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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 2 C
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Alexander closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Von Slackenfuchs did well to prevent Alexander getting side control.#SUB#
Alexander seems to be working for a kimura but Von Slackenfuchs defends the submission attempt.
Von Slackenfuchs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alexander looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alexander connects with a nice short shot to Von Slackenfuchs's temple.
Von Slackenfuchs gets back to full guard.
Alexander is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Beasties that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Von Slackenfuchs controlling Alexander's posture.
Alexander throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Slackenfuchs's head.
Von Slackenfuchs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexander lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Von Slackenfuchs keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Von Slackenfuchs tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Alexander is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alexander 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.
Von Slackenfuchs wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexander scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Slackenfuchs controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself.
Von Slackenfuchs 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.
Alexander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Slackenfuchs is keeping the position for now.
Alexander throwing strikes but missing.
Alexander looking to pass the guard.
Von Slackenfuchs trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alexander stands up over Von Slackenfuchs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Von Slackenfuchs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Alexander has hold of Von Slackenfuchs's hands but Von Slackenfuchs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT2#It looks like Gretchen Alexander has been cut.
Alexander has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Slackenfuchs is working away from the top position though.
Von Slackenfuchs thows a huge punch but Alexander dodges it nicely.
Von Slackenfuchs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alexander tries to get to full guard but Von Slackenfuchs has control of the leg.
Alexander is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a strike but Alexander avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Von Slackenfuchs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Alexander working a defensive guard here.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a big right hand that misses.
Von Slackenfuchs throwing strikes from guard but Alexander blocks nicely.
Von Slackenfuchs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Slackenfuchs wants to get up but he can't break Alexander's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Von Slackenfuchs with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Slackenfuchs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Slackenfuchs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Von Slackenfuchs postures up in Alexander's guard and throws a big left but Alexander blocks it.
Alexander working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Slackenfuchs.
Von Slackenfuchs stands and throws Alexander's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Von Slackenfuchs scores with punches from side control. #T4#
An elbow from Von Slackenfuchs crashes against the mat.
Von Slackenfuchs working the strikes but Alexander uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Von Slackenfuchs thows a huge punch but Alexander dodges it nicely.
Alexander keeping hold of Von Slackenfuchs's head, controlling as best he can.
Von Slackenfuchs throwing shots but Alexander is blocking nicely.
Von Slackenfuchs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alexander's head.
Alexander is not content to let Von Slackenfuchs control the position.
Alexander avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Von Slackenfuchs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Slackenfuchs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Slackenfuchs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Slackenfuchs lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gretchen Alexander'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#
Alexander on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#Gretchen Alexander's cut is getting worse.
Von Slackenfuchs misses the body punch
enabling Alexander to counter with a crisp jab.
Von Slackenfuchs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alexander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Alexander manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Von Slackenfuchs on his heels. He'll look to pass Von Slackenfuchs's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Alexander avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexander preventing the sweep.
Von Slackenfuchs controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself.
Alexander keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Slackenfuchs's head.
Alexander content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Von Slackenfuchs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexander keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Slackenfuchs's head.#T1#
Alexander lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Von Slackenfuchs keeps moving.
Von Slackenfuchs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Von Slackenfuchs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a head shot. Alexander uses the momentum to regain guard.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a strike but Alexander rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Von Slackenfuchs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexander showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Von Slackenfuchs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Von Slackenfuchs is keen to just control but Alexander is a slippery customer.
Von Slackenfuchs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Von Slackenfuchs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Slackenfuchs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Slackenfuchs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Von Slackenfuchs sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alexander defending well though.
Von Slackenfuchs is trying to control the action in half guard but Alexander is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alexander wants to improve his position but Von Slackenfuchs is controlling well.
Alexander taking some punishment here, with Von Slackenfuchs in his half guard. #T3#
Alexander trying to control here.
Von Slackenfuchs landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alexander regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Von Slackenfuchs.
