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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monty throws a head kick but Saundresa moves out of range.
As Monty backs off Saundresa throws a huge counter combo but Monty manages to avoid it all.
Saundresa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Monty.
Monty tries to clinch up but Saundresa circles away and keeps his distance.
Monty gets tackled into the cage by Saundresa. Saundresa maintains the clinch.
Saundresa gets control of Monty's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saundresa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Monty trying to control the position from guard on top but Saundresa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saundresa holds on and takes a little breather.
Monty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Monty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saundresa on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saundresa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monty trying to control the position from guard on top but Saundresa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monty being controlled here momentarily.
Saundresa looking for a guillotine here but Monty defends easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Monty wants to control from the top but Saundresa keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saundresa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Monty's half guard.
Monty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Monty trying to get back to full guard but Saundresa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Monty is looking to get to half guard.
Monty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Monty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monty tries to hold on but Saundresa pushes him away.
Monty is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saundresa throws some wild stikes that Monty manages to avoid easily.
Monty holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Saundresa tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Saundresa misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Saundresa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Monty is surviving well by controlling Saundresa's body position as best he can.
Saundresa misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monty avoids a strike by Saundresa and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Saundresa's guard! Fantastic escape!
Saundresa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Saundresa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Monty being controlled here momentarily.
Monty controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saundresa controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Saundresa 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.
Monty stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monty wants it to stay on the feet.
Monty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saundresa shapes to counter with a head kick.
Saundresa misses with a head kick.
Saundresa wants to clinch.
Monty with a lazy takedown attempt
and Saundresa counters with a one-two to the body.
AJ Monty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Monty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saundresa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saundresa moves in looking to clinch but Monty pushes him off.
Saundresa blocks a head kick by Monty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monty throws a push kick but Saundresa slaps the foot to one side.
Monty throws a head kick that misses.
Saundresa tries to clinch there but Monty circles away.
Monty tries to close the distance and clinch but Saundresa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saundresa's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monty wants to clinch.
Saundresa throws a head kick but Monty moves out of range.
Monty throws a leg kick that misses.
AJ Monty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saundresa tries to clinch up but Monty circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Saundresa is predictable there
and Monty counters with a nice body kick.
Saundresa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monty pinned against the cage. Monty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saundresa throws a solid leg kick but Monty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saundresa.
A punch combination from Monty misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saundresa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monty stuffs the takedown attempt from Saundresa. Saundresa gets slowly back to his feet.
AJ Monty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Saundresa.
Monty has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saundresa is defended easily by Monty.
Monty closes the distance and clinches up with Saundresa, looking for a takedown. Monty pushes Saundresa against the cage but Saundresa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monty doesn't manage to clinch there - Saundresa circles away.
Saundresa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monty pinned against the cage. Monty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saundresa is looking to clinch but Monty is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saundresa throws a nice looking combination but Monty bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Monty moves out of range as Saundresa throws a body kick.
Monty fails with the takedown.
Monty instigates a clinch.
Saundresa wants to take the fight to the mat but Monty manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Monty has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Saundresa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Monty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Monty tries to clinch but Saundresa moves out of range.
Monty catches Saundresa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Monty lands a nice looking body shot.
Saundresa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monty defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saundresa tries to bum rush Monty with a series of wild strikes but Monty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saundresa gets a clinch.
Monty lands a damaging elbow.
Monty digs a right hand into Saundresa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saundresa's gas tank.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A body shot lands from Saundresa.
Monty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Monty does no damage.
Saundresa tries to counter with a clinch but Monty shakes him off and moves away.
Monty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saundresa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monty avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Monty dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Saundresa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monty throws a combination that misses
and Saundresa counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saundresa.
Monty has a couple of punches blocked by Saundresa.
Saundresa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saundresa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saundresa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saundresa shoots for a double leg takedown but Monty sprawls well. He's pushed Saundresa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saundresa throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Monty.
Monty fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monty lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Monty.
Saundresa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monty.
Saundresa takes a kick to the side of the head.
AJ Monty is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monty lands with a kick to the temple. Saundresa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saundresa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
AJ Monty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benson Saundresa.
Monty fails to land the takedown.
Monty tries a head kick but it misses.
Saundresa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saundresa lands a body shot.
Monty doesn't manage to clinch there - Saundresa circles away.
Saundresa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saundresa is trying to push Monty away but Monty has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Monty lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saundresa.
