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Event:
TR32: They Wanna Be Us So Bad
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Rasmussen dives in for a single leg takedown but Perez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Perez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD2#
Perez pulls Rasmussen into guard.
Rasmussen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Perez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Rasmussen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Perez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen looking for a sweep. Not yet Rasmussen, not yet.
Perez pushing down on Rasmussen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rasmussen wants to control but Perez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Rasmussen wants to improve his position but Perez is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Rasmussen is defending against the submission attempts here by Perez.
Perez slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Perez wants to work for an arm triangle but Rasmussen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rasmussen keeping control of the position.
Rasmussen wants to sweep but Perez has passed to side control!
Rasmussen is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perez tries to stand but Rasmussen is controlling his head.
Perez working away.#T3##SUB2#
Perez tries for a kimura but Rasmussen is defending well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rasmussen is looking to reverse the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Rasmussen. No joy for Perez on that attempt.
Rasmussen fails with a takedown attempt.
Perez unleashes a big counter combination but Rasmussen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perez connects with a high kick. #T4#
Perez shoots in but no luck this time.
Rasmussen tries to counter with a takedown but Perez is quick to defend against it.
Rasmussen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damyan Rasmussen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasmussen tries to close the distance and clinch but Perez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Perez moves into range and clinches up with Rasmussen.#TD2#
Perez manages to pull guard.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Rasmussen from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasmussen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rasmussen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Perez 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#
Rasmussen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perez is fending him off so far but Rasmussen persists. Nope, Perez circles away and we're back to standing.
Rasmussen is looking to clinch but Perez is avoiding it.
Perez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rasmussen connects with a single shot there.
Rasmussen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Perez sprawls well. Perez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rasmussen gets slowly back to his feet.
Rasmussen slips a jab and a cross from Perez.
Rasmussen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Perez with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Rasmussen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Perez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rasmussen is in Perez's guard.#T1#
Perez wants to sweep here but Rasmussen controlling him for the moment. #SU#
Rasmussen stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Rasmussen clinches up with Perez and pushes him back against the cage.
Perez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rasmussen tries to score a body lock takedown but Perez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damyan Rasmussen. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rasmussen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Perez throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rasmussen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rasmussen wants to control from the top but Perez keeps moving. #T2#
Perez keeping full guard, as Rasmussen tries to pass.
Perez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Perez has momentary wrist control but Rasmussen slips an elbow through the middle.
Perez can't keep his opponent in guard - Rasmussen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Rasmussen seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Perez is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Damyan Rasmussen! |
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Event:
TR24: Shooting Like Kobe
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Rasmussen rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Rasmussen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hall regains guard.
Hall trying to control the position.
Rasmussen advances to half guard.
Hall is positioning himself well to prevent Rasmussen advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasmussen is looking to pass Hall's guard but actually Hall recovers to full guard.
Hall is trying to control the position but Rasmussen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rasmussen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rasmussen lying in Hall's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hall decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Rasmussen taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Hall!
An out of breath Robbie Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TR15: Wanna See A Dead Body?
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Lin rushes Rasmussen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lin misses with the head strike.
Rasmussen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rasmussen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lin to keep the fight standing.
Rasmussen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rasmussen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rasmussen.
Lin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lin stalling against the cage.
Lin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rasmussen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rasmussen tries to land a knee to the head but Lin blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen has Lin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rasmussen is struggling to control the position.
Rasmussen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yasin Lin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damyan Rasmussen.
Lin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rasmussen.#T1#
Lin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rasmussen.
Lin tries a knee to the head but Rasmussen blocks it.
Lin lands with a left to the head.
Lin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rasmussen.
Lin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Lin.
Nice body punch from Lin - that landed with a thud.
Rasmussen takes a shot to the head.
Lin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lin.
Rasmussen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Lin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Lin darts in and clinches Rasmussen up against the cage.
Lin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lin is leaning against Rasmussen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Lin misses with a knee to the head.
Lin scores with a hook to the body.
Rasmussen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rasmussen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rasmussen managing to block the knees to the body from Lin.
Lin prevents Rasmussen from breaking the clinch.
Lin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lin scores with a shoulder strike.
Lin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rasmussen backwards.
Rasmussen prevents a body shot from Lin.
Rasmussen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lin lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lin obliges.
Lin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rasmussen avoids it.
