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Event:
UCF 87: Schnitzer v Myers
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Roland misses with a head kick.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roland was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Roland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDonald.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roland has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Roland does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from McDonald misses.
Roland counters with a body kick.
Roland misses with a head kick.
We've been hearing reports that McDonald has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McDonald throws a good cross that connects.
A clash of legs there as Roland blocks the low kick.
McDonald lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Roland lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roland.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Roland is just out of range.
Roland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McDonald.
Roland throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Roland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Roland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald moves out of range as Roland throws a body kick.
Roland tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
McDonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roland throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Roland looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and McDonald counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roland!
McDonald lands a nice forearm strike.
McDonald trying to control the action but Roland is working from the bottom.
McDonald has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Roland!
McDonald cracks Roland with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McDonald wants to control the pace but Roland is squirming around nicely.
McDonald scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald lands a heavy elbow. #T2#
Roland keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roland tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roland tries to hold on but McDonald postures up.
McDonald is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McDonald lands a heavy elbow.
McDonald putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
McDonald raining down hammerfists from mount.
Roland is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
McDonald working Roland over with strikes here.
Roland is squirming around, avoiding McDonald's attempts to control the action.
McDonald dominating with strikes here.
McDonald prevents Roland from getting the reversal.
McDonald with the ground and pound from mount.
McDonald looking to control but Roland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Roland taking shots to the head.
McDonald working Roland over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald lands with some strikes.
McDonald wants to control the pace but Roland is squirming around nicely.
McDonald lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McDonald lands with some strikes.
McDonald lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Roland is in a horrible position here. McDonald smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McDonald can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roland is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
McDonald blocks a head kick by Roland.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Roland saw it coming and moves away.
Roland throws a head kick that misses.
McDonald throws a hook but Roland avoids it easily.
Donk. McDonald catches Roland right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
Roland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald throws a body punch but Roland moves out of range.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roland was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Roland avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roland tries to score with a low kick but McDonald moves his leg out of the way.
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald misses with a hook.
Roland feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Roland tries a head kick but it misses.
Roland ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Roland throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Roland ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Roland clinches up against the cage.
Roland struggles to land a body shot inside as McDonald controls his hands.
McDonald tries a body shot but Roland blocks it.
Roland stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roland is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonald jumps guard but Roland turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McDonald is trying to drag Roland to the mat but Roland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roland prevents a body shot from McDonald. #BC#
McDonald's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
McDonald avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald throws a hook but Roland blocks it.
Roland uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Roland with a nice calf kick.
Roland ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Roland throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roland fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDonald checks it well.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Roland saw that one coming.
McDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Roland scores with a head kick. McDonald tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McDonald on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Roland tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
McDonald attempts a counter takedown but Roland avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
McDonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
McDonald working Roland over with strikes.
Roland is trying to maintain the position but McDonald is very close to passing his half guard.
McDonald seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roland missing with punches from the bottom.
Roland punching from the bottom.
McDonald sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McDonald lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McDonald is nestled in close to Roland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McDonald sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roland defending well though.
McDonald throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDonald trying to control the action but Roland is working from the bottom.
McDonald winds up and cracks Roland with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McDonald blocks the strikes from Roland.
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McDonald is keen to just control but Roland is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David McDonald dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
McDonald fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand.
Roland misses with a head kick.
Roland ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roland throws a wild body kick that McDonald sees coming a mile off.
Roland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Roland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Roland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Roland does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Roland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
Roland now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
Roland misses with a low kick as McDonald jumps back.#CL2#
Roland moves into the clinch successfully.
McDonald wants a takedown but no success here.
McDonald with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Roland is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Roland lands a nice elbow.
Roland lands with a light punch inside.
Roland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roland can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Roland.
#T2#
McDonald tries to pull guard but Roland won't allow it.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McDonald jumps guard but Roland stands there with McDonald around his waist. McDonald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Roland throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roland throws a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roland is keeping busy.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Roland gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Roland controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roland as McDonald tries to tie him up.
Roland utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T3#
McDonald takes an elbow to the temple.
Roland tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it.
Roland unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Roland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Roland lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roland blocks a body shot from McDonald.
Roland tries to land a knee to the head but McDonald blocks with his arms.
McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Roland won't allow it.
McDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roland just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roland scores with a hook to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zed Roland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Roland can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Roland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roland tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
McDonald pulls guard effortlessly.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roland.
McDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roland strikes from his own guard.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roland swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zed Roland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McDonald 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David McDonald!
Post fight, David McDonald took to the microphone: 'I want to thank everyone back at my gym, Ludus Magnus, and my amazing wife back home, our dogs Shadow and Chonk and our cat Tommy. I'm so blessed to get this victory, and looking forward to what's next!'. |
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Event:
UCF 78: Leonardo v Soprano
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Roland moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Roland.
Good body shot from Eri.
Roland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roland tries a body shot but Eri blocks it.
Eri gets through Roland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Eri's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Eri's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Roland leaning against his opponent.
Eri lands a body shot.
Eri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stalling in the clinch from Eri.
Roland wants to stall.
Eri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roland backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Eri.
Eri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eri misses with a punch on the inside.
Roland misses with a body punch.
Eri tries to throw a body punch but Roland avoids it by throwing Eri back against the cage. #T1#
Roland looking to stall.
A short left from Eri.
Eri tries a body shot but Roland blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Eri as the two fighters clinch.
Eri lands a shoulder strike.
Eri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roland backwards.
Eri throws a punch but it's blocked by Roland.
Eri lands a hook that snaps the head of Roland backwards.
Eri lands with a light punch inside.
Eri scores with a hook to the body.
Roland looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Eri.
A left hand lands to the body for Eri.
Eri lands a right hand.
Roland letting Eri take a breather here.
Eri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roland backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roland has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eri pushes Roland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eri working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Eri lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Eri.
Eri tries to work over Roland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Eri has a couple of punches blocked by Roland.
Eri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eri scores with a shot to the side of Roland's head.
A short right from Eri.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Eri lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Eri.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Roland trying to land knees to the body.
Eri pushes Roland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eri lands an uppercut.
Eri managing to block the knees to the body from Roland.
A shot in the inside from Eri.
Roland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eri is defending well for now.
Roland misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eri.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Eri.
Eri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roland's elbow.
Eri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Eri - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Eri.
Eri leaning his opponent against the cage.
Eri lands a nice uppercut.
Eri lands a shot to the body.
Eri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eri is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Eri seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Eri.
Eri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roland tries to land knees in the clinch but Eri avoids the damage to the body.
Eri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roland backwards. #T4#
Eri taking a breather.
Eri lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Roland trying to land knees to the body.
Roland trying to land knees to the body.
Roland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eri lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eri slowing the pace effectively.
Roland prevents a body shot from Eri.
Roland trying to land knees to the body.
Roland is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Eri lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eri is defending well for now.
Roland is trying to stall.
Eri softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eri is pressed up against the cage. Roland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eri down to the mat. Eri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wild Eri dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Eri ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Eri misses.
Roland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eri blocks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Eri misses its intended target.
Roland throws a head kick that misses.
Eri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eri fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roland blocks a jab.
Roland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roland tries to move into range but Eri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Eri.
Roland moves out of range as Eri strikes.
Roland let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Roland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eri throws a looping overhand right but Roland ducks down to avoid it.
Roland misses the shot to the body.
Wild Eri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roland slips a straight right by Eri.
Eri misses with an uppercut. Roland saw that one coming.
Roland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Eri throws a series of strikes that have Roland backpedaling.
Eri fakes the leg kick and cracks Roland in the body.
Eri works the jab nicely.
Roland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eri. Roland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eri.
Eri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Roland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eri.
Eri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roland can do to turn this around?
Eri looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roland drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eri defends it well.
Eri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roland.
Eri throws a jab but it's blocked by Roland.
Roland misses with a body kick.
Roland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Eri misses.
Roland walks into a stiff left hand from Eri.
Roland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eri looks to land a body kick but Roland moved away.
Eri throws a lazy right hand but Roland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Roland throws a sloppy head kick and Eri moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Eri misses the target.
A punch combination from Eri misses.
Roland throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eri's head.
Roland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eri.
Eri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roland slips a jab from Eri.
A shot to the body from Eri misses #TD2#
and Roland counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Roland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Roland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eri's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eri keeping hold of Roland's head, controlling as best he can.
Eri is looking for a sweep. Roland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Eri is working hard here to advance position.
