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Event:
GDL 53: Champions!
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Hearn moves into range and clinches up with Pat Morita.
Hearn lands a right hand.
Hearn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hearn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hearn misses with a body punch.
Pat Morita is working for takedown but Hearn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pat Morita tries to score a body lock takedown but Hearn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pat Morita looking to slow down the pace here.
Hearn lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Hearn.
Hearn misses with a body punch.
Hearn cracks Pat Morita with a nice body shot.
Hearn lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Pat Morita trying to stall but Hearn improves his position.
Pat Morita wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hearn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pat Morita's elbow.
Hearn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hearn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hearn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hearn scores with a shot to the side of Pat Morita's head.
Hearn digs a right hand into Pat Morita's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pat Morita's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Hearn as the two fighters clinch.
Pat Morita looks winded!
Pat Morita is trying to break free.
Hearn works on Pat Morita's body with a couple of short punches.
Hearn lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Hearn on the inside. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Hearn.
Hearn lands a hook that snaps the head of Pat Morita backwards.
A hook to the body from Hearn.
Hearn lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Hearn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hearn lands with a left to the head.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearn pushes Pat Morita back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hearn lands a body shot.
Hearn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hearn lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Hearn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pat Morita wants to break free but Hearn has control.
Hearn tries to throw a body punch but Pat Morita avoids it by throwing Hearn back against the cage.
Pat Morita's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hearn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hearn tries to throw a body punch but Pat Morita avoids it by throwing Hearn back against the cage.
Hearn lands with a light punch inside.
Pat Morita fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thomas Hearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Miyagi Pat Morita.
Pat Morita is trying to drag Hearn to the mat but Hearn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hearn tries to throw a body punch but Pat Morita avoids it by throwing Hearn back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Hearn.
#T4#
Hearn struggles to land a body shot inside as Pat Morita controls his hands.
Pat Morita blocks an uppercut.
Pat Morita blocking some punches.
Pat Morita is looking to break free of the clinch but Hearn has double underhooks.
Hearn misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Pat Morita lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pat Morita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pat Morita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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!
Hearn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pat Morita wants to pass the guard but Hearn is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearn 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##CL#
Hearn clinches.
Hearn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas Hearn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pat Morita tries to score a body lock takedown but Hearn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hearn misses with the head strike.
Hearn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hearn lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Hearn.
Pat Morita is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Hearn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Hearn lands with a right to the head.
Hearn misses with a body punch.
Pat Morita is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hearn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hearn lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hearn.
Hearn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hearn.
Hearn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hearn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pat Morita is breathing heavily.
Hearn pushes Pat Morita back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hearn gets underhooks to prevent Pat Morita's takedown attempt.
Thomas Hearn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Miyagi Pat Morita.#T2#
Hearn lands a right hand.
Hearn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pat Morita backwards.
Hearn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pat Morita backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearn lands a nice shot to the body.
Hearn scores with a shoulder strike.
Hearn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hearn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hearn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hearn can't find room to land a body shot as Pat Morita controls the action.
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hearn pushes Pat Morita back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Hearn.
A left hand lands to the body for Hearn.
#T3#
Hearn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hearn.
Hearn digs a right hand into Pat Morita's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pat Morita's gas tank.
Hearn lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Hearn - that landed with a thud.
Hearn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hearn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hearn lands a body punch.
Hearn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Hearn.
Hearn scores with a shoulder strike.
Hearn cracks Pat Morita with a nice body shot.#T4#
Hearn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pat Morita backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearn lands a body shot.
Hearn digs a right hand into Pat Morita's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pat Morita's gas tank.
Hearn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pat Morita backwards.
Hearn lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Hearn.
A left hand lands to the body for Hearn.
A short uppercut from Hearn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hearn.
Hearn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hearn lands a nice uppercut.
Pat Morita goes for a takedown attempt but Hearn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hearn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hearn throws a sloppy head kick and Pat Morita moves out of range easily.
