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Event:
HFA FIGHT NIGHT 12
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Keaton loads up on a big right hand but Compton slips the punch.
Keaton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keaton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Keaton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Keaton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Compton avoids it really well and circles away.
Keaton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keaton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Compton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keaton shoots in for a double leg but Compton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Keaton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Compton sprawls well. Compton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keaton gets slowly back to his feet.
Compton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grapple King Keaton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Compton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keaton has time to react.#TD#
Keaton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Compton wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Keaton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Keaton uses his free foot to push down on Compton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Compton.
Keaton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Compton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Keaton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Compton is surviving well by controlling Keaton's body position as best he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Keaton is working for a guillotine from mount but Compton frees his head quite easily.
Compton is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Keaton looking to secure an arm triangle but Compton defends it well.
Compton wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Keaton.
Compton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T3##SUB#
Keaton looking for a guillotine from mount but Compton is having none of it.
Compton's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Keaton misses with a head shot.
Compton squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Compton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Compton is squirming around, avoiding Keaton's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Keaton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Keaton tries to control but Compton wriggling away. #T4##SUB#
Keaton is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Compton has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Compton!
Compton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Compton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Compton working for a submission but Keaton is keeping him at bay.
Keaton regains half guard.#SUB2#
Compton seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Keaton is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Stephen Compton!
In his post fight interview, Stephen Compton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HFA 27
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Compton lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
Compton lands with a hook. Da Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A punch combination from Compton misses.
Compton misses the shot to the body.
Compton misses with a double jab.
Da Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Da Silva shoots in and drives through. Compton sprawls well.
A punch combination from Compton misses. #TD#
Da Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Compton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Compton enables Da Silva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Compton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Compton is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Da Silva presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Compton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Compton tries to break the clinch but Da Silva is controlling the position.
Compton has had enough of the clinch but Da Silva keeps him there for the moment.
Compton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Compton is trying to break the clinch but Da Silva has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Da Silva pulls guard effortlessly. #T1##SUB#
Da Silva looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Compton is defending well. Da Silva quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Compton has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Da Silva celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kuju Da Silva!
In defeat, Stephen Compton stepped up to the mic, saying 'what you expect when this sh*thole of a org has changed owners more times then ive changed a jonny!'. |
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Event:
NG 16
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Compton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Compton is in Turd's guard.
Turd keeping moving, preventing Compton from controlling successfully.
Compton stays in close to Turd's body and controls the position.
Turd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Compton trying to control the position from guard on top but Turd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Compton trying to move into half guard but instead Turd has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Compton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turd trying to control but Compton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turd is really struggling to control Compton but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Turd wanted to stand there but Compton had control of the position.
Compton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Compton keeping moving, preventing Turd from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Turd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Compton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Compton has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Turd is looking for a triangle but Compton pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Compton stays in close to Turd's body and controls the position.
Compton trying to control the position from guard on top but Turd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Turd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Compton trying to control but Turd is working from the bottom. #T3#
Compton looking to pass the guard.
Turd is trying to keep Compton in close.
#SUB2#
Compton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Turd dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Compton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Compton keeping moving, preventing Turd from controlling successfully. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turd won't allow Compton to sweep him here.
Turd trying to control but Compton is working from the bottom.
Compton managing to control the position.
Turd trying to control the position from guard on top but Compton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stephen Compton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Compton gets a double leg takedown into Turd's guard.#SUB#
Turd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Compton wants to control from the top but Turd keeps moving.
Compton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Compton wants to pass the guard but Turd is keeping the position.
Compton showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Turd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Compton has picked Turd up and slammed him! Turd can't keep hold of the triangle and Compton manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Compton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turd stops Compton from passing to mount. #T1#
Turd struggling a bit here.
Compton trying to control the position but Turd is working away.
Turd can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Compton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Turd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Compton but great work by Turd.#T2#
Turd is looking to take a break and control but Compton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Compton is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Compton can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Turd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Compton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Turd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Compton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Turd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Compton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Turd is trying to get an arm triangle but Compton is defending well. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Turd trying to control the position but Compton is working away.
Turd is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Compton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Turd laying and praying for a moment but Compton takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stephen Compton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Compton scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#It looks like Billy Turd has been cut.
