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Event:
HLR8: Bruce vs Soaki
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
Michael Scott really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 148.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Marco Natta was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Lennon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Scott looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Lennon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Scott is defending well. Lennon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Scott has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lennon celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Lennon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Powers wants to clinch.
Scott half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Scott looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Powers avoids the body shot from Scott.
Scott attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Powers fails with a takedown attempt.
Scott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Scott moves into the clinch.
Scott drops down looking for an ankle pick but Powers pulls his leg out and moves away.
Noll Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Scott moves into the clinch.#T1#
Powers tries to land knees in the clinch but Scott avoids the damage to the body.
Powers struggles to land a body shot inside as Scott controls his hands.
Powers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noll Powers.
Scott trying to stall but Powers improves his position.
Scott is trying to pull guard but Powers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Powers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scott prevents it.
#BC#
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Powers looking to score a takedown here. Scott is defending well but Powers drives through and ends up in Scott's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Powers has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
Powers tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Powers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Powers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Scott as he avoids it easily.
Powers shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Powers clinches.
Powers taking a breather.
Scott definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Powers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Powers is trying to push Scott away but Scott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Powers tries to break the clinch but Scott is controlling the position.
Powers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#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.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Powers prevents Scott from breaking the clinch.
Powers tries to pull guard but Scott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Powers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Scott is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Scott avoiding damage as Powers throws knees to the body.
Scott stops a takedown attempt from Powers.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powers looking to stall.
Powers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Noll Powers will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Powers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Powers.
Powers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Powers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scott swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Powers tries to keep at a distance but Scott has taken the fight into the clinch.
Powers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noll Powers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powers tries to pull guard but Scott holds him up against the cage and eventually Powers drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Powers working hard to break the clinch.
Powers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Powers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Scott walks away with a smile on his face. Powers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Powers shoots in but Scott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Michael Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Scott darts in and clinches Powers up against the cage.
Scott is stalling here.
Powers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Scott ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scott no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Powers can do to turn this around?#T2#
Powers looking to pass the guard.
Scott throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Powers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Powers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Scott works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Powers stays in close to Scott's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Scott defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powers.
Powers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Scott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Powers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Scott avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Powers drives through and clinches with Scott against the cage.
Powers looking for a takedown. #T4#
Powers tries to pull guard but Scott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Scott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Powers tries to pull guard but Scott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Powers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scott gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Powers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Powers tries to circle away but Scott has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Powers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scott jumps guard but Powers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Powers tries to pull guard but Scott won't allow it.
Powers looking to slow down the pace here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott dominated that second round.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Powers shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott throws a quick counter head kick but Powers was just out of range.#CL2#
Powers clinches.
Scott has Powers pressed against the cage, preventing Powers from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scott gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Powers.
Powers is trying to pull guard but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noll Powers.#BC#
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers misses with a takedown #CL#
and Scott counters by moving into the clinch.
Michael Scott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Powers misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Powers tries to pull guard but Scott holds him up against the cage and eventually Powers drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Powers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scott just stands there and leans against the cage.
Powers tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powers shoots in but no luck this time.
Scott was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Powers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Powers tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
Powers tries for a takedown but Scott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Powers shoots in and drives through. Scott sprawls well.
Scott is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Powers.
Scott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Powers. #T2#
Powers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scott defends it nicely.
Scott is looking to land body kicks.
Scott misses with a double jab.
#TD2#
Powers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Scott sprawls well initially but Powers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Powers is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Powers is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Scott tries to roll over but Powers keeps him under control.
Scott is working hard here to advance position.
Powers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Powers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scott is just riding it out for now. Powers eventually gives up the hold. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Powers has a takedown stuffed.
Powers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Powers.
Powers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Powers wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powers looks to clinch
letting Scott counter with a right hand.
Powers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott throwing a counter right hand but Powers manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Scott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scott!
After the fight, Michael Scott 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: Jul 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gyllenhall, as that shot connected.
