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Event:
EMPIRE FN4
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Perlain misses with a series of wild punches.
Durst feints a jab promting Perlain to slip. Durst then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perlain slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Macuhica Perlain has been cut.
Durst lands with a right that hurts Perlain. Perlain looks to clinch but Durst throws a short knee that drops Perlain. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Lex Durst! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN2
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Durst rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zubov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durst lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zubov throws the left hand but Durst avoids the punch easily.
Durst lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Durst will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durst misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Zubov takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Zubov jumps guard and drags Durst to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Durst prevents Zubov from getting back to his feet.
Zubov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zubov, not yet.
Durst really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zubov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zubov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Durst's guard. #REVR#
Durst is looking to stand up but Zubov isn't so interested in that idea.
Zubov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Durst looking for a sweep. Not yet Durst, not yet.
Zubov trying to control the position from guard on top but Durst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zubov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Zubov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durst works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zubov stops Durst from standing up.
Durst will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Zubov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Durst keeping moving, preventing Zubov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zubov won't allow Durst to sweep him here.
Zubov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zubov 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. #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.
Zubov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zubov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zubov won't allow Durst to sweep him here.
Zubov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Durst is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zubov landing with the ground and pound.
Durst controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zubov scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zubov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Durst preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Durst trying to control the position.
Zubov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Zubov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durst works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Durst can do anything to dispel that myth.
Durst is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zubov wants to stand but Durst has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zubov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zubov wants to stand but Durst is controlling his posture from full guard.
Durst controlling the position.
Durst wants to stand up but Zubov is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zubov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#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.
Durst throws a series of punches but Zubov avoids them all with ease.
Zubov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durst throws a series of punches but Zubov avoids them all with ease.
Zubov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Durst swinging wildly here.
Durst looks winded!
The fight stays on the outside here - Zubov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durst lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zubov backs up against the cage.
#TD#
Zubov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zubov lands in his opponent's guard.
Zubov trying to control the position from guard on top but Durst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zubov postures up and lands a big shot to Durst's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zimmer Zubov dominated that round.
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##TD#
Zubov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Durst sprawls well initially but Zubov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zubov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zubov is thwarting Durst's attempts to control the position.
Durst is refusing to be controlled, as Zubov sits in half guard.
Zubov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Durst!
Zubov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zubov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Durst tries to lock up and control but Zubov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zubov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Durst?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durst is looking to improve his position but Zubov isn't that keen on the idea.
Zubov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T1#
Zubov with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Durst is rocked!#SUB#
Zubov looking for a guillotine from mount but Durst is having none of it.
Durst is still in real trouble! Can Zubov finish him?
Zubov 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.
Durst is trying to stand up.
Durst is breathing heavily.
Durst takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Zubov's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zimmer Zubov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Durst has Kouransson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kouransson stalling in the clinch but Durst improves position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kouransson misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Durst takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Durst lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kouransson looking to stall.
Kouransson swings wildly with an uppercut but Durst uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Durst jumps into guard, dragging Kouransson to the mat.
#SUB#
Durst is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kouransson is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durst manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kouransson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Durst sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SU#
Durst gets to his feet. Kouransson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Durst avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Kouransson finds it's way through Durst's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Kouransson misses the target.
Kouransson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Durst fails with the takedown.
Kouransson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durst dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Durst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kouransson was well out of range. Poor timing from Durst.
Durst doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kouransson misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Durst holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Kouransson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kouransson working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Kouransson.
Kouransson misses with a punch to the body.
Kouransson can't find room to land a body shot as Durst controls the action.
Kouransson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Durst is keeping busy.#TD#
Durst has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kouransson uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durst has his hands on Kouransson's head, controlling the position.
Durst 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.
Durst wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Durst is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Durst seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Durst stops Kouransson from getting back to his feet.
Kouransson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Durst tries to pass to full mount but Kouransson defends it. #T4#
Durst controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Durst's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Kouransson is defending against the submission attempts here by Durst.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durst trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Durst dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kouransson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Durst manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kouransson is looking to clinch but Durst is avoiding it.
Kouransson moves out of range of the body kick.
Durst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kouransson can do to turn this around?#CL#
Durst closes the distance and pushes Kouransson back into the cage.
Kouransson is pressed up against the cage. Durst has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kouransson down to the mat. Kouransson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lex Durst is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Durst bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Durst is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kouransson.
Durst fails to land the takedown.
Kouransson misses with a hook.
Durst throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kouransson's waist but Kouransson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durst off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lex Durst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kouransson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kouransson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Durst moves away.
Kouransson misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Durst counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Durst breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kouransson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Durst counters by moving into the clinch.
Kouransson tries a body shot but Durst blocks it.
#T1#
A short right from Kouransson on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Durst breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durst on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kouransson tries to clinch but Durst is having none of it.
Eymundur Kouransson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durst tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kouransson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kouransson throws a body punch but Durst moves out of range.
Durst seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Durst clinches up with Kouransson and pushes him back against the cage.
Durst softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Durst pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kouransson blocks a low kick nicely.
Eymundur Kouransson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durst fails to land the takedown.
Kouransson stuffs the takedown attempt from Durst. Durst gets slowly back to his feet. #T2##TD#
Durst shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kouransson's guard.
Kouransson wants to get back to his feet but Durst passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#REVB#
Durst slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##SUB#
Durst is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Durst slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Durst dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Durst steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kouransson.
Durst has a takedown stuffed.
Durst moves forwards but Kouransson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Durst shoots in and drives through. Kouransson sprawls well.
Kouransson scores with a jab to the head.
Kouransson slaps away a takedown attempt from Durst, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lex Durst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durst shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kouransson as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kouransson closes the distance and clinches.
Kouransson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kouransson working aggressively here.