Compton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Turd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Compton as he avoids it easily.
Billy Turd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Compton lands with a straight right. Turd didn't see that one coming.
Turd shoots in but Compton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Compton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Compton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Compton tries to bum rush Turd with a series of wild strikes but Turd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Compton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Compton wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Turd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Compton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Compton throws a right hand that Turd ducks under and follows up with a left that Turd also avoids with ease.
Compton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Compton shoots for a takedown but Turd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Compton is looking to clinch but Turd is avoiding it.
#T1##CL2#
Compton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Compton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Turd regains guard.
Compton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Turd keeping full guard, as Compton tries to pass.
Compton 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. #T2#
Compton looking to pass the guard.
Compton trying to control but Turd is working from the bottom.
Compton sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Compton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Turd has his hands clasped together around Compton's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Compton is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB2#
Compton seems to be working for a kimura but Turd defends the submission attempt.
Turd wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Compton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Compton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Compton wants to work for an arm triangle but Turd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stephen Compton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Compton is taking a breather. Turd says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Compton seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Turd has recovered full guard.
Compton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Compton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Turd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Compton, into his guard. #REVR#
Billy Turd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Compton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Compton 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Compton!
In his post fight interview, Stephen Compton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Billy Turd was interviewed post fight and said 'it is what it is, the Dookie bazooka will be back.'. |
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Event:
NextGen 7
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1##KD#
Compton drops Submit with a left right combo! Compton follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT#It looks like Punch Clinch Submit has been cut.
Submit regains half guard.#SUB#
Compton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Submit wants to improve his position but Compton is controlling well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Compton wants to pass to mount but Submit is defending the position. #SUB2#
Submit actively working from the bottom here.
Submit gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Compton content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Submit has locked up a guillotine! Submit's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Compton is holding on here and Submit must be using up a lot of energy. Compton has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Submit gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Punch Clinch Submit!
Punch Clinch Submit is the new light heavyweight champion!
Stephen Compton was interviewed post fight and said 'what you expect when this sh*thole of a org has changed owners more times then ive changed a jonny!'. |
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Event:
OPG 8
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Olivia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Olivia scores with a body shot.
Olivia lands a slapping body shot.
Compton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Compton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Olivia lands a glancing blow to the side of Compton's head.
Some wild striking there from Olivia.
Compton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marcoh Olivia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olivia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olivia works Compton's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Olivia.#T1#
Olivia lands a nice shot to the body.
Compton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olivia.
Compton feints the counter takedown.
Compton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olivia.
Jab by Olivia.
A jab from Olivia misses.
Compton is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Olivia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheers as Olivia lands an impressive looking overhand right. Compton doesn't seem phased though.
Olivia lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Olivia scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Olivia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Compton with the counter takedown but Olivia avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Olivia as he connects with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Compton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Compton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Olivia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Compton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Olivia is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Olivia connects with the punch.
Compton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Olivia.
And Compton tries to counter it with a takedown but Olivia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Olivia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Olivia fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Compton on the side of the head.
Olivia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
so Compton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3##SUB2#
Compton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Olivia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Compton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Compton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Olivia is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Compton, into his guard. #REVR##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.
Olivia trying to control the position from guard on top but Compton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olivia is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Compton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Olivia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Olivia has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Olivia trying to control the position from guard on top but Compton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Compton has control of Olivia's left arm, preventing Olivia from doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcoh Olivia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Compton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olivia.
Compton feints the counter takedown.
Olivia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Compton feints the counter takedown.
Olivia misses with a two punch combination.
Olivia throws a jab when Compton was well out of range.
Marcoh Olivia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Olivia misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Compton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Olivia's guard.
Olivia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Compton on the ground.#SUB2#
Compton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Olivia dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olivia trying to control but Compton is working from the bottom.
Olivia throws an elbow that misses. Compton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olivia's guard. Nice move by Compton!#REVB##T1#
Olivia looking for a sweep. Not yet Olivia, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olivia keeping moving, preventing Compton from controlling successfully.
Olivia wants to hit a sweep here but Compton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Olivia there!
