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Event:
Warrior MMA 5
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Seagal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Basset is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Seagal with a body shot.
Basset fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Seagal clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Basset turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Basset manages to end up in side control.
Basset creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Seagal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Seagal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Seagal's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SU2#
Basset decides to stand back up.
Seagal shoots in for a double leg but Basset sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Seagal has closed the distance and engaged Basset in a clinch.
Seagal jumps guard but Basset stands there with Seagal around his waist. Seagal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Basset gets control of Seagal's arms and successfully pulls guard. Basset will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Seagal is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Basset looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Basset trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basset throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Basset pulls Seagal in close to his closed guard and prevents Seagal from doing any damage or advancing position.
Basset not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Basset should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Basset is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seagal defends well.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Seagal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Seagal stands up and waves to Basset to follow him.
Basset stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seagal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Basset tries to clinch up but Seagal circles away and keeps his distance.
Seagal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Basset.
Seagal tries to counter with a takedown but Basset is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Seagal rushes Basset and presses him up against the cage.#T3##TD#
Seagal gets control of Basset's arms and successfully pulls guard. Seagal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Seagal has his foot on Basset's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Basset works his way back into a safe position though.
Basset stands up over Seagal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU2#
Basset stands and steps away. Seagal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Basset fails in his attempt to clinch.
Seagal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Basset.
Basset slaps away a takedown attempt from Seagal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Seagal looks for a takedown but Basset sprawls well.
Basset wants to clinch.
It appears Seagal was looking to counter with a kick there.#T4##TD2#
Basset closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Seagal to the mat! Seagal manages to get full guard.
Seagal is wriggling around but Basset manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Basset is working for a submission of some sort.
Basset not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Basset thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seagal's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Basset dominated that 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.#R2#
Seagal slaps away a takedown attempt from Basset, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Basset shoots in looking for a takedown. Seagal tries to sprawl out of it but Basset keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seagal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Seagal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Basset but Basset pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Basset blocks a head kick by Seagal.
Seagal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Basset circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basset leaves Seagal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basset dives in and grabs Seagal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seagal pushes down on Basset's head and hops out.
Jake Seagal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Seagal tries to keep at a distance but Basset has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Seagal has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Basset regains guard immediately. #T1#
Seagal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Seagal wants to control from the top but Basset keeps moving.
Basset being controlled here, momentarily.
Basset has a closed guard, preventing Seagal from standing up. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Basset throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Seagal escapes and throws Basset's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Basset struggling a bit here.
Matthew Basset has got the better of the ground game so far.
Seagal controls the position.#SU#
Seagal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Basset misses with a low kick.
Seagal fails with the takedown.#T3#
Seagal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Basset but Basset pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Basset moves in looking to clinch but Seagal pushes him off.
Basset gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Seagal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Basset closes the distance looking to clinch
and Seagal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Seagal fails to land the takedown.
Basset tries to clinch up.#CL#
Seagal has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Basset has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Seagal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Basset breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Basset with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Seagal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Basset's guard.
Seagal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Basset trying to control the position here.
Seagal stopping the sweep attempt from Basset.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Basset is trying to keep Seagal in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Seagal dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Seagal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Basset buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Basset defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seagal.
Seagal doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Basset to counter with a crisp jab.
Basset throws a leg kick but Seagal checks it.
Basset shoots in and drives through. Seagal sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Seagal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Seagal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seagal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Basset shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Basset tries to keep at a distance but Seagal has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Basset scores with a nice hook to the head.
Basset has Seagal pressed against the cage, preventing Seagal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Basset has Seagal pressed against the cage.
Seagal wants a takedown.
Seagal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Basset has Seagal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Seagal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Basset.#TD2#
Basset lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Basset is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Seagal has Basset pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
Seagal doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Basset stands and throws Seagal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Basset is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Seagal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Seagal wants to get back to his feet.
Seagal is looking to regain half guard here but Basset keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Seagal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Basset's best efforts.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Basset has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Basset is thwarting Seagal's attempts to control the position.
Basset seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Seagal is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Basset tries to clinch there but Seagal circles away.
Seagal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Seagal throws a wild body kick that Basset sees coming a mile off.
Basset is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Basset fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Seagal avoids it really well and circles away.
Basset has a takedown stuffed.
Seagal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Seagal stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Basset gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seagal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seagal wants to take the fight to the mat but Basset manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Basset escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Basset comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Basset 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Basset! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Seagal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Seagal shoots in but no luck this time.
