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Event:
SAFO 59
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Ginney misses with a hook.
Ginney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pappa Ginney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ginney scores with a hook.
Ginney cracks the inside of Joe's front leg.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ginney.
Ginney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ginney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Pappa Ginney has been cut.
Joe slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ginney.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ginney.
Ginney misses with a straight right.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Joe drops his hands momentarily and Ginney takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ginney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ginney tests Joe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ginney shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.
Joe staying out of range there.
Joe throws out a counter right but Ginney avoids it with no problem.
Ginney throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range.
Joe 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.
Ginney misses with a shot to the body
and Ginney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Joe moves out of range of the strikes.
Joe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ginney with a body shot.#T2#
Ginney lands the left hand.
A punch combination from Ginney misses.
Ginney throws a right hand that misses
and Joe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe moves away from the strike by Ginney.
Ginney feints and then cracks Joe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Joe down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.
Ginney throws a jab but it's blocked by Joe.
The fighters circling - Ginney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ginney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Ginney misses with a looping left.
Ginney misses with a hook.
Joe throws out a counter right but Ginney avoids it with no problem.
Ginney tries to work over Joe's front leg with a kick but Joe checks it.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ginney thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ginney darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Ginney. That snapped Joe's head back.
Joe slips a jab from Ginney.
Joe tries a quick counter leg kick but Ginney is wise to it.
Ginney throws a looping overhand right but Joe ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Joe slips under a jab from Ginney.
Ginney moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ginney misses with a right hand
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ginney wants to slow Joe down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice side step and Joe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Joe staying out of range there.
It seemed like Joe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ginney is looking to score with low kicks.
Joe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ginney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joe blocks a jab.
Joe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ginney with a body shot.
Ginney misses with a left hand
and Joe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappa Ginney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pappa Ginney's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ginney walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little jabbing left from Joe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ginney looks to land a right hand but Joe moved out of range.
Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Joe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ginney throws a hook to the side of Joe's head but Joe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ginney. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Joe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ginney swings widly with a right hand
and Joe counters with a straight right hand.
Ginney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ginney can pounce on him.
Ginney wants to land a leg kick but Joe is out of range.
Joe steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Joe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Joe staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Joe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ginney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ginney.
Ginney throws a poor cross that misses
and Joe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ginney looks to score with a jab to the body but Joe is just out of range.
It seemed like Joe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ginney.
A telegraphed right hand from Ginney misses the target.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Ginney turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Joe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ginney misses with a leg kick.
Joe unleashes a big counter combination but Ginney bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ginney.
Joe throws out a counter right but Ginney avoids it with no problem.
Ginney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ginney throws a hook but Joe blocks it.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ginney misses with a right hand
and Joe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ginney throws the left hand but Joe avoids the punch easily.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ginney throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Joe counters with a nice right hand that sends Ginney toppling to the canvas! Ginney scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Joe finish him?!#T3#
Joe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ginney misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Ginney there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ginney misses with a body punch
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ginney scores with a jab to the head.
Ginney thows a leg kick but Joe checks it
and Joe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Ginney is rocked!
Ginney misses with a looping right.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ginney.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ginney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.#T4#
Ginney throws a right hand that misses
and Joe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Ginney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick lands from Ginney.
Ginney seems to have got his legs back now.
Ginney missing with a left hand there. Joe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ginney loads up on a big right hand but Joe slips the punch.
Joe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Ginney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joe throws out a counter right but Ginney avoids it with no problem.
Joe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe! But no joy.
Ginney throws a lazy uppercut
and Joe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ginney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe can do to turn this around?
Ginney looks to land a left hand but Joe moved out of range nicely.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Pappa Ginney will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pappa Ginney's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Joe walks into a jab.
Ginney throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Joe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Ginney.
Joe throws out a counter right but Ginney avoids it with no problem.
Ginney misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Joe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Ginney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Ginney misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ginney. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ginney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joe throws out a counter right but Ginney avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Ginney cracks a nice hook into Joe's ribs.
Ginney throws a leg kick but Joe moved away.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Joe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ginney throws a hook but Joe blocks it.
Joe unleashes a big counter combination but Ginney bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ginney lands a nice shot to the body.
Ginney takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ginney. Joe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ginney throws a series of punches but Joe moves out of range.
Joe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Ginney loads up on a big right hand but Joe slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Joe.
Joe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ginney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ginney scores with a hook.
