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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Lungfish thuds his right hand into Incons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Incons looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lungfish throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Incons is defended easily by Lungfish.
Nice uppercut there from Lungfish.
Lungfish lands an overhand right.
Incons tries to clinch there but Lungfish circles away.
Lungfish lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lungfish scores with a decent looking hook.
We've been hearing reports that Incons has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lungfish lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lungfish lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lungfish lands with a good body shot.
Lungfish throws a one two combo.
#ROC2#Incons is rocked!
Incons drops his hands for a split second and Lungfish immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Incons face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Lungfish follows up with a right hand that knocks Incons into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Larry Lungfish! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Bermalingo jabs Incons right on the nose. Incons blinks but takes it well.
Incons throws a right hand that misses
#KD2#
and Bermalingo counters with a nice right hand that sends Incons toppling to the canvas! Incons scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bermalingo finish him?!#ROC2#Incons is rocked!
Incons rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bermalingo counters with a right hand from hell and Incons is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocco Bermalingo!
A less than humble Rocco Bermalingo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Incons circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Incons misses the target.
Nessen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Incons tries to avoid it but Nessen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Incons to the ground. Incons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nessen goes for a double leg but Incons avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Incons continues to drive forward.
Incons throws a jab when Nessen was well out of range.#TD#
Incons decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nessen wants to get back to full guard.
Incons content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Incons blocks the strikes from Nessen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Incons 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.
Nessen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Incons wants to control from the top but Nessen keeps moving.
Incons passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Incons trying to control the action but Nessen is working from the bottom.
Nessen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nessen is staying active underneath Incons, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nessen trying to hold on to Incons's head to control him but Incons postures up.
Nessen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Incons controlling the action here.
Nessen gets back to full guard.
#SU#
Incons stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nessen shoots in looking for a takedown. Incons tries to sprawl out of it but Nessen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Incons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitch Incons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Nessen.#T3#
Nessen shoots in but Incons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nessen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nessen tries to clinch but Incons moves away
and Incons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Incons with a nice calf kick.
Nessen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Incons defends well and Nessen ends up having to push Incons into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nessen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nessen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Incons swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Incons drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Nessen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nessen won't allow Incons to pass to mount. #T4#
Nessen tries to roll over but Incons keeps him under control.
Nessen moves into full guard.
Nessen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Incons manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Incons looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nessen tries to free his leg and advance position but Incons is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nessen pushes down on Incons's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Nessen is trying for a kimura here. Incons looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nessen wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Nessen!
Our winner, Michael Nessen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 16: Kaca vs Battah
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Hunter tries to clinch but Incons is having none of it.
Incons avoids the head kick by Hunter.
Incons loads up on a big right hand but Hunter slips the punch.
Hunter tries to clinch but Incons is having none of it.
Incons looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Hunter darts in and clinches Incons up against the cage.#TD#
Hunter jumps guard.
#SUB#
Hunter is looking for a triangle but Incons pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hunter is looking to cinch up a triangle. Incons throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hunter's body to avoid the submission. Hunter has instead reached around Incons's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hunter arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Derek Hunter! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 12: Kaca vs Bellington
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Crawford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crawford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Incons misses the jab.
Crawford throws a series of strikes that have Incons backpedaling.
Crawford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crawford backing away here, and Incons unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Crawford slips under a jab from Incons.
Incons connects with a looping right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crawford.
We've been hearing reports that Crawford has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crawford. That's going to slow Incons down.
Incons fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Crawford avoids it really well and circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crawford - that will leave a mark!
#T1#
Crawford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Incons.#CL#
Crawford moves into the clinch.
Crawford is struggling to control the position.
Incons throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crawford blocks it with crossed arms.
Crawford can't find room to land a body shot as Incons controls the action.
Incons blocks a body shot from Crawford.
Crawford avoiding damage.
Crawford tries to throw a body punch but Incons avoids it by throwing Crawford back against the cage.
Incons tries to land a knee to the head but Crawford blocks with his arms.
Incons throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Incons being controlled against the cage.
Incons is trying to drag Crawford to the mat but Crawford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crawford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Incons backwards.
Crawford landing knees to the body.
Incons looks winded!
Crawford pressing his opponent against the cage.
Crawford taking a breather.
Crawford is struggling to control the position.
Crawford seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T3#
Crawford struggles to land a body shot inside as Incons controls his hands.
Crawford is struggling to control the position.
Crawford lands with a right to the head.
Crawford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Incons is defending well for now.
Crawford tries to throw a body punch but Incons avoids it by throwing Crawford back against the cage.
