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Event:
Grunge 54: Canada
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1# Matter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#TD2# Phantom tries to sprawl but Matter drives through with a takedown into half guard. Phantom pushes Matter off and gets back to his feet. Matter wants to land a leg kick but Phantom is out of range. Phantom throws a head kick but Matter moves out of range.
Phantom is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Matter shoots in and drives through. Phantom sprawls well. Matter shoots in looking for a takedown but Phantom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Matter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Matter misses with a head kick.
Phantom stuffs the takedown. Danny Phantom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doesnt Matter. Matter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phantom as he jumps to the side. Nice takedown defense from Phantom. No joy for Matter on that attempt. Phantom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matter is fending him off so far but Phantom persists. Nope, Matter circles away and we're back to standing. Phantom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1# Matter throws a shot to the body.
Matter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phantom circles away. Matter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Phantom misses with a head kick.
No luck for Matter with that takedown attempt. Matter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2# Matter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Phantom wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Matter manages to pass to side control. #REVR# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Matter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phantom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Phantom has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2# Matter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phantom defending well though. Matter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Navy Street MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Matter throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Matter missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Matter content to control rather than advance. Phantom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Matter. Matter thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Matter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phantom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Matter might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Phantom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Matter is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Phantom wants to get back to full guard.#T3# Matter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Phantom's head. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2# Matter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phantom has managed to free his arm - good work. Phantom might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Matter is trying to control the action in half guard but Phantom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Matter tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL# Matter tries to keep at a distance but Phantom has taken the fight into the clinch. Matter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phantom to keep the fight standing. Matter is trying to break free. Matter tries to pull guard but Phantom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4# Phantom wants a takedown.
Phantom jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matter walks away with a smile on his face. Phantom gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Matter clinches with his opponent.
Matter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Matter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phantom smiles and moves away.
A nice combination there by Matter.
Phantom tries to clinch there but Matter circles away.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Phantom slowing the pace effectively. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doesnt Matter 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# Phantom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Matter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phantom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Matter somewhat.#CL2# Matter darts in and clinches Phantom up against the cage. Matter has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Matter can't break the clinch.
Matter tries to pull guard but Phantom forces him back to his feet, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Phantom tries to pull guard but Matter holds him up against the cage and eventually Phantom drops back down to his feet.
Matter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC# Phantom breaks the clinch.
#T1# Phantom swats away the attempt to clinch by Matter. Phantom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matter lands a two punch combo.
Phantom avoids the head kick by Matter.
Phantom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Matter misses with a head kick.
Matter lands with a slapping head kick. Matter shoots in but Phantom avoids the takedown attempt easily. Danny Phantom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doesnt Matter.#CL2# Matter clinches with his opponent.
#T2# Matter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Matter tries to pull guard but Phantom won't allow it.
Matter looking to stall.
Phantom is trying to pull guard but Matter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Matter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Matter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Phantom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Phantom stuffs the takedown. Matter has a takedown stuffed. Matter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phantom. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Matter leaves Phantom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3# Phantom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matter. Doesnt Matter seems to be getting the better of the standup. Matter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Phantom defends well and Matter ends up having to push Phantom into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD# Phantom looking to score a takedown here. Matter is defending well but Phantom drives through and ends up in Matter's guard. Matter pushes Phantom off and scrambles back to his feet.
Matter closes the distance and clinches up with Phantom, looking for a takedown. Matter pushes Phantom against the cage but Phantom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Phantom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Matter is looking to clinch. #CL2# Matter closes the distance and clinches. Matter fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2# Matter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4# Phantom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A kick lands to the mid section there for Matter. Matter looks for the body kick but Phantom saw that one coming. Matter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2# Matter darts in and clinches Phantom up against the cage. Phantom prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matter can't get the takedown.