Ginney swings widly with a right hand
and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ginney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ginney.
Ginney scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ginney misses with a right hand
and Ginney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Joe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ginney.
A telegraphed right hand from Ginney misses the target.
Joe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joe slips a straight right by Ginney.
Joe takes one on the button.
Pappa Ginney is winning the standup battle so far.
Joe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ginney tried to score with a low kick but Joe checks it.
Joe throws out a counter right but Ginney avoids it with no problem.
Joe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joe might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ginney.
Joe throws out a counter right but Ginney avoids it with no problem.#T4#
A low kick from Ginney is predictable there
letting Joe counter with a right hand.
Ginney misses the jab.
Ginney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ginney.
Despite the aggression on Joe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ginney misses with a low kick as Joe jumps back.
Ginney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Joe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ginney misses with a right hand
and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ginney misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Joe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Average Joe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pappa Ginney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ginney throws a leg kick that misses.
Joe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pappa Ginney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ginney has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pappa Ginney!
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Event:
SAFO 48 Suckerpunch vs Pankrat
Date: Mar 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Ginney.
Ginney scores with the left hand. Clinton knows he should have avoided that one.
Clinton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ginney but Ginney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ginney is looking to counter punch.
Clinton shoots and misses
and Ginney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clinton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ginney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pappa Ginney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Clinton.
Ginney lands a body shot.
Clinton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ginney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Clinton has his takedown stuffed
and Ginney makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ginney connects with a jab.#TD2#
Clinton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ginney manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ginney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clinton trying to control but Ginney is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clinton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Clinton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Ginney is trying to control the position but Clinton postures up.
Clinton looking to sit in guard and control but Ginney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Clinton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clinton wants to sweep here but Ginney controlling him for the moment.
Ginney throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Clinton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ginney defends well.
Clinton pulls Ginney in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Ginney trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clinton 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.
Clinton has Ginney pulled in close to control his posture.
Ginney has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ginney in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clinton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ginney trying to control but Clinton is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ginney preventing the sweep.
Clinton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clinton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ginney is trying to keep Clinton in close.
Clinton passes Ginney's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clinton tries to pass to full mount but Ginney defends it.
Clinton is keen to just control but Ginney is a slippery customer.#T4#
Clinton moves nicely into side control.
Ginney is not content to let Clinton control the position.
Clinton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ginney is avoiding damage well.
Ginney manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clinton's best efforts.
Clinton trying to control the action but Ginney is working from the bottom.
Clinton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clinton is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Clinton tries to free his leg and advance position but Ginney is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappa Ginney dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ginney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clinton.
Clinton dives in for a single leg takedown but Ginney sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Clinton backs away, Ginney returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ginney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clinton tries to clinch up.
Clinton fails with the takedown
and Ginney counters with a straight right hand.
Pappa Ginney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Clinton.
Clinton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ginney as he jumps to the side.
Ginney lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clinton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clinton tries to clinch
and Ginney counters with a slapping leg kick.
Clinton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ginney is fending him off so far but Clinton persists. Nope, Ginney circles away and we're back to standing.
Clinton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ginney's waist but Ginney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clinton off to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ginney.#TD2#
Clinton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ginney!#T1#
Ginney is looking to regain half guard here but Clinton keeps moving and retains side control.
Jack Clinton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clinton is breathing heavily.
Clinton staying calm.
Clinton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ginney keeps working. #SUB2#
Clinton is working to tighten his grip on Ginney's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ginney has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Clinton is really squeezing tight and eventually Ginney passes out! Clinton breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Clinton!
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Event:
SAFO 43 Kong vs Chunks
Date: Mar 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Dong tries to clinch up.
Ginney looks to land a left hand but Dong moved out of range nicely.
Dong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ginney's waist but Ginney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dong off to one side.
Dong fails with a takedown attempt.
Dong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ginney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dong somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginney throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dong.
Ginney throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ginney misses with a hook. Dong ducked under it nicely.
Dong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Ginney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dong tries to clinch but Ginney is having none of it.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Dong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ginney defends it nicely.
Dong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ginney misses with a hook.
Dong is looking to counter punch.
Ginney throws a looping overhand right but Dong ducks down to avoid it.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch but Ginney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ginney misses the jab.
Ginney misses with a body shot.
Dong shoots in for a takedown but Ginney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ginney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Ginney misses with the body kick
and Dong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ginney dodges the punch combination from Dong.