Monty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monty tries to clinch there but Saundresa circles away.
Saundresa avoids the head kick by Monty.
Saundresa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saundresa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monty defends well and Saundresa ends up having to push Monty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Saundresa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monty pinned against the cage. Monty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monty throws a sloppy head kick and Saundresa moves out of range easily.
Saundresa throws a sloppy head kick and Monty moves out of range easily.
Saundresa blocks a head kick by Monty.
Saundresa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saundresa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Monty misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Monty as Saundresa shoots in.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saundresa is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Saundresa as Monty shoots in.
Saundresa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Monty manages to break the clinch.
Monty is looking to clinch but Saundresa is avoiding it.
Monty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saundresa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monty sprawls well. Monty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saundresa gets slowly back to his feet.
Monty seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Monty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saundresa as he jumps to the side.
Monty displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saundresa.
And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Monty showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Monty has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Monty! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Saundresa digs a good body shot into De Swardt's ribs.
A head kick misses from De Swardt.
De Swardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saundresa tries to clinch up.
Saundresa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from De Swardt.
De Swardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saundresa lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Corey De Swardt has been cut.
Corey De Swardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
De Swardt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Saundresa's guard.#ES#
Saundresa manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
De Swardt looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
De Swardt breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
De Swardt gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Saundresa sneaks out the side door and pushes De Swardt away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Saundresa misses with a body kick.
De Swardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saundresa tries to clinch up but De Swardt circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Saundresa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Swardt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Saundresa has De Swardt up against the cage in a clinch.
Saundresa wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Swardt letting Saundresa take a breather here.
Saundresa is trying to pull guard but De Swardt has him pressed against the cage.
Saundresa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Swardt can't break the clinch.
De Swardt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saundresa's efforts to push away.#BC2#
De Swardt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Saundresa. #T2#
Saundresa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Saundresa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Swardt stuffs the takedown attempt from Saundresa. Saundresa gets slowly back to his feet.
De Swardt is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saundresa.
Saundresa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Benson Saundresa has been cut.
Saundresa wants to clinch.
Saundresa darts in looking for a takedown but De Swardt gets double underhooks and turns Saundresa into the cage. #TD2#
De Swardt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Swardt creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3##SU2#
De Swardt decides to stand back up. De Swardt steps back and let's Saundresa get back to his feet.#CL2#
De Swardt instigates a clinch. #TD2#
De Swardt gets control of Saundresa's arms and successfully pulls guard. De Swardt will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
De Swardt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saundresa is controlling him.
De Swardt is trying to control the position but Saundresa postures up.
Saundresa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Swardt is keeping the position for now.
De Swardt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
De Swardt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
De Swardt wants to stand but Saundresa is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
De Swardt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saundresa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from De Swardt.
De Swardt slaps away a takedown attempt from Saundresa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Swardt scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Benson Saundresa will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Saundresa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saundresa goes for a double leg but De Swardt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as De Swardt continues to drive forward.
De Swardt slaps away a takedown attempt from Saundresa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Swardt throws a solid leg kick but Saundresa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Swardt.
Saundresa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Swardt pinned against the cage. De Swardt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Saundresa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from De Swardt does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saundresa is looking to clinch.
Saundresa closes this distance looking for a takedown but De Swardt circles away.
De Swardt tries a head kick but it misses.
De Swardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saundresa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Swardt paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
De Swardt misses with a few strikes there.
De Swardt keeps the fight on the outside.
De Swardt throws a sloppy head kick and Saundresa moves out of range easily.
Saundresa shoots in but De Swardt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Swardt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saundresa.
De Swardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saundresa misses with a head kick.
De Swardt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saundresa tries to counter by clinching up but De Swardt breaks away and moves out of range.#T2#
De Swardt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saundresa.
De Swardt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Swardt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saundresa blocks a head kick by De Swardt.
Saundresa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
De Swardt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Saundresa tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've been informed that De Swardt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Swardt landing strikes from the mount.
Saundresa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Saundresa is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. De Swardt locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Saundresa is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Corey De Swardt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Saundresa dives in for a single leg takedown but Incons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Incons stuffs the takedown.
Saundresa leaves Incons with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Saundresa clinches up against the cage.
Incons just leaning against Saundresa, taking a breather.
Saundresa taking a breather.
Saundresa is looking to break free of the clinch but Incons has double underhooks. #BC2#
Incons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saundresa has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Incons counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Saundresa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Incons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saundresa prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Incons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Incons is pressed up against the cage. Saundresa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Incons down to the mat. Incons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saundresa wants to clinch.
