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Event:
WCF 19: Hradek vs Dirk
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Roundtree rushes Zane and presses him up against the cage.
Roundtree is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zane pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Zane's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roundtree misses with a two punch combination.
Roundtree lands a body shot.
Roundtree slips under a jab from Zane.#CL2#
Roundtree tries to keep at a distance but Zane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roundtree tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zane smiles and moves away.
Roundtree definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zane misses with a two punch combination.
Roundtree tries to close the distance and clinch but Zane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zane misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roundtree misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roundtree takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zane looks to throw the jab but Roundtree is out of range.
Roundtree ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zane moves away.
Roundtree swings for the body but Zane moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roundtree misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Zane connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2#
It looks like Drake Roundtree has been cut.
Roundtree moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Roundtree drives through and clinches with Zane against the cage.
Zane gets underhooks to prevent Roundtree's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Roundtree. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roundtree backwards. #BC#
Roundtree breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roundtree throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zane.
Zane misses with an uppercut. Roundtree saw that one coming.
Roundtree rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zane moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Roundtree throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zane misses with an uppercut.
Roundtree was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Zane drives through and clinches with Roundtree against the cage.
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!#BC2#
Zane manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Zane has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Zane misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Zane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Roundtree does no damage.
Zane misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roundtree swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roundtree moves out of range as Zane strikes.#CL2#
Zane closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Roundtree breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the liver by Roundtree. Beautiful body shot.
Zane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Roundtree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zane connects with a looping right hand.
Zane lands a jab.
Zane fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Roundtree has closed the distance and engaged Zane in a clinch.
Zane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3##BC2#
Zane breaks the clinch.
Roundtree tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zane paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roundtree sizes up Zane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Roundtree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zane manages to avoid it.
Roundtree tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zane manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Zane has managed to clinch.
Roundtree working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Zane.
Zane tries to throw a body punch but Roundtree avoids it by throwing Zane back against the cage.
Zane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roundtree's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Zane.
Zane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roundtrees head. #BC2#
Zane manages to break the clinch.
Zane lands a jab.#T4#
Roundtree avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Roundtree looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zane needs to keep his hands up - Roundtree had a free shot at his head there.
Roundtree lands a nice hook to Zane's body. Zane takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Roundtree does no damage.
Roundtree dodges the punch combination from Zane.
Roundtree lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zane tries to clinch
and Roundtree counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Roundtree tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Zane on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Roundtree defending well as Zane loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Zane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Roundtree's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Roundtree doesn't manage to clinch there - Zane circles away.
Zane keeps the fight on the outside.
Drake Roundtree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zane.
Roundtree tries to bum rush Zane with a series of wild strikes but Zane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roundtree ducks under a wild hook from Zane.
Nice defenses there by Zane.
Zane doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roundtree misses with a two punch combination.
Zane throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Roundtree stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zane throws a right and a left that Roundtree avoids nicely. #CL2#
Zane rushes Roundtree and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Zane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roundtree fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Roundtree.
Roundtree is looking to wear down Zane with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Roundtree.
Roundtree tries to bum rush Zane with a series of wild strikes but Zane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Roundtree backs off Zane throws a huge counter combo but Roundtree manages to avoid it all.
Zane throws a series of punches but Roundtree moves out of range. #T1##CL#
Roundtree gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roundtree tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zane smiles and moves away.
Zane moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zane lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zane.
Zane 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.
Roundtree tries to close the distance and clinch but Zane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zane smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC2#
Roundtree is rocked!
Zane keeps the fight on the outside.
Oh Roundtree is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roundtree throws a body punch but Zane moves out of range.
Roundtree seems to have got his legs back now.
Zane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roundtree.
Roundtree tries to close the distance and clinch but Zane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roundtree blocks a jab.
Zane lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
Drake Roundtree's cut is getting worse.#T2#
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!
Zane throws an overhand right that lands on Roundtree's shoulder, as Roundtree tries to avoid the shot.
Zac Zane seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zane with a nice cross.
Roundtree slips under a jab.
Zane throws a right hand that Roundtree ducks under and follows up with a left that Roundtree also avoids with ease.
Zane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roundtree makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roundtree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Zane does no damage.
Roundtree throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zane unleashes a big counter combination but Roundtree bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Zane darts in and clinches Roundtree up against the cage.#BC#
Roundtree breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roundtree lands a glancing blow to the side of Zane's head.
No joy there for Zane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roundtree connects with a body shot that sends Zane's belly button to the back.
Good exchange - Roundtree coming out on top.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roundtree lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Zane throws a right hand that Roundtree ducks under and follows up with a left that Roundtree also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Zane has Roundtree up against the cage in a clinch.
Zane can't find room to land a body shot as Roundtree controls the action.
#BC#
Roundtree breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drake Roundtree is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roundtree scores with a jab to the body.