Ginney tries to land a leg kick but Dong saw it coming and moves away.
A quick step to the side and Dong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ginney misses with an uppercut.
Ginney has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Dong shoots in but Ginney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A swing and a miss from Ginney.
Dong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Ginney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ginney.
Dong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ginney.
Ginney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Ginney misses. #T3#
Dong fails with the takedown
and Ginney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ginney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ginney.#TD#
Dong feints and as Ginney raises his hands in defense, Dong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ginney is trying to control the position but Dong postures up.
Dong is fighting to break Ginney's control of his arms but Ginney is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Ginney is keeping the position.
Ginney is controlling Dong's posture.
Dong looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Dong stays in close to Ginney's body and controls the position.
Dong throws a strike but Ginney rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dong wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ginney is now in half guard.
Ginney wants to take a breather but Dong is having none of it.
Ginney is stalling here. Dong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ginney seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong is trying to ground and pound but Ginney uses the momentary lack of control by Dong to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappa Ginney dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ginney as he jumps to the side.
Ginney throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ginney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ginney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ginney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ginney throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Dong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ginney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dong moves out of range as Ginney strikes.#T1#
Dong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ginney looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ginney keeps the fight on the outside.
Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ginney.
Ginney throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dong.
Ginney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dong.
Ginney throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Ginney throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ginney takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dong throws a right hand that Ginney ducks under and follows up with a left that Ginney also avoids with ease.
Ginney thinks about the counter body kick.
Dong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ginney's waist but Ginney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dong off to one side.
Nice body punch from Dong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ginney misses with a straight right.
Ginney dodges the punch combination from Dong.
#T2#
Ginney misses with a lunging right hand
and Dong counters with a left and a right that stings Ginney.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ginney.
#CL#
Ginney tries to keep at a distance but Dong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ginney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Ginney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dong misses with a takedown attempt - Ginney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ginney misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Franklin Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dong looks for a takedown but Ginney sprawls well.#T3#
Ginney misses with a series of wild punches.
Dong throws a series of punches but Ginney avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Ginney lands.
Dong misses with a takedown attempt
and Ginney counters with a stiff right hand.
Dong wants to clinch up but Ginney keeps it at a distance.
Ginney uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ginney cracks Dong with an open hand slap.#CL#
Dong moves into range and clinches up with Ginney.
Dong tries to work over Ginney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ginney prevents a body shot from Dong.
A short right from Ginney.
Dong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Dong avoiding damage as Ginney throws knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ginney avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Dong can't get the takedown.
Ginney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ginney avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Ginney misses with the head strike.
Ginney pushes off an throws an elbow but Dong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ginney is struggling to control the position.
Ginney scores with a shot to the side of Dong's head.
Dong managing to block the knees to the body from Ginney.
Ginney throws a head punch that misses.
Dong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ginney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappa Ginney 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#
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ginney throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ginney misses the jab.
Ginney lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dong's sensitive parts.
Dong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice sprawl there from Ginney as Dong shoots in.
Dong is looking to clinch but Ginney is avoiding it.
Ginney motions for Dong to come forward. Ginney throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Dong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong tries to clinch up.
Ginney tries a quick counter leg kick but Dong is wise to it.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch but Ginney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ginney throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Dong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dong.
Ginney looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Ginney keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.
Dong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ginney keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.
Ginney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dong is one step ahead there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dong postures up.
Dong trying to control but Ginney is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ginney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.
Dong tries to clinch but Ginney moves out of range.
Ginney throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ginney cracks Dong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Ginney. No joy for Dong on that attempt.
Ginney misses the shot to the body.
Ginney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dong seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dong shoots in looking for a takedown but Ginney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franklin Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Ginney looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dong goes for a double leg but Ginney avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ginney continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ginney attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ginney finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ginney misses with a wild combination.
Ginney throws a chopping leg kick but Dong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick by Dong misses
letting Ginney counter with a right hand.
Dong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ginney circles away quickly and effectively.
Ginney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ginney avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Ginney scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ginney keeps the fight on the outside.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ginney.
Dong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pappa Ginney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ginney misses with a looping left.
Dong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ginney throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Nice takedown defense from Ginney. No joy for Dong on that attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dong fails with the takedown
and Ginney counters with a nice uppercut.
Pappa Ginney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dong slips under a jab.
