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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Simpson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Simpson takes the fight into the clinch.
Pesce looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pesce wants to get back to striking at distance but Simpson won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simpson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Simpson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Simpson digs a right hand into Pesce's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pesce's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simpson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Leonardo Pesce has been cut.
Simpson lands a left hand.
Simpson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Simpson.
Pesce looks winded!
Simpson lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Simpson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#That has opened up Leonardo Pesce's cut even more.
A left hand lands to the body for Simpson.
Simpson dips a shoulder and cracks Pesce with a mighty uppercut! Pesce falls back against the cage and Simpson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pesce is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Simpson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deshawn Simpson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Pesce fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
It looked like King was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King avoids the body shot from Pesce.
Pesce fails with the takedown
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Pesce.
A combination from King does no damage.
King throws a combination that misses
and Pesce counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pesce has eaten all the pies!
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pesce stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pesce gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and King counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick from Pesce lands but King takes it in his stride.
Pesce bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
King throws a shot to the body.
Pesce throws a half hearted mid kick.
As Pesce looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but Pesce just gets out of the way.
Pesce throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pesce scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pesce shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drew King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Pesce.#T2#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pesce - that will leave a mark!
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pesce tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pesce tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Pesce misses with a kick to the body
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Pesce does no damage.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
King connects with a single shot there.
Pesce throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pesce.
Pesce has a takedown stuffed.
King blocks a head kick by Pesce.
King throws a right and a left that Pesce avoids nicely.
Pesce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Pesce.#T4#
Pesce moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Pesce swings widly with a right hand
and Pesce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pesce misses with a right hand
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
King is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pesce throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drew King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King scores with a body shot.
Pesce misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from King misses the target.
Left hook, right uppercut from King. #CUT#It looks like Leonardo Pesce has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King defending well as Pesce loads up on a big left hand.
Pesce throws a half hearted mid kick.
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 Drew King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Pesce'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#
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Drew King is winning the standup battle so far.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pesce circles away quickly and effectively.
King misses the shot to the body.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Pesce on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesce fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
King throws out a powerful jab.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pesce.
King clobbers Pesce with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pesce is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Left hook, right uppercut from King.
Pesce gets off balance looking for a body kick
and King counters with a nice body shot.
Pesce goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King throws a big counter combination but Pesce scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pesce takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Pesce might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, King has got the better of the exchanges.#T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! King crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pesce - the referee stops the clock and King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pesce. King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pesce throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting King counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesce jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King clobbers Pesce with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King digs a good hook to Pesce's body.
King connects with a right hand. Pesce shakes it off.
A shot to the liver by King. Beautiful body shot.
King connects with a body shot that sends Pesce's belly button to the back.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King working hard to break the clinch.
Pesce controlling the action here for a moment.
Pesce has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Drew King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Pesce.
Pesce tries to land knees in the clinch but King avoids the damage to the body.
King fails to pull guard.
King is trying to break the clinch but Pesce is controlling him.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pesce cracks King with a nice body shot.
King will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pesce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Pesce unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pesce unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pesce has King pressed against the cage, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on King's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pesce lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pesce'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.
Pesce leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drew King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Pesce's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Pesce misses the shot to the body.
King throwing a counter right hand but Pesce manages to avoid it.
Pesce throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pesce lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pesce throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pesce can do to turn this around?
King misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pesce! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesce tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pesce misses the shot to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting King here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by King!
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pesce moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Pesce moves into the clinch.
Pesce keeps control of King as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Pesce.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pesce to keep the fight standing.
King being controlled against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Pesce's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2#
Pesce is stalling here.
Pesce receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
King is looking for a takedown.
Pesce controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Leonardo Pesce.
King throws a series of punches but Pesce moves out of range.
Pesce with the counter takedown but King avoids it easily.
Pesce throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and King counters with a left to the body.
Leonardo Pesce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King is looking to wear down Pesce with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
King dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King scores with a hook.