#BC# Phantom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Matter lands a jab-cross combination. Nice sprawl there from Phantom as Matter shoots in. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doesnt Matter 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Matter leaves Phantom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Matter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phantom as he avoids it easily. Matter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phantom circles away. Matter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Matter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phantom as he jumps to the side. Danny Phantom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doesnt Matter. Phantom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Horrible takedown attempt by Phantom or perhaps it was just good defense by Matter, which made it look bad. Matter fails with a takedown attempt. #T1# Phantom tries to clinch and Matter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Matter shoots for a takedown but Phantom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Matter is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL2# Phantom gets tackled into the cage by Matter. Matter maintains the clinch. Phantom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2# Matter breaks from the clinch.
Matter shoots in but no luck this time. Matter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phantom is looking to clinch. A countering left hand to the body from Matter misses.#T2# Matter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phantom sprawls well. Phantom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matter gets slowly back to his feet. Phantom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Matter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phantom circles away. Some bone on bone action there as Phantom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Phantom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matter's waist but Matter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phantom off to one side. Matter stalks Phantom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Phantom's face. Phantom staggers backwards, shaken.#T3# Phantom keeps the fight on the outside. Matter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Phantom as he avoids it easily. No luck for Matter with that takedown attempt. Matter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Matter misses with the combination.
Phantom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4# Matter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phantom tries to avoid it but Matter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phantom to the ground. Phantom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Phantom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matter tries to avoid it but Phantom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matter to the ground. Matter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Matter fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Matter fails with a takedown attempt. Phantom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Matter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phantom. It looked like Phantom was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Matter tries to close the distance and clinch but Phantom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Danny Phantom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Doesnt Matter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Matter lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Doesnt Matter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Matter 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doesnt Matter! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2021 |
#R1# Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab. Phantom stuffs the takedown. Phantom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Phantom tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phantom moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Phantom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Brown takes a swing at Phantom's ribcage but misses. Phantom throws a low kick but Brown avoids it. Phantom moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown lands a leg kick that knocks Phantom off balance momentarily. Phantom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown misses with a double jab.
Brown misses with a wild body shot. Brown connects with a solid leg kick. #T1# Brown throws a body shot but no joy. A punch combination from Brown misses. Phantom appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Phantom moves out of range of the body kick. Phantom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Robert Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Phantom. Phantom misses the shot to the body. Brown looks to land a combination but Phantom avoids it well. Phantom tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range. Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Brown lands with a nice body kick. Phantom throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Phantom is quick to defend against it. A good leg kick by Brown. Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phantom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Brown is breathing heavily.#T2# A nice leg kick lands there from Brown. Phantom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phantom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. We've been informed that Phantom has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Phantom throws a head kick that misses. Phantom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brown. That did some damage! Brown shoots in for a takedown but Phantom shows good takedown defense. Phantom shoots in but no luck this time. It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Phantom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2# Brown tries to keep at a distance but Phantom has taken the fight into the clinch. Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T3# Phantom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phantom is defending well for now. Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Phantom.
#BC2# Phantom breaks from the clinch.
Brown stuffs the takedown. A slapping body kick lands there for Brown. Phantom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good work by Phantom as he checks the leg kick. Phantom lands a body shot.
#T4# Phantom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Phantom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Brown fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Phantom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Phantom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away. Brown scores with a nice body kick.
Phantom shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well. Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing. Phantom tries to counter with a clinch but Brown shakes him off and moves away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Brown 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# Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Phantom. A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phantom avoids it really well and circles away. Phantom on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brown tries to clinch up. Some wild striking there from Brown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Phantom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Phantom. Robert Brown is winning the standup battle so far. A combination from Brown does no damage. A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick. Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Phantom. Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phantom manages to avoid it. Brown takes a swing at Phantom's ribcage but misses. Brown throws a leg kick but Phantom checks it. Phantom moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off. Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phantom can do to turn this around? Phantom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Phantom has a takedown stuffed. Brown tries to counter with a takedown but Phantom is quick to defend against it.#T2# Phantom moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.#CL2# Phantom clinches up against the cage. Phantom has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Phantom stalling in the clinch but Brown improves position. Phantom keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Phantom misses with a punch to the body.
