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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Cedric Duran! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Xander Philips!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Philips rushes Duran and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Duran manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Philips is posturing up here but Duran has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Philips tries to roll out but it's too tight and Philips has to tap! Slick submission there by Duran!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cedric Duran!
After the big win, Cedric Duran made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodbath MMA Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Xander Philips stepped up to the mic, saying 'Listen, listen... I tried my hardest and i was doing amazing. Then suddenly a couple shots and im here. Submission or tko. I keep fighting. I want the rematch asap'. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Smedt Van Kampen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cedric Duran!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Duran shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Duran showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Van Kampen (0) vs (2) Duran
Van Kampen is looking for a sweep. Duran is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Van Kampen is refusing to be controlled, as Duran sits in half guard.
Van Kampen is looking to improve his position.
Van Kampen is pressing down on Duran's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Kampen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Kampen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duran postures up.
#T1#
Duran content to stall in guard here.
Van Kampen keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully.
Van Kampen pulls Duran in close to prevent any damage.
Duran wants to control from the top but Van Kampen keeps moving.
Van Kampen seems keen to control Duran's posture.
Van Kampen controls Duran momentarily but Duran frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Duran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Kampen is keeping the position for now.
Van Kampen working a defensive guard here.
Duran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Van Kampen keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully. #T3#
Duran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Duran trying to control but Van Kampen is working from the bottom.
Van Kampen keeping full guard, as Duran tries to pass. #SUB#
Van Kampen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Duran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Duran wants to control from the top but Van Kampen keeps moving.
Van Kampen looking to control but Duran passes into half guard.
Van Kampen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Duran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Kampen keeps working. #T5##SUB2#
Duran is looking for a kimura but Van Kampen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Duran to get the leverage.
We've been informed that Duran has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Van Kampen is looking to control Duran's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Van Kampen avoid being mounted?
Duran passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Kampen (0) vs (5) Duran
Van Kampen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Kampen is working to get back to half guard.
Van Kampen has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Van Kampen (0) vs (8) Duran#T6##SUB2#
Duran is persistently looking for the submission but Van Kampen is defending it well.
Van Kampen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Van Kampen fending off the submission attempt from Duran. #SUB2#
Duran is persistently looking for the submission but Van Kampen is defending it well.
Van Kampen trying to control the hands but Duran won't let him. #T7##SUB2#
Van Kampen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Duran's arms.
Van Kampen prevents Duran from getting a body triangle.
Van Kampen just trying to survive but Duran is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T8##SUB2#
Van Kampen preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Duran.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Kampen trying to control the action but Duran just sinks the hooks in.
Van Kampen breaks Duran's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Kampen (2) vs (8) Duran
Van Kampen tries to free his leg and advance position but Duran is retaining full guard.
Duran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van Kampen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Van Kampen tries to free his leg and advance position but Duran is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Duran has his foot on Van Kampen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Kampen works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Duran looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van Kampen has picked Duran up and slammed him! Duran can't keep hold of the triangle and Van Kampen manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Van Kampen (5) vs (8) Duran
Van Kampen trying to control the action but Duran is working from the bottom.
Van Kampen is staying tight to Duran's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Duran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Van Kampen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Van Kampen wants to control but Duran is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Van Kampen tries for a kimura but Duran is defending well.
Duran is trying to get back to half guard.
Van Kampen trying to control the position but Duran is working away.
Duran is looking to reverse the position.
Duran can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Van Kampen trying to control the action but Duran is working from the bottom.
Duran can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Van Kampen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Duran has escaped the position, nice work there.
Van Kampen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duran keeps working. #T12#
Duran is looking to reverse the position.
Duran manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Van Kampen is looking for a kimura but Duran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Van Kampen to get the leverage.
Van Kampen controlling the action here.
Van Kampen is breathing heavily.
Van Kampen is trying to control. Duran wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Duran makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duran.#T13##SUB2#
Duran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Kampen looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Duran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Kampen is aware though and is defending well.