Seagal 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. #CL#
Seagal rushes East and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seagal looking for a takedown. #BC2#
East breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seagal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seagal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Seagal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
East keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
East is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
East lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seagal at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
East tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seagal defends well and East ends up having to push Seagal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
East throws a sloppy head kick and Seagal moves out of range easily.
East tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seagal swivels and escapes.
Seagal moves in looking to clinch but East pushes him off.#T1#
East tries a head kick but it misses.
Seagal looks for a takedown but East sprawls well.
Seagal tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Seagal. No joy for East on that attempt.
East shoots in but no luck this time.
Seagal shoots in looking for a takedown. East tries to sprawl out of it but Seagal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. East manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Seagal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC2#
East escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
East closes the distance and clinches up with Seagal, looking for a takedown. East pushes Seagal against the cage but Seagal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Seagal is looking to clinch.
Seagal shoots in for a takedown but East shows good takedown defense.
East tries to counter with a clinch but Seagal shakes him off and moves away.
Seagal shoots in and drives through. East sprawls well.
Seagal doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and East counters by clinching up.
East changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Seagal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
East is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seagal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - East scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
East misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seagal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
East is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Good shot there by Seagal.
Seagal throws out a leg kick but East moves out of range and Seagal only half commits.
Seagal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and East holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Seagal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Seagal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics East uses from the top position.
East controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
East looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Seagal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and East defends well.
East looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Seagal is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and East dives into side control.
East throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that East has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
You can see the frustration on Seagal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
East throws a strike aimed at the side of Seagal's head but Seagal avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry East dominated that round.
That's time! Seagal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
East fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
East shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seagal sprawls well. Seagal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. East gets slowly back to his feet.
East keeps the fight on the outside.
East shoots in but no luck this time.
Jake Seagal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry East.
Seagal is looking to clinch.
Garry East seems to be getting the better of the standup.
East tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seagal swivels and escapes.
East tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seagal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten East somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
East tries to move into range but Seagal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
East shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seagal as he avoids it easily.
Jake Seagal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
East tries to clinch but Seagal moves out of range.
East is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Seagal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with East, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Seagal drags the fight down to the ground.
Seagal pulls East in close to his closed guard and prevents East from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
East stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seagal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
East postures up.
#SU2#
East decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Seagal, up you get!
Seagal throws a sloppy head kick and East moves out of range easily.
East lands with a right hand.
East darts in looking for a takedown but Seagal gets double underhooks and turns East into the cage.
East avoids a kick to the body.
#T3#
East throws a half hearted mid kick.
East shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seagal pinned against the cage. Seagal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Seagal keeps the fight on the outside.
East has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Seagal counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
East manages to break the clinch.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Seagal has knocked East down with a huge combo! Seagal steps away and waves a wobbly East back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#East is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Garry East has been cut.
Seagal shoots in for a takedown but East shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
East is still on wobbly legs! Can Seagal finish him?
East shoots in and drives through. Seagal sprawls well.
Seagal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
East seems to have recovered his senses.
East defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seagal.
East is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seagal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says East as he avoids it easily.
Seagal blocks a head kick by East.
No luck for East with that takedown attempt.
Seagal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
East is breathing heavily.
Seagal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but East swivels and escapes.
Seagal misses with a takedown attempt - East sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
East's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and East duly obliges.
East shoots in looking for a takedown. Seagal tries to sprawl out of it but East keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seagal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Seagal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Seagal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
East unleashes a big counter combination but Seagal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagal.
East is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
No luck for East with that takedown attempt.
Seagal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Seagal shoots in but East avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seagal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and East counters with a three punch combo that has Seagal backing up. Seagal nods at East to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
East dives in for a single leg takedown but Seagal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
East gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seagal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables East to keep the fight standing.
Seagal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as East walks away with a smile on his face. Seagal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
East rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seagal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
No luck for East with that takedown attempt.
Seagal tries a low kick but East avoids it.
East wants to counter the offense by Seagal and move into the clinch position.
East changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seagal tries to avoid it but East manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seagal to the ground. Seagal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
East takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seagal misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
East gets a clinch.
East is looking for a takedown.
Seagal fails to pull guard.
Seagal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
East breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Seagal dives in for a single leg takedown but East sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Seagal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seagal jumps guard but East stands there with Seagal around his waist. Seagal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Seagal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. East gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seagal misses with the head strike.
Seagal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but East has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
East breaks from the clinch.
East shoots in looking for a takedown but Seagal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing East's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Seagal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with East, pushing him back against the cage.