Scott looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Scott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gyllenhall defends well and Scott ends up having to push Gyllenhall into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Scott is trying to trip Gyllenhall. He has hold of a leg but Gyllenhall is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Scott persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Gyllenhall is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Scott frees his head nicely. Oh but Gyllenhall has switched to an armbar! Scott is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jake Gyllenhall! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Moreno closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Scott knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moreno on the ground.
Scott looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Moreno is nestled in close to Scott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Moreno looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Scott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scott tries to get out of the position.
Moreno takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Scott's coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Moreno lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scott is staying active underneath Moreno, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moreno lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is looking for a sweep. Moreno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moreno slips a nice elbow through Scott's hands, connecting with Scott's forehead.#ROC2#Scott is rocked!#T1#
Moreno trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
Oh Scott is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moreno scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moreno landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moreno passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Scott!
Moreno lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Moreno lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Oooh a big shot lands for Moreno! Scott is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yoel Moreno!
Yoel Moreno 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: Jul 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Scott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scott looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Scott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scott moves away from the strike by Tercero.
Tercero connects with the punch.
Tercero lands a lovely overhand right.
Tercero keeps the fight on the outside.
Tercero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tercero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tercero stalks Scott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scott's face. Scott staggers backwards, shaken.
Tercero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scott.
Tercero lands a body shot.
#T1#
Scott tries to clinch but Tercero moves away
and Tercero counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Scott is rocked!
Tercero lands with a straight right. Scott didn't see that one coming.
Oh Scott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tercero misses with a hook.
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tercero circles away.
It seemed like Tercero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tercero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tercero throws a good cross that connects.
Tercero is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scott had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tercero catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Tercero looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott is looking for a counter combo.
Scott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tercero scores with a punch to the head.
A swing and a miss from Tercero.
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!
Tercero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tercero.
Tercero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tercero swinging wildly here.
#T3##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Tercero has knocked Scott down with a huge combo! Tercero steps away and waves a wobbly Scott back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tercero swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
A left lands for Tercero.
Tercero lands a jab to Scott's midsection.
Tercero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Tercero misses.
Scott appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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!
Tercero misses with a body kick. #T4#
Scott takes one to the chin there.
Tercero scores with a nice head shot.
Scott slips a jab and a cross from Tercero.
Tercero scores with a nice head shot.
Troika Tercero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tercero scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Scott looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tercero lands a head shot.
Tercero drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Scott right on the button. Scott goes down! Tercero follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Tercero gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troika Tercero!
Our winner, Troika Tercero, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Oehman throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Scott counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Scott looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Scott has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Oehman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Scott is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Oehman pulls down on the head and he's put Scott to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Billy Oehman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith cracks a nice hook into Scott's ribs.
Scott looks winded!
Scott misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scott backs up against the cage.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Scott is rocked!
Scott looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Scott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith clobbers Scott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Scott slips a jab from Smith.#T1#
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith cracks Scott with a good jab.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith scores with the left hand. Scott knows he should have avoided that one.
Scott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Scott is trying to counter with his kicks.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Scott moves his leg out of the way.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scott. Scott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Niko Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scott at a distance.
Scott walks into a jab.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Scott off the cage and back into range.
Smith with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scott under the eye.
Scott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scott has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
And Scott tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Smith with a nice cross.
Smith lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Scott falls backwards - clearly groggy! Smith dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Smith! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Scott shoots in for a double leg but Botos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scott looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Botos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Scott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Botos shows good takedown defense.
Botos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Botos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab, jab by Botos - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Botos with a jab.
Botos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Botos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scott dodges the punch combination from Botos.
#T1#
Botos with a hook.
Scott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC2#Scott is rocked!
Botos cracks Scott with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh Scott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Botos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scott seems to have got his legs back now.
Botos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch lands to the side of Scott 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Botos throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Botos scores with a jab to the body.