Pesce walks into a jab.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pesce was well out of range. Poor timing from King.#KD2#
Pesce lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends King sprawling to the canvas. Pesce follows him down, looking for the kill. Can King hang on? #ROC2#King is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesce stalling.
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pesce lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt King quite badly. King pulls Pesce in close trying to recover. Pesce postures up and lands two really hard shots that put King on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but King doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Pesce! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Pesce misses with a takedown attempt - Lane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Lane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pesce was covering up waiting for the punch and Lane finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Pesce looking for a guillotine here but Lane defends easily.
Lane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lane trying to control but Pesce is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lane is fighting to break Pesce's control of his arms but Pesce is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lane wanted to stand there but Pesce had control of the position.
Pesce is pulling down on Lane's head to control his posture.
Lane throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lane trying to control the position from guard on top but Pesce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lane misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Lane closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A bit of stalling here from Lane.
Pesce is looking to control Lane's arms but Lane gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pesce has his back to the cage.
Lane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pesce avoids it.#T3#
Pesce stalling in the clinch.
Lane on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lane takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lane is breathing heavily.
Lane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Lane manages to break the clinch.
Lane shoots for a takedown but Pesce saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Pesce.
Pesce scores with a kick to the body.
Pesce delivers a nice body kick.
Pesce tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lane defends well and Pesce ends up having to push Lane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pesce shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lane as he avoids it easily.
Jay Lane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Pesce.
Lane throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Pesce fakes the leg kick and cracks Lane in the body.
A low kick lands for Pesce.
Pesce scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pesce shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Pesce clinches.
Pesce holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pesce.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pesce works on Lane's body with a couple of short punches.
Pesce slows down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Pesce dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Pesce connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice combination there by Pesce.
#CUT2#It looks like Jay Lane has been cut.
Pesce tries to clinch but Lane moves out of range.
Lane really is a fat lump.
Lane shoots in looking for a takedown but Pesce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lane moves to clinch but Pesce breaks away
and Pesce 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.
Pesce lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Lane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pesce manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pesce has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lane wants to pass the guard but Pesce is keeping the position.
Lane postures up in Pesce's guard and throws a big left but Pesce blocks it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lane trying to control the position from guard on top but Pesce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Pesce fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lane, pushing him back against the cage.
Lane letting Pesce take a breather here.
Pesce tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lane avoids it.#T3#
Lane is trying to pull guard but Pesce has him pressed against the cage.
Lane is trying to pull guard but Pesce has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Lane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pesce unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pesce has Lane pushed against the cage.
Pesce misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Pesce to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Pesce.
Pesce continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Pesce has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Pesce jumps guard and drags Lane to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pesce has his hands on Lane's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Lane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pesce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pesce is pulling down on Lane's head to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lane trying to control but Pesce is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Pesce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jay Lane's cut.
That's time! Lane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Lane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pesce.
Pesce looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lane tries to counter with a takedown but Pesce is quick to defend against it.
Pesce lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lane circles away quickly and effectively.
Lane fails with a takedown attempt.
Lane fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesce scores with a sloppy right hand. Lane should have avoided that one. #T1#
Lane stuffs the takedown.
Pesce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pesce closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lane circles away.#CL#
Lane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Lane has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pesce clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lane lands a shot to the head. #T2#
Pesce trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lane's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pesce wants to control his opponent's hands but Lane gets his hands free.
Lane trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Lane tightening his grip on Pesce, looking for the choke. #T3#
Lane gets his hands free as Pesce looks to control.
Lane throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Lane tries to get the hooks in deep but Pesce pushed the leg off.
Lane misses with punches from the back.
Leonardo Pesce is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pesce looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lane trying to control momentarily.
Pesce just trying to survive but Lane is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Lane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pesce 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Pesce! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Pesce gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Buga counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Leonardo Pesce has been cut.
Buga shoots in for a takedown but Pesce shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pesce throws a big shot that misses.
Buga shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Buga with that takedown attempt.
Pesce half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Leonardo Pesce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uga Buga.
Pesce swats away the attempt to clinch by Buga.
Buga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pesce stuffs the takedown.