East missing with knees to the body.
Seagal managing to block the knees to the body from East.
#T3#
Seagal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Seagal stops a takedown attempt from East.
#TD#
Seagal pulls guard successfully.
East is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Seagal isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. East stacks Seagal on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by East!
East throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
East working away.#T4#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
East controlling the position from side mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Seagal's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
East working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
East trying to control the position but Seagal is working away.
East throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garry East comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think East 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garry East! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 2
Date: Aug 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Seagal tries a low kick but Vladivich avoids it.
Vladivich avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Vladivich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Vladivich drives through and clinches with Seagal against the cage.
Seagal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vladivich to keep the fight standing.
Seagal is looking for a takedown.
Vladivich tries to pull guard but Seagal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vladivich prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vladivich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seagal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Seagal.
Seagal tries to break free but Vladivich pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Seagal fails to pull guard.
Vladivich stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Vladivich has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Seagal uses from the top position.
Seagal tries to free his leg and advance position but Vladivich is retaining full guard.
Seagal won't allow Vladivich to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Vladivich working for a triangle but Seagal defends it easily.
Vladivich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Seagal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seagal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Vladivich is pulling down on Seagal's head. It's preventing any offense from Seagal, at least for the moment.
Seagal wants to control from the top but Vladivich keeps moving.
Seagal passes Vladivich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Seagal prevents Vladivich from improving his position.
Seagal wants to free his trapped foot but Vladivich is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
Vladivich manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Seagal keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T3##TD2#
Vladivich successfully pulls guard.
Vladivich keeping moving, preventing Seagal from controlling successfully.
Vladivich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vladivich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vladivich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seagal's guard. #REVB#
Seagal trying to keep a closed guard but Vladivich is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Vladivich decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Seagal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T4##TD2#
Vladivich dives in and scores a takedown into Seagal's guard.
Seagal has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vladivich off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Vladivich moves into range and clinches up with Seagal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vladivich tries to land a knee to the head but Seagal blocks with his arms.
Seagal tries to circle away but Vladivich has him pinned against the cage.
Vladivich tries to pull guard but Seagal forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Seagal fails to pull guard.
Vladivich stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Seagal manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Seagal gets caught napping as Vladivich dives in and scores a takedown. Seagal manages to retain guard.
Seagal has his feet on Vladivich's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Vladivich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vladivich leaves Seagal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Seagal tries to keep at a distance but Vladivich has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Vladivich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Seagal or perhaps it was just good defense by Vladivich, which made it look bad.
Seagal throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Vladivich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Seagal has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Vladivich is on him like a limpet, forcing Seagal back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vladivich is pushing Seagal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Seagal is working for takedown but Vladivich is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vladivich just leaning against Seagal, taking a breather.
Seagal looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Vladivich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vladivich is pulling down on Seagal's head to control his posture.
Seagal wants to control from the top but Vladivich keeps moving.
Vladivich tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Seagal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Seagal wants to control from the top but Vladivich keeps moving.
Seagal throwing strikes but missing.
Seagal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Seagal passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Seagal wants to stand but Vladivich has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vladivich gets full guard.#T3#
Vladivich pulls Seagal in to control the position.
Vladivich keeping moving, preventing Seagal from controlling successfully.
Vladivich striking from his own guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Seagal changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vladivich tries to avoid it but Seagal manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vladivich to the ground. Vladivich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vladivich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Vladivich drives through and clinches with Seagal against the cage.
#TD2#
Vladivich has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Seagal regains guard immediately.
Vladivich trying to control but Seagal is working from the bottom.
Vladivich stopping the sweep attempt from Seagal.#T4#
Seagal wants to improve his position but instead Vladivich has moved into half guard.
Vladivich wants to advance to full mount but Seagal doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Vladivich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Seagal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vladivich is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seagal wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vladivich is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Vladivich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Seagal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vladivich swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Vladivich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Seagal throws Vladivich to one side and escapes!
Vladivich blocks the body kick.
Seagal has a takedown stuffed.
Seagal shoots in looking for a takedown. Vladivich tries to sprawl out of it but Seagal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vladivich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Seagal lands a head kick. Vladivich smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1##TD2#
Vladivich fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Seagal to the ground. Vladivich is now in Seagal's guard.
Vladivich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Vladivich distracts Seagal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Seagal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Vladivich is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Seagal has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vladivich is looking to defend but Seagal has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vladivich! Seagal pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vladivich taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jake Seagal! |
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