Van Kampen stays in close to Duran's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Duran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Kampen is looking to pass into half guard but Duran pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Duran is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Van Kampen (5) vs (10) Duran#T14#
Van Kampen keeping moving, preventing Duran from controlling successfully.
Duran preventing the sweep.
Duran trying to control but Van Kampen is working from the bottom.
Duran being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Duran wins on points by 10 to 5.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Cedric Duran waved his t-shirt featuring Bloodbath MMA Clothing's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Duran throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dawson's waist but Dawson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duran off to one side.
Duran scores with a nice right hand.
Dawson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Duran tries for a takedown but Dawson circles away easily
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Duran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Isiah Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Duran.
Dawson throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran with a poor takedown
and Dawson counters with a right hand to the body.
Dawson lands a nice hook to Duran's body. Duran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duran shoots in for a double leg but Dawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dawson throwing a counter right hand but Duran manages to avoid it.#T1#
A jab from Dawson does it's job there.
Dawson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cedric Duran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran misses with a low kick.
As Duran tries to get set, Dawson tries to push him back and clinch up but Duran manages to avoid the attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Duran. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Duran gets tackled into the cage by Dawson. Dawson maintains the clinch.
Dawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dawson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duran up against the cage.
Dawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Dawson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dawson.
Duran missing with knees to the body.
Dawson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Duran or not. #T2#
Duran trying to stall but Dawson improves his position.
Dawson lands a body shot.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Duran tries for a takedown but Dawson manages to get underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson cracks Duran with a nice body shot.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike.
Duran trying to land knees to the body.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawson lands a body punch.
Duran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dawson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duran.
Duran's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dawson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dawson working aggressively here.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Duran successfully pulls guard.
Duran 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.#T3#
Duran is adopting a defensive guard.
Duran is trying to keep Dawson in close.
Dawson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Duran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dawson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Duran working a defensive guard but Dawson manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duran tries to bench press Dawson off him but Dawson keeps the position.
We've been informed that Duran has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dawson taking a breather here.
Dawson looking to control but instead Duran has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Dawson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Duran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isiah Dawson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Duran tries to clinch up.
Duran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Duran misses
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duran.
Dawson is looking to counter punch.
Dawson stuffs the takedown.
Duran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Isiah Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Duran.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Duran is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duran. Duran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Duran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Isiah Dawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Duran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duran somewhat.#T1##TD2#
Duran shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Duran showed some decent athleticism there.
Dawson looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Duran is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dawson defends it well.
Duran wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
Dawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duran can do to turn this around?#T2#
Duran performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dawson is trying to stand up here but Duran is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Dawson is defending against the submission attempts here by Duran.
Duran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dawson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Dawson misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Duran counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dawson won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Duran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Duran is working Dawson over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4##SUB2#
Duran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ground and pound from Duran seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Duran tries for a kimura but Dawson is defending well.
Dawson tries to escape but Duran is in control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cedric Duran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Duran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dawson swivels and escapes.
Duran with a poor takedown
and Dawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Duran closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dawson quickly recovers to half guard.
Dawson is trying to stand.
#SU2#
Duran decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Duran doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
A head kick by Duran misses
and Dawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duran gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dawson.
Duran shoots in but Dawson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Isiah Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Duran.
Duran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Duran.
Dawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Duran on the ground.#SUB2#
Duran tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Duran has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Duran wants to control but Dawson is keeping him busy.
Dawson is pushing Duran's head away, looking to escape. Duran manages to hold on to the position though.#T2#
Duran throwing strikes but Dawson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Duran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dawson controls the position.
Dawson wants to control for a moment but Duran uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Dawson trying to control from Duran's half guard. Duran has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Duran bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dawson's guard. #REVB#
Cedric Duran has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Duran looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Dawson is working an open guard so Duran takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Duran misses with a takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Duran closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dawson's guard.
Duran prevents Dawson from getting back to his feet.
Duran postures up in Dawson's guard and throws a big left but Dawson blocks it. #T4#
Duran content to stall in guard here.
