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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 87
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Avery fails with an attempt to clinch.
Avery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hanma dives in and grabs Avery's left leg, looking for a takedown. Avery pushes down on Hanma's head and hops out.
Hanma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Avery takes the fight into the clinch.
Avery comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Avery is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hanma tries to score a body lock takedown but Avery shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Devyn Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Avery takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Avery misses with a body punch.
Hanma is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters up against the cage, Avery throws an elbow but misses.
Avery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanma is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hanma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hanma is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hanma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Avery pulls his leg out and moves away.
Avery displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanma. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hanma darts in looking for a takedown but Avery gets double underhooks and turns Hanma into the cage.
Hanma looks winded!#CL#
Avery clinches.
Avery looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A bit of stalling here from Avery.
Avery lands an elbow inside.
Hanma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Avery gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Avery prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanma wants a takedown but no success here.
Hanma changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Avery fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3##CL#
Avery has managed to clinch.
Avery just leaning against Hanma, taking a breather.
Hanma takes an elbow to the temple.
Avery struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanma controls his hands.
Hanma tries to score a body lock takedown but Avery shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Avery throws an elbow that misses.
Hanma is trying to drag Avery to the mat but Avery just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nice elbow from Avery. #T4#
Avery has Hanma pressed against the cage.
Hanma has Avery pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Avery manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Avery.
Avery tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hanma wants a takedown.
Avery stalls.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Avery gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hanma can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devyn Avery dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Avery shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanma tries to sprawl out of it but Avery keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hanma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Avery tries to avoid it but Hanma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Avery to the ground. Avery escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Avery closes the distance and clinches.
Hanma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Avery pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Avery gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Avery creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Avery lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery can't find room to land a body shot as Hanma controls the action.
Hanma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Devyn Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
Avery pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Avery lands a nice elbow.
Hanma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Avery is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hanma takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hanma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Avery pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hanma stuffs the takedown attempt from Avery. Avery gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanma is looking for the big counter here.
Avery fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanma avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Avery. #CL#
Avery moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanma can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Hanma wants a takedown.
Hanma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hanma is breathing heavily.
Avery controlling the action here for a moment.
Hanma has Avery pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Avery manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Avery leaning against his opponent.
Hanma is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hanma is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Avery pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Hanma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Avery gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanma.
Hanma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Avery avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hanma takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hanma wants a takedown but no success here.
Hanma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Avery gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanma has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Avery is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hanma wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
Avery tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
Avery trying to land knees to the body.
Avery lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Avery tries a body shot but Hanma blocks it.
Avery gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hanma takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hanma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Avery gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Avery pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hanma has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avery fails in his attempt to clinch.
Avery shoots in looking for a takedown but Hanma manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Avery's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Avery closes the distance and pushes Hanma back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devyn Avery dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Avery tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Hanma. No joy for Avery on that attempt.
Hanma throws a counter combo.#CL#
Avery moves into the clinch.
Avery throws an elbow but it misses.
Hanma drops down looking for an ankle pick but Avery pulls his leg out and moves away.
Avery goes for a double leg but Hanma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hanma continues to drive forward.
Hanma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Avery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanma can do to turn this around?
Hanma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Avery prevents a takedown attempt there.
Devyn Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baki Hanma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Avery prevents it.
Hanma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Avery lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Hanma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Avery gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Avery.
Avery can't find room to land a body shot as Hanma controls the action.
Avery misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanma prevents a body shot from Avery.
Hanma tries to score a body lock takedown but Avery shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Avery lands an elbow that stopped Hanma in his tracks for a moment.
Avery lands an elbow that stopped Hanma in his tracks for a moment.
Hanma looking for a takedown. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Avery takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Avery.
Avery lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Avery is pressed up against the cage. Hanma has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Avery down to the mat. Avery avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Avery gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hanma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Devyn Avery has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Avery holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Avery stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3#
Avery is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Avery prevents a takedown attempt there.
Avery comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Avery manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Avery prevents the takedown attempt.
Avery pressing his opponent against the cage. #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.
Hanma goes for a takedown attempt but Avery pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Avery fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avery but Avery pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Avery or perhaps it was just good defense by Hanma, which made it look bad. #CL#
Avery moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanma has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Avery avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baki Hanma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devyn Avery is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avery comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Avery blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devyn Avery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avery, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devyn Avery! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 74
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Avery looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Avery tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gordon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Avery somewhat.
Avery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gordon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Avery stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Avery tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gordon defends well and Avery ends up having to push Gordon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devyn Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Avery pulls his leg out and moves away.
Avery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gordon is fending him off so far but Avery persists. Nope, Gordon circles away and we're back to standing.
Gordon wants to counter with a clinch but Avery pushes him away.
No luck for Avery with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Avery fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Avery fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gordon avoids it really well and circles away.
Avery misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avery.
Avery throwing a counter right hand but Gordon manages to avoid it.
