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Event:
SPFT #13
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Denton throws a jab when Roach was well out of range.
Denton looks to score with a jab to the body but Roach is just out of range.
Joseph Roach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roach.
Denton looks to throw the jab but Roach is out of range.
Denton takes a swing at Roach's ribcage but misses.
Denton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roach staying out of range there.
Roach misses with an uppercut. Denton saw that one coming.
Roach throws a body shot but no joy.
Denton moves out of range of the strikes.
Roach connects with a crisp jab.
Roach scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roach scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Roach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roach digs a good hook to Denton's body.
Denton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roach.
Roach scores with a decent looking hook.
Denton misses with a hook.
Denton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Denton there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Roach looks to score with a jab to the body but Denton is just out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Denton 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 Roach has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Roach and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Denton moves away from the strike by Roach.
Roach misses with a body shot.
Denton throws out a counter right but Roach avoids it with no problem.#KD#
Roach lands a big uppercut and Denton crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Denton looks OK. Roach waves Denton back to his feet!#ROC#Denton is rocked!
Roach definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Denton fails with the takedown.
Roach is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roach looks to land a left hand but Denton moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Denton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roach lands a slapping body shot.
Roach throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Roach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Denton in his tracks. #KD#
Roach sends Denton crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Roach is motioning to the referee to let Denton up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Denton is still on wobbly legs! Can Roach finish him?
Roach drops Denton with a straight right hand, right on the button! Roach follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph Roach!
Our winner, Joseph Roach, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SPFT #12
Date: Jan 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Denton moves out of range as Hernandez strikes.
Hernandez cracks a nice hook into Denton's ribs.
Hernandez misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Denton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hernandez's guard.
Denton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hernandez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hernandez is looking to stand up but Denton isn't so interested in that idea.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Denton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hernandez has his hands on Denton's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denton passes Hernandez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez is looking to control Denton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hernandez avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hernandez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet.
Denton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Denton thows a huge punch but Hernandez dodges it nicely.
Hernandez keeping control of the position.
Hernandez is refusing to be controlled, as Denton sits in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Denton on the ground.
Hernandez tries to kick Denton off but Denton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hernandez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Denton throws a big shot that misses.
Hernandez lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Len Denton has been cut.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Hernandez throws out a loose jab but Denton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denton walks into a stiff left hand from Hernandez.
Denton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hernandez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denton.
Hernandez scores with a nice strike.
Hernandez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Denton counters by moving into the clinch.
Hernandez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez misses with the head strike.
Hernandez tries to circle away but Denton has him pinned against the cage.
Denton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hernandez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hernandez working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Denton manages to pull guard.
Hernandez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Denton's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Denton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hernandez defends it easily.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Denton keeps moving.
Denton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hernandez postures up.
Denton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Denton keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Denton is controlling Hernandez's posture.#SUB2#
Denton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hernandez is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Denton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hernandez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Denton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Denton wants to sweep but no luck.
Denton controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernandez trying to control but Denton is working from the bottom.
Hernandez wants to stand but Denton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Reinaldo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Len Denton's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hernandez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Denton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Denton.
Hernandez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Denton misses.
Reinaldo Hernandez is winning the standup battle so far.
Hernandez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denton was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernandez.
Denton walks into a left hand.
Hernandez throws the left hand but Denton avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Denton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hernandez, pushing him back against the cage.
Denton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hernandez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hernandez blocking some punches.
Hernandez throws a punch but it's blocked by Denton.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Denton. #BC#
Hernandez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hernandez jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Denton takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Denton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hernandez is trying to force a seperation but Denton has the dominant position.#T1##BC#
Hernandez breaks the clinch.
Denton throws a low kick but Hernandez moves out of range easily.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but Denton moved out of range nicely.
Denton throws the left hand but Hernandez avoids the punch easily.
Denton moves away from the strike by Hernandez.
Hernandez avoids the body shot from Denton.
Hernandez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hernandez lands a slapping body shot.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Denton ducks down to avoid it.
Denton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hernandez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hernandez throws a looping overhand right but Denton ducks down to avoid it.
Denton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hernandez throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Denton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hernandez!
Hernandez tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. #T2#
Hernandez wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Denton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Denton is looking to control Hernandez but Hernandez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but Denton has full control of the position and if anything, Hernandez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Hernandez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Denton not allowing Hernandez to control his hands.
Good control from Denton.#T3#
Let's hope that Denton 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.
Denton connects with a big shot to the side of Hernandez's head.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Denton looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Hernandez taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Len Denton!
Len Denton very nearly forgot to thank Shadow Realm Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
SPFT #10
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Kinski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Denton has time to react.
Denton throws a body shot but no joy.
Denton takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#It looks like Len Denton has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinski. Denton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denton misses with a looping left.
Kinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Denton is just out of range.
Kinski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Denton is just out of range.
Kinski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Denton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Denton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kinski lands with a nice body punch.
Kinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinski misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kinski.
Kinski throws a body punch but Denton moves out of range.
Denton ducks under a wild hook from Kinski.
Gustav Kinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gustav Kinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kinski throws a shot from downtown. Denton moves away and avoids it.