Lin lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Lin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rasmussen looks winded!#BC#
Lin breaks the clinch.
Rasmussen has his takedown stuffed
and Lin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD#
Lin cracks Rasmussen with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rasmussen to stand back up!#CL#
Lin moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Lin.
Rasmussen avoiding damage as Lin throws knees to the body.
Lin lands with a left to the head.
Lin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Lin.
Lin scores with a hook to the body.
Lin lands a body shot.
Lin lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Lin scores with a shot to the side of Rasmussen's head.
Rasmussen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rasmussen avoids it.
Lin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rasmussen takes a shot to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rasmussen avoids it.#BC#
Lin manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Lin clinches.
Lin is pressed up against the cage. Rasmussen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lin down to the mat. Lin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Lin.#CL#
Lin clinches with his opponent.
Lin lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasin Lin 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#
Lin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rasmussen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#KD#
Lin sends Rasmussen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lin is motioning to the referee to let Rasmussen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Rasmussen is rocked!#CL#
Lin closes the distance and clinches.
Rasmussen is still on wobbly legs! Can Lin finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rasmussen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rasmussen seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lin.
Lin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rasmussens head.
Lin lands with a short shot to the head.
Lin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rasmussen is defending well for now.
Rasmussen is breathing heavily.
Lin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rasmussen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lin lands a shoulder strike.
Lin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rasmussen can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Rasmussen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rasmussen backwards.
Lin just leaning against Rasmussen, taking a breather.
Lin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lin trying to land knees to the body.
Lin tries to throw a body punch but Rasmussen avoids it by throwing Lin back against the cage.
Lin slows down the pace here.
Yasin Lin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lin.
Rasmussen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lin's elbow.
Lin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rasmussen is defending well for now.#BC#
Lin manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Lin moves into range and clinches up with Rasmussen.#T2#
Rasmussen wants to take the fight to the mat but Lin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rasmussen is trying to break the clinch but Lin is controlling him.
Rasmussen managing to block the knees to the body from Lin.
Rasmussen misses with a knee to the head.
Lin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lin lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasmussen is trying to break the clinch but Lin is controlling him.
Rasmussen can't get the takedown.
Lin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lin looking to throw knees to the head but Rasmussen is blocking nicely.
Lin trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lin obliges.
Lin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Lin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rasmussen managing to block the knees to the body from Lin.
Lin lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Lin.
Nice body punch from Lin.
Lin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rasmussen.
Lin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rasmussen is defending well for now.
Lin lands a nice uppercut.
Lin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rasmussen is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lin.
Lin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasmussen's elbow.
Lin lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Lin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yasin Lin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lin has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Lin to work.
Lin digs a right hand underneath Rasmussen's ribcage. Rasmussen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rasmussen is trying to drag Lin to the mat but Lin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yasin Lin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damyan Rasmussen.
A short left from Lin.
Lin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rasmussen wants a takedown but no success here.
Lin missing with knees to the body.
Rasmussen managing to block the knees to the body from Lin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yasin Lin dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Lin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rasmussen, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Lin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rasmussen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lin to the mat. Lin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasmussen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rasmussen tries to free his leg and advance position but Lin is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lin wants to sweep here but Rasmussen controlling him for the moment.
Rasmussen passes Lin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen is thwarting Lin's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Rasmussen is looking for a kimura but Lin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rasmussen to get the leverage. #T1#
Rasmussen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lin is looking to control Rasmussen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lin avoid being mounted?
Lin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lin tries to get out of the position.
Rasmussen missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Rasmussen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rasmussen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rasmussen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lin keeps working.
Rasmussen wants to free his trapped foot but Lin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rasmussen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lin tries to get to full guard but Rasmussen has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Rasmussen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lin is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Rasmussen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Rasmussen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lin is not content to let Rasmussen control the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rasmussen prevents Lin from improving his position.
Rasmussen wants to pass to mount but Lin is defending the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Lin clinches up against the cage.
Lin tries a knee to the head but Rasmussen blocks it.
Rasmussen is looking to break free of the clinch but Lin has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rasmussens head.
A right handed body shot lands from Lin.
Damyan Rasmussen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yasin Lin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damyan Rasmussen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lin 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yasin Lin! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Rasmussen looks for a takedown but McGavin sprawls well.
