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Event:
DK 3:
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Smoosh looks for the body kick but Bailey Jr saw that one coming.
Bailey Jr misses with the combination.
Smoosh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bailey Jr throws out the jab.
Bailey Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smoosh moves away.
Smoosh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bailey Jr as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Smoosh clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Smoosh breaks the clinch.
Bailey Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smoosh checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Smoosh responds with a good body kick, but Bailey Jr manages to step out the way in time.
Smoosh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoosh staying out of range there.
Some bone on bone action there as Smoosh checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bailey Jr throws a low kick but Smoosh avoids it.
Smoosh shoots in for a takedown but Bailey Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bailey Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dean Bailey Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JuJu Smoosh.
Bailey Jr tries to land a leg kick but Smoosh saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Bailey Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smoosh tries to counter with a clinch but Bailey Jr shakes him off and moves away.
Bailey Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smoosh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smoosh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smoosh dives in for a single leg takedown but Bailey Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bailey Jr throws a right and a left that Smoosh avoids nicely.
Bailey Jr throws a low kick, looking for Smoosh's leg but Smoosh calmly moves out of range.
Smoosh goes for a double leg but Bailey Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bailey Jr continues to drive forward.
Smoosh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bailey Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An inside leg kick from Bailey Jr misses.
Bailey Jr tries to land a leg kick but Smoosh saw it coming and moves away.
Smoosh feints the counter takedown.
Dean Bailey Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailey Jr digs a good body shot into Smoosh's ribs.#CL2#
Smoosh clinches.
Bailey Jr working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Smoosh breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Smoosh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bailey Jr stuffs the takedown.
Smoosh dodges the punch combination from Bailey Jr .
Bailey Jr is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smoosh tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bailey Jr is able to avoid easily.
Smoosh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bailey Jr swivels and escapes.
Smoosh has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smoosh.
Bailey Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smoosh wants to counter with a clinch but Bailey Jr pushes him away.
Smoosh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smoosh avoids the body shot from Bailey Jr .
Bailey Jr tries to work over Smoosh's front leg with a kick but Smoosh checks it. #T3#
Bailey Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smoosh. #CL2#
Smoosh has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smoosh lands a hook that snaps the head of Bailey Jr backwards.
Smoosh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bailey Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smoosh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Smoosh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bailey Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Smoosh goes for a double leg but Bailey Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bailey Jr continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Smoosh instigates a clinch.
Bailey Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smoosh has him pressed against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Smoosh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bailey Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Smoosh. Smoosh gets slowly back to his feet.
Bailey Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good work by Smoosh as he checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smoosh looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smoosh tries to clinch but Bailey Jr moves out of range.
Bailey Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Smoosh.#CL2#
Smoosh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Smoosh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bailey Jr throws a solid leg kick but Smoosh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bailey Jr .
Nice takedown defense from Bailey Jr . No joy for Smoosh on that attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Bailey Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Smoosh rushes Bailey Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bailey Jr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smoosh has him pressed against the cage.
Smoosh is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bailey Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smoosh is trying to pull guard but Bailey Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Bailey Jr is pressed up against the cage. Smoosh has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bailey Jr down to the mat. Bailey Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dean Bailey Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JuJu Smoosh.
Bailey Jr thows a leg kick but Smoosh checks it
and Smoosh counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bailey Jr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smoosh tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bailey Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bailey Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bailey Jr attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey Jr misses with a double jab.
Bailey Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smoosh is out of range and Bailey Jr settles back down.
Smoosh tries for a takedown but Bailey Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bailey Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smoosh circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Smoosh dives in for a single leg takedown but Bailey Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smoosh checks a low kick from Bailey Jr .
No joy there for Bailey Jr , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bailey Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smoosh can do to turn this around?
Smoosh misses with a kick to the body.
Bailey Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Smoosh shoots for a double leg takedown but Bailey Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Smoosh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bailey Jr misses with a hook
and Smoosh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bailey Jr throws a solid leg kick but Smoosh takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bailey Jr .#CL2#
Bailey Jr tries to keep at a distance but Smoosh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bailey Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smoosh.
Bailey Jr is trying to push Smoosh away but Smoosh has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2##BC2#
Smoosh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bailey Jr throws a right hand that Smoosh ducks under and follows up with a left that Smoosh also avoids with ease.
Smoosh tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Smoosh clinches.
Smoosh is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smoosh is trying to pull guard but Bailey Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Smoosh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bailey Jr wants to break free but Smoosh has control.