Botos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Botos jabs Scott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Botos lands with a nice body punch.
Botos connects with a right hand. Scott shakes it off.
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Botos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scott had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Scott tries to move into range but Botos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Botos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Botos misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Scott counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Botos lands a left hand.
Botos works on Scott's body with a couple of short punches.
Botos lands with a short shot to the head.
Scott tries to circle away but Botos has him pinned against the cage.
Scott is looking to break free of the clinch but Botos has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Botos.
Botos presses Scott against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Botos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Botos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Botos.
Botos lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Botos scores with a shoulder strike.
Botos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Botos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Botos smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Botos - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Botos missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Botos circles away.
Botos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Botos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scott has time to react.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dzsoni Botos dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Botos scores with a jab. Scott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Botos looks to land a right hand but Scott moved out of range.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Botos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Botos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scott has time to react.
Botos misses with a hook
and Scott counters with a series of strikes. Botos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Botos connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Botos misses with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Botos with a jab.
Dzsoni Botos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Botos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Botos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Botos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scott closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Botos stalks Scott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scott's face. Scott staggers backwards, shaken.
Botos scores with a three punch combo!
#TD#
Scott fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Botos to the ground. Scott is now in Botos's guard.
Botos is looking to stand back up but Scott counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Botos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVB#
Scott trying to control from half guard but Botos is working away. #SUB#
Scott seems to be working for a kimura but Botos defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Scott controlling the action here.
Botos is concentrating on defense, preventing Scott from advancing position.
Botos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Botos won't allow Scott to pass to mount.
Scott is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SUB2#
Botos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Scott throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Botos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Scott. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Botos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Botos throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Botos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scott in his tracks.
Botos misses with a hook. Scott ducked under it nicely.
Botos keeps the fight on the outside.
Botos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scott slips a straight right by Botos.
Botos thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Scott shoots in and bounces Botos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Botos is looking to stand back up but Scott counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Botos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dzsoni Botos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Scott misses with a head kick.
Botos connects with a single shot there.
Scott tries to move into range but Botos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Michael Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Botos clobbers Scott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Botos scores with a hook to the body. Scott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scott takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Botos feints the counter takedown.
Botos connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Scott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scott is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Botos.
Dzsoni Botos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Botos's corner calls for a 1-2. Botos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Botos slaps away a takedown attempt from Scott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Botos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Botos misses with a wild body shot.
Botos cracks Scott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Scott avoids the body shot from Botos.
Botos throws out a loose jab but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Botos looks to move away, Scott throws a big counter combo but Botos just gets out of the way.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've been told by Scott's head coaches at Cozad MMA St Petersburg that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Botos misses with a two punch combination.
Scott attempts a counter takedown but Botos avoids it well and moves away.
Botos throws a looping overhand right but Scott ducks down to avoid it.
Botos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scott doesn't seem bothered though.
Scott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Botos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott tries to clinch but Botos moves out of range. #T3#
Botos digs a good hook to Scott's body.
Botos leaves Scott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Botos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scott defends it well.
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Botos. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Botos misses.
Botos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scott misses with the combination.
#T4#
Botos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dzsoni Botos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A jab from Botos finds it's way through Scott's defenses.
Dzsoni Botos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Botos defends it nicely.
Botos misses with a wild combination.
Michael Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott fails to land with a series of punches.
And Botos tries to counter it with a takedown but Scott pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dzsoni Botos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Botos 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 25:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 25:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dzsoni Botos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Rayhi circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Rayhi takes the fight into the clinch.
Scott struggles to land a body shot inside as Rayhi controls his hands.
Scott changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rayhi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Scott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rayhi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Scott avoids it.#CL#
Rayhi closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Rayhi .
Rayhi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scott avoids it.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rayhi smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rayhi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rayhi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1#
Scott looking to stall.
Scott has Rayhi pressed against the cage, preventing Rayhi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Scott breaks the clinch.
