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Event:
HERO:10
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1# Tallis fails in his attempt to clinch. No luck for Tallis with that takedown attempt. Foley fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL# Foley closes the distance and clinches. Foley is looking for a takedown. Foley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Foley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC# Foley breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foley is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Tallis lands with a hook. Foley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Foley misses with a takedown and Tallis counters with a nice uppercut. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Foley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Tallis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Foley defends well and Tallis ends up having to push Foley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Tallis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Foley shoots in looking for a takedown but Tallis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Foley slaps away a takedown attempt from Tallis, before circling back to the center of the mat. Foley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tallis shoots in looking for a takedown but Foley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tallis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Tallis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Tallis keeps the fight on the outside. No luck for Foley with that takedown attempt. #T2##CL# Tallis gets tackled into the cage by Foley. Foley maintains the clinch. #TD2# Tallis manages to pull guard.
#SU# Foley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tallis, up you get! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tallis is defended easily by Foley. Tallis blocks a head kick by Foley.
#TD2# Tallis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. This has been an exciting period of action! Tallis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Foley's guard. Foley gets full guard. Tallis won't allow Foley to get back to his feet. #T3# Foley is pulling down on Tallis's head to control his posture. Foley throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Foley keeping moving, preventing Tallis from controlling successfully. Tallis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Foley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Tallis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Tallis 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##ES# Foley manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tallis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4##BC2# Tallis breaks from the clinch.
Foley will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Tallis flicks out a counter leg kick but Foley steps away. Tallis tries for a takedown but Foley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Tallis wants to clinch up but Foley keeps it at a distance. A right-left combo lands from Tallis. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Foley shoots in for a takedown but Tallis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Foley shoots in for a takedown but Tallis shows good takedown defense. #CL# Foley has Tallis up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Foley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Foley avoids the body shot from Tallis.
Foley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tallis was well out of range. Poor timing from Foley. 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 Seth Foley will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# No luck for Tallis with that takedown attempt. Foley appears to be looking for a counter takedown. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tallis is defended easily by Foley.#CL# Foley moves into the clinch. Foley wants to break free but Tallis has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2# Tallis wants the takedown. Foley is fighting it off but Tallis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Foley's guard against the cage. Foley pushes Tallis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1# Foley fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Tallis keeps the fight on the outside. Tallis blocks a low kick nicely. Tallis swats away the attempt to clinch by Foley. Foley shoots in looking for a takedown. Tallis tries to sprawl out of it but Foley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tallis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2# Tallis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Foley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tallis is in Foley's guard. Tallis stopping the sweep attempt from Foley.#T2# Tallis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Foley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Foley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Foley is trying to control the position but Tallis postures up. #SUB# Foley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Foley has his foot on Tallis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tallis works his way back into a safe position though. Tallis is stalling in the full guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3# Foley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Tallis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seth Foley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Foley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bugs Tallis seems to be getting the better of the standup. Foley darts in trying to clinch and Tallis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Foley tries to clinch up. Foley misses with a head kick.
Foley shoots in for a double leg but Tallis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2# Tallis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Foley's guard. Tallis with a flurry of punches that miss. Tallis wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving. #T4# Foley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tallis controls the pace.#SU2# Tallis stands and steps away. Foley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Seth Foley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Tallis stuffs the takedown attempt from Foley. Foley gets slowly back to his feet. Foley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Foley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tallis as he avoids it easily. Tallis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bugs Tallis 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2# Tallis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Foley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Tallis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tallis trying to control but Foley is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Foley wants to sweep but no luck. Tallis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1# Tallis wants to control from the top but Foley keeps moving. #SU2# Tallis stands and steps away. Foley gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2# Tallis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Foley's half guard. Foley pushes Tallis off and gets back to his feet. Tallis lands a nice hook to Foley's body. Foley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD2# Tallis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Foley! Foley wants to get back to his feet but Tallis is dominant here and he's now got Foley's back! 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! Foley trying to control the hands but Tallis won't let him. #T2# Foley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Tallis looking to control but Foley is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Tallis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Foley avoids a strike by Tallis and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Tallis's guard! Fantastic escape!
Bugs Tallis has got the better of the ground game so far. Foley trying to control but Tallis is working from the bottom. #T3##SU# Foley gets to his feet - Tallis follows without any prompting. #TD2# Tallis feints and as Foley raises his hands in defense, Tallis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Foley wriggles free and stands up. Foley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tallis avoids it really well and circles away. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Tallis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foley throws out the jab. A countering left hand to the body from Tallis misses. Tallis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2# Tallis gets a double leg takedown into Foley's guard. 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! Foley keeping moving, preventing Tallis from controlling successfully. #T4# Foley keeping full guard, as Tallis tries to pass. Tallis looking to sit in guard and control but Foley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Tallis looking to control.
Foley sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU# Foley stands up from Tallis's guard - Foley perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight! Seth Foley showed his dominance in that final round. I think Foley 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:29 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Seth Foley! |
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