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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 15, 2016 |
#R1# Wreck dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Katsumaga. That did some damage! Wreck tries a head kick but it misses.
Katsumaga dives in for a single leg takedown but Wreck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Wreck throws a nice outside leg kick. Jon Katsumaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Wreck gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Katsumaga to score an easy takedown into full guard. Katsumaga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Katsumaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Wreck is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wreck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Katsumaga. Katsumaga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1# Wreck looking to sweep here. No luck so far. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Katsumaga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Katsumaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wreck manages to avoid it. Wreck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katsumaga fails in his attempt to clinch. Wreck misses with a head kick.
Wreck has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Wreck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD2# Katsumaga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wreck is trying to defend but Katsumaga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Katsumaga is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Katsumaga raining down shots from the mount!#SUB2# Katsumaga with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wreck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Katsumaga on the ground. Katsumaga looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3# Katsumaga landing punches. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Katsumaga content just to control the position here. Katsumaga lands a couple of good shots and Wreck has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Wreck trying to control the action but Katsumaga just sinks the hooks in. Katsumaga somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Katsumaga scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Wreck is looking for a way out. Katsumaga gets his hands free as Wreck looks to control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Katsumaga dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Katsumaga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wreck as he avoids it easily. Katsumaga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wreck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2# Katsumaga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Katsumaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wreck swivels though and keeps the full guard. Katsumaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Katsumaga stays in close to Wreck's body and controls the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Katsumaga throws a big right hand that misses. #T1# Katsumaga wants to pass the guard but Wreck is keeping the position. Wreck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Katsumaga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Wreck misses with a head kick.
Katsumaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wreck.
Wreck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wreck throws a head kick but Katsumaga moves out of range.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Wreck throws out a leg kick but Katsumaga moves out of range and Wreck only half commits. Katsumaga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Erik Wreck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Wreck throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Katsumaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wreck manages to avoid it. A counter left hand to the body from Wreck misses its target. Katsumaga has his takedown stuffed enabling Wreck to counter with a crisp jab. Katsumaga with a poor takedown and Wreck counters with a stiff right hand. Erik Wreck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Katsumaga. Katsumaga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wreck swivels and escapes. Katsumaga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3# Katsumaga throws an off balance right hand
and Wreck counters with an outside leg kick.
Katsumaga is breathing heavily. Katsumaga moves in looking to clinch but Wreck pushes him off. Katsumaga avoids the head kick by Wreck.
Katsumaga misses with a left hand and Wreck counters with a one-two to the body. Wreck pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Katsumaga back to the cage. Wreck follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Katsumaga avoids the head kick by Wreck.
Wreck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Katsumaga drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wreck defends it well.#CL2# Katsumaga clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Katsumaga manages to break the clinch.
#T4# The fight stays on the outside here - Katsumaga looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Wreck was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2# Katsumaga rushes Wreck and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Katsumaga has Wreck pushed against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2# Katsumaga breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2# Katsumaga has closed the distance and engaged Wreck in a clinch.
#BC2# Katsumaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Wreck dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##TD2# Katsumaga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wreck napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES# Wreck throws Katsumaga to one side and escapes! Wreck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katsumaga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wreck defends well and Katsumaga ends up having to push Wreck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Wreck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wreck catches Katsumaga with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Katsumaga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Wreck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Wreck lands a nice shot to the body.
Katsumaga fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1# Katsumaga doesn't succeed with the takedown and Katsumaga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Erik Wreck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Katsumaga. Katsumaga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Wreck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Katsumaga at a distance.
Katsumaga fails with a takedown attempt. It looked like Wreck was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Wreck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Katsumaga.
Katsumaga tries to clinch but Wreck moves out of range. Wreck digs a good hook to Katsumaga's body.
#T2##CL2# Katsumaga closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Wreck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Wreck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Wreck lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2# Katsumaga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Katsumaga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wreck after a bit of a struggle. Katsumaga tries to pull guard but Wreck holds him up against the cage and eventually Katsumaga drops back down to his feet.
#BC# Wreck manages to break the clinch.
#T3# Katsumaga misses with the combination.