Buga is looking to clinch but Pesce is avoiding it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pesce.
Buga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pesce pinned against the cage. Pesce gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##CL#
Pesce moves into range and clinches up with Buga.
Pesce with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pesce throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bugas head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pesce.
Pesce drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buga pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Pesce with that takedown attempt.
Buga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Pesce throws a front kick that sends Buga stumbling back into the cage.
Pesce fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buga avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Pesce. No joy for Buga on that attempt.
Buga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pesce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Buga dives in for a single leg takedown but Pesce sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pesce really is a fat lump.
A shot to the body from Pesce misses
and Pesce takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pesce throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Buga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pesce keeps the fight on the outside.
Pesce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pesce fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buga avoids it really well and circles away.
Buga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pesce tries to avoid it but Buga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pesce to the ground. Pesce escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pesce misses with a series of wild punches.
Buga unleashes a big counter combination but Pesce bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Buga wants to clinch
and Pesce counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
Buga moves away from the strike by Pesce.
Buga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Buga.
Buga darts in looking for a takedown but Pesce gets double underhooks and turns Buga into the cage.
Buga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pesce keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Pesce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonardo Pesce's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Buga tries to clinch but Pesce moves out of range.
Buga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Buga has Pesce up against the cage in a clinch.
Pesce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pesce lands an elbow that stopped Buga in his tracks for a moment.
Buga tries to pull guard but Pesce holds him up against the cage and eventually Buga drops back down to his feet.
Pesce with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buga tries to stall but Pesce uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pesce lands an elbow that stopped Buga in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Uga Buga has been cut.
Pesce landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Buga with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Buga is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pesce pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pesce is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Buga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Buga goes for a takedown attempt but Pesce pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Leonardo Pesce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uga Buga.
Buga is looking to clinch.
Buga moves out of range of the body kick.
Pesce lands a front kick.
Buga is breathing heavily.
Pesce looks to throw the jab but Buga is out of range.
Buga is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Buga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pesce avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Pesce misses with a body kick.
Pesce scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buga displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pesce moves out of range as Buga throws a body kick.
Pesce throws a big counter combination but Buga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pesce looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buga drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pesce defends it well.
Buga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sloppy strikes from Pesce. Those never looked like landing.
Buga wants to counter with a clinch but Pesce pushes him away.#T3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pesce.
Pesce in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pesce has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pesce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buga can do to turn this around?#T4#
Buga is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pesce is controlling him well.#SUB#
Pesce is trying to get an arm triangle but Buga is defending well.
Pesce moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Buga is trying to control Pesce's posture but Pesce avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pesce tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pesce has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Pesce dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Buga moves in looking to clinch but Pesce pushes him off.
Buga fails with the takedown.
Pesce throws a big counter combination but Buga scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Buga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pesce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pesce bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Buga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buga shoots in looking for a takedown but Pesce manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Buga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Buga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buga.
Pesce throws a nice looking combination but Buga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Buga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Leonardo Pesce is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Buga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Buga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Pesce drives through and clinches with Buga against the cage.
Pesce prevents the takedown attempt.
Leonardo Pesce has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uga Buga.
Buga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pesce gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pesce tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buga avoids it.#TD#
Pesce is trying to trip Buga. He has hold of a leg but Buga is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pesce persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pesce slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pesce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buga keeps working.
Buga tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Pesce tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The referee asks Pesce politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pesce prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pesce trying to control the action but Buga is working from the bottom.
Pesce content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buga is trying to improve his position.
Buga struggling a bit here.#T3#
Pesce wants to control but Buga is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pesce taking a breather here.
Pesce trying to control the action but Buga is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pesce tries for a kimura but Buga is defending well.
Buga takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Leonardo Pesce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buga is not content to let Pesce control the position.
Buga seems a little lost for a moment, as Pesce dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buga ducks under a wild hook from Pesce.
Buga shoots in looking for a takedown. Pesce tries to sprawl out of it but Buga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pesce manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Pesce on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Pesce showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pesce 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Pesce! |
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