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Event:
AFC FN 2- Moxley vs Bridges
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Jonson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Usada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jonson is keeping busy.
Jonson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Usada's efforts to push away.
Jonson blocks a body shot from Usada.
Usada dodges an elbow strike from Jonson.
Jonson lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Usada Usada has been cut.
Jonson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Usada blocks the elbow strike.
Jonson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Usada is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jonson is defending well.
Jonson pushes off an throws an elbow but Usada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jonson as Usada tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonson throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonson throws an elbow but misses.
Usada is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jonson is defending well for now.
Usada dodges an elbow strike from Jonson.
Usada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Usada dodges an elbow strike from Jonson.
Jonson pushes off an throws an elbow but Usada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Usada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jonson lands a damaging elbow.
Jonson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jonson misses with an elbow strike.
Jonson throws an elbow that misses.
Jonson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Usada tries to break free but Jonson pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Jonson.
Jonson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Usada tries to pull guard but Jonson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boris Jonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usada Usada.
Jonson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jonson misses with an elbow strike.
Jonson pushes off an throws an elbow but Usada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Usada takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jonson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonson throws an elbow but misses.
Jonson has Usada pressed against the cage, preventing Usada from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Usada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jonson to keep the fight standing.
Usada missing with knees to the body.
Jonson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Usada.
Jonson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jonson throws an elbow but it misses.
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!
Usada blocks an elbow strike from Jonson.
Usada is trying to break free.
Jonson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Usada jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jonson walks away with a smile on his face. Usada gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Usada fails to land with a series of punches.
Jonson is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Jonson rushes Usada and presses him up against the cage.
Jonson lands a nice elbow.
Usada takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Nice elbow from Jonson.
Jonson lands a damaging elbow.
Jonson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Usada tries to circle away but Jonson has him pinned against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jonson.
Jonson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jonson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Usada is trying to break the clinch but Jonson is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jonson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Usada's brow.
Usada is trying to pull guard but Jonson has him pressed against the cage.
Jonson lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Usada Usada's cut even more.
Usada tries to break free but Jonson pushes him back against the cage.
Usada blocks the elbow strike.
Jonson misses with an elbow strike.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Usada blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
Usada avoids the elbow strike from Jonson, against the cage.
Usada tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jonson smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Jonson rushes Usada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jonson throws an elbow that misses.
Usada tries to break the clinch but Jonson is controlling the position.
Usada is trying to break the clinch but Jonson is controlling him.
Jonson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Usada dodges an elbow strike from Jonson.
Usada blocks an elbow strike.
Jonson lands an elbow just above Usada 's eye.
Jonson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Usada avoids the elbow strike from Jonson, against the cage.
Jonson throws an elbow that misses.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Usada swings wildly with an uppercut but Jonson uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Jonson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Usada Usada's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Jonson darts in and clinches Usada up against the cage.
Jonson throws an elbow that misses.
Jonson prevents Usada from breaking the clinch.
Usada wants to get back to striking at distance but Jonson won't allow it.
Jonson misses with an elbow strike.
Usada has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jonson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jonson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Usada blocks an elbow strike.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Usada is trying to break the clinch but Jonson has him pressed against the cage.
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonson misses with an elbow strike.
Jonson misses with an elbow over the top.
Usada tries to pull guard but Jonson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jonson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usada can do to turn this around?
Jonson lands a nice elbow.
Usada avoids the elbow strike from Jonson, against the cage.
Usada wants to break free but Jonson has control.
#T1#
Jonson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jonson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jonson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Usada is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Usada blocks the elbow strike.
Usada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jonson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Usada's defenses.
Jonson misses with an elbow over the top.
Jonson throws an elbow but it misses.
Usada is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jonson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boris Jonson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usada Usada.
Jonson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Usada can't break the clinch.
Usada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jonson lands a nice elbow. #T2#
Jonson lands an elbow inside that Usada shrugs off. #CUT#The cut above Usada Usada's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jonson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jonson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jonson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Usada's brow.