Smoosh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bailey Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3#
Smoosh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bailey Jr but Bailey Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smoosh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bailey Jr tries to avoid it but Smoosh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bailey Jr to the ground. Bailey Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bailey Jr throws a front kick aimed at Smoosh's knee but Smoosh avoids it well. #CL2#
Smoosh pushes Bailey Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Smoosh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bailey Jr up against the cage.
Bailey Jr blocks an elbow strike from Smoosh.
#BC2#
Smoosh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smoosh fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Bailey Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Smoosh. Smoosh gets slowly back to his feet.
Bailey Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Smoosh blocks a low kick nicely.
Bailey Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smoosh momentarily.
Smoosh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bailey Jr tries to avoid it but Smoosh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bailey Jr to the ground. Bailey Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Smoosh has Bailey Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Bailey Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bailey Jr managing to block the knees to the body from Smoosh.
#BC2#
Smoosh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smoosh tries for a takedown but Bailey Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dean Bailey Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bailey Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smoosh.
A head kick misses from Smoosh.
Smoosh throws a wild body kick that Bailey Jr sees coming a mile off.
Bailey Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smoosh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bailey Jr is fending him off so far but Smoosh persists. Nope, Bailey Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Smoosh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bailey Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smoosh shoots in looking for a takedown. Bailey Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Smoosh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bailey Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smoosh blocks a jab.
Smoosh takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smoosh tries to clinch up but Bailey Jr circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Smoosh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Smoosh successfully pulls guard.
#SU#
Bailey Jr gets to his feet - Smoosh follows without any prompting.
Dean Bailey Jr is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bailey Jr throws a low kick but Smoosh avoids it.
Bailey Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A clash of legs there as Smoosh blocks the low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bailey Jr misses with a leg kick.
Smoosh wants to counter with a clinch but Bailey Jr pushes him away.
Bailey Jr misses with a leg kick.
Bailey Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smoosh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bailey Jr defends well and Smoosh ends up having to push Bailey Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dean Bailey Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JuJu Smoosh.
Bailey Jr throws a looping overhand right but Smoosh ducks down to avoid it.
Bailey Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Bailey Jr misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smoosh is defended easily by Bailey Jr .#T2#
Smoosh shoots in but Bailey Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smoosh tries to clinch there but Bailey Jr circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Bailey Jr . No joy for Smoosh on that attempt.
Smoosh checks a leg kick nicely.
Bailey Jr throws a front kick aimed at Smoosh's knee but Smoosh avoids it well.
Smoosh dives in and grabs Bailey Jr 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bailey Jr pushes down on Smoosh's head and hops out.
Smoosh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smoosh slips under a jab from Bailey Jr .
Dean Bailey Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey Jr tried to score with a low kick but Smoosh checks it.
Dean Bailey Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smoosh wants to clinch.#T3##CL2#
Smoosh gets a clinch.
Smoosh tries to land knees in the clinch but Bailey Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Smoosh.
Smoosh jumps guard but Bailey Jr stands there with Smoosh around his waist. Smoosh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smoosh tries to pull guard but Bailey Jr won't allow it.
Smoosh misses with a knee strike.
I was talking to Bailey Jr 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
JuJu Smoosh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Bailey Jr gets underhooks to prevent Smoosh's takedown attempt.
Bailey Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Smoosh has double underhooks.
Smoosh has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bailey Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Smoosh breaks from the clinch.
Smoosh gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
so Bailey Jr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smoosh scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Smoosh blocks the leg kick.
Smoosh looks for a takedown but Bailey Jr sprawls well.
JuJu Smoosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smoosh looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey Jr is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Bailey Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bailey Jr , 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Bailey Jr ! |
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Event:
Dominance XVI
Date: Dec 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Bailey Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bailey Jr throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Rowards counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU2#
Rowards stands up from Bailey Jr 's guard - Rowards perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bailey Jr walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rowards checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bailey Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL2#
Bailey Jr gets tackled into the cage by Rowards. Rowards maintains the clinch.
Bailey Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bailey Jr is trying to force a seperation but Rowards has the dominant position.#TD2#
Rowards jumps guard.
Rowards is looking to stand back up but Bailey Jr counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Rowards.
Bailey Jr prevents Rowards from improving his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1##SU#
Bailey Jr stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Bailey Jr gets caught flat footed, as Rowards shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bailey Jr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rowards manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Rowards lands with a punch from half guard.
Rowards content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Bailey Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rowards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bailey Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rowards moves into full mount! Bailey Jr won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rowards takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3##SUB2#
Rowards is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bailey Jr is surviving well by controlling Rowards's body position as best he can.