Alexander working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Von Slackenfuchs.
Von Slackenfuchs trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Von Slackenfuchs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Slackenfuchs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Slackenfuchs is in close to Alexander's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Von Slackenfuchs throwing strikes but missing.
Von Slackenfuchs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alexander's head.#T4#
Von Slackenfuchs landing with the ground and pound. #CUT2#Gretchen Alexander's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Alexander looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Slackenfuchs postures up and lands a big shot to Alexander's brow. #CUT2#Jeez, Gretchen Alexander's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gretchen Alexander's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs!
After winning the bout, Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 1 C
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a takedown attempt
and Graff counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Von Slackenfuchs gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Graff's face as Von Slackenfuchs controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Von Slackenfuchs decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Von Slackenfuchs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Graff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a lunging right hand
and Graff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graff ducks right into an uppercut from Von Slackenfuchs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graff slaps away a takedown attempt from Von Slackenfuchs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Otto Graff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs.#T1#
Graff scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Von Slackenfuchs feints and as Graff raises his hands in defense, Von Slackenfuchs changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von Slackenfuchs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Von Slackenfuchs wants to pass the guard but Graff is keeping the position.#T2#
Graff wants to stand and escape but Von Slackenfuchs is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Slackenfuchs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Graff throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Slackenfuchs.
Graff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Von Slackenfuchs moves away from the strike by Graff.
Graff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Von Slackenfuchs.
Graff bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#ROC2#Graff is rocked!
Oh Graff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Von Slackenfuchs flashes Graff a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Graff's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Graff crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Von Slackenfuchs punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs!
Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 4
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Von Slackenfuchs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Hoffa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Von Slackenfuchs quickly recovers to half guard.
Von Slackenfuchs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hoffa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hoffa trying to pass the guard but Von Slackenfuchs defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffa slows the pace down in half guard.
Von Slackenfuchs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Hoffa 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.
Von Slackenfuchs keeping full guard, as Hoffa tries to pass.
Hoffa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hoffa stands and throws Von Slackenfuchs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Von Slackenfuchs is not content to let Hoffa control the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hoffa tries for a kimura but Von Slackenfuchs is defending well.
Hoffa taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Hoffa swings around for an armbar but Von Slackenfuchs sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hoffa's guard.
Von Slackenfuchs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoffa is keeping the position for now.
Von Slackenfuchs won't allow Hoffa to sweep him here.
Hoffa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hoffa can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Let's hope that Hoffa 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.
Von Slackenfuchs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffa throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Slackenfuchs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hoffa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Von Slackenfuchs slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoffa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Al Hoffa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a straight left.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with an uppercut.
Von Slackenfuchs misses the jab.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Hoffa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hoffa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Von Slackenfuchs is controlling Hoffa's trapped leg to prevent Hoffa from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffa trying to control the action but Von Slackenfuchs is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hoffa slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoffa tries to pass to full mount but Von Slackenfuchs defends it.
Hoffa slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hoffa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hoffa just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoffa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Slackenfuchs manages to avoid it.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a body punch but Hoffa moves out of range.
Von Slackenfuchs lands with a cross.
Von Slackenfuchs just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Hoffa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Slackenfuchs's guard.
Hoffa advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Von Slackenfuchs's face as Hoffa controls the position.
Von Slackenfuchs is not content to let Hoffa control the position. #T3#
Hoffa slows the pace down.
We've been informed that Hoffa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hoffa laying and praying for a moment but Von Slackenfuchs takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hoffa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Von Slackenfuchs tries to reverse the position but Hoffa maintains control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hoffa is working for a guillotine from mount but Von Slackenfuchs frees his head quite easily.
Hoffa wants to take Von Slackenfuchs's back but he can't do it this time.
Von Slackenfuchs is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hoffa trying to control but Von Slackenfuchs is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Al Hoffa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Hoffa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Von Slackenfuchs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hoffa.