Franklin Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pappa Ginney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ginney misses with a hook. Dong ducked under it nicely.
Dong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pappa Ginney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ginney 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pappa Ginney!
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Ambe misses with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ambe lands a left hand.
Ginney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ginney is trying to force a seperation but Ambe has the dominant position.
Ambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ginney backwards.
Ambe gets through Ginney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Ambe.
#BC#
Ginney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ambe misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Ambe closes the distance and pushes Ginney back into the cage.
Ginney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ginney working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Ambe prevents Ginney from breaking the clinch.
Ginney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ginney trying to stall but Ambe improves his position.
Ambe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ginney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ginney is trying to maintain a safe position but Ambe gets an underhook and turns Ginney into the cage.
Ginney throws a punch but it's blocked by Ambe.
Ginney stalling in the clinch but Ambe improves position.
Ginney misses with an elbow strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ambe as Ginney tries to tie him up.
Ambe stalls.
Ambe's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ambe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ambe lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Ambe pushes Ginney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ambe scores with a shot to the side of Ginney's head.
Ginney is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ginney.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ambe.
Ambe landing knees to the body.
Ambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ginney backwards.
Ambe avoids the elbow strike from Ginney, against the cage.
Ginney gets through Ambe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ginney managing to block the knees to the body from Ambe.
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!
Ambe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ambe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Ambe manages to break the clinch.
Ginney throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ambe to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Ambe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ginney manages to avoid it.
Ginney lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ginney loads up on a big right hand but Ambe slips the punch.
Ginney throws a leg kick
and Ambe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Ginney is predictable there
and Ginney takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Ginney tries to keep at a distance but Ambe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ambe lands with a right to the head.
Ambe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ginney is trying to break free.
Ginney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambe. #BC2#
Ambe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ambe clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ambe lands with a left to the head. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ambe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ginney being controlled against the cage.
Ambe blocks an uppercut.
Ambe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ginneys head.
Ambe has Ginney pressed against the cage, preventing Ginney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ginney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ambe lands a left hand.
Ambe stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe.
Ambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Ginney backwards.
Ambe lands with a right to the head.
Ginney is trying to push Ambe away but Ambe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ambe Ambe 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#
Ambe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Ginney tries to keep at a distance but Ambe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ginney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Ambe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ginney lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ginney is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ambe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ginney takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ginney misses with a hook
enabling Ambe to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ambe darts in and clinches Ginney up against the cage.
A short left from Ambe.
Ambe Ambe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ambe controlling the action here for a moment.
Ambe tries a knee to the head but Ginney blocks it.
#T1#
Ambe pushes Ginney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ambe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Ambe manages to break the clinch.
Ambe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ginney misses with an uppercut
and Ambe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ginney misses with a lunging right hand
and Ambe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Ambe moves into the clinch.
Ambe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ginney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
Ginney manages to break the clinch.
Ginney gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Ambe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ginney looking to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ambe.#T2#
Ginney misses with an elbow over the top.
Ambe lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Ambe.
Ginney creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ginney is trying to break the clinch but Ambe is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ambe.
Ambe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ambe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ginney backwards.
Ambe lands a left hand.
Ginney trying to stall but Ambe improves his position.
Ambe gets through Ginney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ginney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ginney backwards. #T3#
A short right from Ambe on the inside.
Ginney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ambe lands a shoulder strike.
Ginney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ginney misses with an elbow over the top.
Ambe gets through Ginney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ginney misses with a body punch.
Ambe avoiding damage.
Ginney takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ambe gets through Ginney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Ambe breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Ambe closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Ambe lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ambe lands an uppercut.
Ambe stalling.
Ambe lands a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ginney misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe lands an uppercut.
Ambe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ambe blocks an uppercut.
Ambe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ambe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ambe scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Ginney'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.
Ambe Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ambe takes the fight into the clinch.
Ambe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ginney creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ambe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Ambe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ambe clinches.
Knees to the body from Ambe.
Ambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ginney backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ambe.
Ginney's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ambe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ambe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ginney backwards.
Ginney wants to break free but Ambe has control.
#T1#
Ginney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Ambe breaks the clinch.
Ambe lands with a straight right. Ginney didn't see that one coming.
Ambe lands a nice looking body shot.
Ginney throws a hook but Ambe avoids it easily.
Ambe moves out of range as Ginney strikes.
Ambe ducks right into an uppercut from Ginney.