Wreck looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. A looping hook to the body misses from Wreck. Katsumaga does a little dance to reset his feet. A head kick by Wreck misses #CL2# and Katsumaga counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2# Katsumaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Katsumaga moves to clinch but Wreck breaks away enabling Wreck to counter with a crisp jab. Wreck slaps away a takedown attempt from Katsumaga, before circling back to the center of the mat. Katsumaga with a poor takedown and Wreck counters with an inside leg kick. #T4# A decent looking body kick lands there for Wreck. Wreck's jab looks to have found its range, popping Katsumaga under the eye. Wreck with a nice cross. Wreck lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wreck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Katsumaga. Katsumaga circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Wreck fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Katsumaga looks to land a combination but Wreck avoids it well. Wreck lands a jab. Wreck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that's the end of the fight! Erik Wreck showed his dominance in that final round. I think Wreck 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Wreck!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2016 |
#R1# Swick fails with the takedown. Butcher cracks the inside of Swick's front leg. Butcher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swick takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT# It looks like Jon Swick has been cut. Swick avoids the head kick by Butcher.
Swick doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A head kick misses from Butcher. Butcher throws a sloppy head kick #TD2# and Swick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Swick. Butcher keeping moving, preventing Swick from controlling successfully. Swick wants to pass the guard but Butcher is keeping the position. Swick stays in close to Butcher's body and controls the position. #T1# It looks like Swick might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Swick looking to pass the guard. Swick is stalling in the full guard. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. 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.#TD2# Swick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Butcher bucks up and tries to throw Swick off but instead Swick has got his back! Butcher is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Swick.
Swick somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Butcher is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Swick.
Butcher looking very determined here, making life difficult for Swick.
#T3##SUB2# Swick has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Butcher is defending well but eventually Swick manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Butcher has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jon Swick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Paul gets a double leg takedown into Bullshore's guard. Paul controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Bullshore looking to control.
#SUB# Bullshore has his foot on Paul's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paul works his way back into a safe position though. Paul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB# Paul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bullshore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Paul has managed to get both his arms back between Bullshore's legs - danger averted. Bullshore has momentary wrist control but Paul slips an elbow through the middle. Paul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Paul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bullshore looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paul is one step ahead there. Paul with a nice head shot there.#T1# Paul is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Bullshore controls Paul momentarily but Paul frees himself. Paul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2# Paul is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bullshore has escaped the position, nice work there. Bullshore is trying to escape the position but Paul is controlling the position. #T2# 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Paul tries to stand but Bullshore controls the position and pulls Paul into his guard. Paul looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Bullshore pulls Paul in close to prevent any damage. #T3# Bullshore wants to stand and escape but Paul is having none of it. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Paul stays in close to Bullshore's body and controls the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Paul gets a double leg takedown into Bullshore's guard. Paul passes Bullshore's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Bullshore wants to get back to full guard. Nice strikes from Paul there. It looks like Paul is going to stand back up.
#T4# Bullshore tries to roll over but Paul keeps him under control. Bullshore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paul scores with a couple of nice shots. Bullshore regains full guard. Nicely done. Paul is looking to stand up but Bullshore won't let him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bullshore working a defensive guard here.
Paul lands a couple of digs. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Paul dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Paul throws a head kick that misses. #TD# Bullshore decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Paul looking for submissions off his back. Bullshore tries to pass to full mount but Paul defends it. Paul is holding on to half guard well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paul tries to roll over but Bullshore keeps him under control. Bullshore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1# Bullshore is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Paul manages to get to full guard. Bullshore is fighting to break Paul's control of his arms but Paul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Bullshore wants to control from the top but Paul keeps moving. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paul can do anything to dispel that myth. Paul pulls Bullshore in to control the position. #SUB2# Paul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bullshore is aware though and is defending well. Paul wants to sweep here but Bullshore controlling him for the moment. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bullshore tries to clinch but Paul is having none of it. #CL2# Paul forces Bullshore back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Paul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bullshore shoots in looking for a takedown. Paul tries to sprawl out of it but Bullshore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paul manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Steve Bullshore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Paul closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bullshore did well to prevent Paul getting side control. Bullshore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES# Bullshore makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3##TD2# Bullshore gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Paul to score an easy takedown into full guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Paul lands a couple of elbows. Paul is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# Paul is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bullshore is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bullshore has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR# Paul is looking to stand up but Bullshore isn't so interested in that idea. #T4# Paul seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Paul has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bullshore trying to control the position from guard on top but Paul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Paul tries to land a sweep but no joy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bullshore trying to control the position from guard on top but Paul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jon Paul 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##CL2# Paul clinches up with Bullshore and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# Bullshore is fighting off a takedown attempt but Paul is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bullshore to the mat. Bullshore regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB# Bullshore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paul defends it easily. Paul with a nice head shot there. Paul tries to free his leg and advance position but Bullshore is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paul preventing the sweep. Paul is looking to stand up but Bullshore won't let him. Paul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1# Bullshore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paul showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Paul scoring with some ground and pound. Paul looking to pass the guard. Bullshore wants to sweep but no luck. Bullshore being controlled here, momentarily. Bullshore is trying to keep Paul in close.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Paul finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bullshore half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Bullshore tries for a takedown but Paul sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2# Bullshore tries to keep at a distance but Paul has taken the fight into the clinch. Bullshore tries to circle away but Paul has him pinned against the cage. Bullshore avoiding damage as Paul throws knees to the body.