Phantom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage. Robert Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Phantom. Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown tries to circle away but Phantom has him pinned against the cage. Phantom prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.#T3# Phantom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brown's efforts to push away. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phantom. #BC# Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phantom misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Robert Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Phantom is just out of range. Phantom is looking to clinch. Brown misses with a jab to the body
and Phantom counters with a two punch combo. Robert Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick misses from Phantom. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. A punch combination from Brown misses. #T4# Brown delivers a nice body kick. Phantom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely. Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Phantom tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Phantom ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Brown scores with a body shot.
Phantom swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown. Brown sets himself, and Phantom steps forward looking for the clinch! Brown avoids it this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Brown lands a nice looking kick to the body. Phantom takes a step back to recover. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Brown 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. This is the final round!#R3# Nice uppercut there from Phantom. Phantom moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off. Phantom wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance. Brown throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Brown is looking to wear down Phantom with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Brown throws a body shot but no joy. Brown turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Phantom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Brown. Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phantom was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown. Phantom goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward. It looked like Brown was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phantom swats him away and circles back towards the center. Phantom lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Phantom shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well. It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Phantom. Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Phantom throws a counter combo. Phantom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown throws a series of punches but Phantom avoids them all with ease. #T1# Phantom misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely. Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phantom defends it nicely. Brown sets himself, and Phantom steps forward looking for the clinch! Brown avoids it this time.#CL2# Phantom closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Phantom. Brown working hard to break the clinch.#TD2# Phantom jumps guard.
Phantom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.#T2# Phantom passes easily into side control. Nice work. Brown is looking to reverse the position. Brown can't do much from the bottom here. Brown tries to bench press Phantom off him but Phantom keeps the position. Phantom works to advance to full mount. Brown defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SUB2# Phantom jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Brown manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2# Phantom is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3# Phantom has knee on belly and moves into mount. Brown avoids a series of strikes thrown by Phantom.
Robert Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Poor strikes thrown by Phantom there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Phantom throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Phantom unloads with some shots from mount but Brown bucks and avoids them well.
Phantom throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Brown avoids a series of strikes thrown by Phantom.
Brown prevents Phantom from taking his back. Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Brown avoids a series of strikes thrown by Phantom.
Phantom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Brown wants to hold on but Phantom pushes him away.#T4##SUB2# Phantom looking to secure an arm triangle but Brown defends it well. Phantom throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Phantom thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage. Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phantom on the ground. Phantom looking to ground and pound but Brown is blocking nicely. Brown tries to hold on but Phantom pushes him away. Brown is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Phantom unloads with some shots from mount but Brown bucks and avoids them well.
Danny Phantom has got the better of the ground game so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Phantom fails to move to back control. Brown is looking to improve his position but Phantom isn't that keen on the idea. Danny Phantom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Phantom thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that's the end of the fight! Danny Phantom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Brown 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Brown! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1051 Round 3
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1# Phantom closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away. James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James avoids a kick to the body.
Phantom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one. Phantom is looking to take this fight into the clinch. James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phantom defends it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. James slaps away a takedown attempt from Phantom, before circling back to the center of the mat. James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phantom defends it well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Phantom. That's going to take a lot out of him. James dodges the punch combination from Phantom.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phantom defends it well.#T1# James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Phantom fails in his attempt to clinch. James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Phantom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away. James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. James stuffs the takedown attempt from Phantom. Phantom gets slowly back to his feet. Phantom tries to clinch but James moves out of range. A left lands for Phantom.#T2# Phantom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but James moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Phantom tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phantom defends it well. Phantom throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely. James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phantom.