Duran is working Dawson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duran looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dawson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Isiah Dawson.
I think Dawson 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Gains catches Duran with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Duran misses with a combination
#CL#
and Gains moves into the clinch.
Duran tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A knee to the head by Gains.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Duran fails to land.
Duran wants to stall.
Gains lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gains avoiding damage as Duran throws knees to the body.
Duran tries to pull guard but Gains won't allow it.
Duran wants a takedown.
Gracy Gains has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedric Duran.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gains using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Duran changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gains fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gains listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Gains drives through and clinches with Duran against the cage.
Gains lands with a left to the head.
Duran throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gains misses with a knee strike.
#T2#
Gains with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Duran jumps guard but Gains turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Duran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gains to keep the fight standing.
Duran has Gains pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gains manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gains tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Duran is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gains to keep the fight standing.
Duran is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gains on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Duran fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3#
Gains scores with a knee to the head.
Gains unloads a knee to the mid-section. Duran lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Duran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duran is trying to pull guard but Gains turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gains lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gains prevents the takedown attempt.
Gains lands a knee to the head.
Gains lands a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Duran has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Duran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gains smiles and moves away.
Duran fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gains connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gains scores with a nice head shot.
Gracy Gains is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gains lunges at Duran with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Duran's hand.
Gains connects with a jab.
Gains dips to his left and cracks Duran with an uppercut!
Gains scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Duran is rocked!
Gains drops Duran with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Duran! Gains dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gracy Gains! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Duran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but Duran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circling - Duran throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Carter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Duran tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carter is in Duran's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duran wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carter is still trying to improve position.#T1##SUB#
Duran looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carter passes into half guard.
Duran tries to roll over but Carter keeps him under control.
Duran wants to control but Carter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Carter controlling the pace.
Duran wants to control but Carter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Duran looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Carter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duran does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Carter gets a double leg takedown into Duran's guard.
Duran controls Carter momentarily but Carter frees himself.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carter looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Duran keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Duran tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Duran looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Carter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carter lands in his opponent's guard.
Carter is pushing down on Duran's leg trying to pass to half guard. Duran is fighting to maintain full guard but Carter has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4##SUB2#
Carter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Duran has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duran is looking to control Carter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Duran avoid being mounted?
Duran is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duran is trying is best to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Carter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Duran feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Duran won't allow Carter to sweep him here.
Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duran has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carter is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Carter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Carter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Carter has his foot on Duran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duran works his way back into a safe position though.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duran. #T1##SUB2#
Carter throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Duran escapes and throws Carter's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Duran misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Duran trying to control the action but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter struggling a bit here.
Duran creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Carter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Duran tries to stand but Carter is controlling his head. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duran connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Carter some visible discomfort.
Duran throws a strike aimed at the side of Carter's head but Carter avoids it well.
Duran laying and praying for a moment but Carter takes advantage and regains half guard.
Duran passes to full mount!
Duran looking to control but Carter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nick Carter has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Duran is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Carter to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Carter shrugs it off. #T3#
Carter sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Duran is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duran.
Duran wants to free his trapped foot but Carter is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Carter actively working from the bottom here.#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.
Duran sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Duran is working for a kimura but Carter is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Duran is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carter sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Carter gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Duran dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Carter throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Duran tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Carter is in Duran's guard.
Duran is trying to control the position but Carter postures up.
Carter tries to free his leg and advance position but Duran is retaining full guard.
Duran working a defensive guard here.
Carter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Duran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Duran wants to get back to his feet but Carter is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Duran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Duran has his foot on Carter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Carter works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Carter shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Duran manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Duran keeping full guard, as Carter tries to pass. #T2#
Carter trying to control the position from guard on top but Duran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Duran throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Carter escapes and throws Duran's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Carter is looking to take a break and control but Duran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Carter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Duran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Carter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Duran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Duran is not content to let Carter control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duran is trying to control Carter's posture but Carter avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carter 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Carter! |
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