Rowards lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bailey Jr wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bailey Jr is breathing heavily.
Rowards with shots to the head and body - Bailey Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rowards controlling his opponent. #T4##SUB2#
Rowards is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bailey Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bailey Jr shrugs it off.
Rowards lands a big shot there that rocks Bailey Jr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bailey Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rowards on the ground.
Bailey Jr taking shots to the head.
Rowards lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rowards with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rowards with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
Rowards looking to secure an arm triangle but Bailey Jr defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ellis Rowards dominated that round.
That's time! Bailey Jr 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Rowards takes the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Bailey Jr has been working on his elbows in the gym.#TD2#
Rowards pulls guard.
Bailey Jr wanted to stand there but Rowards had control of the position.
Bailey Jr wants to control from the top but Rowards keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rowards is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rowards is pushing down on Bailey Jr 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bailey Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Rowards has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Rowards wants to control but Bailey Jr is keeping him busy.
Rowards is looking to advance position but Bailey Jr won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rowards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bailey Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rowards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rowards trying to control the pace.
Rowards moves nicely into side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Rowards working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rowards works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rowards passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bailey Jr ! #T3#
Rowards controlling the pace for now.
Rowards landing shots from mount.
Rowards looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rowards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Rowards is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T4#
No luck for Rowards with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Rowards closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bailey Jr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rowards has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Rowards looking to secure an arm triangle but Bailey Jr defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rowards is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bailey Jr is surviving well by controlling Rowards's body position as best he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ellis Rowards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rowards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bailey Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rowards somewhat.
Bailey Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Rowards looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rowards slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Rowards is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowards sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Rowards working the head and body with strikes.
Ellis Rowards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rowards is taking a breather. Bailey Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Rowards has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rowards is continuing to stall.
Dean Bailey Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ground and pound from Rowards.
Rowards is taking a breather. Bailey Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
Bailey Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bailey Jr tries to get out of the position.
Rowards slips a nice elbow through Bailey Jr 's hands, connecting with Bailey Jr 's forehead.
Nice strikes from Rowards there. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nice strikes from Rowards there.
Rowards drops an elbow to the side of Bailey Jr 's head. #SU2#
Rowards decides to stand and escape the position.
Rowards scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dean Bailey Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rowards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bailey Jr defends it nicely.
Dean Bailey Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ellis Rowards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rowards waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey Jr .
Rowards shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bailey Jr sprawls well. Bailey Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rowards gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ellis Rowards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rowards 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ellis Rowards! |
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Event:
Dominance XV
Date: Nov 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Skellington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bailey Jr is fending him off so far but Skellington persists. Nope, Bailey Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Bailey Jr lands with a nice combination. Skellington backs away looking to recover.
Bailey Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey Jr tries to work over Skellington's front leg with a kick but Skellington checks it.
Skellington checks a leg kick nicely.
Bailey Jr throws a leg kick that misses.
Bailey Jr looks to land a combination. Skellington sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bailey Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Bailey Jr . No joy for Skellington on that attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Skellington fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Skellington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Skellington with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Bailey Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bailey Jr .
Bailey Jr wants to land a leg kick but Skellington is out of range.
Skellington looks for a takedown but Bailey Jr sprawls well.
Skellington is breathing heavily.
Bailey Jr throws a front kick aimed at Skellington's knee but Skellington avoids it well. #T1#
Skellington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bailey Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Skellington shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bailey Jr defends it nicely.
Skellington shoots in for a takedown but Bailey Jr shows good takedown defense.
Good standup being displayed there by Bailey Jr as he connects with a hook.
Bailey Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little jabbing left from Bailey Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey Jr throws a low kick but Skellington avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bailey Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Skellington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skellington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dean Bailey Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailey Jr scores with a body shot.
Bailey Jr lands with a right hand.
Bailey Jr throws a nice looking combination but Skellington bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Skellington dives in and scores a takedown into Bailey Jr 's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey Jr controlling Skellington's posture.
Skellington advances position into side control!#T2#
Skellington throws a strike aimed at the side of Bailey Jr 's head but Bailey Jr avoids it well.
Skellington lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bailey Jr down.
Bailey Jr tries to bench press Skellington off him but Skellington keeps the position.
Skellington has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
You can see the frustration on Bailey Jr 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skellington lands a nice forearm strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skellington creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bailey Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Skellington connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Skellington in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bailey Jr is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Skellington!
Jack Skellington seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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