#T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kouransson is looking to control Durst's arms but Durst gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kouransson has his back to the cage.
Kouransson seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Lex Durst has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Durst manages to break the clinch.
Kouransson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Durst needs to keep his hands up - Kouransson had a free shot at his head there.
Durst darts in looking for a takedown but Kouransson gets double underhooks and turns Durst into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Durst has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kouransson after a bit of a struggle.
Kouransson has a couple of punches blocked by Durst.
Kouransson tries to work over Durst's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kouransson misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Durst's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kouransson leaves Durst with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kouransson loads up on a big right hand but Durst slips the punch.#T2#
A big left from Kouransson misses.
Durst uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kouransson.
Durst shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kouransson defends it nicely.
Durst shoots for a takedown but Kouransson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Durst takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Durst misses with a kick to the body
and Kouransson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durst is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kouransson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kouransson! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kouransson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Some wild striking there from Kouransson.
Durst keeps the fight on the outside.
Decent striking displayed by Kouransson there.#T3#
Kouransson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Durst.
Durst shoots in for a takedown but Kouransson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eymundur Kouransson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Durst goes for a double leg but Kouransson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kouransson continues to drive forward.
Kouransson gets through Durst's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Durst breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eymundur Kouransson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durst circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kouransson swings for the body but Durst moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kouransson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Durst tries for a takedown but Kouransson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Durst fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Kouransson wants to clinch.
As Kouransson looks to move away, Durst throws a big counter combo but Kouransson just gets out of the way.
Kouransson looks to land a right hand but Durst moved out of range.
Durst fails with a takedown attempt.
Kouransson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kouransson loads up on a big right hand but Durst slips the punch.
Kouransson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Donk. Kouransson catches Durst right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kouransson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lex Durst is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Durst shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kouransson's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eymundur Kouransson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Durst 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lex Durst! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Ingle blocks a head kick by Durst.
Ingle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL#
Durst clinches up with Ingle and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Durst gets control of Ingle's arms and successfully pulls guard. Durst will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Durst on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Durst tries to get out of the position.
Durst wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Durst 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.#ES#
Durst manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durst keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#It looks like Ryan Ingle has been cut.
Durst misses with a head kick.
Ingle lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Durst shoots in for a takedown but Ingle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ingle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Durst scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Durst drives through and clinches with Ingle against the cage.
Durst drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ingle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lex Durst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durst looks for a takedown but Ingle sprawls well.
And Ingle tries to counter it with a takedown but Durst pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lex Durst. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durst shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Durst clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Durst breaks the clinch.
Durst dives in and grabs Ingle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ingle pushes down on Durst's head and hops out.#T2#
Durst fails to land the takedown.
Ingle is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Durst with a body shot.
Durst swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ingle counters with a body kick.
Durst is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ingle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Durst with that takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Ingle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Durst shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Ingle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Durst moves into range and clinches up with Ingle.#T3##TD#
Durst pulls guard successfully.
Durst is pulling down on Ingle's head to control his posture.
Durst manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ingle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Durst is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been informed that Ingle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Durst trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Durst not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Durst slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Durst decides to stand back up.
Durst is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ingle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Ingle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Durst moves into the clinch.#TD#
Durst manages to pull guard.
#ES#
Durst manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Durst has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Durst pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Durst dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Ingle's cut.
That's time! Durst's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Durst looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ingle is fending him off so far but Durst persists. Nope, Ingle circles away and we're back to standing.
Durst shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ingle pinned against the cage. Ingle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Durst shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ingle as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lex Durst. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ingle enables Durst to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ingle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ingle is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durst's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Durst scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Durst showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Durst stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ingle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Durst moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#BC#
Durst pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durst scores with a jab. Ingle acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durst closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ingle circles away.
Ingle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Durst shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ingle as he jumps to the side.
Ingle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Durst connects with a single shot there.
Lex Durst is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Ingle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Durst is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ingle can do to turn this around?
Durst throws the kick towards the body but Ingle avoids it.#CL#
Durst closes the distance and clinches.
Durst is trying to drag Ingle to the mat but Ingle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Durst scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Durst decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Ingle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Durst manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ingle manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Ingle controls Durst momentarily but Durst frees himself.
Durst wants to stand but Ingle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ingle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Durst throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durst passes into half guard.
Durst works his way into side control.
Durst controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Durst dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Ingle'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Durst tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ingle defends well and Durst ends up having to push Ingle into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ingle is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Durst manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Durst forces Ingle back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Durst pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durst misses with a low kick.
Durst shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ingle changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Durst thuds a left hand into Ingle's body.
Ingle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durst goes for a double leg but Ingle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ingle continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lex Durst. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Durst has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ingle uses from the top position.
Durst pulls Ingle in close to his closed guard and prevents Ingle from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Durst tries to strike from the bottom.
Ingle being controlled here momentarily.
Ingle won't allow Durst to sweep him here.
Durst has his hands on Ingle's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Ingle 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. #ES#
Durst manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Durst is working for takedown but Ingle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Durst can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Durst pulls guard effortlessly.
Durst is pulling down on Ingle's head to control his posture.
Durst looking for a sweep. Not yet Durst, not yet.
Durst wants to get back to his feet but Ingle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Durst 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.
Durst is pulling down on Ingle's head to control his posture.
Durst has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Durst has his foot on Ingle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ingle works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Durst pushes Ingle up against the cage in a clinch.
Durst stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Durst drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ingle can't get the takedown.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Durst decides to pull guard.
Durst is adopting a defensive guard.
Ryan Ingle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durst knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ingle on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Durst has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ingle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lex Durst showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Durst 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lex Durst!
In defeat, Ryan Ingle stepped up to the mic, saying 'I made a mistake, I shall erase it, and fight again. '. |
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