Phantom tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center. Phantom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts James as he jumps to the side. And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Phantom pushes his down on his head and steps out. Phantom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely. Danny Phantom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Phantom misses with a wild body shot. Phantom shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Phantom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. James with the counter takedown but Phantom avoids it easily. Phantom is breathing heavily. Phantom throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily. James feints the counter takedown. Nice takedown defense from James. No joy for Phantom on that attempt. James feints the counter takedown. Phantom tries to clinch but James moves out of range. James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Jesse James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Phantom fails to land the takedown. James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4# Phantom fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Phantom closes the distance and clinches up with James, looking for a takedown. Phantom pushes James against the cage but James circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. James feints the counter takedown. James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phantom. James with the counter takedown but Phantom avoids it easily. Phantom goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward. James feints the counter takedown. James leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Phantom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Phantom fails with a takedown attempt from distance. James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Phantom throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily. James with the counter takedown but Phantom avoids it easily. Phantom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phantom off to one side. Danny Phantom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Phantom closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. James taking a breather. Phantom tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. James stalling against the cage.
Phantom scores with a hook to the body.#T1# James has Phantom pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on James - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Phantom fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Phantom. That's going to take a lot out of him. James manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jesse James. Phantom fails with an attempt to clinch.
James with the counter takedown but Phantom avoids it easily. Phantom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Phantom fails miserably with a takedown attempt. James with the counter takedown but Phantom avoids it easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Phantom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James feints the counter takedown. Phantom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phantom off to one side. Phantom misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Phantom tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. James with the counter takedown but Phantom avoids it easily. Phantom throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3# Phantom tries to close the distance and clinch up but James swats him away and circles back towards the center. Phantom shoots in but no luck this time. James keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. No luck for Phantom with that takedown attempt. James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Phantom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Phantom gets slowly back to his feet.#T4# James slips a jab and a cross from Phantom.
Phantom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far. An inside leg kick from Phantom misses. Phantom looks to land a combination but James avoids it well. Phantom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. James manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Phantom pushes his down on his head and steps out. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Phantom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with James but James pushes him off and we're back to square one. James with the counter takedown but Phantom avoids it easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Phantom tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance. Phantom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Phantom tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance. And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Phantom pushes his down on his head and steps out. Phantom shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Phantom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. James avoids the head kick by Phantom.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phantom defends it well. Phantom tries to clinch up but James circles away and keeps his distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A looping hook to the body misses from Phantom. James does a little dance to reset his feet. James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Phantom goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Phantom. That's going to take a lot out of him. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Stalling in the clinch from James.
James dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. James dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. James content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jesse James. Phantom throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely. And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Phantom pushes his down on his head and steps out. Phantom misses with a hook. And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Phantom pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Phantom shoots in and drives through. James sprawls well. James changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Phantom looks to throw the jab but James is out of range. And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Phantom pushes his down on his head and steps out. James avoids a punch combination nicely.
James with the counter takedown but Phantom avoids it easily. Phantom fails with a takedown attempt. Phantom misses with a wild body shot. James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phantom defends it well.#T3# Phantom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Phantom pushes his down on his head and steps out. No luck with that takedown attempt from Phantom. Phantom is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Phantom is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phantom defends it well. Phantom shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. James feints the counter takedown. James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet. James is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Phantom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around James's waist but James gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phantom off to one side. Phantom shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. James feints the counter takedown.#T4# James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phantom throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
Phantom fails with a takedown attempt from distance. And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Phantom pushes his down on his head and steps out. Phantom shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense. James feints the counter takedown. Phantom throws a head kick but James moves out of range.
James drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Phantom defends it well. Phantom has a takedown stuffed. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! James avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Jesse James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well James 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 Saam Ante scores the fight for Jesse James! Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Jesse James! Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Jesse James!
Jesse James wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1051 Round 2
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1# Fleet misses with a double jab.
#CL2# Phantom pushes Fleet up against the cage in a clinch. A frustrated look appears on Fleet's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Phantom breaks from the clinch.
Fleet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phantom tries to avoid it but Fleet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phantom to the ground. Phantom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Fleet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phantom swivels and escapes. Phantom avoids the head kick by Fleet.
Phantom works over Fleet's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Carlos Fleet has been cut.#CL# Fleet clinches with his opponent.
