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Event:
DMMA 16: Hussein vs Finlay
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Cauthon is looking to clinch but Grubbs is avoiding it.
Cauthon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Grubbs - just one landing. #ROC#Cauthon is rocked!
Edward Grubbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cauthon looks up at the clock. Bad move! Grubbs lands a right hand from hell, dropping Cauthon. Grubbs pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Grubbs!
Edward Grubbs 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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Event:
DMMA 6: Rocksaw vs Saros
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Cauthon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bodson pinned against the cage. Bodson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cauthon with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Bodson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Bodson has hold of one of Cauthon's legs. Cauthon is fighting the takedown attempt but Bodson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cauthon keeping moving, preventing Bodson from controlling successfully.
Cauthon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cauthon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bodson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cauthon is trying to control the position but Bodson postures up. #T1#
Bodson preventing the sweep.
Bodson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cauthon pulls Bodson in to control the position. #SUB#
Cauthon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Cauthon pushes a forearm under Bodson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bodson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mat Cauthon!
An out of breath Mat Cauthon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Borgia vs Mack
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Cauthon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cauthon wants a takedown but no success here.
Scappy Do lands a knee to the body.
Cauthon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scappy Do fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Scappy Do moves into the clinch.
Scappy Do putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cauthon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cauthon tries to score a body lock takedown but Scappy Do shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mat Cauthon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Scappy Do obliges.
Cauthon is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Scappy Do.
Scappy Do landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Scappy Do connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scappy Do landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#KD2#
Scappy Do drops Cauthon with a big knee straight up the middle! Cauthon is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Cauthon is rocked!
Scappy Do throws a quick head kick that knocks Cauthon silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Scappy Do is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Just Fight Scappy Do!
Just Fight Scappy Do very nearly forgot to thank UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Outback vs Phyrrus
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Cauthon has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Cauthon jumps guard and drags Gracie to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cauthon's head.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Cauthon.
Gracie scoring with some ground and pound.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cauthon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard. #REVB#
Gracie wants to sweep here but Cauthon controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cauthon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cauthon looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Cauthon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Cauthon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Cauthon.
Cauthon looking to control.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cauthon wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cauthon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#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.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Cauthon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cauthon looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Cauthon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie is in close to Cauthon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Cauthon is retaining full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Cauthon keeps moving.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cauthon striking off his back but it's not causing Gracie any problems.
Cauthon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cauthon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gracie advances position into side control!#SUB#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Cauthon is defending well. #T4#
Gracie working the ground and pound but Cauthon is defending the strikes.
Gracie scores with punches from side control.
Cauthon is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
Cauthon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cauthon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cauthon winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie wants to control but Cauthon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cauthon controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Gracie drives through with a takedown into Cauthon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cauthon wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Cauthon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Cauthon has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Gracie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cauthon is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gracie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gracie!
Cauthon throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1#
Cauthon can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cauthon is trying to get back to full guard.
Cauthon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cauthon keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie passes into half guard.
Cauthon is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Cauthon is defending well.
Gracie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cauthon defending well though. #SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cauthon is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position. #T2#
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cauthon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie trying to control from Cauthon's half guard. Cauthon has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Cauthon blocks nicely.
Cauthon keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cauthon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Robert Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cauthon scores with a nice shot.
Gracie postures up.
#T3#
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Cauthon keeps moving.
Gracie content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Cauthon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Cauthon is proving a slippery customer.
Cauthon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cauthon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Cauthon throws a big elbow that misses.
Cauthon passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Gracie trying to control here.
Cauthon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Cauthon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cauthon is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cauthon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mat Cauthon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Cauthon keeps moving.
Cauthon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Cauthon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cauthon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Cauthon defends easily.
Cauthon postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it. #T1#
Cauthon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Cauthon tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cauthon defends well.
Gracie looking to control but Cauthon passes into half guard.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cauthon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cauthon is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Cauthon is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cauthon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cauthon.
Cauthon wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T3#
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Cauthon is very close to passing his half guard.
Cauthon thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cauthon pulls his head out easily.
Cauthon is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cauthon's half guard.
Cauthon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Cauthon is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Cauthon trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Cauthon is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Cauthon is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie trying to control the action but Cauthon is working from the bottom.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Cauthon defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Cauthon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cauthon controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Robert Gracie! |
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Event:
CWMMA: Contreiras vs Atunes
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Sanninen thuds a left hand into Cauthon's body.
Cauthon fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanninen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cauthon misses the body punch
and Sanninen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mat Cauthon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cauthon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Sanninen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cauthon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sanninen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanninen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanninen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cauthon backwards.
Cauthon blocks a body shot from Sanninen.
A frustrated look appears on Cauthon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanninen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanninen pushes Cauthon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cauthon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sanninen after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mat Cauthon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cauthon is trying to drag Sanninen to the mat but Sanninen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cauthon tries to circle away but Sanninen has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanninen.