Hoffa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoffa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Von Slackenfuchs misses the target.
Hoffa shoots in but Von Slackenfuchs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
so Hoffa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hoffa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hoffa trying to control but Von Slackenfuchs is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoffa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Von Slackenfuchs looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Hoffa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hoffa wants to pass the guard but Von Slackenfuchs is keeping the position.
Hoffa content to stall in guard here.
Hoffa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Slackenfuchs is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hoffa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Hoffa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoffa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Von Slackenfuchs rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoffa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Von Slackenfuchs avoids it really well and circles away.
Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Hoffa.#TD2#
Hoffa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Von Slackenfuchs to the ground. Hoffa is now in Von Slackenfuchs's guard.
Hoffa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hoffa looking to pass the guard.
Hoffa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Von Slackenfuchs pulls Hoffa in close to prevent any damage.
Hoffa controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hoffa is looking to pass into half guard but Von Slackenfuchs pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Von Slackenfuchs is in guard.#REVR#
Hoffa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoffa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Hoffa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoffa 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Hoffa!
A relieved looking Al Hoffa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 3
Date: Mar 22, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
DeMarcus Meridius closes the distance and pushes Von Slackenfuchs back into the cage.
Von Slackenfuchs is trying to force a seperation but DeMarcus Meridius has the dominant position.
DeMarcus Meridius tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to work over Von Slackenfuchs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a punch on the inside.
DeMarcus Meridius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Slackenfuchs tries to pull guard but DeMarcus Meridius won't allow it.
DeMarcus Meridius definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Slackenfuchs backwards.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Slackenfuchs.
Von Slackenfuchs blocks a body shot from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeMarcus Meridius scores with a hook to the body.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Slackenfuchs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeMarcus Meridius backwards.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to work over Von Slackenfuchs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarcus Meridius gets through Von Slackenfuchs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from DeMarcus Meridius on the inside.
A short body shot lands from DeMarcus Meridius as the two fighters clinch.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Slackenfuchs swings wildly with an uppercut but DeMarcus Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Slackenfuchs is looking to break free of the clinch but DeMarcus Meridius has double underhooks. #T1#
DeMarcus Meridius lands a body shot.
DeMarcus Meridius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, DeMarcus Meridius creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Von Slackenfuchs fails to land.
Von Slackenfuchs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
DeMarcus Meridius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a body punch.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to work over Von Slackenfuchs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeMarcus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Slackenfuchs controls his hands.
DeMarcus Meridius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Slackenfuchs's elbow.
DeMarcus Meridius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Slackenfuchs's elbow.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a body punch.
DeMarcus Meridius tries a body shot but Von Slackenfuchs blocks it.
DeMarcus Meridius is leaning against Von Slackenfuchs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Von Slackenfuchs working hard to break the clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Slackenfuchs.
Von Slackenfuchs scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Slackenfuchs is looking to break free of the clinch but DeMarcus Meridius has double underhooks.
Von Slackenfuchs blocking some punches.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a body punch.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
DeMarcus Meridius prevents a body shot from Von Slackenfuchs.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a right hand that snaps the head of Von Slackenfuchs backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Von Slackenfuchs breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
DeMarcus Meridius pushes Von Slackenfuchs up against the cage in a clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for DeMarcus Meridius.
A short right from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Von Slackenfuchs.
Von Slackenfuchs looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a right to the head.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a left hand.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a left hand.
Von Slackenfuchs struggles to land a body shot inside as DeMarcus Meridius controls his hands.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with some punches.
DeMarcus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Slackenfuchs is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but DeMarcus Meridius is keeping busy.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Slackenfuchs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeMarcus Meridius gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DeMarcus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Slackenfuchs controls his hands.
#T3#
DeMarcus Meridius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Slackenfuchs wants to get back to striking at distance but DeMarcus Meridius won't allow it.