Ambe throws a head kick but Ginney moves out of range.
Ginney swings widly with a right hand
and Ambe counters with a right hand to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ambe.
Ginney misses with a low kick.
And Ambe responds with a good body kick, but Ginney manages to step out the way in time.
Ambe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Ambe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ambe controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Ambe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ginney's efforts to push away.
Ginney is trying to stall.
Ambe is struggling to control the position.
Ambe lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ambe.
A shot in the inside from Ambe.
Ginney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ambe. #BC2#
Ambe manages to break the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Ambe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambe.
Ambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ginney backwards.
Ginney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ambe is defending well for now.
Ambe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ambe scores with a shoulder strike.
Ambe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ginney being controlled against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ambe.
Ginney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Ambe.
Ambe lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ambe gets through Ginney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ambe stalling against the cage.
#T4#
Ginney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Ambe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ambe clinches up with Ginney and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ambe.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ambe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ambe Ambe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Ambe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ambe ducks under a wild hook from Ginney.
A big left from Ambe misses.
Ambe misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Ambe instigates a clinch.
Ambe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pappa Ginney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ginney fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ambe Ambe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ambe 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Ambe Ambe!
Ambe Ambe wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Ambe Ambe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Ginney.
Alrashed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ginney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ginney clobbers Alrashed with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alrashed swings widly with a right hand
and Ginney counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alrashed shoots and misses
and Ginney counters with a straight right hand.
Alrashed throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Ginney counter with a right hand.
Alrashed doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Ginney to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rakan Alrashed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alrashed takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alrashed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ginney counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginney dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alrashed. That did some damage!
Ginney scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ginney stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A right-left combo lands from Ginney.
Alrashed with a poor takedown
and Alrashed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alrashed with a poor takedown
and Ginney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ginney lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1##TD#
Alrashed is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ginney's half guard.
Ginney trying to hold on to Alrashed's head to control him but Alrashed postures up.
Alrashed working the head and body with strikes.
Ginney is looking to improve his position.
Alrashed scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Alrashed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ginney blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alrashed.
Alrashed trying to control the action but Ginney is working from the bottom. #T2#
Alrashed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alrashed 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.
Alrashed misses with a head shot. Ginney uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alrashed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alrashed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ginney keeping moving, preventing Alrashed from controlling successfully.
Alrashed looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alrashed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Alrashed trying to control but Ginney is working from the bottom.
Ginney has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ginney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alrashed trying to control the position from guard on top but Ginney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alrashed with a poor takedown
letting Ginney counter with a right hand.
Rakan Alrashed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alrashed tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ginney defends well and Alrashed ends up having to push Ginney into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ginney was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alrashed shoots in for a double leg but Ginney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A right-left combo lands from Ginney.
Ginney with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alrashed tries for a takedown but Ginney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Alrashed closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ginney did well to prevent Alrashed getting side control.
Alrashed is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ginney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Alrashed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ginney's head.
Alrashed slips a nice elbow through Ginney's hands, connecting with Ginney's forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alrashed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alrashed trying to control the action but Ginney is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alrashed connects with a nice short shot to Ginney's temple.
Alrashed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alrashed is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ginney tries to get to full guard but Alrashed has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappa Ginney dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ginney lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pappa Ginney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alrashed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ginney counters with a stiff right hand.
Alrashed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Alrashed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ginney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alrashed with a poor takedown
letting Ginney counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rakan Alrashed. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Alrashed feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Alrashed preventing the sweep.
Alrashed trying to control but Ginney is working from the bottom.
Ginney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Alrashed scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alrashed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ginney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ginney holds on and takes a little breather.
Alrashed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alrashed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alrashed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alrashed engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alrashed lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alrashed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alrashed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alrashed throws a big elbow that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alrashed is pushing down on Ginney's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ginney is fighting to maintain full guard but Alrashed has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ginney keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ginney is trying to control but can't.
Alrashed misses with a head shot. Ginney uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alrashed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Alrashed wants to control from the top but Ginney keeps moving.
Alrashed stays in close to Ginney's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alrashed does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ginney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD#
Alrashed closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Alrashed are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ginney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ginney is breathing heavily.
Ginney defending against the ground and pound.
Alrashed working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rakan Alrashed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alrashed working the head with strikes.
Ginney tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Alrashed cracks Ginney with a big elbow.
The strikes coming from Alrashed are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Alrashed landing strikes.
