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Event:
QFC Tournament 1123 Round 3
Date: Nov 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Envy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Envy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Envy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abakumov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Envy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Envy throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Abakumov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Abakumov trying to control the position from guard on top but Envy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Envy wants to sweep here but Abakumov controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abakumov stands up over Envy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Abakumov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abakumov throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Abakumov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Envy keeping full guard, as Abakumov tries to pass.
Abakumov trying to control the position from guard on top but Envy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abakumov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Envy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Abakumov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Envy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Envy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Envy! #REVR#
Abakumov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Envy is trying to get an arm triangle but Abakumov is defending well.
Abakumov tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Envy trying to control the action but Abakumov is working from the bottom.
Abakumov tries to improve position but can't.
Abakumov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Envy's best efforts.
Abakumov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abakumov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abakumov.
Envy preventing the sweep. #T3#
Abakumov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Abakumov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Envy trying to control but Abakumov is working from the bottom.
Abakumov is trying to control the position but Envy postures up.
Envy won't allow Abakumov to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Envy trying to control the position from guard on top but Abakumov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abakumov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Envy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abakumov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abakumov stuffs the takedown.
And Abakumov tries to counter it with a takedown but Envy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Abakumov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Envy.#T4#
Envy slips under a jab from Abakumov.
Abakumov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abakumov throws a right hand that misses
letting Envy counter with a right hand.
Abakumov moves out of range of the body kick.
Envy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abakumov.
Envy is looking for a counter combo.
Envy blocks a jab.
Abakumov takes a swing at Envy's ribcage but misses.
Abakumov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Envy.
Envy throws a head kick but Abakumov moves out of range.
Envy is breathing heavily.
Abakumov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Envy manages to avoid it.
Envy appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL#
Envy forces Abakumov back against the cage and clinches.
Abakumov has Envy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Envy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abakumov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abakumov tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Abakumov 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#
Nice sprawl there from Envy as Abakumov shoots in.
Envy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Abakumov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Envy closes the distance and clinches up with Abakumov, looking for a takedown. Envy pushes Abakumov against the cage but Abakumov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abakumov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Envy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abakumov pinned against the cage. Abakumov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Envy tries to clinch but Abakumov moves away #TD2#
and Abakumov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Envy scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Abakumov manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abakumov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Envy looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Abakumov is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Envy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Envy! #T1##SUB2#
Envy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Abakumov looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Envy has picked Abakumov up and slammed him! Abakumov can't keep hold of the triangle and Envy manages to pass to side control!
Abakumov is not content to let Envy control the position.
Abakumov tries to bench press Envy off him but Envy keeps the position.
Abakumov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Envy is thwarting Abakumov's attempts to control the position.
Abakumov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Envy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Envy's back!
Envy tries to roll but Abakumov sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Abakumov looking for the choke but no joy.
Envy can't escape the position.
Abakumov lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Envy hold on?!
Abakumov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Envy. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#SUB2#
Envy showing good submission defense here.
#T3#
Abakumov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Abakumov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Envy.
Abakumov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Envy up.
Abakumov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Abakumov.
I would not like to be Envy right now.
Abakumov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Abakumov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Abakumov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Abakumov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Abakumov misses with a looping left.
Chris Envy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abakumov throws out a loose jab but Envy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abakumov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chris Envy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Abakumov.#T4#
Envy avoids the body shot from Abakumov.
Envy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abakumov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abakumov looks for a takedown but Envy sprawls well.
Envy tries to counter by clinching up but Abakumov breaks away and moves out of range.
Aleksandr Abakumov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abakumov fails to land the takedown.
Envy throws a series of strikes that have Abakumov backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abakumov looks to throw the jab but Envy is out of range.
Abakumov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Envy manages to avoid it.
Abakumov throws a big shot that misses.
Aleksandr Abakumov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Abakumov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Abakumov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Envy tries for a takedown but Abakumov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abakumov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Envy manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Abakumov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Abakumov trying to control but Envy is working from the bottom.
Abakumov passes Envy's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Abakumov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abakumov looks to land a strike but Envy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abakumov postures up and lands a big shot to Envy's brow.