Sanninen scores with a shot to the side of Cauthon's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanninen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanninen.
Sanninen keeps control of Cauthon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanninen digs a right hand underneath Cauthon's ribcage. Cauthon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sanninen pushes Cauthon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cauthon is breathing heavily.
Sanninen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanninen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cauthon is working for takedown but Sanninen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cauthon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanninen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanninen blocks a body shot from Cauthon. #T2#
Cauthon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cauthon is trying to pull guard but Sanninen has him pressed against the cage.
Sanninen is working Cauthon over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Sanninen.
Sanninen digs a right hand underneath Cauthon's ribcage. Cauthon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sanninen.
Sanninen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanninen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanninen presses Cauthon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanninen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sanninen as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanninen.
Sanninen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Cauthon is rocked!
Sanninen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Cauthon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Sanninen.
A right hook to the body lands for Sanninen.
#T3#
Sanninen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Sanninen.
Sanninen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sanninen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cauthon backwards.
Sanninen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanninen lands a big right hand that drops Cauthon! The killer instinct kicks in and Sanninen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sanninen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Sanninen!
Daniel Sanninen gave a mention to FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CW MMA: Antonije Vs Fulton
Date: Jan 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Cauthon drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
IsoG wants to stand and escape but Cauthon is having none of it.
IsoG wants to sweep but no luck.
IsoG can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cauthon controls the pace.
IsoG 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.#SUB2#
Cauthon 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.
Cauthon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of IsoG's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsoG not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cauthon is in close to IsoG's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cauthon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Cauthon stopping the sweep attempt from IsoG.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cauthon works over IsoG with some ground and pound from guard.
Cauthon controlling from the top position.
Cauthon lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Cauthon drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cauthon seems to have locked his on tight now - IsoG screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cauthon, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mat Cauthon!
The defeated eL IsoG had this to say: 'Natowg Mo ? I just give him a chance to win. Simple as that.'. |
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Event:
CW MMA: Eclipse
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Cauthon misses with a body kick.
Cauthon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DJ takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cauthon swings for the body but DJ moves out of range.
Cauthon misses with a shot to the body
and DJ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cauthon thows a leg kick but DJ checks it
and DJ counters with a right hand to the body.
Cauthon throws a low kick but DJ moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Cauthon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
DJ controls Cauthon momentarily but Cauthon frees himself. #SUB#
Cauthon has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing DJ to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cauthon is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - DJ pulls down on the head and he's put Cauthon to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Drake DJ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OConnor avoids the body shot from Cauthon.
OConnor tries to close the distance and clinch but Cauthon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cauthon scores with a jab. OConnor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
OConnor is looking to clinch but Cauthon is avoiding it.
OConnor wants to clinch up but Cauthon keeps it at a distance.
OConnor throws a head kick but Cauthon moves out of range.
OConnor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cauthon tries to clinch up but OConnor circles away and keeps his distance.
Cauthon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
OConnor appears to be looking for a big counter.
OConnor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cauthon.
OConnor appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cauthon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OConnor defends it nicely.#CL#
OConnor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
OConnor can't find room to land a body shot as Cauthon controls the action.
OConnor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cauthon's elbow.
Cauthon is trying to force a seperation but OConnor has the dominant position.#BC#
OConnor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cauthon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as OConnor sprawls well. OConnor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cauthon gets slowly back to his feet.
William OConnor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mat Cauthon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cauthon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OConnor tries to clinch but Cauthon is having none of it. #CL#
OConnor instigates a clinch.
OConnor misses with a body punch.
OConnor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
OConnor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cauthon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T2#
OConnor tries to pull guard but Cauthon holds him up against the cage and eventually OConnor drops back down to his feet.
OConnor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OConnor has Cauthon pressed against the cage, preventing Cauthon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cauthon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OConnor lands a knee to the body.
Cauthon looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Cauthon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
OConnor crunches a lovely knee into Cauthon's ribcage.#BC#
OConnor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cauthon misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and OConnor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
OConnor slows down the pace here.
OConnor lands a good knee to the midsection. Cauthon won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OConnor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Cauthon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OConnor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OConnor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OConnor lands a damaging elbow.
OConnor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cauthon avoiding damage as OConnor throws knees to the body.
OConnor lands a damaging elbow.
OConnor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OConnor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
OConnor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cauthon is defending well for now.
Cauthon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OConnor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OConnor lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Cauthon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cauthon is trying to break the clinch but OConnor is controlling him.
OConnor lands an elbow that stopped Cauthon in his tracks for a moment.
OConnor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OConnor tries to land knees in the clinch but Cauthon avoids the damage to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
OConnor misses with the head strike.
Cauthon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
OConnor landing knees to the head.
OConnor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cauthon.
OConnor trying to land knees to the body.
