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Event:
Bellicose - Dunbar vs Ramano
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Sobhraj bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Sobhraj gets caught napping as Kamara dives in and scores a takedown. Sobhraj manages to retain guard.
Kamara wants to get up but he can't break Sobhraj's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sobhraj is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sobhraj keeping moving, preventing Kamara from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamara tries to free his leg and advance position but Sobhraj is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sobhraj controlling the position.#SUB#
Sobhraj is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sobhraj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Kamara tries to free his leg and advance position but Sobhraj is retaining full guard.
Sobhraj has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Sobhraj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sobhraj thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kamara misses with a wild body shot.
Sobhraj shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kamara sprawls well. Kamara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sobhraj gets slowly back to his feet.
Kamara tries a quick counter leg kick but Sobhraj is wise to it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sobhraj keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sobhraj fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kamara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sobhraj but Sobhraj pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobhraj.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Sobhraj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobhraj was well out of range. Poor timing from Kamara.
Kamara has a takedown stuffed.
Sobhraj misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Sobhraj moves into the clinch.#T3#
Kamara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sobhraj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamara prevents a body shot from Sobhraj.
Sobhraj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamara tries to pull guard but Sobhraj holds him up against the cage and eventually Kamara drops back down to his feet.
I was talking to Sobhraj's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sobhraj.
Kamara wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Sobhraj.
Kamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamara jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sobhraj walks away with a smile on his face. Kamara gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kamara blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Sobhraj clinches up with Kamara and pushes him back against the cage.
Sobhraj misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sobhraj.
Kamara wants to break free but Sobhraj has control.
Sobhraj just leaning against Kamara, taking a breather. #T4#
Sobhraj lands a nice uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kamara can't get the takedown.
Sobhraj scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sobhraj has Kamara pushed against the cage.
Sobhraj digs a right hand into Kamara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kamara's gas tank.
Sobhraj lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sobhraj takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kamara is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sobhraj pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kamara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobhraj struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobhraj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara fails to pull guard.
Sobhraj lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sobhraj fails to land.
Sobhraj misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Sobhraj dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kamara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Sobhraj shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kamara napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kamara is trying to improve his position.
Kamara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sobhraj not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kamara moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sobhraj makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Sobhraj trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobhraj looking to sit in guard and control but Kamara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Kamara stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sobhraj tries to clinch but Kamara is having none of it.
Kamara stuffs the takedown.
Kamara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobhraj manages to avoid it.
It looked like Sobhraj was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kamara.
Kamara fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kamara has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sobhraj is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kamara throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sobhraj.
Sobhraj throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Kamara counters with a takedown into side control.
Sobhraj throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #T2##SUB2#
Kamara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sobhraj knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sobhraj tries to buck Kamara off but Kamara is having none of it.
Sobhraj manages to get back to half guard.
Jaward Kamara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sobhraj moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamara preventing the sweep.
Sobhraj controls Kamara momentarily but Kamara frees himself.
Kamara won't allow Sobhraj to sweep him here.
Kamara wants to control from the top but Sobhraj keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Sobhraj looking for a guillotine here but Kamara defends easily.
Kamara postures up.
#SUB#
Sobhraj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamara advances position into side control!#SU2#
Kamara stands up. #TD2#
Kamara drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T4##SUB#
Sobhraj escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kamara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kamara advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Kamara is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kamara seems to be working for a kimura but Sobhraj defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sobhraj has a hand on Kamara's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kamara takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kamara misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaward Kamara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sobhraj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kamara dips to his left and cracks Sobhraj with an uppercut!#TD#
Kamara gets caught flat footed, as Sobhraj shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sobhraj trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobhraj with a nice head shot there.
Sobhraj works over Kamara with some ground and pound from guard.
Sobhraj stands up over Kamara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sobhraj throws an elbow that misses. Kamara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobhraj's guard. Nice move by Kamara!#REVB#
Kamara stays in close to Sobhraj's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sobhraj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sobhraj trying to keep a closed guard but Kamara is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Sobhraj has his foot on Kamara's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamara works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamara engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Kamara 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.#SU2#
Kamara stands up from Sobhraj's guard - Kamara perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sobhraj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kamara doesn't seem bothered though.