Compton manages to capitalize on a mistake by Olivia to take his back!#T2##SUB2#
Compton working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Olivia is doing well to defend. Compton seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Olivia is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stephen Compton!
Stephen Compton really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Battleborn Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
OPG: Fight Night 3
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Cervenciente tries to clinch but Compton moves out of range.
It seemed like Compton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cervenciente fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cervenciente is looking to land body kicks.
Cervenciente throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cervenciente wants to clinch#TD2#
and Compton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cervenciente!
Cervenciente tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervenciente wants to escape the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Compton has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cervenciente is trying to stand back up.
Cervenciente is trying to break free.
Cervenciente is trying to get back to his feet but Compton has full control of the position and if anything, Cervenciente has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Cervenciente tries to break free.
Cervenciente trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T2#
Cervenciente is trying to break free.
Compton not allowing Cervenciente to control his hands.
Compton is hanging on to Cervenciente's back as he tries to escape.
Cervenciente rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cervenciente is breathing heavily.
Cervenciente is looking for a sweep. Compton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cervenciente looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Compton stops Cervenciente from getting back to his feet.
#T3##SUB2#
Compton is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cervenciente is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stephen Compton!
Our winner, Stephen Compton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Compton drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rush bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Compton's guard. #REVB#
Compton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rush.
Rush scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rush tries to free his leg and advance position but Compton is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rush prevents Compton from getting back to his feet.
Compton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rush is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Compton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Rush trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Compton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rush controls the pace.
Rush looking to pass the guard.
Rush postures up and lands a big shot to Compton's brow.
Compton keeping full guard, as Rush tries to pass.
Compton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rush is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Compton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rush's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Compton won't allow Rush to sweep him here.
Rush working a defensive guard but Compton passes into half guard.
Compton tries to pass to full mount but Rush defends it.
Compton prevents Rush from improving his position.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rush is trying to control but can't.
Rush wants to improve his position but Compton is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Rush actively working from the bottom here.
Rush keeping control of the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#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.
Rush slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rush can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rush looking for a sweep. Not yet Rush, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Compton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rush tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Compton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Compton dominated that round.
That's time! Compton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Compton shoots in for a takedown but Rush shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rush changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Compton feints and as Rush raises his hands in defense, Compton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stephen Compton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rush wants to sweep here but Compton controlling him for the moment.
Rush trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Compton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rush has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Compton has managed to get both his arms back between Rush's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Compton stopping the sweep attempt from Rush.#T1#
Rush working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Compton feints and as Rush raises his hands in defense, Compton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Compton won't allow Rush to sweep him here.
Compton postures up.
Compton wanted to stand there but Rush had control of the position. #T2#
Rush is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Rush looking for a guillotine here but Compton defends easily.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Compton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Rush is looking to improve his position.
Rush trying to control but Compton postures up.
Compton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rush on the ground.
Rush slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rush is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rush is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Compton trying to control the position here.
Rush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Compton 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Compton shoots in and gets a takedown into Rush's guard.
Romeo Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Compton postures up.
#SUB2#
Rush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Compton postures up.
Compton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rush is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rush looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB2#
Rush working for a triangle but Compton defends it easily.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Compton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rush tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Compton is in Rush's guard.
Rush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Compton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rush can do to turn this around?
Rush manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Compton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Rush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rush is looking to work some ground and pound but Compton has wrist control.
Rush stands up over Compton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rush postures up and lands a big shot to Compton's brow.
Rush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Compton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Compton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Compton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rush is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Compton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Compton goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Romeo Rush has been cut.
Compton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rush drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Compton defends it well.
Compton tries to bum rush Rush with a series of wild strikes but Rush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rush feints the counter takedown.
Compton goes for a double leg but Rush avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rush continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Compton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush jumps guard but Compton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stephen Compton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Compton taking a breather.
Compton prevents the takedown attempt.
Rush stops a takedown attempt from Compton.
#TD2#
Rush pulls guard effortlessly.
Compton wants to get up but he can't break Rush's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rush pulls Compton in close to prevent any damage.
Compton postures up.
#SUB2#
Rush has an active guard here but Compton has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rush tries to get to full guard but Compton has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Compton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Compton 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Compton! |
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