Cauthon avoiding damage as OConnor throws knees to the body.
OConnor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William OConnor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cauthon doesn't manage to clinch there - OConnor circles away.
Cauthon tries to land a front kick but OConnor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
OConnor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cauthon doesn't manage to clinch there - OConnor circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cauthon!
#CL#
OConnor pushes Cauthon up against the cage in a clinch.
OConnor missing with knees to the body.
Cauthon has had enough of the clinch but OConnor keeps him there for the moment.
Cauthon takes an elbow to the temple.
OConnor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cauthon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor lands an elbow inside that Cauthon shrugs off.
Cauthon looking for a takedown.
William OConnor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cauthon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cauthon takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cauthon is breathing heavily.
OConnor scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Cauthon can't get the takedown.
OConnor lands a nice knee to the body.
OConnor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cauthon can do to turn this around?
OConnor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OConnor struggles to land a body shot inside as Cauthon controls his hands.
OConnor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cauthon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
OConnor misses with a punch on the inside.
OConnor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cauthon managing to block the knees to the body from OConnor.
OConnor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cauthon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OConnor swings wildly with an uppercut but Cauthon uses good head movement to avoid it.
OConnor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cauthon avoids it.
OConnor using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cauthon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T2#
OConnor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cauthon blocks a body shot from OConnor.
OConnor scores a nice knee to the body.
OConnor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cauthon is defending well for now.
OConnor lands a good knee to the midsection. Cauthon won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OConnor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cauthon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cauthon takes an elbow to the forehead.
OConnor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cauthon is defending well for now.
OConnor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cauthon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by OConnor.
Cauthon takes a knee to the side of the body.
OConnor lands an elbow inside that Cauthon shrugs off.
OConnor lands an elbow inside that Cauthon shrugs off. #T3#
OConnor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cauthon's elbow.
OConnor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cauthon is defending well for now.
OConnor lands an elbow inside. #TD#
OConnor pulls guard.
OConnor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Cauthon gets to his feet. OConnor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
OConnor clinches up against the cage.
Cauthon is trying to push OConnor away but OConnor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cauthon is trying to break free.
OConnor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cauthon blocking some punches.
#T4#
OConnor with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
OConnor misses with a punch to the body.
OConnor fails to pull guard.
OConnor crunches a lovely knee into Cauthon's ribcage.
OConnor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for OConnor.
OConnor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cauthon is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from OConnor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OConnor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cauthon blocks an uppercut.
OConnor lands a nice knee to the body.
OConnor tries to land knees in the clinch but Cauthon avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from OConnor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William OConnor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
OConnor gets a clinch.
Cauthon letting OConnor take a breather here.#BC#
OConnor breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from OConnor as Cauthon shoots in.
OConnor fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
OConnor clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from OConnor.
OConnor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor misses with a hook to the ribs.
OConnor is trying to pull guard but Cauthon has him pressed against the cage.
Cauthon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
OConnor misses with a hook to the ribs.
OConnor avoiding damage.
Cauthon working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
OConnor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cauthon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
OConnor manages to break the clinch.
Cauthon avoids the head kick by OConnor.
#CL#
OConnor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cauthon, pushing him back against the cage.
OConnor tries to throw a body punch but Cauthon avoids it by throwing OConnor back against the cage.
OConnor tries to throw a body punch but Cauthon avoids it by throwing OConnor back against the cage.
OConnor misses with a punch to the body.
OConnor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cauthon avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OConnor.
Cauthon working hard to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for OConnor.
OConnor lands an elbow inside. #T2#
OConnor trying to land knees to the body.
Cauthon takes an elbow to the temple.
OConnor swings wildly with an uppercut but Cauthon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cauthon takes an elbow to the forehead.
OConnor lands an elbow that stopped Cauthon in his tracks for a moment.
Cauthon is trying to force a seperation but OConnor has the dominant position.
Cauthon blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OConnor tries a body shot but Cauthon blocks it.
Cauthon tries to break the clinch but OConnor is controlling the position. #TD#
OConnor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
OConnor controlling Cauthon's posture.
OConnor is trying to keep Cauthon in close.
William OConnor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SU2#
Cauthon stands up from OConnor's guard - Cauthon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cauthon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OConnor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
OConnor tries to clinch but Cauthon is having none of it.
A punch combination from Cauthon misses.
OConnor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
OConnor wants to clinch up but Cauthon keeps it at a distance.
OConnor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mat Cauthon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OConnor tries to clinch but Cauthon is having none of it. #T4#
Cauthon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OConnor appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
OConnor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
OConnor misses with a hook from the clinch.
OConnor tries to land knees in the clinch but Cauthon avoids the damage to the body.
OConnor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
OConnor has Cauthon pressed against the cage.
Cauthon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that's the end of the fight!
William OConnor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for OConnor, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William OConnor! |
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