Roland throws a strike but Eri avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Eri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roland trying to control but Eri is working from the bottom.
Roland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roland throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roland distracts Eri with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eri manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roland manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Eri tries to free his leg and advance position but Roland is retaining full guard.
Roland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Eri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roland stalling away here and it's allowed Eri to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wild Eri dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Roland lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Eri has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Eri and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Roland on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wild Eri is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Eri misses the target.
Roland keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Roland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Eri looks for the body kick but Roland saw that one coming.
Eri throws the left hand but Roland avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Roland 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Eri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Roland.
Roland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roland on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Eri moves away from the strike by Roland.
Eri blocks a head kick by Roland.
A head kick misses from Eri.
Roland throws a chopping leg kick but Eri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Eri misses with a looping right.#T1#
Eri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eri misses the jab.
Roland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roland throws a body kick that misses.
Roland throws a leg kick but Eri checks it.
Eri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eri misses with a straight right.
Roland moves out of range as Eri throws a body kick.
Roland throws a head kick but Eri moves out of range.
Eri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roland feints the counter takedown.
Eri swinging wildly here.
Eri misses with a straight right.
Zed Roland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eri misses with a wild body shot.
Eri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roland. Roland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Eri misses with a wild combination.
Roland throws a counter combo.
Roland moves forwards but Eri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Eri moves out of range as Roland throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eri just misses with a punch to the body.
Eri throws a hook but Roland avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Eri misses the target.
And Roland tries to counter it with a takedown but Eri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Eri jabs at Roland's body.
Eri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roland lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Eri at a distance.
Roland avoids the head kick by Eri.
Eri missing with a left hand there. Roland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roland dodges the punch combination from Eri.
#T3#
Roland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wild Eri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roland tries to counter by closing the distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Roland - that will leave a mark!
Eri connects with a single shot there.
A combination from Eri does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Roland.
A swing and a miss from Eri.
Eri misses with an uppercut.
Eri misses with a double jab.
Roland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Roland.
Eri looks to throw the jab but Roland is out of range.
Roland throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Eri.
Roland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roland dodges the punch combination from Eri.
Roland with the counter takedown but Eri avoids it easily.
Zed Roland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wild Eri is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roland throws a head kick but Eri moves out of range.
Roland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Eri rather than just go for the knockout.
Eri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Roland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eri.
Roland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eri but Eri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Eri scores with a shot to the body.
Roland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eri misses with a few strikes there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Eri - that will leave a mark!
Eri lands a jab to Roland's midsection.
Roland shoots for a double leg takedown but Eri sprawls well. He's pushed Roland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roland checks a leg kick.
Roland is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Eri lands a nice shot that snaps Roland's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wild Eri showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eri, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wild Eri! |
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Event:
UCF 70: Kimura v Gordon
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Roland.
Salar misses with a wild body shot.
Roland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Salar swivels and escapes.
Salar thuds his right hand into Roland's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roland wants to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roland has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Roland looks to land a body kick but Salar moved away.
Roland throws a solid leg kick but Salar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roland.
Salar moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Salar blocks the leg kick.
Roland tries to close the distance and clinch but Salar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Salar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roland moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roland tries a head kick but it misses.
Salar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roland at a distance.
Roland misses with a takedown attempt
and Salar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roland swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roland throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Salar blocks a head kick by Roland.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roland.
Del Salar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zed Roland.
Roland connects with an inside leg kick.
Roland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roland circles away quickly and effectively.
Salar lands with a right hand.
Salar misses with a straight right.
Salar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roland manages to avoid it.
Salar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roland wants to counter with a clinch but Salar pushes him away.
Roland throws a sloppy head kick and Salar moves out of range easily.
Roland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salar.
Roland throws a leg kick but Salar moved away.
Roland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Del Salar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salar swings for the body but Roland moves out of range.
Salar lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Roland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roland wants to slow Salar down by chopping away at his legs.
Roland throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roland tries a head kick but it misses.
Salar jabs Roland right on the nose. Roland blinks but takes it well.
Salar lands a body shot.
Jab, jab by Salar - just one landing.
Salar connects with the punch.
Salar throws out a loose jab but Roland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Salar has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Salar with a nice cross.
Salar blocks a head kick by Roland.
Salar moves out of range as Roland throws a body kick.
Salar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roland was well out of range. Poor timing from Salar.