Roundtree thuds his right hand into Zane's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roundtree wants to clinch.
Zane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zane slips a jab and a cross from Roundtree.
Roundtree throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zane.
Roundtree uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zane.
Roundtree went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Roundtree fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Zane misses with the combination.
Zane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zane tries to clinch but Roundtree moves out of range.
Roundtree shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zane eats them both and turns towards Roundtree to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roundtree lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zane circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Zane has Roundtree up against the cage in a clinch.
Zane tries to break free but Roundtree pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zane.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Zane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roundtree with a hook.
Roundtree ducks under a wild hook from Zane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Zane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Drake Roundtree's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Roundtree throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zane counters with a left and a right that stings Roundtree.
Zane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roundtree circles away quickly and effectively.
Roundtree on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roundtree misses with the combination.
Roundtree misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roundtree throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Roundtree misses the target.
Zane misses with a double jab.
Roundtree lands a nice shot that snaps Zane's head back.
Zane lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roundtree at a distance.
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!
Roundtree stalks Zane and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zane's face. Zane staggers backwards, shaken.
Zane missing with a left hand there. Roundtree was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zane lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roundtree misses with an uppercut
letting Zane counter with a right hand. #T1##CL#
Roundtree moves into the clinch.
Roundtree jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zane walks away with a smile on his face. Roundtree gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A lazy left from Roundtree finds it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roundtree.
Roundtree swinging wildly here.
Roundtree fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roundtree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zane.
Zane takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zane lands with a nice combination. Roundtree backs away looking to recover.
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!
Zane lands with a cross.
Zane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roundtree finds it's way round the side to connect with Zane's head.
Roundtree avoids the body shot from Zane.
#T2#
Roundtree throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zane.
Roundtree throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roundtree takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Roundtree scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Roundtree misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zane.
Zane tries to clinch but Roundtree is having none of it.
Roundtree looks to land a combination but Zane avoids it well.
Roundtree fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zane tries to clinch up but Roundtree circles away and keeps his distance.
Zane throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roundtree counters with a nice uppercut.
Roundtree looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roundtree throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zane.
Zane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roundtree.
#T3##CL2#
Zane moves into range and clinches up with Roundtree.
Zane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roundtree creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Zane manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Zane clinches up against the cage.
Zane lands a right hand.
Roundtree is looking to control Zane's arms but Zane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roundtree has his back to the cage. #BC#
Roundtree's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Zane. #T4##BC2#
Zane breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Zane gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roundtree prevents a body shot from Zane. #BC2#
Zane breaks the clinch.
Roundtree misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roundtree manages to avoid it.
Roundtree lands a two punch combo.
Roundtree fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roundtree slips a jab and a cross from Zane.
Zane scores with a sloppy right hand. Roundtree should have avoided that one.
Drake Roundtree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zac Zane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roundtree throws a right hand that Zane ducks under and follows up with a left that Zane also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Zane closes the distance and pushes Roundtree back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zac Zane.
I've got Zane 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zac Zane!
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Event:
WCF 17: Hall vs Orion
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Roundtree lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kenway Jr backs up against the cage.
Roundtree cracks Kenway Jr with an open hand slap.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roundtree.
Roundtree lands with a nice combination. Kenway Jr backs away looking to recover.
Kenway Jr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roundtree sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kenway Jr somewhat.
Roundtree moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kenway Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roundtree's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Roundtree duly obliges.
Kenway Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roundtree tries to clinch but Kenway Jr is having none of it.
Roundtree is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Roundtree displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kenway Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Kenway Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roundtree connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Kenway Jr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kenway Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roundtree does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kenway Jr drops an elbow to the side of Roundtree's head.
Kenway Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roundtree is looking for a sweep. Kenway Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kenway Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Roundtree has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roundtree really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenway Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Kenway Jr is trying for a kimura here. Roundtree looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kenway Jr wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Kenway Jr!
After winning the bout, Charles Kenway Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
WCF WNF 3: Tyson vs Dirk 2
Date: Mar 25, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Rowan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roundtree tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roundtree is stalling here.
Roundtree blocks an uppercut.
Roundtree misses with a body punch.
Rowan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roundtree tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rowan throws a punch but it's blocked by Roundtree. #BC#
Roundtree's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rowan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roundtree swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rowan doesn't manage to clinch there - Roundtree circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roundtree looks to land a left hand but Rowan moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Rowan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rowan scores with a jab to the head.
Roundtree shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Rowan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Roundtree. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##BC#
Roundtree escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roundtree shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rowan pinned against the cage. Rowan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rowan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Roundtree misses with a takedown attempt
and Rowan counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Rowan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roundtree, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rowan.
#TD#
Roundtree pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowan wants to control from the top but Roundtree keeps moving.