Alrashed working the head and body with strikes.
Alrashed throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alrashed in side control, throwing shots but Ginney defends.
Alrashed landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Alrashed has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Alrashed postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ginney looks a forlorn figure.
#SUB#
Alrashed has hold of Ginney's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ginney manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rakan Alrashed dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alrashed has his takedown stuffed
and Ginney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ginney has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ginney moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alrashed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ginney counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Alrashed throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ginney tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alrashed is in Ginney's guard.
Alrashed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alrashed tries to free his leg and advance position but Ginney is retaining full guard.
Alrashed chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ginney takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alrashed postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ginney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alrashed throws an elbow that misses. Ginney uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Alrashed's guard. Nice move by Ginney!#REVB##T1#
Alrashed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alrashed wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alrashed is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Alrashed trying to control but Ginney is working from the bottom.
Alrashed in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alrashed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alrashed looking to sit in guard and control but Ginney gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Alrashed tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alrashed has his hands on Ginney's head, controlling the position.
Ginney throws a big elbow that misses.
Alrashed is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ginney stopping the sweep attempt from Alrashed.#T3#
Ginney tries to stand but Alrashed is controlling from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ginney with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Ginney there.
Ginney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alrashed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rakan Alrashed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alrashed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice shot lands for Ginney.
Alrashed misses with a takedown
and Ginney counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Alrashed shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ginney counters with an outside leg kick.
Alrashed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ginney avoids it really well and circles away.
Alrashed looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ginney is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Alrashed is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD#
Alrashed closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ginney is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alrashed with the ground and pound but Ginney uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ginney looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alrashed is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Alrashed is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ginney is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ginney has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Pappa Ginney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ginney 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pappa Ginney!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Ginney misses with a hook. Braxton ducked under it nicely.
Braxton scores with a kick to the body.
Ginney lands a lovely overhand right.
Ginney lands a leg kick that knocks Braxton off balance momentarily.
Ginney throws a shot from downtown. Braxton moves away and avoids it.
Braxton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ginney counters with a stiff right hand.
Braxton defending well as Ginney loads up on a big left hand.
Braxton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ginney.
Braxton avoids the body shot from Ginney.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braxton moves to clinch but Ginney breaks away
letting Ginney counter with a right hand.
Braxton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Braxton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ginney sprawls well. Ginney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Braxton gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Braxton wants to slow Ginney down by chopping away at his legs.
Braxton scores with a three punch combo!
Braxton lands a two punch combo.
Ginney misses with a looping right.
Ginney thuds his right hand into Braxton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Braxton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Ginney counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Braxton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donk. Ginney catches Braxton right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Braxton darts in and clinches Ginney up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ginney taking a breather.
Ginney lands with a light punch inside. #T2##TD#
Braxton successfully pulls guard.
Ginney wants to pass the guard but Braxton is keeping the position.
Ginney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ginney is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Ginney 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.
Ginney stops Braxton from standing up.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Ginney has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Braxton working for a triangle but Ginney defends it easily.
#SUB#
Braxton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ginney is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ginney working some strikes from top position.
Ginney throwing strikes from guard but Braxton blocks nicely.
Ginney tries to stand but Braxton is controlling from the bottom.
Ginney controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Ginney is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Braxton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Braxton has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Braxton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Braxton throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pappa Ginney will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Braxton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Braxton ducks right into an uppercut from Ginney.
Braxton throws a head kick that misses.
Braxton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ginney tries to avoid it but Braxton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ginney to the ground. Ginney escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Braxton takes a swing at Ginney's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Ginney misses #TD#
and Braxton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ginney won't be happy with that.
Braxton trying to control the action but Ginney is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Braxton working the ground and pound from side control.
Ginney tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Braxton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Braxton misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Braxton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ginney keeps working.
Ginney is looking to reverse the position.
Ginney holds on to Braxton's head and controls the position momentarily.
Ginney tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ginney regains half guard.
Ginney wants to get back to full guard.
Braxton controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Braxton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ginney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Braxton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ginney scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Ginney cracks the inside of Braxton's front leg.
Ginney avoids the head kick by Braxton.
Braxton has his takedown stuffed
and Ginney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ginney stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Braxton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braxton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ginney counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Braxton takes one on the button.
Ginney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braxton.
Braxton wants to clinch
and Ginney counters with a right hand to the body.
