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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Britten wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joseph misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Britten.
Britten shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joseph but Joseph pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Joseph darts in and clinches Britten up against the cage.
Joseph lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Britten.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body.
Joseph lands a right hand.
Britten throws an elbow that misses.
Joseph stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Britten looks winded!
Joseph stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joseph gets through Britten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joseph gets underhooks to prevent Britten's takedown attempt.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Joseph.
Joseph digs a right hand into Britten's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Britten's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Joseph on the inside. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Joseph scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joseph digs a right hand underneath Britten's ribcage. Britten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Joseph stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joseph lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Joseph.
Joseph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Britten backwards. #ROC#Britten is rocked!
Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Britten is still on wobbly legs! Can Joseph finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joseph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joseph working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Joseph pushes Britten against the cage. Joseph is working some dirty boxing. Joseph pushes off with a quick right hook! Britten goes down! Britten tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Joseph moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hezekiel Joseph!
Hezekiel Joseph took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, WW clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Britten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Britten fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No joy there for Britten, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Britten.
Britten looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RJ Britten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britten is looking to clinch.
Britten wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Britten misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Smith prevents Britten from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Britten fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Britten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Britten backing up. Britten nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
RJ Britten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Britten is defended easily by Smith.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Britten shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Britten fails with the takedown#CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Britten is controlling him.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Britten jumps guard but Smith stands there with Britten around his waist. Britten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Britten misses with a wild combination.
Britten tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Britten shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Britten misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Britten looks winded!
Britten swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Britten.
A head kick by Britten misses #CL#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Britten shoots and misses #CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Britten has him pressed against the cage.
Britten keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Britten is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Britten keeps him there for the moment.
Britten tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Britten keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Britten has double underhooks.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Britten has him pressed against the cage.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Britten has him pressed against the cage.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Britten's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Britten. Britten gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
As Britten looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Britten just gets out of the way.
Britten tries to clinch up.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Britten throws a head kick that misses.
As Britten looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Britten just gets out of the way.
Britten tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
Britten throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Smith moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Britten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Britten shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Britten sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britten wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Britten dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Britten's head and hops out.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RJ Britten.
Britten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Britten is breathing heavily.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Britten is controlling the position.
Britten jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Britten gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Britten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Britten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Britten is predictable there #CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Britten wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Britten has him pressed against the cage.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Britten won't allow it.
Smith wants to break free but Britten has control.
Britten keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Britten tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Britten.#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Britten fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Britten misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Britten shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Britten shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Britten fails with the takedown#CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Britten is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Smith wants to break free but Britten has control.
#T4##BC#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Britten tries to clinch up#TD#
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SU#
Smith decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Britten has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Britten shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Britten keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Britten tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Britten backing up. Britten nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
John Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Britten shoots and misses #CL#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith is trying to break free.#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Britten misses with a left hand #CL#
and Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Britten has him pressed against the cage.
Britten looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith tries to break free but Britten pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on Britten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
John Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Britten tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Britten is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith tries to circle away but Britten has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Britten throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Britten off to one side.
Smith feinted with a counter takedown.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of RJ Britten.
Britten wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Britten tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Britten is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
As Britten looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Britten just gets out of the way.
Britten misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith. #T2#
Smith has Britten pressed against the cage, preventing Britten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith is trying to break free.
Britten throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith tries to break free but Britten pushes him back against the cage.
Britten trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Britten into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Britten keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.#T3#
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Britten keeps him there for the moment.
Britten is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Britten is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith is trying to push Britten away but Britten has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Britten has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Britten won't allow it.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Britten jumps guard but Smith stands there with Britten around his waist. Britten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Britten is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smith is defending well.
Britten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Britten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Britten has him pressed against the cage.
Britten tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Britten tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Britten misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Britten keeps him there for the moment.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Britten has him pressed against the cage.
Smith wants to break free but Britten has control.