Von Slackenfuchs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Von Slackenfuchs struggles to land a body shot inside as DeMarcus Meridius controls his hands.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Slackenfuchs backwards.
Von Slackenfuchs fails to pull guard.
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius gets through Von Slackenfuchs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Von Slackenfuchs.
DeMarcus Meridius scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with some punches.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Slackenfuchs backwards.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a hook from the clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeMarcus Meridius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from DeMarcus Meridius.
A nice left hand lands by DeMarcus Meridius.
#T4#
Von Slackenfuchs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a shoulder strike.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a light punch inside.
Von Slackenfuchs jumps guard but DeMarcus Meridius stands there with Von Slackenfuchs around his waist. Von Slackenfuchs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Slackenfuchs backwards.
DeMarcus Meridius holding his opponent close, against the cage.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to work over Von Slackenfuchs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a punch to the body.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from DeMarcus Meridius on the inside.
Von Slackenfuchs swings wildly with an uppercut but DeMarcus Meridius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Slackenfuchs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeMarcus Meridius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from DeMarcus Meridius.
A head punch on the inside from Von Slackenfuchs fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Von Slackenfuchs misses with an uppercut.
DeMarcus Meridius cracks Von Slackenfuchs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
DeMarcus Meridius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from DeMarcus Meridius.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Slackenfuchs controls his hands.
DeMarcus Meridius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Von Slackenfuchs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DeMarcus Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as Von Slackenfuchs controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Slackenfuchs backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeMarcus Meridius struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Slackenfuchs controls his hands.
DeMarcus Meridius can't find room to land a body shot as Von Slackenfuchs controls the action.
A right hand to the body from DeMarcus Meridius.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Von Slackenfuchs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
DeMarcus Meridius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Von Slackenfuchs is breathing heavily.#T1#
DeMarcus Meridius lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Slackenfuchs backwards.
A body shot lands from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius digs a right hand into Von Slackenfuchs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Von Slackenfuchs's gas tank.
Nice body punch from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from DeMarcus Meridius. #ROC#Von Slackenfuchs is rocked!
DeMarcus Meridius digs a right hand underneath Von Slackenfuchs's ribcage. Von Slackenfuchs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Von Slackenfuchs is still on wobbly legs! Can DeMarcus Meridius finish him?
Von Slackenfuchs is trying to drag DeMarcus Meridius to the mat but DeMarcus Meridius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
DeMarcus Meridius lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for DeMarcus Meridius.
A short left from DeMarcus Meridius.
DeMarcus Meridius lands a big right hand that drops Von Slackenfuchs! The killer instinct kicks in and DeMarcus Meridius finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by DeMarcus Meridius!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus DeMarcus Meridius!
Maximus DeMarcus Meridius thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 2
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Von Slackenfuchs ducks under a wild hook from Booker.
Von Slackenfuchs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Von Slackenfuchs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Von Slackenfuchs tries to pass to full mount but Booker defends it.
Booker is trying to get back to full guard.
Booker controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Booker is trying to maintain the position but Von Slackenfuchs is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Booker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Booker.
Booker is pulling down on Von Slackenfuchs's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Reggie Booker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Von Slackenfuchs shoots in and gets a takedown into Booker's guard.#T2#
Booker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Slackenfuchs trying to control but Booker is working from the bottom.
Von Slackenfuchs controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Von Slackenfuchs trying to control but Booker is working from the bottom.
Von Slackenfuchs pushing down on Booker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Von Slackenfuchs looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Booker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Booker tries to get out of the position.
Booker wants to improve his position but Von Slackenfuchs is controlling well.
Well, if Von Slackenfuchs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Von Slackenfuchs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Von Slackenfuchs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Booker keeps working.
Von Slackenfuchs is controlling the pace.
Booker is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Von Slackenfuchs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Booker connects with the punch.
Booker avoids the body shot from Von Slackenfuchs.