Avery looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gordon shoots and misses #CL#
and Avery counters by moving into the clinch.
Avery taking a breather.
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Gordon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avery dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gordon taking a breather.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Avery.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avery lands a nice elbow.
Gordon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Avery fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gordon just misses with a punch to the body.
Avery shoots in but Gordon avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Avery has Gordon up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Avery prevents a takedown attempt there.
Avery creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gordon's defenses.
Avery stops a takedown attempt from Gordon.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gordon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gordon tries for a takedown but Avery manages to get underhooks.
The referee calls for Avery to work.
Avery tries a body shot but Gordon blocks it.
Gordon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Gordon tries to work over Avery's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avery lands an elbow just above Gordon 's eye.
Gordon blocks a body shot from Avery.
Gordon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Avery prevents a body shot from Gordon.
Avery displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gordon up against the cage.
Gordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Avery gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Avery leaning against his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devyn Avery 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##CL#
Avery closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avery gets underhooks to prevent Gordon's takedown attempt.
Avery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gordon can do to turn this around?
Gordon goes for a takedown attempt but Avery pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Avery has managed to clinch.
Avery stalling against the cage.
Nice elbow from Avery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordon wants to stall.
Gordon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avery's elbow. #T1#
Nice elbow from Avery.
Avery lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Avery misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Avery gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Devyn Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aarav Gordon.
Gordon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Avery gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gordon tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Gordon tries a body shot but Avery blocks it.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Avery avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Gordon fails to pull guard.
Avery avoiding damage.
Gordon is trying to drag Avery to the mat but Avery just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gordon misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Avery.
Avery lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gordon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avery is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Avery can't find room to land a body shot as Gordon controls the action.
#T3#
Avery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avery lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Avery after a bit of a struggle.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Avery. #TD2#
Gordon is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Avery can't fight it off and eventually Gordon manages to take the fight to the floor. Avery looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Avery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avery knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gordon on the ground.
Gordon is looking to work some ground and pound but Avery has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avery keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Avery wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Gordon prevents Avery from getting back to his feet.
Gordon landing with the ground and pound.
Gordon trying to control but Avery is working from the bottom.
Avery avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gordon controlling from the top position.
Gordon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gordon wants to control from the top but Avery keeps moving.
Gordon postures up in Avery's guard and throws a big left but Avery blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devyn Avery dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Gordon as Avery shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Avery.
Gordon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avery moves away.
Avery attempts a counter takedown but Gordon avoids it well and moves away.
Gordon stuffs the takedown.
Gordon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devyn Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Gordon. No joy for Avery on that attempt.
Avery misses with a takedown attempt - Gordon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery shoots in for a takedown but Gordon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Avery misses with a takedown attempt - Gordon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Avery sets himself, and Gordon steps forward looking for the clinch! Avery avoids it this time.#T1#
Avery shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Avery drives through and clinches with Gordon against the cage.
Gordon has Avery pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Avery manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gordon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Avery fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gordon misses with a body shot.
Gordon throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Avery moves into the clinch successfully.
Avery lands an elbow just above Gordon 's eye.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avery's elbow.
Gordon tries to score a body lock takedown but Avery shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Avery lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Gordon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gordon has a couple of punches blocked by Avery.
Avery lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gordon tries to pull guard but Avery forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gordon is looking for a takedown.
Gordon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gordon tries to pull guard but Avery holds him up against the cage and eventually Gordon drops back down to his feet.
Gordon wants to take the fight to the mat but Avery manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Avery.
Avery is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Come on Avery - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Gordon takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Avery dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Avery stalling in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Avery.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Devyn Avery.#CL#
Avery gets a clinch.
Gordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Avery gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gordon prevents a body shot from Avery.
Avery is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gordon can't find room to land a body shot as Avery controls the action.
#T4#
Avery manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gordon is looking for a takedown.
Avery lands an elbow just above Gordon 's eye.
Avery gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gordon.
Gordon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aarav Gordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devyn Avery is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avery lands an elbow just above Gordon 's eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devyn Avery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avery, 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devyn Avery! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Avery closes the distance and clinches.
Avery stops a takedown attempt from Ruane.
#BC#
Avery pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruane wants to clinch up but Avery keeps it at a distance.
Avery tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ruane swivels and escapes.#CL#
Avery forces Ruane back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Avery breaks the clinch.
Ruane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Avery circles away.
Avery changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ruane shoots in but Avery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Devyn Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxen Ruane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruane with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Avery counters by moving into the clinch.
Ruane jumps guard but Avery stands there with Ruane around his waist. Ruane gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Ruane is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Avery to keep the fight standing.
Ruane is working for takedown but Avery is calmly controlling the position for now.
Avery tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ruane blocks an uppercut.
Avery misses with some punches.
Avery drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ruane pulls his leg out and moves away.
Avery misses with the combination.
#CL#
Avery rushes Ruane and presses him up against the cage.
