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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Dufort tries to move into range but Murphy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Dufort back into the cage.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dufort drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dufort is breathing heavily.
Murphy lands a left hand.
Dufort is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Murphy is defending well.
Murphy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murphy lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#Dufort is rocked!
Murphy digs a right hand into Dufort's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dufort's gas tank.
Oh Dufort is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Dufort is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moins Dufort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murphy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murphy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dufort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy. #T1#
Murphy dips a shoulder and cracks Dufort with a mighty uppercut! Dufort falls back against the cage and Murphy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dufort is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Murphy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Murphy!
After the fight, Justin Murphy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Murphy connects with the punch.
Dufort goes for a double leg but Murphy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murphy continues to drive forward.
Murphy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dufort drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dufort wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moins Dufort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dufort is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Murphy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dufort backwards.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Dufort is rocked!
Murphy presses Dufort against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dufort's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Dufort is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dufort seems to have got his legs back now.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dufort has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy cracks Dufort with a nice body shot.
Dufort goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murphy prevents it.
A short body shot lands from Murphy as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dufort is breathing heavily.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murphy.
Murphy cracks Dufort with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
#BC2#
Murphy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murphy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#KD2#
Murphy sends Dufort crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Murphy is motioning to the referee to let Dufort up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Dufort takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murphy ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Dufort out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Murphy!
Justin Murphy spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Sabel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dufort regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sabel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dufort preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dufort wants to sweep but no luck.
Sabel wants to control from the top but Dufort keeps moving.
Sabel won't allow Dufort to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabel distracts Dufort with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sabel wants to control from the top but Dufort keeps moving.
Dufort manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sabel manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dufort passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sabel pushes Dufort away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dufort gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dufort throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sabel tries to buck Dufort off but Dufort is having none of it.
Dufort throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Dufort has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sabel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sabel has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now.
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing.
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing.
Sabel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dufort blocks Sabel's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sabel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sabel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dufort.
Sabel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
#T2#
Sabel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dufort.
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sabel is working to get back to half guard.
Dufort throwing strikes here but Sabel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dufort has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dufort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dufort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dufort lands with some strikes.
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Dufort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
Dufort unloads with some shots from mount but Sabel bucks and avoids them well.
#T3#
Dufort throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sabel because Dufort loaded up on that one.
Dufort looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sabel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dufort thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dufort throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dufort cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sabel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sabel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dufort prevents Sabel from getting the reversal.
Dufort misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sabel blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
A nice elbow there by Dufort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dufort working Sabel over with strikes here.
Sabel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dufort.
Dufort lands a heavy elbow.
Dufort avoids the attempt from Sabel to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Dufort there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dufort misses with a head shot.
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
Dufort looking to finish with strikes here!
Dufort landing strikes from the mount and Sabel is in trouble!
Dufort unloads with some shots from mount but Sabel bucks and avoids them well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moins Dufort 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##TD#
Sabel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dufort has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Sabel.
Dufort is looking for a sweep.
Dufort is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sabel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sabel wants to take a breather but Dufort is having none of it.
Dufort works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sabel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabel wants to control from the top but Dufort keeps moving.
Dufort manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sabel manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Dufort working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dufort throws a big right hand that misses.
Dufort passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sabel throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Sabel tries to buck Dufort off but Dufort is having none of it.#T1#
Dufort misses with the ground and pound.
Dufort throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dufort passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sabel!
Sabel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sabel tries to get out of the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Dufort there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sabel throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dufort. What's that going to do exactly?
Dufort looking to ground and pound but Sabel is blocking nicely.
Dufort avoids the attempt from Sabel to control.
Poor strikes thrown by Dufort there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dufort unloads with some shots from mount but Sabel bucks and avoids them well.
Dufort unloads with some shots from mount but Sabel bucks and avoids them well.
Dufort throws some wild stikes that Sabel manages to avoid easily.
Dufort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sabel is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
#T2#
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dufort throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sabel because Dufort loaded up on that one.
Sabel blocking the ground and pound.
Sabel flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sabel tries to buck Dufort off but he can't manage it.
Dufort in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sabel blocking the ground and pound.
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing.
Sabel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sabel is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Dufort working Sabel over with strikes here.
Sabel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dufort.
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Dufort misses with a head shot.
Sabel tries to hold on but Dufort postures up.
Dufort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dufort prevents Sabel from getting the reversal.
Poor strikes thrown by Dufort there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dufort throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sabel blocking the ground and pound.
Dufort misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sabel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sabel blocking the ground and pound.
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4#
Dufort looking to ground and pound but Sabel is blocking nicely.
Dufort sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dufort throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sabel because Dufort loaded up on that one.
Dufort putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Dufort unloads with some shots from mount but Sabel bucks and avoids them well.
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Sabel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dufort on the ground.
Dufort throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sabel because Dufort loaded up on that one.
Dufort throwing strikes here but Sabel is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dufort lands a big elbow.
Sabel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moins Dufort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Dufort tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sabel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dufort somewhat.
Sabel shoots for a double leg takedown but Dufort sprawls well. He's pushed Sabel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dufort shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sabel as he jumps to the side.
Dufort looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Loke Sabel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moins Dufort.
No joy there for Sabel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sabel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dufort fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sabel avoids it really well and circles away.
Dufort displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sabel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Sabel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sabel wants to control but Dufort is keeping him busy.
Dufort manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sabel's best efforts.#T1#
Dufort slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sabel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dufort tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dufort lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Dufort postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dufort stopping the sweep attempt from Sabel.
Moins Dufort has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dufort throws a big elbow that misses.
Dufort throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dufort accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dufort advances to half guard.
Dufort works his way into side control.