Kamara throws a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kamara.
Kamara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sobhraj.
Sobhraj slaps away a takedown attempt from Kamara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sobhraj is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kamara.#TD2#
Kamara shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kamara showed some decent athleticism there.
Sobhraj is looking to control Kamara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sobhraj avoid being mounted?#T3#
Kamara looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kamara is keen to just control but Sobhraj is a slippery customer.
Sobhraj is looking to control Kamara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sobhraj avoid being mounted?
Kamara is looking to take a break and control but Sobhraj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kamara seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Sobhraj is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamara pulls his head out easily.
Kamara blocks the strikes from Sobhraj.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Sobhraj. No joy for Kamara on that attempt.
Charles Sobhraj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaward Kamara.
Kamara throws a body punch but Sobhraj moves out of range.
Kamara tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sobhraj swivels and escapes.
Kamara moves out of range as Sobhraj strikes.#CL#
Sobhraj instigates a clinch.
Sobhraj misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobhraj slowing the pace effectively.
Sobhraj throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamara.
Sobhraj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamara tries to pull guard but Sobhraj forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kamara blocks a body shot from Sobhraj.
Sobhraj manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charles Sobhraj.
I think Sobhraj 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jaward Kamara! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Howard vs Horton
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Kamara scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magomedov leaves Kamara with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Kamara looks to land a combination but Magomedov avoids it well.
Kamara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but Kamara persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
Magomedov feints the counter takedown.
Kamara looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Magomedov is fending him off so far but Kamara persists. Nope, Magomedov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaward Kamara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kamara throws a series of punches but Magomedov avoids them all with ease.
Magomedov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kamara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Kamara fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Magomedov sprawls well initially but Kamara persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kamara.
Kamara thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely.
#SU#
Kamara decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kamara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Magomedov with the counter takedown but Kamara avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kamara is defended easily by Magomedov.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Magomedov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kamara.
Jaward Kamara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kamara throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kamara shoots in and drives through. Magomedov sprawls well.
Magomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Kamara feints and as Magomedov raises his hands in defense, Kamara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kamara postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kamara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kamara in side control, throwing shots but Magomedov defends.
Kamara throws an elbow but Magomedov slips to the side and avoids it well.#T3##SUB#
Kamara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Kamara has hold of Magomedov's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Magomedov tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kamara cranks the arm and Magomedov screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Magomedov, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jaward Kamara! |
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Event:
Bellicose - Sup vs Orlov
Date: Nov 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Barella closes the distance and clinches up with Kamara, looking for a takedown. Barella pushes Kamara against the cage but Kamara circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Barella tries to clinch up.
Barella shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kamara pinned against the cage. Kamara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kamara lands a lovely overhand right.
Barella throws a nice looking combination but Kamara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barella has a takedown stuffed.
Kamara throws a big counter combination but Barella scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jaward Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sonny Barella.#TD#
Kamara looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barella is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kamara frees his head nicely. Oh but Barella has switched to an armbar! Kamara is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Sonny Barella!
Our winner, Sonny Barella, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Bellicose - McCoy vs Rider
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Phillips misses with a hook
#TD#
and Kamara counters with a takedown into side control.
Kamara tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Kamara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Kamara looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Phillips tries to escape but Kamara is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kamara tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kamara is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phillips is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB#
Kamara is working to tighten his grip on Phillips's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Phillips has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kamara is really squeezing tight and eventually Phillips passes out! Kamara breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jaward Kamara! |
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Event:
NYCL Fight Night (2)
Date: Sep 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Tomsett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamara is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tomsett.
Tomsett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamara.
Tomsett misses with a combination
#TD#
and Kamara counters with a shoot takedown. Tomsett fights it but they end up in guard.
Kamara looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Tomsett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamara defends well.
Kamara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Tomsett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamara defends well.
Tomsett is trying to keep Kamara in close.