Britten is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Britten won't allow it.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Britten has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith! |
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Event:
FCL - 4
Date: Feb 02, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Britten rushes Cock Felt and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Britten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
RJ Britten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Britten clinches. #TD2#
Cock Felt pulls guard.
Britten throwing strikes from guard but Cock Felt blocks nicely.
Britten wants to control from the top but Cock Felt keeps moving.
Britten knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cock Felt on the ground.
Britten is really struggling to control Cock Felt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cock Felt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Britten stands up from Cock Felt's guard - Britten perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Britten misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Cock Felt counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cock Felt.
Britten is wriggling around but Cock Felt manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Britten has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cock Felt is working away from the top position though.
Britten is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cock Felt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cock Felt passes to full mount! #T2#
Britten really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Britten tries to improve his position but Cock Felt has taken his back! Cock Felt has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Britten tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Cock Felt pushes Britten away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Butt Hart Cock Felt!
In his post fight interview, Butt Hart Cock Felt gave a big smile as he said 'I'm looking for my evil twin brother who stole all my family inheritance. Hey, Zacazz Cockfelt, i'm calling you out!!!! I know you're here brother!! And i'll find you!!!'. |
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Event:
FCL - 2
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Dekkers rushes Britten and presses him up against the cage.
Britten tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dekkers lands with a slapping head kick.
Dekkers misses with a combination
#TD#
and Britten counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dekkers manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Britten tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dekkers swivels and escapes.
Dekkers tries a head kick but it misses.
#KD2#
Dekkers lands a big head kick that sends Britten tumbling to the mat! Dekkers takes a step backwards and waves Britten back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Britten is rocked!
Dekkers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Britten.
Oh Britten is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Britten takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dekkers throws a right hand that Britten ducks under and follows up with a left that Britten also avoids with ease.
Dekkers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Britten shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dekkers but Dekkers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Britten. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dekkers clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Dekkers misses with a head kick.
Dekkers looks winded!#CL2#
Dekkers clinches up with Britten and pushes him back against the cage.
Dekkers is trying to push Britten away but Britten has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dekkers prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Britten seems to have got his legs back now.
Dekkers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Britten counters with a nice body shot. #T1##CL#
Britten rushes Dekkers and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Britten pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Britten shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dekkers's guard.
Britten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Britten wants to control from the top but Dekkers keeps moving. #SU#
Britten decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Britten tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dekkers swivels and escapes.
Dekkers misses with a double jab
and Britten counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Britten tries to clinch up.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dekkers tries to circle away but Britten has him pinned against the cage.
Britten jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dekkers walks away with a smile on his face. Britten gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dekkers.
#TD#
Britten shoots in and gets a takedown into Dekkers's guard.
Britten will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
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!
Britten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Britten trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Britten wants to control from the top but Dekkers keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Britten accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Britten tries to free his leg and advance position but Dekkers is retaining full guard.
Britten wants to control from the top but Dekkers keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SU#
Dekkers is working an open guard so Britten takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Britten closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dekkers quickly recovers to half guard.
Dekkers has one foot on Britten's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Britten blocks the body kick.
#TD#
Britten closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Britten staying calm.
Britten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dekkers keeps working. #T4##SU#
Britten has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Dekkers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Britten trying to land knees to the body.
Dekkers wants to break free but Britten has control.
#BC#
Britten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dekkers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dekkers enables Britten to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dekkers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dekkers kicks Britten off and gets to his feet.
Britten lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dekkers at a distance.
Britten blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Dekkers forces Britten back against the cage and clinches.
Dekkers avoids the elbow strike from Britten, against the cage.
Good body shot from Britten.
Britten really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dekkers can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Dekkers manages to break the clinch.
Britten moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dekkers moves in looking to clinch but Britten pushes him off.
Dekkers tries to clinch there but Britten circles away.
Dekkers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Britten takes a step back to recover.
