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Event:
CMMA 13 Toure vs Dunne
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
LaFleur gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Eckson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
LaFleur takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL2#
LaFleur gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Eckson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been hearing reports that Eckson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by LaFleur. That's going to slow Eckson down.
LaFleur tries to clinch but Eckson moves out of range.
A punch combination from Eckson misses.
LaFleur throws a combination. Eckson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
LaFleur lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eckson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaFleur throws a sloppy head kick and Eckson moves out of range easily. #CL#
Eckson drives through and clinches with LaFleur against the cage.
#TD#
Eckson manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Eckson is working an open guard so LaFleur takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Eckson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Eckson showed some decent athleticism there.
LaFleur keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Eckson wants to pass to mount but LaFleur is defending the position.
LaFleur is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
LaFleur is concentrating on defense, preventing Eckson from advancing position.
LaFleur is trying to control but can't.
#SU#
Eckson decides to stand and escape the position.
Eckson closes this distance looking for a takedown but LaFleur circles away.#CL2#
Eckson gets tackled into the cage by LaFleur. LaFleur maintains the clinch.
Eckson is trying to pull guard but LaFleur has him pressed against the cage.
LaFleur is looking to break free of the clinch but Eckson has double underhooks. #BC#
Eckson breaks the clinch.
LaFleur throws a right and a left that both miss.
LaFleur misses with a few strikes there.
Eckson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LaFleur pinned against the cage. LaFleur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbownka Eckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
LaFleur tries to clinch but Eckson moves out of range.
Eckson misses with a series of wild punches.
Eckson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
LaFleur uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ricky LaFleur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaFleur throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As LaFleur looks to move away, Eckson throws a big counter combo but LaFleur just gets out of the way.
LaFleur swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LaFleur throws a one two combo.
Eckson darts in looking for a takedown but LaFleur gets double underhooks and turns Eckson into the cage.
Ricky LaFleur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
LaFleur lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Eckson backs up against the cage.
LaFleur misses with a double jab
and Eckson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eckson shoots for a double leg takedown but LaFleur sprawls well. He's pushed Eckson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T4#
Eckson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LaFleur is fending him off so far but Eckson persists. Nope, LaFleur circles away and we're back to standing.
Eckson is breathing heavily.
LaFleur throws a right hand that Eckson ducks under and follows up with a left that Eckson also avoids with ease.
LaFleur scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eckson in his tracks.
LaFleur cracks Eckson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Eckson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Eckson gets tackled into the cage by LaFleur. LaFleur maintains the clinch.
LaFleur lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
LaFleur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eckson wants to clinch up but LaFleur keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
LaFleur pushes Eckson up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Eckson to work.
#BC2#
LaFleur breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
LaFleur has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky LaFleur 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#
LaFleur keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
LaFleur stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eckson looks for a takedown but LaFleur sprawls well.
Eckson shoots in and drives through. LaFleur sprawls well.
LaFleur scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
LaFleur tries to bum rush Eckson with a series of wild strikes but Eckson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eckson slips a jab and a cross from LaFleur.
LaFleur throws a head kick but Eckson moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eckson lands a slapping body shot.
LaFleur is looking to clinch.
Eckson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFleur tries to clinch there but Eckson circles away.
LaFleur scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eckson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL2#
LaFleur instigates a clinch.
Eckson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite LaFleur's efforts to push away.#T1#
Eckson is trying to pull guard but LaFleur turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbownka Eckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for Eckson.
Eckson is trying to drag LaFleur to the mat but LaFleur just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
LaFleur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decent striking displayed by LaFleur there.#TD#
Eckson shoots in and gets a takedown into LaFleur's guard.
LaFleur trying to control the position.
LaFleur managing to control the position. #T2#
Eckson preventing the sweep.
LaFleur has his hands on Eckson's head, controlling the position.
Eckson postures up in LaFleur's guard and throws a big left but LaFleur blocks it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
LaFleur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Eckson wants the takedown. LaFleur is fighting it off but Eckson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in LaFleur's guard against the cage.#ES2#
LaFleur has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Eckson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
LaFleur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Eckson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eckson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. LaFleur manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eckson looks to land a combination but LaFleur avoids it well.
LaFleur unleashes a big counter combination but Eckson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
LaFleur tries to close the distance and clinch but Eckson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eckson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A left lands for Eckson.
LaFleur lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LaFleur.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaFleur misses with a two punch combination.
Eckson throws a series of punches but LaFleur avoids them all with ease. #T4##CL#
Eckson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on LaFleur's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eckson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
LaFleur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
LaFleur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eckson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LaFleur lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LaFleur.#CL#
Eckson has closed the distance and engaged LaFleur in a clinch.
Eckson is stalling here.
Eckson jumps guard but LaFleur turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
LaFleur wants to break free but Eckson has control.
LaFleur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eckson has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Eckson breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky LaFleur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Eckson avoids the head kick by LaFleur.
Eckson tries to clinch but LaFleur moves out of range.
Eckson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but LaFleur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eckson is looking to clinch but LaFleur is avoiding it.