Rayhi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scott pinned against the cage. Scott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Rayhi moves out of range easily.
Scott looks winded!
Rayhi shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rayhi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rayhi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scott sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaiso Rayhi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rayhi .
Scott is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rayhi tries a head kick but it misses.
As Rayhi backs off Scott throws a huge counter combo but Rayhi manages to avoid it all.#T2#
Rayhi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rayhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Rayhi clinches. #BC2#
Scott breaks the clinch.
Rayhi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scott circles away.
Scott tries to counter with a clinch but Rayhi shakes him off and moves away.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Rayhi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rayhi darts in looking for a takedown but Scott gets double underhooks and turns Rayhi into the cage.
Rayhi has Scott pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Scott breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Rayhi moves into the clinch.#T3#
Rayhi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scott has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Scott is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rayhi is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Scott to the mat. Scott regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Scott has his hands on Rayhi 's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rayhi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rayhi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Rayhi from controlling successfully.
Rayhi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Rayhi wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Rayhi works over Scott with some ground and pound from guard.
Scott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rayhi controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kaiso Rayhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rayhi swivels and escapes.
Rayhi appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rayhi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rayhi shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiso Rayhi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rayhi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kaiso Rayhi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Rayhi clinches up against the cage.
Scott is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rayhi to keep the fight standing.
Scott has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rayhi after a bit of a struggle.
Rayhi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scott prevents it.
Rayhi stalling against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rayhi is defending well for now.#TD#
Rayhi pulls Scott into guard.
Scott is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rayhi looking to control.
Scott stops Rayhi from standing up.
Rayhi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rayhi controlling the position.
Rayhi is looking to sweep but instead, Scott has passed into half guard.
Rayhi wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rayhi tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rayhi trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rayhi misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD#
Rayhi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Scott sprawls well initially but Rayhi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Scott pushes Rayhi off but Rayhi dives into side control.
#SUB#
Rayhi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Scott is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SU#
Rayhi decides to stand back up. #T3##TD#
Rayhi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Scott trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rayhi with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rayhi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rayhi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scott is striking but Rayhi is not phased and passes to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rayhi lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Rayhi is controlling the pace.
#ES2#
Scott manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rayhi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
A left and a right from Rayhi both land. Nice combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rayhi or perhaps it was just good defense by Scott, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaiso Rayhi . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Rayhi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Scott tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rayhi is in Scott's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kaiso Rayhi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Rayhi clinches up with Scott and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Scott breaks the clinch.
Scott slaps away a takedown attempt from Rayhi , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rayhi tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Rayhi moves out of range easily.
Scott slaps away a takedown attempt from Rayhi , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scott throws a counter combo.
Scott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rayhi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scott swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Rayhi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaiso Rayhi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rayhi connects with a nice short shot to Scott's temple. #T1#
Rayhi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rayhi is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rayhi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rayhi is controlling the pace.
Scott wants to control but Rayhi passes into side.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rayhi lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rayhi scoring with punches and elbows.
Scott is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rayhi scoring with punches and elbows. #SU#
Rayhi decides to stand back up. Rayhi steps back and let's Scott get back to his feet.#TD#
Rayhi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Scott's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Rayhi from controlling successfully. #T3#
Rayhi 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Rayhi gets to his feet. Scott looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Scott misses with a series of wild punches.
#TD#
Rayhi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scott is trying to defend but Rayhi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scott is staying active underneath Rayhi , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Rayhi wants to pass to mount but Scott is defending the position.
Rayhi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rayhi not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Scott looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rayhi winds up and cracks Scott with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaiso Rayhi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rayhi , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaiso Rayhi ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Botos. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Botos lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Scott instigates a clinch.
Scott tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Botos smiles and moves away.
Botos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Botos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Scott is rocked!
Botos lands with a hook. Scott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Scott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scott throws a nice head kick!