Salar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roland.
Roland throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
Roland fails with a takedown attempt.
Roland throws a leg kick but Salar checks it.
Salar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Salar misses with a hook. Roland ducked under it nicely.
Salar avoids the head kick by Roland.
Nice shot lands for Salar.
Roland bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Salar missing with a left hand there. Roland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Roland throws a head kick but Salar moves out of range.
It looked like Salar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salar lands a nice looking body shot.
Salar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roland.
Roland feints the counter takedown.
Roland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Del Salar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salar looks to score with a jab to the body but Roland is just out of range.
Roland connects with a high kick.
Roland throws a sloppy head kick and Salar moves out of range easily. #T4##CL2#
Roland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salar, pushing him back against the cage.
Salar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Salar breaks the clinch.
Jab by Salar.
Salar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Salar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roland was well out of range. Poor timing from Salar.
Roland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Salar throws a jab but it's blocked by Roland.
Salar sets himself, and Roland steps forward looking for the clinch! Salar avoids it this time.
Salar moves out of range of the body kick from Roland.
Salar jabs Roland to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Salar throws a body shot but no joy.
Salar misses the jab.
Salar misses the jab.
Salar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salar lands with a good body shot.
Salar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roland.
Roland throws a wild body kick that Salar sees coming a mile off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Del Salar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Salar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zed Roland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roland dodges the punch combination from Salar.
Roland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Salar is out of range.
Salar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salar with a nice cross.
Roland staying out of range there.
Salar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roland can do to turn this around?
Roland throws a low kick but Salar avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Salar. Beautiful body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Roland lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Salar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Salar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Roland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roland defending well as Salar loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Salar lands.
A big right from Salar misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roland connects with a high kick. #T1#
Roland goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Salar misses with a body shot.
Roland throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Salar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Salar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Roland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Roland tries a head kick but it misses.
Salar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Roland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roland swings for the body but Salar moves out of range.
Salar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roland moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roland.
Salar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roland manages to avoid it.
Salar connects with a single shot there.
Roland tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Salar crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Roland - the referee stops the clock and Salar gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Roland. Salar manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Roland misses the shot to the body.
Roland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roland connects with a single shot there.#T2#
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!
Salar lands a nice shot that snaps Roland's head back.
Roland wants to slow Salar down by chopping away at his legs.
Roland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Salar.
Salar missing with a left hand there. Roland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Salar.
Roland slips a jab from Salar.
Salar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roland under the eye.
Roland tries to land a body kick
and Salar counters with a stiff right hand.
Salar connects with a body shot that sends Roland's belly button to the back.
Salar throws a shot to the body.
Salar avoids a kick to the body.
Salar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Roland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salar throws a big shot that misses.
Roland misses with a head kick.
Salar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
A left lands for Salar.
Del Salar is winning the standup battle so far.
Roland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salar throws out the jab.
Roland throws a series of punches but Salar moves out of range.
Roland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Salar throws a body punch but Roland moves out of range.
Salar misses with a body shot.
And Roland tries to counter it with a takedown but Salar pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Roland throws a head kick but Salar moves out of range.
Roland takes one on the button.
Salar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roland's head.#TD2#
Roland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Salar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Salar pulls Roland in to control the position.
Roland won't allow Salar to sweep him here.
Roland prevents Salar from getting back to his feet.
Roland throws a big right hand that misses.
Roland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roland throwing strikes but missing.
Salar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Roland postures up and lands a big shot to Salar's brow.
Salar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roland is one step ahead there.
Salar looking to control but Roland passes into half guard.
Salar is concentrating on defense, preventing Roland from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Del Salar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Roland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Salar throws a right hand that Roland ducks under and follows up with a left that Roland also avoids with ease.
Roland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Roland. Those never looked like landing.
Roland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Roland moves out of range of the strikes.
Roland misses with a head kick.
Roland defending well as Salar loads up on a big left hand.
Salar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Salar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roland.
Roland is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salar takes a swing at Roland's ribcage but misses.
Salar misses with a hook.
Roland throws a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Salar blocks the leg kick.
Salar loads up on a big right hand but Roland slips the punch.#T1#
Salar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Salar lands a slapping body shot.
Salar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salar looks to land a left hand but Roland moved out of range nicely.
Roland has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Salar lands a jab to the head.