Eckson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
LaFleur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eckson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LaFleur as he avoids it easily.
LaFleur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eckson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
LaFleur throws a sloppy head kick and Eckson moves out of range easily.
Eckson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eckson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
LaFleur lands a jab-cross combination.
Eckson swats away the attempt to clinch by LaFleur.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eckson swats away the attempt to clinch by LaFleur.#T1#
Eckson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LaFleur avoids it really well and circles away.
Eckson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
LaFleur walks into a straight right hand from Eckson.
Eckson throws a head kick that misses.
Eckson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eckson shoots in for a double leg but LaFleur sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eckson backing away here, and LaFleur unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbownka Eckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eckson tries for a takedown but LaFleur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
LaFleur lands with a slapping head kick.
LaFleur ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Eckson connects with a looping right hand.
LaFleur misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LaFleur moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by LaFleur there.
LaFleur scoring well with a low kick there.
LaFleur wants to clinch.
Eckson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ricky LaFleur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eckson slips a jab and a cross from LaFleur.
Mbownka Eckson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaFleur with the inside leg kick. #TD#
LaFleur gets caught flat footed, as Eckson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
LaFleur has control of Eckson's left arm, preventing Eckson from doing any damage.
LaFleur is continuing to stall.#T3#
LaFleur wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Eckson manages to pass to side control.
Eckson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. LaFleur manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
LaFleur has Eckson pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eckson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eckson trying to control the position from guard on top but LaFleur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eckson won't allow LaFleur to sweep him here.
Ricky LaFleur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eckson trying to control but LaFleur is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
LaFleur looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
LaFleur moves into the clinch.
LaFleur is trying to break free.
Mbownka Eckson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eckson goes for a takedown attempt but LaFleur pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
LaFleur tries to clinch but Eckson is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky LaFleur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got LaFleur 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky LaFleur! |
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Event:
CMMA 5 Gracie vs Steiner
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Eckson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Salvador is pressing down on Eckson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Salvador has his hands on Eckson's head, controlling the position.
Eckson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Salvador can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eckson controls the pace.
Eckson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eckson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eckson stopping the sweep attempt from Salvador.#SUB2#
Salvador looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Salvador pulls Eckson in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Salvador looking for a triangle here. Eckson is fighting it but it looks tight! Salvador pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Eckson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bibiano Salvador! |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chester Bowen (ranked 6016 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mbownka Eckson (ranked 4261 p4p, 455 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Chester Bowen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mbownka Eckson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Eckson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bowen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Eckson regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bowen (2) vs (0) Eckson
Eckson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bowen defends well.
Eckson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bowen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bowen being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Eckson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Eckson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Eckson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bowen (2) vs (4) Eckson
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eckson tries to advance position but instead Bowen slips a leg back in to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eckson in particular looking to stall.
Bowen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eckson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eckson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bowen (6) vs (4) Eckson
Eckson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eckson looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowen is working for a submission of some sort.
Eckson trying to hold on to Bowen's head to control him but Bowen postures up.
Bowen is trying to work for a kimura but Eckson is defending well.
Eckson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eckson is trying to maintain the position but Bowen is very close to passing his half guard.
Bowen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Eckson keeps working.
Eckson trying to control here.
Eckson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowen is looking for a kimura but Eckson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bowen to get the leverage.
Eckson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bowen pulls his head out easily.
Eckson trying to control here.
Bowen is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Eckson! Score +3 for passing guard: Bowen (9) vs (4) Eckson
Eckson working to try and regain half guard.
Eckson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bowen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bowen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Eckson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Eckson shrugs it off.
Bowen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Eckson is surviving well by controlling Bowen's body position as best he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bowen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Eckson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Eckson tries to hold on but Bowen pushes him away.
Bowen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Eckson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bowen (12) vs (4) Eckson
Eckson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bowen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Eckson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Eckson tries to escape but Bowen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Eckson is still trying to improve position.
Bowen has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Eckson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bowen is persistently looking for the submission but Eckson is defending it well.
Eckson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bowen.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bowen is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Eckson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Bowen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chester Bowen! |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (170lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Buddy Rowlands (ranked 6562 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mbownka Eckson (ranked 4250 p4p, 452 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Buddy Rowlands! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mbownka Eckson!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rowlands gets caught napping as Eckson dives in and scores a takedown. Rowlands manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rowlands (0) vs (2) Eckson
Rowlands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rowlands is working hard here to advance position.
Eckson wants to control from the top but Rowlands keeps moving.
Rowlands 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.
Rowlands is looking for a triangle here but Eckson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rowlands (0) vs (5) Eckson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowlands is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rowlands seems a little lost for a moment, as Eckson dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowlands tries to bench press Eckson off him but Eckson keeps the position.
Rowlands's coaches at Top Gun Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rowlands is not content to let Eckson control the position.
Eckson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowlands sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rowlands wants to improve his position but Eckson is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eckson is trying to control the action in half guard but Rowlands is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rowlands is looking to improve his position.
Rowlands is pressing down on Eckson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rowlands looking for a sweep. Not yet Rowlands, not yet.
