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Event:
GOTC FN 1 : Morrison vs Tamura
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Cazacu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kerry.
#TD2#
Kerry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cazacu's guard.
Kerry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cazacu is trying to control the position but Kerry postures up. #SUB#
Cazacu looking for a guillotine here but Kerry defends easily.
Kerry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cazacu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kerry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerry stops Cazacu from standing up.
Kerry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Cazacu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cazacu throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cazacu is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kerry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kerry throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kerry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kerry manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cazacu manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Kerry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cazacu trying to control the position.
Kerry engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kerry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Kerry dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cazacu thumps Kerry with a low kick.
Cazacu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kerry as he jumps to the side.
Cazacu wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cazacu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kerry drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cazacu is looking to stand back up but Kerry counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cazacu. #REVR#
Kerry is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Cazacu wants to control but Kerry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kerry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cazacu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kerry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cazacu gets full guard.#T2#
Kerry stands up over Cazacu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kerry not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kerry looking to pass the guard.
Cazacu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kerry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerry throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Kerry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Kerry shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cazacu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cazacu throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
so Kerry counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cazacu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kerry manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cazacu tries to kick Kerry off but Kerry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cazacu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cazacu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Cazacu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cazacu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kerry controls the pace.
Kerry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kerry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerry throwing strikes from guard but Cazacu blocks nicely.
Kerry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cazacu is keeping the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kerry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kerry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kerry chips away with some ground and pound.
Kerry lands a couple of elbows.
Cazacu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas Kerry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kerry stays in close to Cazacu's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Cazacu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Kerry.
Well Kerry 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 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Kerry!
Thomas Kerry decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Guerrero lands a two punch combo.
#TD#
Guerrero gets caught napping as Kerry dives in and scores a takedown. Guerrero manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Kerry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guerrero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kerry has managed to get both his arms back between Guerrero's legs - danger averted.
Kerry passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kerry working the strikes but Guerrero uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerry working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Guerrero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kerry pulls his head out easily.
Guerrero is trying to get back to full guard.
Guerrero works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kerry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guerrero on the ground.#T1#
Kerry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Guerrero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kerry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Guerrero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kerry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Kerry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Kerry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kerry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kerry sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kerry trying to control but Guerrero is working from the bottom. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kerry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guerrero swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Guerrero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kerry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guerrero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kerry has managed to get both his arms back between Guerrero's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Guerrero keeping moving, preventing Kerry from controlling successfully.
Kerry is working Guerrero over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kerry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerry works over Guerrero with some ground and pound from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Guerrero dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Guerrero misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Kerry counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kerry works over Guerrero with some ground and pound from guard.
Kerry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kerry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Guerrero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kerry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerry trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerrero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kerry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kerry pushes down on Guerrero's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kerry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Guerrero keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Guerrero tries to get to full guard but Kerry has control of the leg.
Kerry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #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.
Guerrero slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kerry working some strikes from top position.
Kerry wants to control from the top but Guerrero keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kerry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guerrero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kerry has managed to get both his arms back between Guerrero's legs - danger averted.
Guerrero avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Kerry wants to pass the guard but Guerrero is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Guerrero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kerry wants to control from the top but Guerrero keeps moving.
Kerry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guerrero swivels though and keeps the full guard. #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.
Kerry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kerry wants to control from the top but Guerrero keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Guerrero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guerrero throws a nice looking combination but Kerry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kerry looks for a takedown but Guerrero sprawls well.
Guerrero lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guerrero shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kerry eats them both and turns towards Guerrero to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mario Guerrero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guerrero slaps away a takedown attempt from Kerry, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Guerrero 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Kerry ducks right into an uppercut from Guerrero. #TD#
Kerry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kerry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kerry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guerrero is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Guerrero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kerry defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerry 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. #T1#
Kerry scoring with some ground and pound.
Kerry wants to control from the top but Guerrero keeps moving.