Booker misses with a hook. Von Slackenfuchs ducked under it nicely.
Von Slackenfuchs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Booker with a body shot.
Von Slackenfuchs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Booker as he avoids it easily.
Von Slackenfuchs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Booker lands a jab to the head.
Booker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Von Slackenfuchs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Booker is looking to stand back up but Von Slackenfuchs counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Booker. #REVR#
Booker is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Booker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Von Slackenfuchs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Booker keeps working.
Booker is controlling Von Slackenfuchs's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Von Slackenfuchs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Booker is trying to stand.
Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs has got the better of the ground game so far.
Booker is refusing to be controlled, as Von Slackenfuchs sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Slackenfuchs controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Von Slackenfuchs.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T3#
Booker is pushing Von Slackenfuchs's head away, looking to escape. Von Slackenfuchs manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booker is looking for a sweep.
Booker is not content to let Von Slackenfuchs control the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Von Slackenfuchs taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a takedown attempt
and Booker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Booker misses. #TD2#
Booker gets caught napping as Von Slackenfuchs dives in and scores a takedown. Booker manages to retain guard.
Von Slackenfuchs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Booker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Slackenfuchs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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 Reggie Booker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A shot to the liver by Von Slackenfuchs. Beautiful body shot.
Booker lands a jab to the head.
Booker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Von Slackenfuchs.#TD2#
Von Slackenfuchs is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Booker's half guard.
Von Slackenfuchs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Booker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Slackenfuchs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Booker wants to improve his position but Von Slackenfuchs is controlling well.
#T1#
Von Slackenfuchs controlling the pace.
Booker is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Slackenfuchs from advancing to side control.
Von Slackenfuchs is trying to control. Booker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Booker wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Von Slackenfuchs moves out of range of the strikes.#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.
Booker misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Von Slackenfuchs shoots in and gets a takedown into Booker's guard.
Von Slackenfuchs looking to pass the guard.
Booker pulls Von Slackenfuchs in to control the position.
Von Slackenfuchs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Von Slackenfuchs wants to pass the guard but Booker is keeping the position.#T3#
Booker is pulling down on Von Slackenfuchs's head to control his posture.
Booker wants to sweep here but Von Slackenfuchs controlling him for the moment.
Booker wants to stand but Von Slackenfuchs is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Von Slackenfuchs gets a double leg takedown into Booker's guard.#T4#
Booker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Von Slackenfuchs controls the pace.
Von Slackenfuchs wants to control from the top but Booker keeps moving.
Von Slackenfuchs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Booker haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Slackenfuchs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Von Slackenfuchs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs! |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 1
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Von Slackenfuchs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rackham's waist but Rackham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Slackenfuchs off to one side.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rackham tries to counter with a clinch but Von Slackenfuchs shakes him off and moves away.
No luck for Von Slackenfuchs with that takedown attempt.
Rackham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Slackenfuchs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rackham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Von Slackenfuchs sprawls well. Von Slackenfuchs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rackham gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Von Slackenfuchs misses. #T1#
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a wild body shot.
Rackham is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Von Slackenfuchs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rackham gets full guard.
Von Slackenfuchs stopping the sweep attempt from Rackham.
Von Slackenfuchs stays in close to Rackham's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rackham is trying to control the position but Von Slackenfuchs postures up.
Von Slackenfuchs preventing the sweep.
Von Slackenfuchs is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Rackham looking for a sweep. Not yet Rackham, not yet.
Rackham is trying to keep Von Slackenfuchs in close.
Von Slackenfuchs preventing the sweep.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Von Slackenfuchs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rackham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Von Slackenfuchs defends it nicely.
Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Rackham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Slackenfuchs thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck for Von Slackenfuchs with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with an uppercut. Rackham saw that one coming.
Rackham feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Rackham changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Von Slackenfuchs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Von Slackenfuchs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rackham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Slackenfuchs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Rackham closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rackham landing a few strikes.