Dekkers slaps away a takedown attempt from Britten, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dekkers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Britten circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dekkers is breathing heavily.#T1#
Britten keeps the fight on the outside.
Britten tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dekkers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Britten shoots for a double leg takedown but Dekkers sprawls well. He's pushed Britten's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Britten tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dekkers defends well and Britten ends up having to push Dekkers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Britten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dekkers is trying to force a seperation but Britten has the dominant position.#BC2#
Dekkers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dekkers throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Britten counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Britten. #BC2#
Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Ramon Dekkers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Britten wants to clinch.#CL2#
Dekkers gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Britten drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dekkers is trying to push Britten away but Britten has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2##BC2#
Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Britten circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dekkers thumps Britten with a low kick.
Dekkers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Britten keeps Dekkers at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Britten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Britten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dekkers avoids it.
Dekkers blocks a body shot from Britten.
Dekkers tries to break the clinch but Britten is controlling the position. #BC2#
Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dekkers lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Britten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Britten thuds his shin into the meat of Dekkers's side.
Dekkers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dekkers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Britten.#T3#
Dekkers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Britten fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Dekkers tries to sprawl but Britten drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Britten trying to control from Dekkers's half guard. Dekkers has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #ES2#
Dekkers is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Britten presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Dekkers working hard to break the clinch.
Britten is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dekkers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4##BC2#
Dekkers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dekkers misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Dekkers takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Britten lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Dekkers tries to clinch but Britten moves out of range.
Dekkers tries to clinch up.
Britten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dekkers. #CL2#
Dekkers rushes Britten and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Dekkers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Britten both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Dekkers clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Dekkers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Dekkers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dekkers feints and then cracks Britten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Britten down.
Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch but Britten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Britten fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Britten tries to keep at a distance but Dekkers has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dekkers.
Britten takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Britten wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britten shoots for a takedown but Dekkers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dekkers darts in trying to clinch
and Britten counters with a left and a right that stings Dekkers. #CL2#
Dekkers gets a clinch.
Dekkers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Dekkers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Britten works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dekkers pushes Britten off and gets back to his feet.
Britten avoids the head kick by Dekkers.
Dekkers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dekkers leaves Britten with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Britten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dekkers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Britten somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for RJ Britten. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Dekkers darts in and clinches Britten up against the cage.
Britten jumps guard but Dekkers stands there with Britten around his waist. Britten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Britten looking for a takedown. #T2##BC2#
Dekkers breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Dekkers pushes Britten up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Dekkers pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Britten gets tackled into the cage by Dekkers. Dekkers maintains the clinch.
Britten goes for a takedown attempt but Dekkers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Britten or perhaps it was just good defense by Dekkers, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Dekkers clinches. #BC2#
Dekkers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dekkers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dekkers tries to clinch but Britten moves out of range. #CL2#
Dekkers clinches with his opponent.
Britten keeps control of Dekkers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Britten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Britten paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Britten fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Dekkers closes the distance and clinches.
Ramon Dekkers seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Britten breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Britten throws a sloppy head kick and Dekkers moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Dekkers darts in and clinches Britten up against the cage.#BC2#
Dekkers breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Britten gets tackled into the cage by Dekkers. Dekkers maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Dekkers breaks from the clinch.
Britten shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Britten gets tackled into the cage by Dekkers. Dekkers maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Dekkers breaks the clinch.
Dekkers throws a combination. Britten tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Dekkers. That's going to slow Britten down.
RJ Britten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Britten shoots for a double leg takedown but Dekkers sprawls well. He's pushed Britten's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dekkers throws a shot from downtown. Britten moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Dekkers has closed the distance and engaged Britten in a clinch.
#BC2#
Dekkers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Dekkers moves into range and clinches up with Britten.#BC2#
Dekkers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Dekkers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2#
Dekkers moves into the clinch.
Britten keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dekkers's efforts to push away.
Britten tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Britten manages to break the clinch.
RJ Britten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Britten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Dekkers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dekkers has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Dekkers! |
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