Nice shot lands for Pat Morita.
Pat Morita throws a nice looking combination but Hearn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hearn jabs Pat Morita to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hearn - that will leave a mark!
#KD#
Hearn lands a big head kick that sends Pat Morita tumbling to the mat! Hearn takes a step backwards and waves Pat Morita back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Pat Morita is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearn seems to be stalking Pat Morita here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Pat Morita drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thomas Hearn! |
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Event:
GDL 45: Wright vs Striker
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Pat Morita misses #TD#
and Mein Armbach counters with a shoot takedown. Pat Morita fights it but they end up in guard.
Mein Armbach seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mein Armbach with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mein Armbach passes Pat Morita's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mein Armbach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pat Morita wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pat Morita defending well though.
Mein Armbach drops an elbow to the side of Pat Morita's head.
Pat Morita on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mein Armbach wants to pass the guard but Pat Morita is defending well. #T1#
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pat Morita's head.
Pat Morita is not content to let Mein Armbach control the position.
Mein Armbach wants to pass the guard but Pat Morita is defending well.
Pat Morita told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mein Armbach thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pat Morita's head.
Mein Armbach is taking a breather. Pat Morita says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mein Armbach working over Pat Morita with some ground and pound. Pat Morita looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pat Morita is in trouble now - Mein Armbach has advanced to mount!
Mein Armbach unloads with some shots from mount but Pat Morita bucks and avoids them well.
#T2#
Mein Armbach landing punches.
Mein Armbach dominating with strikes here.
Mein Armbach with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Pat Morita is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pat Morita is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mein Armbach is landing with some decent strikes but Pat Morita is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pat Morita is still in real trouble! Can Mein Armbach finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Mein Armbach has hold of Pat Morita's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pat Morita manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pat Morita seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been hearing good reports from Mein Armbach's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pat Morita is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mein Armbach avoids the attempt from Pat Morita to control.
Mein Armbach lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3#
Mein Armbach loads up with a big shot that hurts Pat Morita! He's pulled Mein Armbach in close but Mein Armbach has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Pat Morita survive? More strikes from Mein Armbach and Pat Morita is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!!
You looze zen You Snooze...
Muahhhaahaaa!! '. |
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Event:
GDL 36: Bates vs Spence
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Pat Morita lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pat Morita checks the leg kick nicely there.
Pat Morita throws a body kick that misses.
Pat Morita throws a series of punches but Christopher avoids them all with ease.
Christopher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pat Morita connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pat Morita on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pat Morita throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christopher.
Christopher fails to land the takedown.
Christopher avoids a kick to the body.
Christopher tries for a takedown but Pat Morita circles away easily
letting Pat Morita counter with a right hand.
Christopher tries to bum rush Pat Morita with a series of wild strikes but Pat Morita uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pat Morita lands with an uppercut that bounces Christopher off the cage and back into range.
Pat Morita keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And Pat Morita responds with a good body kick, but Christopher manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aristotle Christopher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pat Morita throws a jab but it's blocked by Christopher.
Christopher throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pat Morita misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Christopher misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Pat Morita.
Pat Morita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pat Morita pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pat Morita bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christopher's head.
Pat Morita is looking to land body kicks.
Pat Morita goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Christopher scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've been told by Christopher's head coaches at Texoma Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christopher tries to bum rush Pat Morita with a series of wild strikes but Pat Morita uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pat Morita throws an overhand right that lands on Christopher's shoulder, as Christopher tries to avoid the shot.
Christopher misses with a body shot.
Pat Morita shapes to counter with a head kick.
Christopher takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A left and a right from Christopher both land. Nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christopher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Pat Morita is rocked!
That kick from Christopher tenderised Pat Morita's leg. Pat Morita is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pat Morita is still on wobbly legs! Can Christopher finish him?#T2#
Pat Morita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pat Morita throws a sloppy head kick and Christopher moves out of range easily.