Von Slackenfuchs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Von Slackenfuchs tries to get out of the position.
Von Slackenfuchs regains half guard, as Rackham was trying to land strikes.
Rackham is keen to just control but Von Slackenfuchs is a slippery customer.
Rackham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rackham looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Von Slackenfuchs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rackham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rackham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rackham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rackham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rackham lands strikes from half guard.
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 Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Von Slackenfuchs finds it's way through Rackham's defenses.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Rackham closes the distance and pushes Von Slackenfuchs back into the cage.
Von Slackenfuchs prevents the takedown attempt.
Von Slackenfuchs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rackham.
Von Slackenfuchs tries to pull guard but Rackham forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rackham crunches a lovely knee into Von Slackenfuchs's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rackham.
Knees to the body from Rackham.
Rackham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rackham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rackham's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rackham landing knees to the head.
#T1#
Rackham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rackham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Slackenfuchs.
Von Slackenfuchs managing to block the knees to the body from Rackham.
A short left from Von Slackenfuchs.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Von Slackenfuchs gets control of Rackham's arms and successfully pulls guard. Von Slackenfuchs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rackham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rackham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rackham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rackham stopping the sweep attempt from Von Slackenfuchs.
Rackham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rackham's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rackham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rackham landing some decent shots from guard.
Rackham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rackham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rackham postures up in Von Slackenfuchs's guard and throws a big left but Von Slackenfuchs blocks it.
Von Slackenfuchs wants to sweep but no luck.
Rackham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Slackenfuchs's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rackham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rackham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Slackenfuchs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rackham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Von Slackenfuchs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rackham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rackham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rackham working some strikes from top position.
Von Slackenfuchs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rackham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Slackenfuchs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Slackenfuchs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rackham.
Rackham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Von Slackenfuchs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
John Rackham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rackham is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Slackenfuchs has wrist control.
Von Slackenfuchs keeping moving, preventing Rackham from controlling successfully. #T4#
Rackham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rackham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rackham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rackham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Von Slackenfuchs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Von Slackenfuchs keeping moving, preventing Rackham from controlling successfully.
Rackham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rackham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rackham trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Slackenfuchs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rackham scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Rackham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rackham ducks under a wild hook from Von Slackenfuchs.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a right hand that Rackham ducks under and follows up with a left that Rackham also avoids with ease.
Von Slackenfuchs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rackham manages to avoid it.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Rackham counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rackham.
Rackham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Slackenfuchs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rackham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Slackenfuchs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham trying to control but Von Slackenfuchs is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rackham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rackham works over Von Slackenfuchs with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Rackham with a nice head shot there.
Rackham trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Slackenfuchs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rackham cracks Von Slackenfuchs with a solid left hand.
Rackham throwing strikes but missing.
Von Slackenfuchs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rackham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rackham landing some decent shots from guard.
Von Slackenfuchs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Slackenfuchs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rackham throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Rackham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Slackenfuchs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rackham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rackham throws a strike but Von Slackenfuchs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Von Slackenfuchs preventing the sweep.
Rackham keeps trying to improve his position.
Rackham looking to control.
Rackham wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rackham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Slackenfuchs's guard. #REVB#
Rackham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rackham throws an elbow that misses. Von Slackenfuchs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rackham's guard. Nice move by Von Slackenfuchs!#REVR#
Rackham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Von Slackenfuchs regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rackham.
Von Slackenfuchs keeping moving, preventing Rackham from controlling successfully.
Von Slackenfuchs controls Rackham momentarily but Rackham frees himself. #T4#
Rackham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Slackenfuchs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rackham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Slackenfuchs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rackham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rackham throws an elbow that misses. Von Slackenfuchs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rackham's guard. Nice move by Von Slackenfuchs!#REVR#
Rackham trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rackham looking to control.
Von Slackenfuchs won't allow Rackham to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rackham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rackham has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rackham! |
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