Our spies down at at Team Mass Valley Academy inform us that Tomsett has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kamara wants to pass the guard but Tomsett is keeping the position.
Kamara wants to stand but Tomsett is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kamara trying to move into half guard but instead Tomsett has managed to sweep!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Tomsett trying to control but Kamara is working from the bottom.
Tomsett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamara is keeping the position for now.
Kamara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tomsett on the ground.
Tomsett stopping the sweep attempt from Kamara.
Tomsett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Tomsett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tomsett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kamara working for a triangle but Tomsett defends it easily.
Kamara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Tomsett controlling from the top position.
Tomsett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tomsett trying to control the action but Kamara is working from the bottom.
Kamara stops Tomsett from passing to mount.
Kamara is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Kamara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tomsett trying to control the position but Kamara is working away.
Tomsett tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kamara's legs.
Kamara trying his best to control but Tomsett has mounted him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamara tries to hold on but Tomsett pushes him away. #SUB2#
Tomsett is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kamara to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kamara shrugs it off.
Tomsett wants to control but Kamara has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dechlan Tomsett dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Kamara closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tomsett's guard.
Tomsett working a defensive guard here.
Tomsett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kamara is controlling him.
Kamara is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomsett keeping full guard, as Kamara tries to pass. #T1#
Tomsett trying to keep a closed guard but Kamara is proving a slippery customer.
Kamara trying to move into half guard but instead Tomsett has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Kamara is pulling down on Tomsett's head to control his posture.
Tomsett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kamara pulls Tomsett in close to his closed guard and prevents Tomsett from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Kamara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tomsett wants to control from the top but Kamara keeps moving. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tomsett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tomsett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamara keeps working.
Tomsett taking a break here but Kamara is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kamara wants to get back to full guard but Tomsett has mounted him!#T3#
Kamara tries to control the position but Tomsett now has his back.
Tomsett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tomsett trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Tomsett looking for the choke but no joy.
Kamara is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Tomsett has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Tomsett looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Tomsett is looking for the choke from the back position but Kamara is controlling his hands well.
Kamara trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kamara really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Tomsett's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Tomsett is not going to allow Kamara to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Tomsett looking to break Kamara's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kamara remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tomsett will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamara trying to control but not successfully.
Dechlan Tomsett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tomsett doesn't have the hooks in and Kamara manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dechlan Tomsett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kamara looks to land a left hand but Tomsett moved out of range nicely.
And Tomsett tries to counter it with a takedown but Kamara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tomsett throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kamara counters with a shoot takedown. Tomsett fights it but they end up in guard.
Kamara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tomsett is trying to control the position but Kamara postures up.
Kamara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomsett swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
Kamara gets to his feet - Tomsett follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara shoots in for a takedown but Tomsett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Tomsett misses.
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomsett looks to land a right hand but Kamara moved out of range.
Tomsett misses with a wild combination.
Kamara is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Kamara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tomsett.
Tomsett throws a low kick but Kamara avoids it.
Kamara scores with a punch to the head.#TD#
Kamara feints and as Tomsett raises his hands in defense, Kamara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tomsett wriggles free and stands up.
Tomsett tries to bum rush Kamara with a series of wild strikes but Kamara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tomsett sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Kamara 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kamara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tomsett struggling a bit here.
Dechlan Tomsett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Tomsett isn't going anywhere.
Kamara remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tomsett is looking for a sweep.
Tomsett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kamara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kamara looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Tomsett is trying to stand up here but Kamara is controlling him well.
Tomsett trying to control but Kamara postures up.
Kamara is pressing down on Tomsett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tomsett is holding on for now.
Tomsett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamara dodges the punch combination from Tomsett.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A combination from Tomsett does no damage.
Tomsett throws a head kick that misses.
Jaward Kamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamara throws out a loose jab but Tomsett uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Kamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomsett tries to land a front kick but Kamara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kamara is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tomsett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamara shoots in for a takedown but Tomsett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Kamara tries to sprawl but Tomsett drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tomsett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kamara holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kamara is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jaward Kamara.
Well Tomsett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dechlan Tomsett! |
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