Paul keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bullshore's efforts to push away.#TD2# Paul pulls Bullshore into guard.
Bullshore trying to control the position from guard on top but Paul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Paul has his hands on Bullshore's head, controlling the position. #SUB2# Paul is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bullshore is aware though and is defending well. Paul is controlling Bullshore's posture. Paul is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bullshore is controlling him. Paul throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Paul seems keen to control Bullshore's posture.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2# Paul closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bullshore's guard. Paul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Bullshore trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Paul pushes down on Bullshore's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jon Paul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Paul 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Paul!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 624 Round 3
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Damn moves into the clinch successfully.
Damn is stalling here.
Ragnarsson is looking for a takedown. The referee calls for Damn to work.
The referee calls for Damn to work.
Damn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT# It looks like Magnus Ragnarsson has been cut. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Damn.#BC# Damn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Damn connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ragnarsson is defended easily by Damn.#CL# Damn closes the distance and clinches. A nice glancing elbow lands by Damn. #T1# A right hook to the body lands for Damn.
Damn lands an elbow that stopped Ragnarsson in his tracks for a moment. Damn lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Damn lands a nice shot to the body. Nice body punch from Damn. #BC# Damn manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Damn. Damn dips to his left and cracks Ragnarsson with an uppercut!#KD# Damn cracks Ragnarsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Damn has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ragnarsson to stand back up!#ROC# Ragnarsson is rocked!#CUT# That has opened up Magnus Ragnarsson's cut even more. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Ragnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Damn has taken the fight into the clinch. Ragnarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Damn finish him? Damn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Damn. Damn leaning against his opponent.
#BC# Damn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ragnarsson seems to have recovered his senses. Damn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2# Ragnarsson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Ragnarsson scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Damn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ragnarsson on the ground.#SUB2# Ragnarsson drops back looking for a leg! Damn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Damn manages to kick Ragnarsson off! Ragnarsson jumps back into Damn's guard. Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Damn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Ragnarsson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Damn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Damn has his foot on Ragnarsson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ragnarsson works his way back into a safe position though. Ragnarsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Damn is keeping the position for now. Damn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB# Damn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ragnarsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Ragnarsson works over Damn with some ground and pound from guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Damn keeping moving, preventing Ragnarsson from controlling successfully. Damn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Ragnarsson pushes down on Damn's leg and manages to get into half guard. Ragnarsson is nestled in close to Damn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3# Ragnarsson tries to pass to full mount but Damn defends it. Ragnarsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Ragnarsson working over Damn with some ground and pound. Damn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ragnarsson lands with a punch from half guard. Ragnarsson lands strikes from half guard. Ragnarsson trying to mount his opponent but Damn defends it. Ragnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Damn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Ragnarsson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ragnarsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ragnarsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Ragnarsson looking to finish Damn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Damn! Ragnarsson lands a couple of good shots and Damn has given up his back, trying to escape the position! You can see the frustration on Damn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Damn is working hard here to advance position.#T4# Damn trying to get back to his feet but Ragnarsson is in full control for now. Damn is covering up but some of the strikes from Ragnarsson are getting through and doing damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Ragnarsson scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Ragnarsson scores with punches and elbows. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Damn tries to escape but Ragnarsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Ragnarsson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Damn hold on?!
#SUB2# Ragnarsson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Damn defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Ragnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Damn is trying to remain composed but Ragnarsson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Ragnarsson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Damn to escape the position.