A frustrated look appears on Usada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jonson keeps control of Usada as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jonson lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jonson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonson lands a damaging elbow.
Jonson misses with an elbow strike.
Usada taking a breather.
Usada is trying to force a seperation but Jonson has the dominant position.
Usada tries to pull guard but Jonson holds him up against the cage and eventually Usada drops back down to his feet.
Jonson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jonson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Usada's brow.
Usada avoids a wild elbow strike from Jonson.
Boris Jonson has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
Jonson lands an elbow just above Usada 's eye.
Usada is looking to control Jonson's arms but Jonson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Usada has his back to the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jonson throws an elbow but misses.
Usada takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#Usada Usada's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Usada tries to pull guard but Jonson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Usada takes an elbow to the temple.
Usada blocks an elbow strike from Jonson.
Usada avoids a wild elbow strike from Jonson.
Usada avoids a wild elbow strike from Jonson.
Jonson pushes off an throws an elbow but Usada leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Usada tries to break the clinch but Jonson is controlling the position.
Jonson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jonson misses with an elbow strike.
Usada blocks an elbow strike.
Usada takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Usada Usada's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Boris Jonson! |
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Event:
AFC FN 1: Moxley vs Medina
Date: Jan 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Usada fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Steed clinches up with Usada and pushes him back against the cage.
Usada tries to pull guard but Steed holds him up against the cage and eventually Usada drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Steed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tubby Steed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Usada lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Usada closes the distance and clinches up with Steed, looking for a takedown. Usada pushes Steed against the cage but Steed circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Steed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Steed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steed slaps away a takedown attempt from Usada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tubby Steed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usada Usada.#CL#
Steed has closed the distance and engaged Usada in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steed gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Usada Usada has been cut.#BC#
Steed breaks from the clinch.
Usada tries to clinch up but Steed circles away and keeps his distance.
Usada throws a wild body kick that Steed sees coming a mile off.#T1##CL#
Steed instigates a clinch. #BC#
Steed breaks from the clinch.
Usada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Usada or perhaps it was just good defense by Steed, which made it look bad.
Usada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steed. #CL#
Steed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steed lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Steed breaks the clinch.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Steed has knocked Usada down with a huge combo! Steed steps away and waves a wobbly Usada back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Usada is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Usada or perhaps it was just good defense by Steed, which made it look bad.
Usada is still on wobbly legs! Can Steed finish him?#CL#
Steed drives through and clinches with Usada against the cage.
Usada seems to have recovered his senses.
Usada wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steed has him pressed against the cage.
Usada tries to pull guard but Steed forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Steed breaks from the clinch.
#KD#
Steed drops Usada with a beautiful combination! Usada stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Steed is looking for the KO!#T2##CL#
Steed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Usada, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Steed breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Steed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Usada, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Steed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Steed clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Steed breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Steed. No joy for Usada on that attempt.
Steed swats away the attempt to clinch by Usada.#CL#
Steed closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Steed breaks from the clinch.
Steed lands a body shot.
#T3#
Usada moves in looking to clinch but Steed pushes him off.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Steed breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Steed drives through and clinches with Usada against the cage.
#BC#
Steed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Steed does no damage.
Tubby Steed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Steed drives through and clinches with Usada against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Steed.
Steed landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Usada throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Steed to work.
Usada is trying to force a seperation but Steed has the dominant position.#BC#
Steed manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL#
Steed rushes Usada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Steed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steed throws a combination. Usada tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steed connects with a good right hand that stumbles Usada. Usada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Steed closes the distance and pushes Usada back into the cage.#BC#
Steed manages to break the clinch.
Steed takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Steed gets a clinch. #BC#
Steed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steed lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Steed closes the distance and pushes Usada back into the cage.#BC#
Steed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Steed moves into the clinch.
Usada goes for a takedown attempt but Steed pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Usada avoids the head kick by Steed.
#CL#
Steed clinches up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tubby Steed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Usada Usada's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Usada misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Steed rushes Usada and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Usada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Usada fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Steed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Usada throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Steed closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Steed breaks the clinch.