Ginney scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Ginney lands a body shot.
Braxton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ginney lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jerry Braxton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Braxton takes one to the chin there.
Ginney connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ginney dips to his left and cracks Braxton with an uppercut!
Ginney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Braxton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ginney throws a low kick but it's checked well by Braxton.
It looked like Braxton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Braxton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ginney.
Braxton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ginney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappa Ginney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Braxton is looking to clinch.
Braxton throws a leg kick
and Braxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ginney swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Braxton.
Braxton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pappa Ginney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ginney fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Braxton checks it well.
Ginney jabs Braxton right on the nose. Braxton blinks but takes it well.
Braxton shoots in but no luck this time.
Ginney lands with an uppercut that bounces Braxton off the cage and back into range.
Braxton fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginney scores with a punch to the head.
Ginney jabs at Braxton's body.#T1#
Ginney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Braxton swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ginney counters with a straight right hand.
Ginney scores with a crisp jab that stopped Braxton in his tracks.
Ginney scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Jerry Braxton has been cut.
Braxton 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.
Ginney lands a right hook to the body.
Ginney connects with a single shot there.
Braxton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Braxton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ginney.
Braxton tries to clinch but Ginney is having none of it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ginney dodges the punch combination from Braxton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Braxton 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.
Ginney cracks Braxton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ginney connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pappa Ginney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Braxton tries to clinch but Ginney is having none of it.
As Braxton backs off Ginney throws a huge counter combo but Braxton manages to avoid it all.
Braxton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ginney lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Braxton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ginney to score with a decent uppercut.
Braxton tries to clinch up but Ginney circles away and keeps his distance.
Ginney cracks the inside of Braxton's front leg.
Braxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Ginney was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Ginney gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Braxton to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T3#
Ginney has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Braxton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ginney is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ginney has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ginney cracks Braxton with a solid left hand.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ginney 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. #SUB#
Braxton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ginney can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Braxton keeping moving, preventing Ginney from controlling successfully.
Ginney scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pappa Ginney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ginney 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pappa Ginney!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Ginney takes a jab right on the kisser.
Builder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Pappa Ginney has been cut.
Ginney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Builder looks to throw the jab but Ginney is out of range.
Ginney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Builder manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Ginney misses
enabling Builder to counter with a crisp jab.
Ginney fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Builder checks it well.
Ginney fails to land with a series of punches.
Ginney misses with a two punch combination.
Builder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Builder misses with a body punch
and Ginney counters with a left and a right that stings Builder.
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!
Ginney looks to land a combination but Builder avoids it well.
Builder fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ginney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Builder lands a right hook to the body.
Ginney throws a jab when Builder was well out of range.
Builder lands a jab.
Good shot there by Builder.#ROC#
Ginney is rocked!#T1#
Ginney tries to get into range but Builder steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Ginney! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Builder scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Builder!
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Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Ginney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Ginney finds it's way through Tambijevs's defenses.
Ginney throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ginney takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ginney throws out a powerful jab.
Ginney jabs Tambijevs right on the nose. Tambijevs blinks but takes it well.
Ginney lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ginney lands with a nice body punch.
Ginney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ginney sets himself, and Tambijevs steps forward looking for the clinch! Ginney avoids it this time.
Ginney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ginney lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Tambijevs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tambijevs shoots for a takedown but Ginney saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Ginney comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tambijevs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ginney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good standup being displayed there by Ginney as he connects with a hook.
Tambijevs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tambijevs misses with an uppercut. Ginney saw that one coming.
Ginney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tambijevs.
Tambijevs tries to close the distance and clinch but Ginney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ginney appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tambijevs checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ginney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tambijevs takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
Ginney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pappa Ginney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgars Tambijevs.
Ginney throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Edgars Tambijevs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tambijevs throws a lazy uppercut
and Ginney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tambijevs thinking.
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!
Tambijevs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tambijevs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ginney with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tambijevs shoots in looking for a takedown but Ginney manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tambijevs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Ginney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tambijevs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ginney defends it nicely.#T3#
Tambijevs's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tambijevs duly obliges.
Tambijevs misses with a takedown attempt - Ginney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tambijevs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ginney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been informed that Tambijevs has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tambijevs looks winded!
Ginney scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tambijevs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ginney scores with a shot to the body.
Ginney swinging wildly here.
Ginney is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Ginney jabs Tambijevs right on the nose. Tambijevs blinks but takes it well.