#TD2# Phantom jumps into guard, dragging Fleet to the mat.
Phantom trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Fleet has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Phantom is proving hard to escape from. Fleet controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phantom is on top in guard.
#REVB# Phantom stopping the sweep attempt from Fleet. Phantom content to stall in guard here. Phantom postures up.
Fleet looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Phantom postures up in Fleet's guard and throws a big left but Fleet blocks it. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Phantom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB# Fleet looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Phantom passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fleet is refusing to be controlled, as Phantom sits in half guard. Fleet is looking for a sweep. Phantom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Phantom not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##SUB# Fleet actively working from the bottom here. Phantom is trying to control. Fleet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Phantom not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Nice sprawl there from Fleet as Phantom shoots in. Fleet attempts a counter takedown but Phantom avoids it well and moves away.#CL2# Phantom moves into range and clinches up with Fleet. Phantom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phantom scores with an uppercut up the middle. Fleet drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phantom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Fleet. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fleet fails to pull guard.
#T4# Phantom blocks an elbow strike. Phantom lands an elbow inside. Fleet working hard to break the clinch. Phantom avoiding damage.
Fleet stalling in the clinch.
Phantom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2# Phantom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Phantom instigates a clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Phantom takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fleet tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fleet trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Phantom dominated that round. The cut man is working on Carlos Fleet's cut. 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# Phantom misses with a takedown attempt - Fleet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Fleet fails with the takedown and Phantom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Phantom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fleet but Fleet pushes him off and we're back to square one. Phantom scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Phantom is looking to clinch but Fleet is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fleet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phantom lands a jab to Fleet's midsection. Fleet tries to close the distance and clinch but Phantom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Phantom darts in looking for a takedown but Fleet gets double underhooks and turns Phantom into the cage. Carlos Fleet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Phantom.#T1# Fleet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phantom but Phantom pushes him off and we're back to square one. Phantom blocks a head kick by Fleet.
Phantom throws a fast counter high kick but Fleet manages to duck under it in time.#CL# Fleet drives through and clinches with Phantom against the cage.
Fleet stalling the fight.
Phantom prevents the takedown attempt.
Phantom is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fleet to keep the fight standing. Phantom is trying to pull guard but Fleet has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# Phantom pulls guard effortlessly. Phantom being controlled here, momentarily. Fleet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2# Fleet working some strikes from top position. Fleet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Phantom tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2# Phantom is looking for a triangle here but Fleet uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB# Fleet is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phantom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3# Fleet tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Fleet wants to take a breather but Phantom manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fleet. Phantom has a closed guard, preventing Fleet from standing up. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Phantom wants to control the position but Fleet says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Fleet trying to pass the guard but Phantom defending well. Fleet is nestled in close to Phantom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fleet keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Fleet'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. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Fleet dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Carlos Fleet's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Phantom tries to clinch but fails miserably and Fleet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Phantom has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Phantom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Danny Phantom seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# Fleet closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Phantom to the mat! Phantom manages to get full guard. Fleet looking to sit in guard and control but Phantom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Fleet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Phantom tries to free his leg and advance position but Fleet is retaining full guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fleet holds on and takes a little breather. #T1##SU2# Phantom stands up from guard. Let's bang! Fleet dives in for a single leg takedown but Phantom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2# Phantom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Fleet pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Phantom back to the cage. Fleet follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL# Fleet clinches up with Phantom and pushes him back against the cage. Phantom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Phantom wants to stall.
Phantom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Phantom prevents Fleet from breaking the clinch.#T2# Phantom is working for takedown but Fleet is calmly controlling the position for now. Carlos Fleet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Phantom. Fleet leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Fleet. Fleet prevents the takedown attempt.