Kerry controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kerry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kerry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kerry looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Guerrero isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kerry stacks Guerrero 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 Kerry!
Guerrero prevents Kerry from moving into mount.
Mario Guerrero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guerrero keeps Kerry under control for a moment.#T3#
Guerrero can't do much from the bottom here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kerry scoring with punches and elbows.
Kerry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guerrero keeps working.
Guerrero sneaks back into half guard.
Guerrero gets full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guerrero tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guerrero cracks Kerry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Guerrero scores with a four punch combination!
A left and a right from Guerrero both land. Nice combination.
Kerry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guerrero lands a jab to Kerry's midsection.
Kerry gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Guerrero counters with a three punch combo that has Kerry backing up. Kerry nods at Guerrero to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerrero scores with a jab to the jaw.
Guerrero scores with a three punch combo!
Thomas Kerry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kerry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Guerrero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Guerrero winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Guerrero! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Carroll feints and as Kerry raises his hands in defense, Carroll changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carroll throws an elbow that misses. Kerry uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carroll's guard. Nice move by Kerry!#REVB##SUB#
Carroll looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carroll can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kerry controls the pace.
Kerry wants to pass the guard but Carroll is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carroll is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kerry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1##SUB#
Carroll looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kerry passes into half guard.
Kerry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kerry takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Kerry might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Carroll is looking to control Kerry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carroll avoid being mounted?#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kerry wants to pass to mount but Carroll is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carroll trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kerry manages to pass to mount!
Carroll tries to hold on but Kerry pushes him away.
Kerry wants to control the pace but Carroll is squirming around nicely.
Carroll tries to hold on but Kerry postures up.
Kerry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carroll is looking to escape. #T3#
Carroll tries to hold on but Kerry postures up.
Kerry working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Carroll is squirming around, avoiding Kerry's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerry takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carroll keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kerry is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Carroll can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerry putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Carroll is bucking up trying to escape but Kerry cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Carroll tries to lock up and control but Kerry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Kerry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kerry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Carroll misses its target.#TD#
Carroll shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kerry's guard.
Thomas Kerry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Carroll is in close to Kerry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kerry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kerry is adopting a defensive guard.
Kerry trying to control the position.
Carroll knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kerry on the ground.
Carroll stopping the sweep attempt from Kerry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerry wants to stand up but Carroll is controlling him.
Kerry seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carroll has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Carroll throws a big elbow that misses.
Carroll working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kerry keeping moving, preventing Carroll from controlling successfully.
Kerry is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carroll keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Carroll throws a jab when Kerry was well out of range.#TD#
Carroll closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kerry to the mat! Kerry manages to get full guard. #T2#
Kerry keeping moving, preventing Carroll from controlling successfully.
Kerry pulls Carroll in to control the position.
Carroll is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kerry bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carroll's guard. #REVB#
Kerry is breathing heavily.
Carroll is trying to keep Kerry in close.
Kerry wants to control from the top but Carroll keeps moving.
Carroll keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Carroll wants to control the position but Kerry says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Carroll tries to get to full guard but Kerry has control of the leg.
Carroll wants to control but Kerry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kerry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kerry controlling the pace.
Carroll trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kerry manages to pass to mount!
Carroll is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#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.
Carroll tries to hold on but Kerry postures up.
Carroll is squirming around, avoiding Kerry's attempts to control the action.
Carroll is looking to improve his position but Kerry isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerry breaks from Carroll's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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 Mark Carroll will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Carroll manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kerry on his heels. He'll look to pass Kerry's guard now, I'm sure.
Carroll is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carroll working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kerry's head.
Kerry keeping moving, preventing Carroll from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kerry holds on and takes a little breather.
Carroll stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kerry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerry is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carroll wants to control from the top but Kerry keeps moving. #T1#
Carroll won't allow Kerry to get back to his feet.