Damn grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. Ragnarsson punches Damn on the ear. Ragnarsson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ragnarsson keeps control of the position as Damn tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Damn dominated that round. The cut man is working on Magnus Ragnarsson's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD2# Ragnarsson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Damn napping and manages to drive through into side control! Damn tries to buck Ragnarsson off but Ragnarsson is having none of it. Ragnarsson cracks Damn with a big elbow. Damn taking a bit of punishment here - Ragnarsson scoring with strikes. Damn misses with an elbow from the bottom. Ragnarsson scoring with punches from side control. Damn is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Ragnarsson working the ground and pound. Damn is looking to reverse the position. Ragnarsson landing a few strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ragnarsson working the head and body with strikes. Magnus Ragnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far. Ragnarsson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Damn! BOOM! Ragnarsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ragnarsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Damn is bucking up trying to escape but Ragnarsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Damn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Damn is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB# Damn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ragnarsson pulls his head out easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Damn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Damn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ragnarsson is looking to take a break and control but Damn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Damn looking for submissions off his back. Damn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ragnarsson working over Damn with some ground and pound. Damn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ragnarsson scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ragnarsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Damn wants to improve his position but Ragnarsson is controlling well.
Ragnarsson working over Damn with some ground and pound. Damn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Damn is not content to let Ragnarsson control the position.#T2# Ragnarsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB# Damn looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Ragnarsson scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ragnarsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Damn is staying active underneath Ragnarsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Damn works his way to full guard. Good work. Ragnarsson stands up over Damn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB# Damn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ragnarsson stands up over Damn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ragnarsson stands and throws Damn's legs to the side, diving into side control. Damn is looking for a sweep. Ragnarsson lands some shots froms side control.#T3# Ragnarsson advances nicely into full mount. Damn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Ragnarsson dominating with strikes here. Ragnarsson lands a big shot there that rocks Damn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ragnarsson working the ground and pound effectively.
Damn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Ragnarsson lands a nice shot to the head. BOOM! Ragnarsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ragnarsson looking to control but Damn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Ragnarsson with good strikes from the mount here! Ragnarsson raining down hammerfists from mount. Damn throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Ragnarsson lands with some strikes. Damn is looking to get to half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ragnarsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4# Ragnarsson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Ragnarsson lands a couple of good shots and Damn has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Ragnarsson keeps control of the position as Damn tries to break free.
#SUB2# Ragnarsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Damn knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Damn for a finish. Ragnarsson punishes Damn with strikes from the back mount. Ragnarsson has good solid back control here. Ragnarsson is punishing Damn with strikes - can he finish him?! Ragnarsson connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Damn to escape the position.
Ragnarsson controlling well, preventing Damn from escaping the position.
Ragnarsson is looking to control Damn but Damn is wriggling around and keeping busy. Ragnarsson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Ragnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Magnus Ragnarsson's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Ragnarsson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Damn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Ragnarsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2# Ragnarsson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Damn! Damn tries to escape but Ragnarsson is in control. Damn is not content to let Ragnarsson control the position. Damn tries to bench press Ragnarsson off him but Ragnarsson keeps the position. Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Damn is working from the bottom. Damn taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Damn is looking to regain half guard here but Ragnarsson keeps moving and retains side control. Ragnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Ragnarsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Damn keeps working. #T1# Ragnarsson lands a few punches from side control. Ragnarsson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Damn! Ragnarsson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Ragnarsson lands a big elbow. Ragnarsson unloading with bombs! Damn is squirming around, avoiding Ragnarsson's attempts to control the action. Ragnarsson lands with some strikes. Damn tries to reverse the position but Ragnarsson maintains control. Ragnarsson trying to control but Damn is having none of it. Damn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2# Ragnarsson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Damn is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus Ragnarsson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 624 Round 2
Date: May 03, 2016 |
#R1# Spirit throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2# Spirit gets a clinch. Damn throws an elbow but it misses.
Damn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Damn misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Damn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Damn lands a nice shot to the body. #BC# Damn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Damn throws a front kick aimed at Spirit's knee but Spirit avoids it well. #CL2# Spirit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Damn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spirit effectively controlling the action here. Damn scores with a nice hook to the head. Damn scores with a shot to the side of Spirit's head. Good body shot from Spirit.
Damn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1# Spirit misses with an elbow over the top. Spirit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Damn or not. #BC# Damn breaks from the clinch.
Damn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Damn connects with a nice looking jab.
Damn dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Spirit wants to land a leg kick but Damn is out of range. #CL# Damn has closed the distance and engaged Spirit in a clinch.
Spirit stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Damn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2# Spirit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Damn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Damn lands a nice elbow. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spirit takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Spirit being controlled against the cage. Spirit being controlled against the cage. The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Damn for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Spirit avoiding damage.