Phantom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fleet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phantom pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD# Fleet fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Phantom sprawls well initially but Fleet persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Phantom tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Fleet manages to move to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Fleet is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T3# Fleet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Fleet with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB# Fleet goes for an armbar but Phantom turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Phantom. Phantom looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Phantom won't allow Fleet to sweep him here. #T4# Fleet keeping moving, preventing Phantom from controlling successfully. Phantom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fleet holds on and takes a little breather. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fleet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Carlos Fleet showed his dominance in that final round. I think Fleet 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Danny Phantom! Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Danny Phantom! Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Danny Phantom!
Danny Phantom wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1051 Round 1
Date: Jun 18, 2021 |
#R1# Phantom tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Phantom. A head kick by Phantom misses and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Lee throws a nice looking combination but Phantom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Phantom scores with a push kick. Danny Phantom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Phantom tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Phantom misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Phantom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Phantom scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1# Phantom dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phantom has him pressed against the cage. Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Phantom is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Phantom down to the mat. Phantom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Phantom keeps Lee at a distance using the push kick. Phantom tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Phantom ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Phantom. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Lee has clasped his hands together around Phantom's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Phantom can't do much from the bottom here. Phantom is looking for a sweep.#SUB2# Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phantom, who protects the arm well. Phantom is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2# Phantom defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2# Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phantom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU2# Lee stands up and beckons Phantom to his feet. Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Phantom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3# Lee shoots and misses and Phantom counters with a stiff right hand. Lee looks winded! Lee misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Phantom moves into the clinch. Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phantom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD# Phantom gets control of Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Phantom will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Phantom wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position. Lee throwing strikes but missing. Phantom 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##T4# Phantom is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Phantom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Lee is concentrating on defense, preventing Phantom from advancing position. #SUB2# Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Phantom uses his free foot to push down on Lee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lee. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Phantom dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Phantom is looking to clinch. Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Lee stalling in the clinch but Phantom improves position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phantom to keep the fight standing. Phantom can't get the takedown.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Phantom.
#T1# Lee wants to stall.
Phantom leaning his opponent against the cage. Lee can't get the takedown.
The referee calls for Phantom to work.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phantom smiles and moves away.
Danny Phantom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gisu Lee.#CL# Phantom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Phantom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee jumps guard but Phantom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Lee fails to pull guard.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# Phantom manages to break the clinch.
Phantom tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Phantom takes a body punch but keeps moving. Nice sprawl there from Lee as Phantom shoots in. Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Phantom. Lee tries to clinch but Phantom moves out of range. Danny Phantom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Phantom blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Phantom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Lee is breathing heavily.#T3# Phantom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Phantom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Lee misses the shot to the body. Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CL# Phantom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Phantom. Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Phantom won't allow it.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phantom smiles and moves away.
Phantom fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Phantom misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely. #T4# Phantom is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Phantom doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Phantom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Phantom swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Phantom shoots in. Lee wants to counter with a clinch but Phantom pushes him away. Phantom shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Phantom dominated that second round. That's time! Phantom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# No luck for Phantom with that takedown attempt. Phantom throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Phantom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee. Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phantom circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Phantom on that attempt. Phantom has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Phantom. That's going to take a lot out of him. Phantom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Phantom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gisu Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup. Phantom moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee. Phantom leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Phantom shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense. And Lee tries to counter it with a takedown but Phantom pushes his down on his head and steps out. Phantom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Phantom somewhat.#T2# Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Phantom sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2# Lee has closed the distance and engaged Phantom in a clinch.
Phantom is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Lee is trying to push Phantom away but Phantom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Phantom prevents Lee from breaking the clinch. Phantom is struggling to control the position. Lee tries to circle away but Phantom has him pinned against the cage. Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phantom is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3# Lee has Phantom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phantom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Phantom prevents the takedown attempt.
Phantom tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Phantom drops back down to his feet.
Phantom goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Phantom shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense. Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Phantom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.#T4##CL# Phantom has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Phantom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Nice elbow from Phantom. Lee tries to break the clinch but Phantom is controlling the position. Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Phantom after a bit of a struggle. Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Phantom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
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 Danny Phantom. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phantom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Danny Phantom! Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Danny Phantom! Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Danny Phantom!
Danny Phantom wins by unanimous decision! |
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