Ruane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Avery stops a takedown attempt from Ruane.
#T2#
Avery can't get the takedown.
Avery goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Avery manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Avery clinches up against the cage.
Ruane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Averys head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ruane just misses with a elbow thrown towards Avery's brow.
Ruane tries to break free but Avery pushes him back against the cage.
Ruane is trying to drag Avery to the mat but Avery just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Avery has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ruane after a bit of a struggle.
Ruane trying to stall but Avery improves his position.
#T3#
Ruane tries to pull guard but Avery forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Avery has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Avery has Ruane pressed against the cage, preventing Ruane from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Avery fails to pull guard.
Avery tries to circle away but Ruane has him pinned against the cage.
Avery tries to pull guard but Ruane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ruane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Avery is defending well.
Avery has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Avery stalls.
Avery holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Avery decides to pull guard. #T4#
Avery working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruane.
Ruane trying to control but Avery is working from the bottom.
Ruane stands and throws Avery's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ruane trying to control the action but Avery is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devyn Avery dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ruane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Avery circles away.
Ruane shoots in for a double leg but Avery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Avery rushes Ruane and presses him up against the cage.
Ruane goes for a takedown attempt but Avery pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Devyn Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxen Ruane.
Ruane shoots in and drives through. Avery sprawls well.
Avery was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ruane tries to clinch up.
Ruane shoots in looking for a takedown but Avery manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Avery circles away.#CL#
Avery moves into the clinch.
Ruane is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Avery can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Avery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruane.#T1#
Ruane stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Ruane tries to keep at a distance but Avery has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Avery breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avery shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ruane but Ruane pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ruane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Avery forces Ruane back against the cage and clinches.
Avery is stalling here.
#T2##TD#
Avery decides to pull guard.
Ruane preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Avery looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ruane has picked Avery up and slammed him! Avery can't keep hold of the triangle and Ruane manages to pass to side control!
Ruane wants to control but Avery is keeping him busy.
Avery is trying to get back to his feet.
Avery is trying to improve his position.
Ruane working away.
Avery on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Avery tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Avery is trying to improve his position.
Ruane working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Avery tries to bench press Ruane off him but Ruane keeps the position.
Avery is trying to buck Ruane off.
Ruane trying to control the action but Avery is working from the bottom.
Avery is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruane working away.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Avery has closed the distance and engaged Ruane in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Avery is struggling to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avery tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruane avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devyn Avery dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Ruane as Avery shoots in.
Ruane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Avery gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruane has Avery pushed against the cage.
Devyn Avery has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ruane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Avery smiles and moves away.
Ruane tries to work over Avery's front leg with a kick but Avery checks it.
Avery fails to land the takedown.
Avery tries to clinch but Ruane is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruane is fending him off so far but Avery persists. Nope, Ruane circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devyn Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Avery instigates a clinch.
Avery stops a takedown attempt from Ruane.
Ruane fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Avery is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Avery.
Avery stalling.
Avery seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ruane prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Avery comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ruane tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Avery just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruane looking for a takedown. #BC#
Avery pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Avery tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Devyn Avery is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruane throws a body punch but Avery moves out of range.
Avery tries for a takedown but Ruane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2##CL#
Ruane gets tackled into the cage by Avery. Avery maintains the clinch.
Avery is trying to push Ruane away but Ruane has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ruane tries to pull guard but Avery holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruane drops back down to his feet.
Ruane blocks a body shot from Avery.
Avery is trying to break the clinch but Ruane is controlling him.
Ruane trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Avery pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ruane shoots in for a double leg but Avery sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Avery displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruane. #CL#
Avery moves into the clinch.
Avery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Avery escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Avery clinches with his opponent.
Avery is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruane can do to turn this around?#TD#
Avery manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ruane throwing strikes but missing.
Ruane 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. #T4##SUB#
Avery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Avery throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ruane uses it to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Avery tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devyn Avery showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Avery, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devyn Avery! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Crosby rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Avery moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crosby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avery sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avery shoots in for a double leg but Crosby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crosby lands a head shot.
Avery shoots in for a takedown but Crosby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Avery goes for a double leg but Crosby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Crosby continues to drive forward.
Crosby steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Avery.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devyn Avery. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avery drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avery jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crosby walks away with a smile on his face. Avery gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Crosby pushes Avery up against the cage in a clinch.
Avery blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Avery wants to take the fight to the mat but Crosby manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Avery is trying to break free.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Crosby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Avery wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Crosby digs a right hand into Avery's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Avery's gas tank.
Avery is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crosby.
Avery blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Crosby lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Avery's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crosby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Avery backwards.
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crosby lands a left hand.
#ROC2#Avery is rocked!
Crosby digs a right hand into Avery's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Avery's gas tank.
Oh Avery is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crosby lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Avery.
Crosby pushes Avery back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crosby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crosby creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Avery's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Avery drops to his knees and Crosby pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arjun Crosby! |
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