Ginney scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ginney lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tambijevs at a distance.
Tambijevs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tambijevs misses with a takedown attempt
and Ginney counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tambijevs's knee momentarily.
Ginney scores with a nice head shot.
Ginney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ginney lands with a straight right. Tambijevs didn't see that one coming.
Ginney takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tambijevs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ginney's waist but Ginney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tambijevs off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappa Ginney dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ginney jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ginney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ginney scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tambijevs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tambijevs walks into a left hand.
Tambijevs moves forwards but Ginney connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Tambijevs with that takedown attempt.
Edgars Tambijevs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Ginney misses.
Ginney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ginney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tambijevs can do to turn this around?#T1#
Jab, jab by Ginney - just one landing.
Ginney throws a right hand that Tambijevs ducks under and follows up with a left that Tambijevs also avoids with ease.
Ginney scores with a nice head shot.
Tambijevs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ginney lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ginney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tambijevs momentarily.
Ginney clobbers Tambijevs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tambijevs is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ginney is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tambijevs.
Ginney scores with the left hand. Tambijevs knows he should have avoided that one.
Tambijevs misses with a lunging right hand
and Ginney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tambijevs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tambijevs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ginney connects with a body shot that sends Tambijevs's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tambijevs tries to clinch but Ginney moves out of range. #T2#
Ginney lands with a nice combination. Tambijevs backs away looking to recover.
Ginney scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tambijevs might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ginney has got the better of the exchanges.
Nice jab there from Ginney.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ginney. Tambijevs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ginney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Tambijevs gets a clinch.
Ginney dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tambijevs fails to pull guard.
Pappa Ginney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgars Tambijevs.
Ginney pushes Tambijevs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ginney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Ginney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tambijevs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ginney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ginney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ginney slows down the pace here.
Ginney lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ginney.
Tambijevs tries to pull guard but Ginney won't allow it.
Tambijevs takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
Ginney has Tambijevs pushed against the cage.
Ginney is pushing Tambijevs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tambijevs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ginney gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ginney lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ginney lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Ginney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tambijevs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappa Ginney dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ginney lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tambijevs throws a sloppy head kick and Ginney moves out of range easily.
Tambijevs 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.
Ginney misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Ginney as Tambijevs shoots in.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ginney.
Ginney smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tambijevs moves forwards but Ginney connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tambijevs walks into a jab.
Ginney throws a series of strikes that have Tambijevs backpedaling.
Good leg kick by Ginney there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tambijevs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Tambijevs is looking to clinch but Ginney is avoiding it.
Ginney tests Tambijevs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tambijevs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Tambijevs looks to move away, Ginney throws a big counter combo but Tambijevs just gets out of the way.
Tambijevs is looking to clinch.
Ginney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ginney scores with a jab. Tambijevs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ginney lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tambijevs goes for a double leg but Ginney avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ginney continues to drive forward.
Ginney lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tambijevs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ginney scores with a one two! Tambijevs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ginney. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ginney stuffs the takedown attempt from Tambijevs. Tambijevs gets slowly back to his feet.
Pappa Ginney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edgars Tambijevs.
Tambijevs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ginney's waist but Ginney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tambijevs off to one side.
Ginney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tambijevs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ginney connects with a high kick.
Tambijevs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tambijevs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tambijevs shoots and misses
and Ginney counters with a straight right hand.
Tambijevs fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Ginney finds it's way through Tambijevs's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ginney. That snapped Tambijevs's head back.
Tambijevs shoots in looking for a takedown. Ginney tries to sprawl out of it but Tambijevs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ginney manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T3#
Ginney connects with a solid leg kick.
Ginney with a jab.
Tambijevs shoots and misses
and Ginney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ginney scores with a decent looking hook.
Tambijevs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ginney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tambijevs.
Ginney cracks a nice hook into Tambijevs's ribs.#T4#
Ginney cracks Tambijevs with a good jab.
Tambijevs takes one to the chin there.#ROC#
Tambijevs is rocked!
Good leg kick by Ginney there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tambijevs is still on wobbly legs! Can Ginney finish him?
Ginney connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Ginney cracks Tambijevs with a right hand to the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Ginney.
Tambijevs moves forwards but Ginney connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ginney moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pappa Ginney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ginney connects with a solid leg kick.
Ginney feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tambijevss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pappa Ginney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ginney has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pappa Ginney!
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