Carroll working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Kerry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carroll can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Carroll is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kerry is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kerry has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Carroll is looking to sweep but instead, Kerry has passed into half guard.
#T2#
Kerry content to control rather than advance.
Carroll trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Carroll working to try and regain half guard.
Kerry fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T3#
Carroll tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kerry looking to control but Carroll is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kerry avoids the attempt from Carroll to control.
Carroll is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kerry working the ground and pound effectively.
Carroll in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Carroll is in a horrible position here. Kerry smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Carroll bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kerry is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Carroll dives into side control.
Carroll looking to control but instead Kerry has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kerry is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carroll's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carroll's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerry has the hooks in. Carroll is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Kerry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kerry 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Kerry!
A less than humble Thomas Kerry misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Kerry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dahman working a defensive guard here.
Kerry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kerry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kerry keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dahman's head.
Kerry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kerry wants to control from the top but Dahman keeps moving.
Dahman is looking to stand up but Kerry isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Kerry with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kerry slips nicely into half guard.
Dahman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kerry.
Kerry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dahman defending well though.
Kerry is keen to just control but Dahman is a slippery customer.
Kerry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kerry not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kerry passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kerry working Dahman over with strikes here.
Kerry with the ground and pound from mount.
Dahman wants to control but Kerry is having none of it.
Kerry postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dahman looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kerry looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dahman gets back to half guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kerry content to control rather than advance.
Dahman is not content to let Kerry control the position.
Dahman is trying to control but can't.
Dahman is trying to get back to full guard.
Kerry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dahman is staying active underneath Kerry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kerry frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kerry lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerry tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dahman is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Kerry dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dahman stuffs the takedown.
Thomas Kerry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kerry shoots and misses #TD2#
and Dahman counters with a shoot takedown. Kerry fights it but they end up in guard.
Kerry is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dahman can do to turn this around?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kerry is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kerry chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Dahman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kerry defends well.
Kerry controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerry postures up.
#T1#
Kerry won't allow Dahman to sweep him here.
Dahman keeping moving, preventing Kerry from controlling successfully.
Kerry sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Dahman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kerry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dahman is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dahman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kerry is in close to Dahman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dahman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dahman controls Kerry momentarily but Kerry frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Kerry closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dahman to the mat! Dahman manages to get full guard.
Kerry prevents Dahman from getting back to his feet.
Dahman tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Dahman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dahman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kerry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thomas Kerry overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kerry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kerry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kerry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dahman circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Kerry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Dahman gets caught flat footed, as Kerry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Kerry postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dahman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kerry, into his guard. #REVB#
Kerry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dahman is one step ahead there. #T4##SU2#
Dahman gets to his feet. Kerry looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Kerry darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dahman works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 Thomas Kerry will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Dahman looking to score a takedown here. Kerry is defending well but Dahman drives through and ends up in Kerry's guard.
Kerry wants to stand up but Dahman is controlling him.
Kerry tries to strike from the bottom.
Kerry trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kerry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dahman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kerry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kerry tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerry is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dahman dives into side control.
Kerry manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kerry pushes Dahman off looking to stand but Dahman dives back in and keeps control.
Kerry is trying to get back to full guard.
Dahman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kerry is staying active underneath Dahman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dahman wants to pass the guard but Kerry is defending well.
Kerry misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kerry misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Dahman counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Dahman is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kerry can't fight it off and eventually Dahman manages to take the fight to the floor. Kerry looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kerry is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Dahman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Dahman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kerry manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dahman has Kerry in his guard.#REVR#
Dahman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Kerry regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kerry looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dahman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Dahman is working for a submission of some sort.
Kerry trying to control but Dahman postures up.
Kerry works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kerry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dahman controls the pace.
Kerry looking to control.
Kerry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kerry is keen to just control but Dahman is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dahman wants to control but Kerry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jeremiah Dahman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas Kerry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kerry takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremiah Dahman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kerry has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Kerry! |
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