Spirit lands a body punch in the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Spirit takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3# Spirit stalling the fight.
Damn has Spirit pushed against the cage. Damn lands a right hand. Spirit presses Damn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Spirit pushes off an throws an elbow but Damn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Damn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Spirit to work.
Spirit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spirit blocks an elbow strike from Damn.
Damn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Spirit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Damn pushes off an throws an elbow but Spirit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4# Damn tries to work over Spirit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Spirit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Damn's elbow. Spirit tries a body shot but Damn blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Spirit lands a nice elbow. Damn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Spirit dodges an elbow strike from Damn.
Spirit throws an elbow that misses.
Spirit scores with a hook to the body. Spirit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Damn lands an elbow inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Spirit lands a nice elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Van Damn will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Damn wants to clinch but Spirit slips to the side and Spirit counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2# Spirit takes the fight into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damn. Damn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Damn scores with a shoulder strike. Damn avoids a wild elbow strike from Spirit. Spirit effectively controlling the action here.#BC2# Spirit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Spirit cracks the inside of Damn's front leg. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Damn clinches up against the cage. Damn leaning his opponent against the cage. Spirit prevents Damn from breaking the clinch.#BC# Damn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Damn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1# Damn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Damn takes a body punch but keeps moving. Spirit tries to clinch up. Damn swats away the attempt to clinch by Spirit.#CL# Damn darts in and clinches Spirit up against the cage. Damn lands a shoulder strike. Damn stalling against the cage.
Damn wants to stall.
Damn throws a punch but it's blocked by Spirit. A shot in the inside from Damn. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Damn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC# Damn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2# Damn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2# Spirit clinches up with Damn and pushes him back against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Damn avoiding damage as Spirit throws knees to the body.
Spirit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Damn is trying to force a seperation but Spirit has the dominant position. Spirit looks to throw an elbow but misses. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spirit as Damn tries to tie him up. Spirit looking to slow down the pace here. Come on Spirit - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Damn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spirit's defenses. #T3# Damn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Damn stalling in the clinch but Spirit improves position. Damn can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight. Damn is struggling to control the position. Damn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Van Damn. Spirit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spirit pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL# Damn instigates a clinch. Damn misses with an elbow strike.
Damn trying to stall but Spirit improves his position.
Damn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Damn takes an elbow to the temple. Damn misses with an elbow strike.
Damn avoiding damage.
Spirit lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4# Spirit displaying some good clinch control by pressing Damn up against the cage. Spirit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Damn blocking some punches.
Damn lands an elbow inside that Spirit shrugs off. Spirit has Damn pushed against the cage. Damn slowing the pace effectively. Damn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Spirit has Damn pushed against the cage. Spirit has Damn pressed against the cage.
Spirit has Damn pushed against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Van Damn will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3##CL# Spirit tries to keep at a distance but Damn has taken the fight into the clinch. Spirit stalls. Spirit lands a nice elbow. Damn stalling in the clinch.
Damn pressing his opponent against the cage. Spirit pushes Damn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Damn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Damn trying to control the position but instead, Spirit has worked for underhooks and has pushed Damn into the cage. Damn lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# A short uppercut from Spirit. Damn trying to stall but Spirit improves his position.
Damn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Van Damn.#CL2# Spirit has closed the distance and engaged Damn in a clinch.
Damn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spirit controls his hands.
Spirit stalling the fight.
Spirit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Spirit just leaning against Damn, taking a breather. Spirit blocks an uppercut.
Spirit tries to throw a body punch but Damn avoids it by throwing Spirit back against the cage. Spirit's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Spirit lands an elbow inside. #T2# Damn tries to stall but Spirit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Damn dodges an elbow strike from Spirit.
Spirit lands a left hand.
Spirit wants to get back to striking at distance but Damn won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Damn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spirit's brow. Spirit pushes off an throws an elbow but Damn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Damn.
Damn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. With the fighters up against the cage, Damn throws an elbow but misses. #BC# Damn manages to break the clinch.
Damn checks a leg kick.#CL2# Spirit has closed the distance and engaged Damn in a clinch.
Spirit lands an elbow that stopped Damn in his tracks for a moment. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# Spirit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Spirit moves into range and clinches up with Damn.#T3# Spirit creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Damn's defenses. Damn lands a damaging elbow. Damn prevents Spirit from breaking the clinch. Damn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Damn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spirit's elbow. Damn lands with a short shot to the head. Damn tries to break the clinch but Spirit is controlling the position. Spirit blocks a body shot from Damn. Spirit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spirit looks to throw an elbow but misses. A bit of stalling here from Spirit.