Denton blocks a jab.
Denton misses with a looping left.
Kinski blocks a head kick by Denton.
Good standup being displayed there by Kinski as he connects with a hook.
Kinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kinski connects with a body shot that sends Denton's belly button to the back.
Denton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kinski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Denton scrambles back to his feet.
Denton misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Kinski - just one landing.
Denton misses with a double jab
and Kinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Denton gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinski wants to control but Denton postures up.#T2##SUB2#
Denton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kinski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kinski tries to bench press Denton off him but Denton keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinski can't do much from the bottom here.
Kinski is trying to improve his position.
Denton wants to control but Kinski is keeping him busy.
Denton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Denton is looking to take a break and control but Kinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Denton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kinski is avoiding damage well.
Denton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kinski wants to get back to his feet but Denton drags him back down.
Denton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinski wants to control but Denton postures up.
Denton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kinski keeps working.
Denton taking a breather here.
Denton misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kinski tries to bench press Denton off him but Denton keeps the position.
Denton prevents Kinski from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Denton is trying to get an arm triangle but Kinski is defending well.
Denton 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.
Denton tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kinski is not content to let Denton control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Kinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Len Denton's cut.
That's time! Kinski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denton can do to turn this around?
A jab from Kinski does it's job there.
Denton has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Denton.
Kinski scores with a jab to the head.
Denton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustav Kinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Kinski misses with a wild body shot.
Kinski lands with a right hand.
Kinski lands a jab to Denton's midsection.
Kinski missing with a left hand there. Denton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Denton does it's job there.
Kinski throws a hook but Denton avoids it easily.
Denton swings widly with a right hand
and Kinski counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinski throws an overhand right that lands on Denton's shoulder, as Denton tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Denton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kinski dodges the punch combination from Denton.
#T1#
Kinski moves out of range of the strikes.
Kinski ducks under a wild hook from Denton.
Kinski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kinski throws the left hand but Denton avoids the punch easily.
Denton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kinski lands with a straight right. Denton didn't see that one coming.
Denton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinski.
Kinski just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kinski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Denton doesn't seem phased though.
Denton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kinski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kinski misses with an uppercut. Denton saw that one coming.
Denton moves out of range as Kinski strikes.
Denton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kinski.#T2#
Denton ducks under a wild hook from Kinski.#TD2#
Denton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denton content to stall in guard here.
Kinski controlling Denton's posture.
Denton stopping the sweep attempt from Kinski.
Kinski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Denton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Kinski is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3##BC#
Kinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kinski throws a lazy uppercut
and Denton counters with a three punch combo that has Kinski backing up. Kinski nods at Denton to acknowledge the strikes.
Denton shoots in for a double leg but Kinski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kinski loads up on a big right hand but Denton slips the punch.
Denton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Denton misses the target.
Kinski throws out a loose jab but Denton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denton feints the counter takedown.
Kinski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kinski scores with a punch to the head.
Kinski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denton misses with an uppercut
and Kinski counters with a nice uppercut.
Kinski loads up on a big right hand but Denton slips the punch.
Denton replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kinski blocks it well.#T4#
Kinski lands a jab to the head.
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!
Denton throws a shot from downtown. Kinski moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Denton shoots in and gets a takedown into Kinski's guard.
Denton trying to control but Kinski is working from the bottom.
Kinski wants to stand up but Denton is controlling him.
Denton postures up in Kinski's guard and throws a big left but Kinski blocks it.
Denton forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Kinski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Len Denton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kinski jabs at Denton's body.
Kinski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kinski tests Denton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Denton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Denton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kinski.
Denton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kinski misses the shot to the body.
Denton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kinski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kinski ducks under a wild hook from Denton.
Denton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Denton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denton won't allow Kinski to get back to his feet.
Kinski is controlling Denton's posture.
Kinski wants to get back to his feet but Denton is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Denton is standing up over Kinski. Kinski looks to escape but Denton dives into side control.
Kinski can't do much from the bottom here.
Kinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kinski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kinski tries to get out of the position.
Kinski can't do much from the bottom here.
Kinski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Denton is controlling him well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#ES#
Kinski sneaks out the side door and pushes Denton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kinski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Denton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kinski.
Denton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Denton throws a jab when Kinski was well out of range.
Kinski missing with a left hand there. Denton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Denton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denton manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Denton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Denton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Denton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kinski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kinski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Denton looks to throw a body kick
and Kinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Denton misses the target.
Denton moves away from the strike by Kinski.
Denton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kinski.
Kinski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Kinski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kinski lands with a nice body punch.
Kinski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Denton defending well as Kinski loads up on a big left hand.
Denton throws a looping overhand right but Kinski ducks down to avoid it.
Kinski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kinski misses with a hook. Denton ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Denton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Denton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Denton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Denton walks into a left hand. #ROC#Denton is rocked!#TD2#
Denton feints and as Kinski raises his hands in defense, Denton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Denton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinski is pulling down on Denton's head. It's preventing any offense from Denton, at least for the moment.
Denton trying to control but Kinski is working from the bottom.
Len Denton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustav Kinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Denton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Denton trying to control but Kinski is working from the bottom.