Rasmussen darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and McGavin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McGavin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rasmussen working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rasmussen is controlling McGavin's posture.#T1#
Rasmussen keeping full guard, as McGavin tries to pass. #SUB#
McGavin has gone for a leg lock! Rasmussen slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGavin's guard.#REVB#
Rasmussen passes into half guard.
Rasmussen is pressing down on McGavin's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGavin is holding on for now.
McGavin trying to control from the bottom.
Rasmussen trying to pass the guard but McGavin defending well.
Rasmussen trying to control from half guard but McGavin is working away. #T2#
McGavin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rasmussen is looking for a kimura here.
Rasmussen controlling the pace.
McGavin is positioning himself well to prevent Rasmussen advancing to mount.
McGavin is trying to stand up here but Rasmussen is controlling him well. #T3#
McGavin desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rasmussen not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rasmussen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGavin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rasmussen as he jumps to the side.
Damyan Rasmussen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGavin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rasmussen sprawls well. Rasmussen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGavin gets slowly back to his feet.
Rasmussen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#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.#TD2#
Rasmussen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McGavin is trying to defend but Rasmussen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rasmussen is keen to just control but McGavin is a slippery customer.
Rasmussen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rasmussen wants to control but McGavin is keeping him busy.
McGavin is trying to maintain the position but Rasmussen is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Damyan Rasmussen 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#
McGavin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rasmussen sprawls well. Rasmussen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGavin gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rasmussen.
Rasmussen stuffs the takedown.
Rasmussen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rasmussen leaves McGavin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian McGavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen misses with a takedown attempt
and McGavin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rasmussen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGavin's waist but McGavin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rasmussen off to one side.
It looked like McGavin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1##CL#
McGavin instigates a clinch.
Rasmussen tries to pull guard but McGavin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGavin blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Rasmussen lands a takedown into guard.
McGavin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rasmussen tries to pull guard but McGavin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
McGavin jumps guard.
Julian McGavin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rasmussen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGavin is controlling Rasmussen's posture.#T2#
McGavin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGavin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGavin being controlled here, momentarily.
McGavin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasmussen trying to control the position from guard on top but McGavin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
McGavin wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
McGavin stuffs the takedown attempt from Rasmussen. Rasmussen gets slowly back to his feet.
Rasmussen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGavin as he jumps to the side.
McGavin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rasmussen sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McGavin is defended easily by Rasmussen.
Rasmussen stuffs the takedown attempt from McGavin. McGavin gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGavin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Rasmussen counters by moving into the clinch.
McGavin content to slow the pace in the clinch.
McGavin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasmussen.
Rasmussen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGavin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasmussen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rasmussen jumps guard but McGavin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McGavin goes for a takedown attempt but Rasmussen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian McGavin dominated that second round.
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#
McGavin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rasmussen stuffs the takedown attempt from McGavin. McGavin gets slowly back to his feet.
McGavin doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Rasmussen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian McGavin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from McGavin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasmussen wants a takedown.
Rasmussen drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGavin pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGavin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rasmussen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McGavin somewhat.#T1##TD2#
Rasmussen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rasmussen not doing much here.
Rasmussen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rasmussen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Rasmussen tries to pass to full mount but McGavin defends it. #SUB2#
Rasmussen is working for a kimura but McGavin is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rasmussen lands a nice short elbow.
Rasmussen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGavin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
McGavin has one foot on Rasmussen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rasmussen closes the distance and clinches up with McGavin, looking for a takedown. Rasmussen pushes McGavin against the cage but McGavin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGavin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Julian McGavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rasmussen tries to close the distance and clinch but McGavin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGavin.
McGavin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGavin wants it to stay on the feet.
McGavin stuffs the takedown.
Rasmussen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
McGavin gets a double leg takedown into Rasmussen's guard.
Rasmussen keeping moving, preventing McGavin from controlling successfully.
Rasmussen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGavin controlling from the top position. #T4#
McGavin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
McGavin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McGavin tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasmussen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rasmussen tries to counter with a clinch but McGavin shakes him off and moves away.
McGavin darts in looking for a takedown but Rasmussen gets double underhooks and turns McGavin into the cage.
Rasmussen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGavin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McGavin as Rasmussen tries to tie him up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian McGavin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGavin 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian McGavin!
Julian McGavin decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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