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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Dragon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Dragon with that takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dragon.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dragon trying to control the position but Mattos is working away.
Mattos pushes Dragon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dragon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
What's Mattos going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB#
Dragon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dragon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mattos, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Dragon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mattos has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Dragon controls the position.
Mattos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dragon is looking to take a break and control but Mattos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Dragon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mattos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dragon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Dragon is trying to get an arm triangle but Mattos is defending well.
Mattos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mattos is looking to reverse the position.
Mattos has one of Dragon's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#SUB#
Dragon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mattos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dragon is looking to take a break and control but Mattos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mattos is trying to buck Dragon off.#SUB#
Dragon tries for a kimura but Mattos is defending well.
Dragon is breathing heavily.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dragon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dragon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3##SUB#
Dragon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mattos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dragon prevents Mattos from escaping the position.#SUB#
Dragon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dragon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mattos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dragon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mattos stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Mattos is looking to reverse the position.
Mattos is pushing Dragon's head away, looking to escape. Dragon manages to hold on to the position though.
Dragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mattos keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mattos is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #ES2#
Mattos bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Mattos looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragon is just out of range.
Jab from Mattos.
Dragon shoots in for a double leg but Mattos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imagine Dragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mattos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mattos punishes Dragon's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mattos lands with a nice body punch.
Mattos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dragon's hands.
Dragon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mattos throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Mattos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mattos misses with a straight left.
Mattos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mattos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD2#
Mattos drops his shoulder and cracks Dragon with a huge uppercut! Dragon goes down! Can Mattos finish him?
#ROC2#Dragon is rocked!
Mattos looking to pass the guard.
Oh Dragon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Mattos gets to his feet. Dragon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mattos misses the jab.
Dragon seems to have got his legs back now.
Dragon slips a jab from Mattos.
Dragon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carlos Mattos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mattos digs a good body shot into Dragon's ribs.
BOOM! Mattos lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dragon. Dragon tries to recover but Mattos is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dragon lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Mattos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Gastelum stuffs the takedown attempt from Dragon. Dragon gets slowly back to his feet.
Gastelum misses with a few strikes there.
Gastelum misses with a series of wild punches.
Gastelum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown but Gastelum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gastelum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dragon somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imagine Dragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragon misses with a takedown attempt - Gastelum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gastelum throws a body punch but Dragon moves out of range.
Gastelum throws a series of punches but Dragon moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gastelum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gastelum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gastelum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gastelum feints a jab promting Dragon to slip. Gastelum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dragon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gastelum works over Dragon's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Gastelum throws a series of punches but Dragon avoids them all with ease.
Dragon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gastelum counters with a two punch combo.
Dragon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gastelum.
Gastelum throws a series of punches but Dragon avoids them all with ease.
Gastelum works Dragon's body with a nice hook.
Gastelum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dragon.
Robert Gastelum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gastelum connects with a solid leg kick.
Gastelum looks to land a combination but Dragon avoids it well.
Dragon avoids a punch combination nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gastelum.
Dragon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Dragon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gastelum sprawls well initially but Dragon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Dragon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gastelum is just riding it out for now. Dragon eventually gives up the hold.
Dragon is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Dragon seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Dragon wants to control but Gastelum is keeping him busy.
Dragon prevents Gastelum from standing back up.
Dragon is trying to control the action in half guard but Gastelum is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Dragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gastelum defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gastelum wants to get back to his feet.
#T3##SUB#
Dragon is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gastelum still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gastelum has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SU2#
Gastelum stands up and beckons Dragon to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gastelum.
Nice body kick from Gastelum.
Gastelum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gastelum throws a nice looking combination but Dragon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Gastelum. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Gastelum misses.
Dragon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gastelum defends it nicely.
Dragon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gastelum defends it nicely.
Gastelum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gastelum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dragon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gastelum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gastelum.
Gastelum lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gastelum lands a jab-cross combination.
Gastelum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dragon has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Gastelum 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#
Gastelum lands a glancing blow to the side of Dragon's head.
Sloppy strikes from Gastelum. Those never looked like landing.
Gastelum fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Gastelum.#TD#
Dragon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gastelum to the mat! Gastelum manages to get full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gastelum manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Gastelum stops a takedown attempt from Dragon.
Gastelum is pressed up against the cage. Dragon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gastelum down to the mat. Gastelum avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dragon.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imagine Dragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gastelum lands a nice looking body kick.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gastelum as he avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Gastelum. Those never looked like landing.
Dragon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gastelum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gastelum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gastelum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gastelum but Gastelum pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Gastelum lands with an overhand left.
Gastelum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dragon.
Gastelum tries to bum rush Dragon with a series of wild strikes but Dragon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dragon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Dragon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gastelum pushes Dragon off and gets back to his feet.
Robert Gastelum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Gastelum.
Gastelum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gastelum scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sloppy strikes from Gastelum. Those never looked like landing.
Gastelum throws a nice looking combination but Dragon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dragon tries to counter with a takedown but Gastelum is quick to defend against it.
Gastelum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gastelum throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Dragon counters with a single leg into guard. Gastelum didn't expect that. #T2#
Dragon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gastelum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dragon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gastelum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragon prevents Gastelum from getting back to his feet.
Dragon trying to control but Gastelum is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Gastelum is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dragon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Gastelum fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dragon as Gastelum tries to tie him up.
Gastelum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Gastelum throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragon.
Gastelum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dragon has him pressed against the cage.
Dragon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Gastelum.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gastelum.
Dragon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gastelum is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dragon blocks an uppercut.
Gastelum lands an elbow that stopped Dragon in his tracks for a moment.
Gastelum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dragon has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Gastelum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragons head.