Kinski wants to stand up but Denton is controlling him.
Denton trying to control but Kinski is working from the bottom.
Kinski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Denton manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Kinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kinski, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Kinski!
Gustav Kinski thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Tarkowski shoots in for a takedown but Denton shows good takedown defense.
Tarkowski misses with a kick to the body.
Mariusz Tarkowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarkowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Denton has closed the distance and engaged Tarkowski in a clinch.
#TD2#
Tarkowski gets control of Denton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tarkowski will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Denton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Denton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Denton.#T1#
Tarkowski is looking to sweep but instead, Denton has passed into half guard.
Denton stalling.
Tarkowski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Denton.
Still in half guard, Denton seems content to control.
Tarkowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tarkowski is still trying to improve position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tarkowski is refusing to be controlled, as Denton sits in half guard.
Denton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tarkowski is trying to stand.
Denton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Denton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tarkowski for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tarkowski enables Denton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tarkowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tarkowski is looking to sweep but instead, Denton has passed into half guard.
Tarkowski tries to kick Denton off but Denton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Denton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tarkowski keeps working.
Denton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Denton not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Denton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Denton continues to stall.
Denton thows a huge punch but Tarkowski dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denton prevents Tarkowski from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Tarkowski tries to sprawl but Denton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Denton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Len Denton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tarkowski shoots in for a takedown but Denton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Denton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Tarkowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Denton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Denton stalls.
Tarkowski blocks an uppercut.
Tarkowski is trying to break the clinch but Denton is controlling him.
Denton prevents Tarkowski from breaking the clinch.
Denton lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denton misses with some punches.
Denton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tarkowski up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Denton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T1#
Tarkowski is trying to break the clinch but Denton has him pressed against the cage.
Tarkowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Denton after a bit of a struggle.
Denton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tarkowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tarkowski throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Denton counters by clinching up.
Denton stalling the fight.
Tarkowski tries to break free but Denton pushes him back against the cage.
Denton keeps control of Tarkowski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tarkowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Denton to keep the fight standing.
Len Denton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Tarkowski.
Denton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tarkowski is pressed up against the cage. Denton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tarkowski down to the mat. Tarkowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tarkowski looks to land a combination but Denton avoids it well.
As Tarkowski looks to move away, Denton throws a big counter combo but Tarkowski just gets out of the way.#T2#
Tarkowski tries to bum rush Denton with a series of wild strikes but Denton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Denton tries to clinch up but Tarkowski circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Tarkowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Denton prevents Tarkowski from breaking the clinch.
Denton misses with a punch on the inside.
Denton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tarkowski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Denton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tarkowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tarkowski is trying to pull guard but Denton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Denton holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tarkowski tries to pull guard but Denton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tarkowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Denton to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Tarkowski jumps guard but Denton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tarkowski is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Tarkowski jumps guard and drags Denton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tarkowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Denton trying to control but Tarkowski is working from the bottom.
Denton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tarkowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Denton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Denton throws a big elbow that misses.
Tarkowski keeping moving, preventing Denton from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tarkowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Denton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tarkowski moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Denton gets tackled into the cage by Tarkowski. Tarkowski maintains the clinch.
Denton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarkowski's elbow.
Tarkowski blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Len Denton will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tarkowski throws a push kick but Denton slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Denton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tarkowski gets underhooks to prevent Denton's takedown attempt.
Denton working aggressively here.
Len Denton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Tarkowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Denton prevents a body shot from Tarkowski.
Denton throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarkowski.
A bit of stalling here from Denton.
Tarkowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tarkowski jumps guard but Denton stands there with Tarkowski around his waist. Tarkowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Denton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tarkowski prevents a body shot from Denton. #T1#
Denton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tarkowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Denton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarkowski can do to turn this around?
Tarkowski fails to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tarkowski tries to pull guard but Denton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Len Denton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Tarkowski.
Denton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tarkowski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Len Denton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Tarkowski is trying to break the clinch but Denton has him pressed against the cage.
Tarkowski is trying to pull guard but Denton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Denton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Denton fails to land.
Tarkowski working hard to break the clinch.
Tarkowski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Denton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Denton is pressed up against the cage. Tarkowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Denton down to the mat. Denton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Denton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tarkowski tries for a takedown but Denton circles away easily#CL#
and Denton counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Tarkowski jumps guard but Denton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Denton content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Denton leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Denton for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Denton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tarkowski wants to break free but Denton has control.
Tarkowski is trying to pull guard but Denton has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Denton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tarkowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Denton trying to stall but Tarkowski improves his position.
Denton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tarkowski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Denton throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarkowski.
Tarkowski tries to pull guard but Denton won't allow it.
Denton just leaning against Tarkowski, taking a breather.
Denton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tarkowski after a bit of a struggle.
Denton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Denton has Tarkowski pressed against the cage, preventing Tarkowski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tarkowski is trying to pull guard but Denton has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarkowski wants to get back to striking at distance but Denton won't allow it.
Tarkowski tries to break the clinch but Denton is controlling the position.
Mariusz Tarkowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarkowski trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Len Denton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Denton, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Len Denton! |
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