Incons shoots in but Saundresa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saundresa swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Incons pushes Saundresa up against the cage in a clinch.
Saundresa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Incons gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saundresa.
#BC2#
Incons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
No luck for Saundresa with that takedown attempt.
Saundresa goes for a double leg but Incons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Incons continues to drive forward.
Incons looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saundresa is fending him off so far but Incons persists. Nope, Saundresa circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Incons clinches up with Saundresa and pushes him back against the cage.
Saundresa is trying to drag Incons to the mat but Incons just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Incons tries for a takedown. No joy.
Incons taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Saundresa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saundresa tries to break the clinch but Incons is controlling the position. #T3##TD2#
Incons decides to pull guard.
Incons looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saundresa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Incons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Incons has a closed guard, preventing Saundresa from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Incons is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saundresa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Incons slips under a jab.
Incons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Incons shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saundresa pinned against the cage. Saundresa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Saundresa tries to counter by clinching up but Incons breaks away and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Incons 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#
Saundresa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Incons.
Incons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Incons drives through and clinches with Saundresa against the cage.
Incons is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saundresa is defending well for now.#BC2#
Incons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saundresa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saundresa throws a front kick aimed at Incons's knee but Incons avoids it well.
Incons wants to counter with a clinch but Saundresa pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saundresa shoots in but no luck this time.
Incons leaves Saundresa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Saundresa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saundresa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saundresa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Incons. #T1#
Saundresa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Incons but Incons pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Incons throws a head kick but Saundresa moves out of range.
Saundresa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Incons.
Incons takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Incons shoots in but no luck this time.
Incons is breathing heavily.
Saundresa looks for the body kick but Incons saw that one coming.
Benson Saundresa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saundresa stuffs the takedown.
Incons lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saundresa takes a step back to recover.
Saundresa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Incons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Incons fails with a takedown attempt.
Saundresa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Saundresa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Incons counters with an inside leg kick.
Saundresa shoots in but Incons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Incons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Incons looks for a takedown but Saundresa sprawls well.
Saundresa misses with a takedown attempt - Incons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Matt Incons seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Incons lands with a kick to the temple. Saundresa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saundresa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Incons sprawls well. Incons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saundresa gets slowly back to his feet.
Saundresa shoots in for a takedown but Incons shows good takedown defense.
Saundresa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saundresa wants it to stay on the feet.
Incons tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saundresa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saundresa is looking to clinch but Incons is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saundresa.#T4#
Saundresa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saundresa misses with a double jab
and Incons counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saundresa's knee momentarily.
Nice sprawl there from Saundresa as Incons shoots in.
Saundresa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Incons manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Incons lands a head kick!
Saundresa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saundresa doesn't manage to clinch there - Incons circles away.
Saundresa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Incons tries to avoid it but Saundresa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Incons to the ground. Incons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Incons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Saundresa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Incons shoots for a double leg takedown but Saundresa sprawls well. He's pushed Incons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saundresa moves in looking to clinch but Incons pushes him off.
Saundresa fails with a takedown attempt.
Incons slaps away a takedown attempt from Saundresa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saundresa moves in looking to clinch but Incons pushes him off.
Saundresa slaps away a takedown attempt from Incons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Incons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saundresa wants to clinch.#T1#
Saundresa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Incons tries to avoid it but Saundresa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Incons to the ground. Incons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benson Saundresa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saundresa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Incons swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Incons is defended easily by Saundresa.
Saundresa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Incons counters by moving into the clinch.
Incons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saundresa prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Incons gets control of Saundresa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Incons will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Incons keeping full guard, as Saundresa tries to pass. #T2#
Saundresa postures up in Incons's guard and throws a big left but Incons blocks it.
Saundresa looking to sit in guard and control but Incons gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Incons advances position into side control!#SU2#
Incons stands up and beckons Saundresa to his feet. #T3#
Jab, jab by Saundresa - just one landing.
Incons scores with a nice body kick.
Saundresa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Incons circles away quickly and effectively.
Incons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Incons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saundresa avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Incons darts in and clinches Saundresa up against the cage.
Incons looking for a takedown. #T4#
Incons with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Saundresa jumps guard.
Incons showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Saundresa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Incons stops Saundresa from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Incons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Incons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Incons!
After winning the bout, Matt Incons 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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