Crawford landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crawford lands a knee to the body.
Crawford lands a knee to the body.
Crawford avoiding damage.
Crawford works on Incons's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Crawford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Incons backwards.
Crawford stalling the fight.
Crawford stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Crawford - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Richie Crawford.
That kick from Crawford tenderised Incons's leg. Incons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Incons takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from Crawford. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crawford scoring well with a low kick there.
Crawford tries to clinch up but Incons circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Crawford.#CL#
Crawford closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Crawford dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Incons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Richie Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crawford tries to clinch up.
Incons loads up on a big right hand but Crawford slips the punch.
Crawford throwing a counter right hand but Incons manages to avoid it.#CL#
Incons tries to keep at a distance but Crawford has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crawford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Crawford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crawford stalling the fight.
Incons takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Incons.
Crawford controlling the action here for a moment.
Crawford tries a body shot but Incons blocks it.
Incons is breathing heavily.#T1#
Crawford is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Incons is defending well for now.
Crawford tries to work over Incons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crawford is leaning against Incons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crawford leaning against his opponent.
Crawford using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Incons has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Crawford pushes Incons back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crawford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Incons backwards.
Crawford stalls.
Incons has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crawford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Crawford misses with a knee to the head.
Crawford is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Crawford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Incons backwards.
Crawford is struggling to control the position.
Crawford scores with a knee to the head.
Incons blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crawford slows down the pace here.
Crawford using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Crawford lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Incons turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Incons manages to end up in side control.
Crawford struggling a bit here.#T3#
Crawford manages to get back to half guard.
Crawford is concentrating on defense, preventing Incons from advancing position.
Incons sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Crawford defending well though.
Crawford is pressing down on Incons's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Incons stopping the sweep attempt from Crawford.
We've been informed that Incons has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Crawford managing to control the position. #SUB#
Crawford is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Incons rolls with it to try and escape but Crawford cranks on the arm and Incons is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richie Crawford! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN6
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gustafsson!
Incons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustafsson misses with a double jab.
Gustafsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gustafsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gustafsson throws a nice looking combination but Incons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Incons looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gustafsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gustafsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Incons circles away quickly and effectively.
Incons throws out a counter right but Gustafsson avoids it with no problem.
Gustafsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gustafsson throws a series of punches but Incons avoids them all with ease.
Alexander Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gustafsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Incons swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Incons dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
#TD2#
Incons scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gustafsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Incons on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Incons has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gustafsson is not content to let Incons control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Incons in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gustafsson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mitch Incons!
Alexander Gustafsson was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like to say sorry to my family,my friends,my team,my coach,my country,and my fans.I'm sorry,I failed you'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN4
Date: Jul 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Zubov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Incons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zubov slips a jab from Incons.
Incons keeps the fight on the outside.
Zubov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zubov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Incons.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zubov. Incons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Incons feints a counter leg kick.#CL#
Zubov drives through and clinches with Incons against the cage.
Incons tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Zubov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Incons misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zubov lands a really nice looking cross but Incons seems unphased.
Incons wants to land a leg kick but Zubov is out of range. #CL#
Zubov moves into the clinch.
Incons can't get the takedown.
Incons throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T1##KD#
Zubov lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Incons goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Zubov in side control.
#CUT#It looks like Mitch Incons has been cut.
Zubov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zubov is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC#Incons is rocked!
Zubov cracks Incons with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Zubov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Incons is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Zubov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zimmer Zubov! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN2
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Incons tries to clinch there but Gloves circles away.
Incons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gloves.
Gloves ducks under a wild hook from Incons.
Incons tries to close the distance and clinch but Gloves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Incons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#It looks like Mitch Incons has been cut.
Gloves throws a hook but Incons blocks it.
Gloves dances in with a quick combination. Incons is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Gloves snaps Incons's head back. Incons stumbles backwards against the cage. Gloves steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Incons's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Incons just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buster Gloves!
Buster Gloves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Incons closes the distance and pushes Zakrzewski back into the cage.
Zakrzewski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zakrzewski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Incons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Incons just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zakrzewski's brow. #TD2#
Incons is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zakrzewski can't fight it off and eventually Incons manages to take the fight to the floor. Zakrzewski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zakrzewski is looking to stand back up but Incons counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zakrzewski.
Incons wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zakrzewski keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Zakrzewski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Incons is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Incons is pressing down on Zakrzewski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zakrzewski is holding on for now.
Incons trying to control from half guard but Zakrzewski is working away.