Envy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Abakumov chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Abakumov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Envy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abakumov trying to control but Envy is working from the bottom.
Envy working a defensive guard here.
Abakumov lands a couple of elbows.
Abakumov looking to pass the guard.
Abakumov chips away with some ground and pound.
Abakumov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Envy tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Envy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abakumov lands a couple of digs.
Abakumov trying to control the position from guard on top but Envy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abakumov working some strikes from top position.
Envy keeping moving, preventing Abakumov from controlling successfully.
Abakumov tries to free his leg and advance position but Envy is retaining full guard.
Abakumov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abakumov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Envy is keeping the position for now.
Aleksandr Abakumov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Envy can't keep his opponent in guard - Abakumov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Abakumov not doing much here.
Abakumov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Envy staying out of range there.
Envy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Envy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abakumov.
Abakumov looks to land a right hand but Envy moved out of range.
Abakumov misses with a hook
and Envy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abakumov looks to score with a jab to the body but Envy is just out of range.
Envy feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Abakumov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Envy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Envy's face as Abakumov controls the position.
Chris Envy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Envy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Abakumov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abakumov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Topper Green scores the fight for Aleksandr Abakumov!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Aleksandr Abakumov!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Aleksandr Abakumov!
Aleksandr Abakumov wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1123 Round 2
Date: Nov 09, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Envy stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Envy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Envy is not content to let Silva control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Envy tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Envy is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Envy is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Envy keeps working.
Envy can't do much from the bottom here.
Envy is looking for a sweep.
Silva misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Envy is not content to let Silva control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Envy misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Envy rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Envy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Silva is defending well.
Envy is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Envy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Envy keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva tries for a takedown but Envy manages to get underhooks.
Envy has Silva pushed against the cage.#TD#
Envy jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.
#T3#
Envy wants to control but Silva passes easily into half guard.
Silva is thwarting Envy's attempts to control the position.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Envy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva wants to control but Envy is keeping him busy. #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.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Envy defending well though.
Envy is looking for a sweep. Silva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Envy is defending well.
Envy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Envy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josea Silva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Envy stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Envy, which made it look bad.
Envy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Envy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva tries to clinch there but Envy circles away.
Silva is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Envy has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Envy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Envy controls the action.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Envy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Silva is working for takedown but Envy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chris Envy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josea Silva.#T1#
Silva jumps guard but Envy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva is working for takedown but Envy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva letting Envy take a breather here.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Envy can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Envy drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Envy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Envy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard. #REVR#
Envy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?#T2#
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva is trying to hold Envy in close to prevent damage but Envy has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Envy seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Envy 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.
Envy is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.#T3##SU#
Envy decides to stand and escape the position. #CL#
Envy pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Envy taking a breather.#TD2#
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Envy uses from the top position.
Envy stops Silva from standing up.
Envy slips nicely into half guard.
Envy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Envy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Envy unloads with some shots from mount but Silva bucks and avoids them well.
Silva tries to hold on but Envy pushes him away.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Envy stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Envy dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Envy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva jumps guard but Envy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Envy walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Envy circles away.
Chris Envy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josea Silva.
Envy throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range. #CL#
Envy drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Envy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Envy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Envy pulls Silva into guard.
Silva being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Envy looking for subs off his back but Silva has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1#
Envy is refusing to be controlled, as Silva sits in half guard.
Envy is concentrating on defense, preventing Silva from advancing position.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Envy defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chris Envy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva moves nicely into side control.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Envy keeps working.
Envy wants to control but Silva postures up.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Envy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Envy is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Silva is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Envy is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Envy regains half guard.
Silva wants to control but Envy is keeping him busy.
Envy is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Envy controlling the position for now.
Silva is taking a breather. Envy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva walks into a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Envy. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Envy dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Envy's head and hops out.
Envy fails with the takedown.
Josea Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Envy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chris Envy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Envy but Envy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Envy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Envy 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 Winston Howard scores the fight for Chris Envy!
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight for Chris Envy!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Chris Envy!
Chris Envy wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1123 Round 1
Date: Nov 08, 2022 |
#R1#
More looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Envy ducks under a wild hook from More.
More misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Envy closes the distance and clinches.
Envy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and More avoids it.
More is looking to break free of the clinch but Envy has double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Envy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Envy wants to break free but More has control.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Envy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
More lands a left hand.
Envy blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
More has Envy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. More pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Envy tumbling to the mat - More dives into Envy's guard.
Envy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Envy keeping moving, preventing More from controlling successfully.
Envy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Envy controlling the position.
Envy is continuing to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
More got a little sloppy there for a moment and Envy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, More has managed to get both his arms back between Envy's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
More misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Envy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
More throws a punch but it's blocked by Envy.
Envy stalling in the clinch.
More is trying to push Envy away but Envy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
More wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
More is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Envy is defending well.
More tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Envy avoids it.#T3#
More is trying to stall.
More gets underhooks to prevent Envy's takedown attempt.
Envy stops a takedown attempt from More.
More avoiding damage.
More tries to pull guard but Envy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon More. That's going to take a lot out of him.
More tries to pull guard but Envy won't allow it.
#TD2#
Envy successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Envy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but More can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
More trying to control but Envy is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Envy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. More gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Envy has More pulled in close to control his posture.
More works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Envy manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. More keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
More content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Envy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Envy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Envy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and More counters with a head kick. That will keep Envy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A combination from More does no damage.
More fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Envy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Envy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
A control attempt from More but he's now mounted!#T1#
Envy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Envy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Envy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Envy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
More tries to reverse the position but Envy maintains control.
Envy controlling from mount. #T2#
More tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Envy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Envy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More tries to get back to half guard but can't.
More knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Envy on the ground.#T3#
Envy controlling from mount.
Envy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
More can't escape the position.
#SU2#
Envy stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
More fails with a takedown attempt.
Jon More is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Envy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? More is fending him off so far but Envy persists. Nope, More circles away and we're back to standing.
More throws a head kick that Envy semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Envy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with More, pushing him back against the cage.
More is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
More escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Envy fails with a takedown attempt.
More appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jon More has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Envy.
More keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
More shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Envy as he jumps to the side.
More throws an off balance right hand
and Envy counters with a right hand to the body.
More shoots for a takedown but Envy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
More stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and More wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
More slaps away a takedown attempt from Envy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Envy looks to move away, More throws a big counter combo but Envy just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Envy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. More did well to prevent Envy getting side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Envy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
More shoots in but no luck this time.
Envy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but More defends it well.
Envy misses with a head kick.
Envy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. More defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - More looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
More takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
More shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than More was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Envy throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
More throws a hook but Envy blocks it.#CL2#
Envy drives through and clinches with More against the cage.
More fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Envy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. More smiles and moves away.
Envy shoots in looking for a takedown. More tries to sprawl out of it but Envy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. More manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jon More has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Envy.
Envy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
More tries to land a front kick but Envy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Envy gets a clinch. #T2#
More wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Envy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
More misses with some punches.
#BC#
More's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Envy pushes More up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
More wants to break the clinch but can't.
Envy tries to pull guard but More holds him up against the cage and eventually Envy drops back down to his feet.
A short right from More on the inside.
More stops a takedown attempt from Envy.
Envy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Envy jumps guard but More stands there with Envy around his waist. Envy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
More misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Envy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
More jumps guard but Envy stands there with More around his waist. More gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Envy has More pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. More manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Envy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. More avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
More prevents Envy from breaking the clinch.
More tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Envy just stands there and leans against the cage.
More misses with a short punch on the inside.
More trying to stall but Envy improves his position.
Envy tries to circle away but More has him pinned against the cage.
Envy takes a knee to the side of the body. #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.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Envy working hard to break the clinch.
More jumps guard but Envy stands there with More around his waist. More gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
More tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Envy just misses with a elbow thrown towards More's brow.
More jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Envy walks away with a smile on his face. More gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
More tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
More tries to clinch up
and More takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Envy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Envy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Chris Envy!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Chris Envy!
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight for Chris Envy!
Chris Envy wins by unanimous decision! |
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