Roland misses with a hook. Salar ducked under it nicely.
Roland throws a right and a left that Salar avoids nicely.
Salar thuds his right hand into Roland's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good leg kick by Roland.
Roland misses with a head kick.
Roland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salar misses the shot to the body.
Salar misses with a wild body shot.
Salar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Salar misses with a hook.#T2#
Roland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Roland.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roland is looking to clinch but Salar is avoiding it.
Salar works Roland's body with a nice hook.
Roland throws a leg kick that misses.
Salar lands a slapping body shot.
Roland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Salar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roland does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Salar blocks the body kick.
Roland pivots, looking for a leg kick but Salar is out of range and Roland settles back down.
Roland ducks under a wild hook from Salar.
Roland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roland connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Roland ducks under a wild hook from Salar.
Salar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roland throws a body kick that misses.
Roland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salar scores with a jab to the body.
Salar lands a body shot.
Salar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roland doesn't seem bothered though.
Salar looks to score with a jab to the body but Roland is just out of range.
Roland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Roland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Roland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Salar takes a swing at Roland's ribcage but misses.
Roland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Salar.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zed Roland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Roland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roland throws a push kick but Salar slaps the foot to one side.
Roland's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roland scrambles back to his feet.
Roland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Salar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Salar stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roland throws a good cross that connects.
Salar cracks Roland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Salar blocks the leg kick.
Roland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Salar scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Del Salar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salar, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Del Salar!
During a confident post fight interview, Del Salar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Allen shoots in and gets a takedown into Roland's guard.
Roland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Allen controls the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allen sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Allen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Let's hope that Allen 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.
Allen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Allen advances to half guard.
Allen trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roland is trying to control but Allen manages to pass to mount!
Roland in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Allen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Allen manages to capitalize on a mistake by Roland to take his back!
Roland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Allen biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T3#
Roland trying to control the hands but Allen won't let him. #SUB2#
Allen is persistently looking for the submission but Roland is defending it well.
Allen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Allen doesn't have the hooks in and Roland manages to turn into his guard.
#T4##SUB#
Roland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Allen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Allen has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Allen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Allen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Allen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roland working a defensive guard but Allen manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Allen 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#
Roland throws a sloppy head kick and Allen moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Allen moves into the clinch.
Roland misses with a body punch.
Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roland stalling in the clinch but Allen improves position.
Allen wants to take the fight to the mat but Roland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Allen blocking some punches.
Roland tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Allen pulls Roland into guard.
Allen is pulling down on Roland's head. It's preventing any offense from Roland, at least for the moment.
Allen is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roland's guard. #REVB##T1#
Allen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Roland has an active guard here but Allen has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Allen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Allen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Allen is working for a kimura but Roland is defending it quite comfortably.
#SU2#
Allen decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2#
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.
Roland thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Allen if he has to take too many more of those.
Allen darts in looking for a takedown but Roland gets double underhooks and turns Allen into the cage.
Roland lands with a slapping head kick.
Roland feints and then cracks Allen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Allen down. #TD2#
Allen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Allen 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.
Allen is breathing heavily.#T3#
Allen gets to mount! Roland was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #SUB2#
Allen looking to secure an arm triangle but Roland defends it well.
Zane Allen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roland tries to improve his position but instead Allen has taken his back! #SUB2#
Roland is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Allen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Roland.#T4#
Roland rolls, trying to escape but Allen keeps control of the position.
Allen throwing sloppy strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roland is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Allen slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Allen looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zane Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Allen throws a right and a left that Roland avoids nicely.
Roland throws a push kick but Allen slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Allen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Allen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Roland looking for a sweep but Allen has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Allen controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roland is working to get back to half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Allen goes for an armbar but Roland turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Roland. #SUB2#
Allen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roland wants to pass the guard but Allen is keeping the position.
Roland looking to sit in guard and control but Allen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Allen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Allen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Allen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3##SUB2#
Allen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Roland wants to control but Allen postures up.
The referee asks Allen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Allen prefers to stall for the moment though.#SU2#
Allen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Zed Roland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Allen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Allen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roland throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Allen moves into the clinch.
Roland is trying to break the clinch but Allen is controlling him.
Roland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Allen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roland tries a body shot but Allen blocks it.
Roland doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zane Allen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Allen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Allen 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zane Allen! |
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