Pat Morita seems to have recovered his senses.
Pat Morita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Christopher is pawing at Pat Morita, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Pat Morita's nose. Pat Morita is badly hurt! Christopher pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Pat Morita tries desperately to hold on but Christopher is relentless in his assault! As Pat Morita receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Christopher away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aristotle Christopher!
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Event:
GDL 28: Andersson vs Dentler
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Pat Morita manages to break the clinch.
Pat Morita lands with a slapping head kick.
Pat Morita darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mr Miyagi Pat Morita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2#
Pat Morita gets tackled into the cage by Cruz. Cruz maintains the clinch. #BC#
Pat Morita breaks the clinch.
Pat Morita lands a head kick!
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pat Morita as he avoids it easily.
Pat Morita takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Cruz pushes Pat Morita up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Cruz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pat Morita uses from the top position.
Cruz controls Pat Morita momentarily but Pat Morita frees himself. #SU#
Pat Morita stands and steps away. Cruz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cruz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pat Morita but Pat Morita pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Pat Morita throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cruz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pat Morita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pat Morita. Pat Morita obviously looking to wear him down.
Jab, jab by Pat Morita - just one landing.
Pat Morita throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pat Morita fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Donk. Pat Morita catches Cruz right on the button with a cross.
Pat Morita lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pat Morita throws the kick towards the body but Cruz avoids it.
Pat Morita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Pat Morita there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2#
Pat Morita throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Pat Morita.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz tests Pat Morita's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pat Morita throws a push kick but Cruz slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Cruz clinches with his opponent.
Cruz has Pat Morita pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Cruz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cruz.
Pat Morita tries to stall but Cruz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pat Morita is looking to control Cruz's arms but Cruz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pat Morita has his back to the cage. #BC#
Pat Morita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Pat Morita defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cruz.
Pat Morita half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mr Miyagi Pat Morita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Cruz.
Nice straight punches there by Pat Morita. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pat Morita.
Pat Morita is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Pat Morita displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cruz.
Pat Morita throws a head kick that misses.
Pat Morita keeps the fight on the outside.
Mr Miyagi Pat Morita is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pat Morita darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cruz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pat Morita scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
Cruz slips a jab from Pat Morita.
Pat Morita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Pat Morita thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pat Morita connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cruz. Cruz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Pat Morita.
Pat Morita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz tries to counter with a clinch but Pat Morita shakes him off and moves away.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pat Morita defends well and Cruz ends up having to push Pat Morita into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pat Morita sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up with Pat Morita, looking for a takedown. Cruz pushes Pat Morita against the cage but Pat Morita circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz moves forwards but Pat Morita connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cruz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Cruz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pat Morita tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cruz is in Pat Morita's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Miyagi Pat Morita 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#
Pat Morita tries a head kick but it misses.
Pat Morita thumps Cruz with a low kick.#CL2#
Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
Pat Morita controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Cruz decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pat Morita looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Pat Morita trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Pat Morita controlling from the top position.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Pat Morita stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cruz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pat Morita thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cruz if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Cruz moves into the clinch.#BC#
Pat Morita breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pat Morita pushes Cruz away with a front kick.#TD2#
Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pat Morita to the ground. Cruz is now in Pat Morita's guard.
Cruz is standing up over Pat Morita. Pat Morita looks to escape but Cruz dives into side control.
#REVR#
Cruz trying to control the action but Pat Morita is working from the bottom.
Pat Morita is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cruz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Pat Morita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cruz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cruz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
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.#SU2#
Cruz decides to stand back up. Cruz steps back and let's Pat Morita get back to his feet.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dominick Cruz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pat Morita misses with a head kick.
Pat Morita dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cruz. That did some damage!
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pat Morita sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Miyagi Pat Morita 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cruz defending well as Pat Morita loads up on a big left hand.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pat Morita as he avoids it easily.
