Dempsey has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Ghost drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Ghost is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dempsey trying to control but Ghost is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ghost has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dempsey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ghost looking for a guillotine here but Dempsey defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ghost escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dempsey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ghost keeping moving, preventing Dempsey from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dempsey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ghost looking for a guillotine here but Dempsey defends easily.
Dempsey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ghost on the ground.#SUB2#
Ghost throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ghost can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dempsey controls the pace.
Dempsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghost swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ghost had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dempsey defends it easily.#T2#
Ghost 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.
Dempsey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Dempsey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Ghost looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dempsey cracks Ghost with a solid left hand.
Ghost can't keep his opponent in guard - Dempsey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dempsey wants to get back to his feet.
Dempsey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SUB2#
Ghost looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dempsey trying to control from half guard but Ghost is working away.
Ghost has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghost is in trouble now - Dempsey has advanced to mount!
Dempsey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ghost can't escape the position.
Dempsey throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ghost is desperately trying to improve his position but Dempsey has a good base and remains in mount.
Ghost is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Dempsey sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dempsey scoring with strikes but Ghost is staying in there.
Dempsey prevents Ghost from getting the reversal.
Dempsey wants to control the pace but Ghost is squirming around nicely.
Ghost is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghost blocking the ground and pound.
Ghost looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
I really don't envy Ghost right now.
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 Jax Dempsey will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dempsey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ghost swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dempsey shoots in for a double leg but Ghost sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dempsey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ghost is fending him off so far but Dempsey persists. Nope, Ghost circles away and we're back to standing.
Ghost drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dempsey defends it well.
Ghost shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dempsey defends it nicely.
Dempsey scores with the left hand. Ghost knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost fails to land the takedown.
Ghost stuffs the takedown attempt from Dempsey. Dempsey gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Dempsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ghost shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dempsey as he avoids it easily.
Dempsey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ghost.
Dempsey throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Ghost counters with a single leg into guard. Dempsey didn't expect that. #ES#
Dempsey has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ghost is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dempsey digs a right hand into Ghost's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ghost's gas tank.
Dempsey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ghost smiles and moves away.
Dempsey leaves Ghost with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ghost is breathing heavily.
Dempsey tries to clinch there but Ghost circles away.
Dempsey shoots in looking for a takedown but Ghost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dempsey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Dempsey clinches up against the cage.
Dempsey stalling against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghost fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Ghost tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dempsey smiles and moves away.
Ghost shoots in for a takedown but Dempsey shows good takedown defense.
Dempsey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dempsey tries to clinch up.
Ghost changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dempsey dives in and grabs Ghost's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ghost pushes down on Dempsey's head and hops out.
Ghost tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dempsey tries to clinch #TD2#
and Ghost counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Ghost wants to work for an arm triangle but Dempsey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ghost is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dempsey preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Ghost is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dempsey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ghost. #T3#
Dempsey wants to control but Ghost is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dempsey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ghost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ghost's back!
Dempsey has the hooks in. Ghost is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Ghost is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dempsey gets his way!
Dempsey keeps control of the position as Ghost tries to break free.
#T4#
Ghost tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ghost is looking to get to half guard.
Ghost sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dempsey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ghost is in trouble now - Dempsey has advanced to mount!
Dempsey controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Dempsey dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dempsey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ghost circles away.
Ghost fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dempsey fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Dempsey gets a clinch.
Ghost stops a takedown attempt from Dempsey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jax Dempsey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghost fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dempsey just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Ghost pulls guard. #SUB2#
Ghost has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dempsey doesn't defend quickly enough and Ghost has managed to lock this one up! Can Dempsey escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ghost on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jasper Ghost!
After the fight, Jasper Ghost was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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