Scott is breathing heavily.
and Botos counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Scott! He's just covering up as Botos starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dzsoni Botos! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Donke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scott misses with a right hand #TD#
and Donke counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Donke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Donke trying to control the position but Scott is working away.
Scott struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Donke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working. #SUB#
Donke in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Scott is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monke Donke!
A relieved looking Monke Donke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Scott throws a series of punches but Leonard avoids them all with ease.
Scott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leonard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Leonard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Scott to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Scott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leonard is looking to stand up but Scott isn't so interested in that idea.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Leonard.
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leonard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leonard looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Scott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Leonard is retaining full guard.
Leonard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leonard wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Scott moves into range and clinches up with Leonard.#BC#
Leonard breaks from the clinch.
Leonard tries for a takedown but Scott circles away easily#CL2#
and Scott holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
Scott tries to pull guard but Leonard holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet.
Scott wants a takedown but no success here.
Buzzard Leonard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scott.
Leonard stalling.
Leonard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scott gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Scott lands a takedown into guard.
Leonard controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Leonard keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3##SUB#
Leonard working for a triangle but Scott defends it easily.
Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leonard is striking off his back. Scott thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. #SUB#
Leonard looking for submissions off his back.
Leonard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leonard is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Leonard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott wants to stand and escape but instead Leonard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Scott keeping full guard, as Leonard tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Scott shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Leonard kicks off Scott and gets to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Leonard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scott with the counter takedown but Leonard avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Leonard. No joy for Scott on that attempt.
Leonard tries to clinch there but Scott circles away.
Buzzard Leonard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters circling a little - Scott finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Scott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leonard avoids it really well and circles away.
Leonard misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Scott counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leonard takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Leonard pulls guard successfully.
Scott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leonard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leonard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott keeping full guard, as Leonard tries to pass. #SU#
Leonard stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Scott tries for a takedown but Leonard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buzzard Leonard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scott.#TD2#
Scott looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leonard!
Scott is breathing heavily.
Leonard regains half guard.#SUB#
Leonard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Scott wants to work for an arm triangle but Leonard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Leonard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Scott is looking to advance position but Leonard won't allow it.
Leonard wants to get back to his feet.
Leonard is holding on to half guard well.
Scott trying to mount his opponent but Leonard defends it.
Leonard wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leonard closes the distance and clinches up with Scott, looking for a takedown. Leonard pushes Scott against the cage but Scott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scott throws a big counter head kick but Leonard avoids it with no problem.
Leonard throws a solid leg kick but Scott takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leonard.
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Leonard pushes him off.#TD2#
Scott closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Leonard manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Scott avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leonard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scott displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leonard.
Leonard tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzzard Leonard dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jab, jab by Leonard - just one landing.
Leonard closes the distance and clinches up with Scott, looking for a takedown. Leonard pushes Scott against the cage but Scott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leonard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leonard defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Leonard throws a quick counter kick to the body but Scott avoids it.#CL2#
Scott clinches up with Leonard and pushes him back against the cage.
Leonard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scott tries to pull guard but Leonard won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Scott.
Leonard is trying to push Scott away but Scott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leonard up against the cage.#TD#
Leonard successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Leonard wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Leonard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leonard has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Scott's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Scott controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU2#
Scott stands and steps away. Leonard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Leonard fails with the takedown.
Scott throws a leg kick but Leonard checks it. #TD2#
Scott closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leonard did well to prevent Scott getting side control.
Leonard kicks off Scott and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Scott lands a nice looking body shot.
Leonard wants to clinch.
Leonard shoots for a double leg takedown but Scott sprawls well. He's pushed Leonard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buzzard Leonard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Scott throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Leonard was covering up waiting for the punch and Scott finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Leonard is keeping the position.#T4#
Leonard tries to strike from the bottom.
Buzzard Leonard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leonard controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Scott passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Scott decides to return to a standing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scott has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scott! |
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