Incons not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Incons is trying to control. Zakrzewski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Incons waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zakrzewski.#CL2#
Incons rushes Zakrzewski and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Incons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Incons rushes Zakrzewski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zakrzewski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Incons lands a body punch.
Incons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zakrzewski up against the cage.
Zakrzewski blocks an elbow strike from Incons.
#T3#
Incons misses with an elbow strike.
Zakrzewski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Incons pulls his leg out and moves away.
Incons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Incons wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Zakrzewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Incons misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Zakrzewski tries to keep at a distance but Incons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zakrzewski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Incons tries a knee to the head but Zakrzewski blocks it.
Incons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zakrzewski is trying to pull guard but Incons turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Incons trying to land knees to the body.
Incons is trying to break the clinch but Zakrzewski is controlling him.
Zakrzewski is looking to break free of the clinch but Incons has double underhooks.
Incons has a couple of punches blocked by Zakrzewski.
Incons lands a nice shot to the body.
Zakrzewski is trying to force a seperation but Incons has the dominant position.
Zakrzewski wants a takedown but no success here.
Zakrzewski is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Incons just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zakrzewski's brow.
Zakrzewski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Incons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Incons is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zakrzewski can't fight it off and eventually Incons manages to take the fight to the floor. Zakrzewski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Incons dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Incons misses with a hook. Zakrzewski ducked under it nicely.
Zakrzewski ducks under a wild hook from Incons.
We've been told by Zakrzewski's head coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Incons pushes Zakrzewski up against the cage in a clinch.
Incons is pressed up against the cage. Zakrzewski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Incons down to the mat. Incons avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zakrzewski moves away from the strike by Incons.
Incons throws out a powerful jab.
Incons tries to land a leg kick but Zakrzewski saw it coming and moves away.
Incons throws a lazy right hand but Zakrzewski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zakrzewski slips a straight right by Incons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Incons closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Incons trying to control the action but Zakrzewski is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zakrzewski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Incons. #T1#
Zakrzewski is not content to let Incons control the position.
Zakrzewski stops Incons from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Incons is looking to take a break and control but Zakrzewski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Incons decides to stand back up. Incons steps back and let's Zakrzewski get back to his feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Incons throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zakrzewski was covering up waiting for the punch and Incons finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zakrzewski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Incons postures up in Zakrzewski's guard and throws a big left but Zakrzewski blocks it.
Zakrzewski keeping moving, preventing Incons from controlling successfully.
Incons controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Zakrzewski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Incons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Incons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Incons wants to control from the top but Zakrzewski keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Incons moves into the clinch successfully.
Incons displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zakrzewski up against the cage.
Zakrzewski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Incons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Incons. #T4#
Incons misses with an elbow over the top.
Zakrzewski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Incons after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krzysztof Zakrzewski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Incons gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Incons is pushing down on Zakrzewski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zakrzewski is fighting to maintain full guard but Incons has managed to sneak the leg through.
Incons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zakrzewski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zakrzewski is trying to maintain the position but Incons is very close to passing his half guard.
Incons tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zakrzewski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Incons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zakrzewski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Incons is trying to control the action in half guard but Zakrzewski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Incons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Incons throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zakrzewski counters with a big head kick but Incons shrugs it off.
Zakrzewski misses with a takedown attempt - Incons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Incons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Incons trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakrzewski working a defensive guard here.
Incons looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Zakrzewski keeping moving, preventing Incons from controlling successfully.
Incons's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Incons looking to sit in guard and control but Zakrzewski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Incons not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES2#
Incons has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zakrzewski has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Incons gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
Incons seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zakrzewski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zakrzewski wants to control but Incons is keeping busy.
Zakrzewski is staying active underneath Incons, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Incons trying to pass the guard but Zakrzewski defending well.
Incons stalling away here and it's allowed Zakrzewski to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mitch Incons has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Zakrzewski keeping moving, preventing Incons from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Incons takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Zakrzewski.
Incons swats away the attempt to clinch by Zakrzewski.
Incons looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zakrzewski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Incons tries to avoid it but Zakrzewski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Incons to the ground. Incons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Incons throws a big shot that misses.
Zakrzewski moves out of range of the strikes.#T4##CL2#
Incons closes the distance and pushes Zakrzewski back into the cage.#TD#
Zakrzewski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Incons uses from the top position.
Zakrzewski is trying to control the position but Incons postures up.
Incons stays in close to Zakrzewski's body and controls the position.
Zakrzewski controls Incons momentarily but Incons frees himself.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitch Incons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Incons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mitch Incons.
Well Incons 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Incons! |
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