Dufort tries to score with some ground and pound. Sabel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dufort advances to mount. #T2#
Sabel is trying desperately to improve position.
Dufort working Sabel over with strikes here.
Dufort misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sabel holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dufort tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dufort throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dufort throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Sabel because Dufort loaded up on that one.
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing. #T3#
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing.
Dufort looking to ground and pound but Sabel is blocking nicely.
Dufort throws some wild stikes that Sabel manages to avoid easily.
Dufort working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sabel throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dufort. What's that going to do exactly?
Sabel blocking the ground and pound.
Dufort dominating with strikes here.
Dufort thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing.
Sabel wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dufort.
Dufort throws some wild stikes that Sabel manages to avoid easily.
#T4#
Dufort throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dufort thowing shots but they're missing.
Sabel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dufort.
Sabel avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dufort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dufort misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dufort unloads with some shots from mount but Sabel bucks and avoids them well.
Dufort misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dufort thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sabel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sabel tries to lock up and control but Dufort gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loke Sabel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dufort blocks Sabel's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Sabel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moins Dufort comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dufort 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moins Dufort! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Ox looking to score a takedown here. Dufort is defending well but Ox drives through and ends up in Dufort's guard.
Dufort keeping moving, preventing Ox from controlling successfully.
Ox controlling from the top position.
Dufort throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dufort is proving hard to escape from.
Ox not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dufort is keeping the position for now.
Dufort looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ox is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ox passes Dufort's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ox works his way into side control. #T1#
Ox lands some shots froms side control.
Dufort tries to improve position but can't.
Ox scores with punches from side control.
Dufort tries to improve position but can't.
Ox remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ox grinds an elbow into Dufort's temple. #SUB2#
Ox is trying to get an arm triangle but Dufort is defending well.
Dufort tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ox lands an elbow.
Dufort gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ox lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
Dufort wants to get back to full guard.
Ox is looking to take a break and control but Dufort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ox tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dufort knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ox is keen to just control but Dufort is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dufort is looking to improve his position.
Dufort trying to get back to full guard but Ox takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Dufort tries to reverse the position but Ox maintains control.
Dufort on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dufort tries to get out of the position.
Ox is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ox takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Dufort is trying to reverse the position but instead Ox has taken his back - oops!
You can see the frustration on Dufort's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ox trying to control.
Dufort tries to roll but Ox sticks to his back.
I would not like to be Dufort right now.
Dufort looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ox.
Ox is trying to stick to Dufort's back but Dufort is turning into Ox. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ox's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dufort.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ox holds on and takes a little breather.
Dufort throwing strikes from guard but Ox blocks nicely.
Ox can't keep his opponent in guard - Dufort advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Dufort is looking to advance position but Ox won't allow it.
Ox moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dufort throws an elbow that misses. Ox uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dufort's guard. Nice move by Ox!#REVB#
Ox pushing down on Dufort's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ox wants to control but Dufort is keeping him busy.
Ox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dufort tries to roll over but Ox keeps him under control.
Ox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dufort is looking to get back to full guard here but Ox has managed to pass to side control instead.
Ox is looking to take a break and control but Dufort is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ox dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dufort looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dufort not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dufort missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ox landing a few short strikes.
Ox slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ox is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dufort is controlling him.
Dufort pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ox is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dufort is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dufort postures up in Ox's guard and throws a big left but Ox blocks it.
Ox keeping full guard, as Dufort tries to pass.
Dufort throws a strike but Ox rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ox wants to control from the top but Dufort keeps moving.
Ox wanted to stand there but Dufort had control of the position.
Ox trying to control but Dufort is working from the bottom.
Dufort 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.
Ox wants to control from the top but Dufort keeps moving.
Ox seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Ox drops back looking for a leg! Dufort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dufort manages to kick Ox off! Ox jumps back into Dufort's guard.
Dufort wants to sweep but no luck. #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.
Dufort is looking to sweep but instead, Ox has passed into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dufort manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Dufort has his foot on Ox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ox works his way back into a safe position though.
Dufort looking for a sweep. Not yet Dufort, not yet.
Dufort keeping moving, preventing Ox from controlling successfully.
Ox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dufort is keeping the position for now.
Ox has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dufort is proving hard to escape from.
Dufort wants to hit a sweep here but Ox passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dufort there!
Dufort working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Ox is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ox controlling from mount.
Dufort is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dufort looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Dufort defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dufort can't escape the position.
Ox struggling to keep hold of the position.
Ox is hanging on to Dufort's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ox's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dufort covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ox trying to control.
Dufort wants to escape the position.
Dufort staying busy and making it hard for Ox to control.
Ox is landing with strikes. Dufort can't take much more of this.
You can see the frustration on Dufort's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ox punches Dufort on the ear.
What can Dufort do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Ox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dufort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Ox shoots in looking for a takedown. Dufort tries to sprawl out of it but Ox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dufort manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dufort.
Dufort throws a strike aimed at the side of Ox's head but Ox avoids it well.
Ox is looking to regain half guard here but Dufort keeps moving and retains side control.
Dufort misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Ox's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ox is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dufort's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ox is looking to control Dufort's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ox avoid being mounted?
Dufort winds up and cracks Ox with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Ox is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dufort pulls his head out easily.
Mike Ox has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dufort throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dufort throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dufort not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dufort is pressing down on Ox's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ox is holding on for now.
Dufort missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dufort wants to pass to mount but Ox is defending the position.
Dufort is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Dufort there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T2#
Dufort throws a wild left hand from mount and Ox manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Ox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dufort.
Ox avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dufort.
Ox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dufort working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ox's thigh. Ox counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Dufort throws a big right hand that misses.
Ox tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Dufort is sitting in close to Ox's body. Ox has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dufort is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dufort is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ox.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Ox! |
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