Dragon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gastelum prevents it.
#BC2#
Gastelum breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Gastelum misses.
Dragon dodges the punch combination from Gastelum.
Nice cross by Gastelum.
Gastelum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD#
Dragon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gastelum manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gastelum working hard to break the clinch.
Gastelum lands a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Dragon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Gastelum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dragon tries to move into range but Gastelum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gastelum stalks Dragon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dragon's face. Dragon staggers backwards, shaken.
Gastelum stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dragon.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gastelum as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Imagine Dragon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gastelum throws a series of punches but Dragon moves out of range.
Gastelum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragon on the side of the head.
Gastelum misses with a two punch combination.
Gastelum throws a series of punches but Dragon moves out of range.
A combination from Gastelum does no damage.
Dragon dives in and grabs Gastelum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gastelum pushes down on Dragon's head and hops out.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gastelum but Gastelum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gastelum scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gastelum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Gastelum misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Gastelum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gastelum.
Gastelum feints a jab promting Dragon to slip. Gastelum then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dragon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gastelum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gastelum stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gastelum wants it to stay on the feet.
Dragon goes for a double leg but Gastelum avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gastelum continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Gastelum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gastelum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Gastelum breaks the clinch.
Dragon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gastelum throws a good cross that connects.
Gastelum cracks Dragon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gastelum misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Dragon drives through with a takedown into Gastelum's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gastelum manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gastelum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dragon keeps control of Gastelum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dragon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gastelum misses with a knee strike.
Gastelum is looking to control Dragon's arms but Dragon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gastelum has his back to the cage.
Gastelum is pressed up against the cage. Dragon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gastelum down to the mat. Gastelum avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robert Gastelum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gastelum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gastelum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dragon.
Gastelum looks to land a combination but Dragon avoids it well. #TD#
Dragon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gastelum is trying to defend but Dragon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gastelum has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dragon is on him like a limpet, forcing Gastelum back against the cage.#T3#
Gastelum is trying to break the clinch but Dragon is controlling him.
Dragon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gastelum avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Gastelum.
Gastelum using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dragon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gastelum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dragon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gastelum pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Gastelum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gastelum throws a nice looking combination but Dragon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gastelum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dragon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gastelum lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gastelum.
Robert Gastelum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gastelum misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gastelum misses with a left hand #TD#
and Dragon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dragon. #SUB#
Dragon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gastelum looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gastelum looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gastelum! #REVB##T4#
Gastelum tries to stand but Dragon is controlling his head. #SU2#
Gastelum decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dragon to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Gastelum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gastelum 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 David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Gastelum! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Dragon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cleary wants to control from the top but Dragon keeps moving.
Cleary tries to stand but Dragon is controlling from the bottom.
Cleary tries to free his leg and advance position but Dragon is retaining full guard.
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragon has control of Cleary's left arm, preventing Cleary from doing any damage.
Cleary trying to control but Dragon is working from the bottom. #T1##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Dragon tries to keep at a distance but Cleary has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dragon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Cleary is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dragon is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cleary to the mat. Cleary regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dragon stays in close to Cleary's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cleary tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dragon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2##SUB2#
Dragon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cleary manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dragon has Cleary in his guard.#REVR#
Dragon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cleary throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Dragon keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
Dragon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cleary. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cleary trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dragon manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB2#
Dragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cleary escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dragon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Dragon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cleary manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dragon has Cleary in his guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dragon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Dragon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dragon has a closed guard, preventing Cleary from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Cleary dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Dragon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Dragon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Dragon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cleary manages to get back to half guard.
Well, if Dragon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cleary gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragon's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Dragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cleary trying to control the position.
#T1#
Cleary 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#
Cleary has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Dragon works to full guard.
Cleary wants to control from the top but Dragon keeps moving. #T2#
Cleary working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cleary trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Cleary gets to his feet - Dragon follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Dragon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dragon is breathing heavily.
Dragon is keen to just control but Cleary is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Dragon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Dragon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cleary defends it well. #T3#
Cleary wants to get back to his feet.
Cleary moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Dragon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dragon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Dragon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cleary has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dragon has managed to get both his arms back between Cleary's legs - danger averted.
Cleary tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Dragon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Dragon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cleary is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cleary has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Cleary in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cleary engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dragon trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bubba Cleary will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Cleary has Dragon up against the cage in a clinch.
Dragon prevents Cleary from breaking the clinch.
Cleary tries to break the clinch but Dragon is controlling the position.
Dragon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cleary gets underhooks to prevent Dragon's takedown attempt.
Cleary is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Dragon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary is looking to control Dragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cleary avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Dragon is working for a kimura but Cleary is defending it quite comfortably.
Cleary trying to control but Dragon postures up.
Dragon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Dragon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cleary does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dragon is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cleary is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Dragon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cleary is surviving well by controlling Dragon's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Dragon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Dragon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cleary is now in Dragon's guard. A big mistake from Dragon there, giving up the dominant position!
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Cleary wants to pass the guard but Dragon is keeping the position.
Cleary throwing strikes from guard but Dragon blocks nicely.
Cleary trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Dragon has a closed guard, preventing Cleary from standing up.
Cleary is fighting to break Dragon's control of his arms but Dragon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cleary is stalling in the full guard.
Cleary looking to sit in guard and control but Dragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dragon looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cleary is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cleary is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dragon is controlling him.
Bubba Cleary overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cleary can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dragon controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dragon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cleary dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Imagine Dragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bubba Cleary is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dragon pulls Cleary in close to his closed guard and prevents Cleary from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Imagine Dragon.
Well Cleary has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Cleary! |
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