Rowan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rowan postures up.
#SUB#
Roundtree is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rowan stays in close to Roundtree's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
Roundtree rushes Rowan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rowan throws a punch but it's blocked by Roundtree.
Rowan misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Roundtree breaks the clinch.
Roundtree shoots in looking for a takedown but Rowan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roundtree's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Roundtree clinches up with Rowan and pushes him back against the cage.
Roundtree trying to land knees to the body.
Roundtree fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rowan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Roundtree trying to land knees to the body.
Roundtree misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rowan.
Good body shot from Rowan.
#BC#
Roundtree breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Roundtree swats away the attempt to clinch by Rowan.#CL2#
Rowan clinches up against the cage.
Rowan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rowan taking a breather.
Roundtree misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rowan.
Roundtree is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rowan is defending well for now.
Rowan gets through Roundtree's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Roundtree breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roundtree.
We've been informed that Rowan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rowan tries to clinch but Roundtree moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Rowan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rowan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rowan wants it to stay on the feet.
Roundtree changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rowan tries to avoid it but Roundtree manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rowan to the ground. Rowan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rowan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Rowan gets tackled into the cage by Roundtree. Roundtree maintains the clinch.
Roundtree jumps guard but Rowan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Roundtree. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roundtree misses with a knee strike.
Rowan tries a body shot but Roundtree blocks it.
Roundtree stalls. #BC#
Roundtree pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rowan gets tackled into the cage by Roundtree. Roundtree maintains the clinch.
Rowan is stalling here.
Rowan misses with some punches.
Rowan can't find room to land a body shot as Roundtree controls the action.
#T1#
Rowan misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Roundtree manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Roundtree closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Roundtree breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Rowan has Roundtree up against the cage in a clinch.
Rowan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roundtree is trying to stall.
Roundtree misses with some punches.
#BC#
Roundtree's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake Roundtree is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Rowan gets a clinch.
Rowan is trying to stall.
#BC#
Roundtree escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2##CL#
Roundtree closes the distance and pushes Rowan back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rowan fails to land.
Rowan is working Roundtree over against the cage.
Rowan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roundtree with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Roundtree pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rowan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Rowan looks to move away, Roundtree throws a big counter combo but Rowan just gets out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Roundtree closes the distance and pushes Rowan back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roundtree as Rowan tries to tie him up.
Rowan struggles to land a body shot inside as Roundtree controls his hands.
#T3#
Rowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roundtree tries to stall but Rowan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Roundtree misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rowan.
#BC#
Roundtree's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roundtree.#CL#
Roundtree gets a clinch.
Roundtree is trying to pull guard but Rowan has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Rowan fails to land.
Rowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rowan.
Rowan can't find room to land a body shot as Roundtree controls the action.
#T4#
Rowan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rowan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roundtree fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roundtree has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rowan after a bit of a struggle.
Rowan digs a right hand underneath Roundtree's ribcage. Roundtree let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rowan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roundtree.
Good body shot from Rowan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roundtree stalling in the clinch.
Rowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rowan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rowan as Roundtree tries to tie him up.
Rowan working aggressively here.
Rowan scores with a shot to the side of Roundtree's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Levi Rowan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Rowan takes the fight into the clinch.
Rowan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Roundtree breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Roundtree moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rowan. #TD#
Roundtree has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rowan uses from the top position.
Roundtree looking to control but Rowan passes into half guard.
Roundtree is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roundtree keeps working. #T1#
Roundtree is looking for a sweep. Rowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rowan is looking to advance position but Roundtree won't allow it.
Roundtree wants to improve his position but Rowan is controlling well.
Rowan is keen to just control but Roundtree is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rowan is pressing down on Roundtree's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roundtree is holding on for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roundtree fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rowan is looking to clinch.
It looked like Roundtree was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Rowan takes the fight into the clinch.
Rowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roundtree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rowan tries a body shot but Roundtree blocks it.
Rowan misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Roundtree breaks the clinch.
Roundtree 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. #T3#
Rowan tries to close the distance and clinch but Roundtree swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rowan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roundtree.
Nice uppercut lands for Rowan. That snapped Roundtree's head back.
Roundtree shoots in looking for a takedown. Rowan tries to sprawl out of it but Roundtree keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rowan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Roundtree. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roundtree looks to land a body kick but Rowan moved away.
Rowan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roundtree paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Roundtree swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rowan stuffs the takedown.
Drake Roundtree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Rowan misses its intended target.
Levi Rowan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##CL2#
Rowan takes the fight into the clinch.
Rowan working aggressively here.
Rowan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roundtree backwards.
Still in the clinch, Rowan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roundtree tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roundtree is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Roundtree breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good standup being displayed there by Rowan as he connects with a hook.
Drake Roundtree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roundtree works Rowan's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levi Rowan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rowan 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levi Rowan!
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