Usada misses with a takedown attempt
and Steed counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Usada walks into a stiff left hand from Steed.
Steed digs a good hook to Usada's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Usada tries to keep at a distance but Steed has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Steed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steed punishes Usada's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Steed closes the distance and pushes Usada back into the cage.#T1##BC#
Steed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tubby Steed is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Steed instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Steed stalling the fight.
Steed creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Usada's defenses. #BC#
Steed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steed moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Usada is breathing heavily.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Steed has knocked Usada down with a huge combo! Steed steps away and waves a wobbly Usada back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tubby Steed is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Steed rushes Usada and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Steed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Steed rushes Usada and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Steed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Usada misses with a takedown attempt
and Steed counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tubby Steed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usada Usada.
Usada gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Steed gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tubby Steed! |
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Event:
MMA ATTACK 03 Boss vsLeagatius
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Usada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martinez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Usada tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Usada clinches up with Martinez and pushes him back against the cage.
Usada misses with a body punch.
Usada has Martinez pressed against the cage, preventing Martinez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Usada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Usada is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Usada is looking to break free of the clinch but Martinez has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martinez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Usada Usada has been cut.
Martinez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Usada tries to clinch there but Martinez circles away.
Martinez connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Usada tumbling to the canvas! Martinez pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Usada was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yunel Martinez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Usada tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Usada tried to score with a low kick but Thompson checks it.
Thompson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Thompson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Usada on his heels. He'll look to pass Usada's guard now, I'm sure.
Usada wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thompson manages to pass to side control.
Thompson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Usada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thompson is working away from the top position though.
Usada tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg. #T1#
Usada is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Usada tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson slows the pace down in half guard.
Usada wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Thompson seems content to control.
Thompson prevents Usada from standing back up.
Thompson not doing much here.
Thompson prevents Usada from improving his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Usada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Usada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from Usada.
Usada looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.#T3#
Usada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thompson circles away.
Rufus Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usada Usada.#TD#
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Usada's guard.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Usada is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thompson 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. #SU#
Thompson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4##CL#
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson shoots and misses
and Usada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Usada circles away.#TD#
Thompson gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Usada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usada trying his best to control but Thompson has mounted him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Usada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Usada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Usada tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Usada wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Usada shoots in but Thompson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Usada fails with the takedown
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rufus Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usada Usada.#TD#
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thompson showed some decent athleticism there. #T1##SUB#
Thompson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Usada doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thompson. #SUB2#
Usada actively working from the bottom here.#SU#
Thompson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Usada is trying to break free.
Usada is trying to pull guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thompson scores a nice knee to the body.
#TD#
Thompson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Usada uses from the top position.
Usada being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Usada's guard.
Thompson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Usada keeps moving.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Usada is trying to get back to half guard.#T4##SUB#
Thompson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Usada knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Usada is not content to let Thompson control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Usada is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Thompson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Usada misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
Usada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Thompson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Usada tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson moves out of range of the leg kick from Usada.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Usada as he jumps to the side.
Thompson staying out of range there.#T1#
Usada looks to clinch
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Usada misses
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Thompson drives through and clinches with Usada against the cage.
Thompson stalling against the cage.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usada can do to turn this around?#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Thompson drives through with a takedown into Usada's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thompson scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Usada working for submissions but it's allowed Thompson to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura but Usada is defending well.
#T2#
Usada trying to control but Thompson postures up.
#SUB#
Thompson seems to be working for a kimura but Usada defends the submission attempt.
Thompson not doing much here.
Rufus Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Usada holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T3#
Usada punching from the bottom.
Thompson working Usada over with strikes.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Usada's hands, connecting with Usada's forehead.
Thompson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Usada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Usada is looking for a sweep. Thompson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Usada moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Usada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
It seemed like Usada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thompson scores with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Usada fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Usada Usada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rufus Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rufus Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usada Usada.
A left and a right from Usada both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thompson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus Thompson! |
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