Rowlands keeping moving, preventing Eckson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowlands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rowlands is looking for a triangle but Eckson pushes his legs off easily.
Eckson stopping the sweep attempt from Rowlands.
Eckson controlling from the top position.
Rowlands looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eckson is one step ahead there.
Eckson 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.
Rowlands has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Eckson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rowlands (0) vs (8) Eckson
Rowlands looks to move to half guard but instead Eckson has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rowlands (0) vs (10) Eckson
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eckson prevents Rowlands from getting the reversal.
Eckson looking to secure an arm triangle but Rowlands defends it well.
Rowlands is in all sorts of trouble here.
Eckson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rowlands is looking to escape.
Rowlands is desperately trying to improve his position but Eckson has a good base and remains in mount.
Eckson wants to finish this one by submission but Rowlands is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Eckson.
Rowlands is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowlands sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rowlands wants to get back to full guard.
Rowlands is pressing down on Eckson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rowlands wants to sweep here but Eckson controlling him for the moment.
Rowlands wants to improve his position but instead Eckson has moved into half guard.
Rowlands is trying to get back to full guard.
Rowlands moves into full guard.
Rowlands on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rowlands tries to get out of the position.
Eckson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Eckson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rowlands screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Eckson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mbownka Eckson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Eckson finds it's target.#CL#
Eckson gets a clinch.
Reigns blocking some punches.
Eckson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Eckson is trying to push Reigns away but Reigns has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Eckson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Reigns landing knees to the body.
Reigns tries a knee to the head but Eckson blocks it.
Eckson stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eckson is looking to break free of the clinch but Reigns has double underhooks.
Eckson is stalling here.
#BC#
Eckson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Eckson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #TD#
Eckson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Reigns wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Reigns actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Reigns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Reigns looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eckson working over Reigns with some ground and pound. Reigns looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Eckson lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Reigns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reigns moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Eckson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Reigns is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eckson wants to control from the top but Reigns keeps moving. #T3##SUB2#
Reigns working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Eckson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Eckson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Eckson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reigns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Eckson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #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.
Eckson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Eckson trying to control from half guard but Reigns is working away. #SU#
Eckson escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Eckson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reigns is looking to control Eckson's arms but Eckson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Reigns has his back to the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mbownka Eckson 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#
Reigns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Reigns gets tackled into the cage by Eckson. Eckson maintains the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reigns.
Reigns connects with a knee to the head.
Reigns stops a takedown attempt from Eckson.
Reigns stalling in the clinch but Eckson improves position.
Eckson tries to break free but Reigns pushes him back against the cage.
Reigns looking to throw knees to the head but Eckson is blocking nicely.
Reigns lands a good knee to the midsection. Eckson won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reigns is pressed up against the cage. Eckson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Reigns down to the mat. Reigns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eckson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Eckson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reigns manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1##SUB#
Eckson is working for a submission of some sort.
Reigns tries to get to full guard but Eckson has control of the leg.
Eckson is controlling the pace.
Reigns taking some punishment here, with Eckson in his half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reigns tries to get to full guard but Eckson has control of the leg.
Eckson wants to take a breather but Reigns is having none of it.
Reigns tries to roll over but Eckson keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reigns manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Reigns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eckson passes into half guard.
Reigns regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU#
Reigns is working an open guard so Eckson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mbownka Eckson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Eckson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reigns circles away.
Reigns tries to counter with a clinch but Eckson shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbownka Eckson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eckson misses with a hook. Reigns ducked under it nicely.
Eckson sets himself, and Reigns steps forward looking for the clinch! Eckson avoids it this time.
Reigns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eckson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eckson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eckson sets himself, and Reigns steps forward looking for the clinch! Eckson avoids it this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reigns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eckson is looking for a counter combo.
Reigns on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reigns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reigns tries to clinch but Eckson moves out of range.
Reigns slips a straight right by Eckson.
A big right from Eckson misses. #T4##CL#
Eckson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reigns, pushing him back against the cage.
Eckson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reigns avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Eckson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Eckson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reigns tries to stall but Eckson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Eckson avoiding damage.
Reigns scores with a knee to the head.
Reigns is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eckson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reigns fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reigns looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mbownka Eckson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Reigns tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Eckson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eckson in particular looking to stall.
Eckson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Reigns actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eckson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Reigns looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Reigns actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Eckson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reigns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reigns tries to roll over but Eckson keeps him under control.#SU#
Eckson stands up out of the half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Eckson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Eckson shoots in and bounces Reigns off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Reigns is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eckson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eckson trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom.
Eckson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Reigns looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Eckson has picked Reigns up and slammed him! Reigns can't keep hold of the triangle and Eckson manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Reigns tries to buck Eckson off but Eckson is having none of it.
Eckson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Reigns's shoulder. That is not cool.
Eckson is looking to take a break and control but Reigns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reigns is looking for a sweep.
Eckson taking a breather here. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eckson is looking to take a break and control but Reigns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Eckson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reigns has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mbownka Eckson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eckson, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mbownka Eckson!
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