Pat Morita is looking to counter punch.
Cruz tries for a takedown but Pat Morita sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cruz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pat Morita.
Pat Morita misses with a double jab.
Pat Morita scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pat Morita throws a nice head kick!
#CL2#
Cruz has managed to clinch.
Pat Morita looking to stall.
#TD2#
Cruz gets control of Pat Morita's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cruz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Pat Morita gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A head kick misses from Pat Morita. #CL2#
Cruz moves into range and clinches up with Pat Morita.#T1##BC#
Pat Morita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pat Morita.
Pat Morita misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Pat Morita circles away and keeps his distance.
Pat Morita throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Pat Morita misses the target.
Cruz slips a straight right by Pat Morita.
Cruz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pat Morita manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pat Morita jabs Cruz right on the nose. Cruz blinks but takes it well.
Cruz fails with the takedown.
Mr Miyagi Pat Morita has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominick Cruz.
Pat Morita plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pat Morita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Cruz blocks a head kick by Pat Morita.
#T2#
Cruz wants to clinch.
Cruz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
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!
Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Pat Morita.
Cruz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruz tries to clinch up but Pat Morita circles away and keeps his distance.
Cruz shoots in for a double leg but Pat Morita sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pat Morita swings for the body but Cruz moves out of range.
Pat Morita scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Pat Morita looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pat Morita scores with a jab. Cruz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pat Morita throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pat Morita sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cruz somewhat.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mr Miyagi Pat Morita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pat Morita fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Cruz.
Pat Morita checks a leg kick nicely.
Pat Morita tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Pat Morita lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
Cruz tries to clinch but Pat Morita is having none of it.
Pat Morita throws a jab when Cruz was well out of range.
Cruz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pat Morita.
Pat Morita keeps Cruz at a distance using the push kick.
Pat Morita tests Cruz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pat Morita sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cruz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pat Morita tries to avoid it but Cruz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pat Morita to the ground. Pat Morita escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice jab there from Pat Morita.
A good leg kick by Pat Morita.
Dominick Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pat Morita's corner calls for a 1-2. Pat Morita obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Miyagi Pat Morita showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pat Morita, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Miyagi Pat Morita!
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Event:
GDL 23: Rowley vs Wright
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice body kick from Pat Morita.#TD#
Pat Morita closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pat Morita lands in his opponent's guard.
Pat Morita trying to control but Klimov is working from the bottom.
Pat Morita showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pat Morita wants to control from the top but Klimov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klimov is pulling down on Pat Morita's head. It's preventing any offense from Pat Morita, at least for the moment.
Pat Morita wants to pass the guard but Klimov is keeping the position.#T1#
Klimov 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.
Pat Morita trying to control but Klimov is working from the bottom.
Pat Morita controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pat Morita throws a jab when Klimov was well out of range.
Victor Klimov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klimov lands a nice hook to Pat Morita's body. Pat Morita takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Klimov stuffs the takedown attempt from Pat Morita. Pat Morita gets slowly back to his feet.
Klimov misses with an uppercut.
Klimov throws a shot from downtown. Pat Morita moves away and avoids it.
Klimov lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Pat Morita takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Klimov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Klimov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pat Morita tries a head kick but it misses.
Pat Morita throws a head kick but Klimov moves out of range.
Jab from Klimov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Pat Morita.
Klimov slips a jab from Pat Morita.
A jab from Klimov misses.
Klimov throws a shot from downtown. Pat Morita moves away and avoids it.#KD2#
Klimov cracks Pat Morita with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pat Morita looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Klimov finish him?
#ROC2#
Pat Morita is rocked!#KD2#
Klimov sends Pat Morita crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Klimov is motioning to the referee to let Pat Morita up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Pat Morita is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klimov weaves into range and cracks Pat Morita right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Pat Morita goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Klimov is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Victor Klimov!
An out of breath Victor Klimov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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