Spirit's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Damn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4# Damn prevents a body shot from Spirit. Damn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Damn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Damn missing with knees to the body.
Damn avoids the elbow strike from Spirit, against the cage.
Damn is looking to control Spirit's arms but Spirit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Damn has his back to the cage. Spirit throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spirit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Damn up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Damn. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Damn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Spirit scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Ember Spirit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Damn 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Van Damn! Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Van Damn! Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Van Damn!
Van Damn wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 624 Round 1
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1# Pennington has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Damn. Pennington misses with a head kick.
Pennington misses with a body kick. Damn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Damn wants it to stay on the feet. Damn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Pennington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Damn swivels and escapes. Damn feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL# Damn moves into the clinch successfully.
Damn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Damn looks to throw an elbow but misses. Damn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Pennington pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD2# Pennington pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Damn throwing strikes from guard but Pennington blocks nicely. Pennington pulls Damn in close to prevent any damage. Pennington keeping moving, preventing Damn from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Pennington controls Damn momentarily but Damn frees himself. Damn trying to control but Pennington is working from the bottom. Damn distracts Pennington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Damn stopping the sweep attempt from Pennington. Pennington pulls Damn in to control the position. Pennington is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Damn looking to sit in guard and control but Pennington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2##SUB2# Pennington drops back, looking for a kneebar! Damn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Damn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Damn! #REVR# Pennington is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Pennington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Pennington tries to bench press Damn off him but Damn keeps the position. Damn is looking to take a break and control but Pennington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Pennington tries to buck Damn off but Damn is having none of it.#T3# Pennington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Damn passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pennington! Damn sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Pennington is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Pennington avoids a series of strikes thrown by Damn.
Damn throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Damn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pennington can do anything to dispel that myth. Pennington avoids a series of strikes thrown by Damn.
#T4# Damn looking to ground and pound but Pennington is blocking nicely. Damn tries to control but Pennington wriggling away. Pennington blocking the ground and pound. Damn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Damn misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Damn controlling the position easily from mount. Damn wants to control the pace but Pennington is squirming around nicely. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Pennington manages to regain half guard. Good work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Damn dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Pennington keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2# Pennington closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES# Damn makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Luke Pennington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Damn darts in and clinches Pennington up against the cage. Pennington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Damn pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC# Damn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Pennington clinches up against the cage. Pennington misses with a knee to the head. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC# Damn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Van Damn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Damn tries to clinch there but Pennington circles away.
Damn lands a jab to Pennington's midsection. Pennington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Damn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pennington can do to turn this around? Pennington takes a body punch but keeps moving. Damn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL# Damn takes the fight into the clinch. The referee calls for Damn to work.
Pennington has had enough of the clinch but Damn keeps him there for the moment. Damn lands an elbow inside that Pennington shrugs off. #BC2# Pennington breaks the clinch.
Pennington keeps the fight on the outside. Damn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Damn. Pennington has his takedown stuffed and Damn counters with a nice uppercut. #T2# Pennington has a takedown stuffed. Van Damn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Pennington. Pennington is breathing heavily. Damn lands a jab.#CL# Damn rushes Pennington and presses him up against the cage. Damn is pressed up against the cage. Pennington has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Damn down to the mat. Damn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Pennington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL# Damn gets a clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pennington wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Damn has him pressed against the cage. Pennington tries to break free but Damn pushes him back against the cage. Damn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Damn tries to throw a body punch but Pennington avoids it by throwing Damn back against the cage. #T3# Damn landing knees to the body.
Damn lands an elbow just above Pennington 's eye. With the fighters up against the cage, Damn throws an elbow but misses. Damn slows down the pace here.
Pennington blocks a body shot from Damn. A nice glancing elbow lands by Damn. Pennington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Damn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pennington takes one to the side of the head.
Pennington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4# A good leg kick by Damn. Damn is looking to clinch but Pennington is avoiding it.
#CL# Damn clinches up against the cage. Damn has Pennington pressed against the cage.
Damn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pennington up against the cage. Damn lands a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Damn leaning against his opponent.
#BC# Damn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pennington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pennington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Damn dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# The fight stays on the outside here - Damn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2# Pennington scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES# Damn throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL# Damn forces Pennington back against the cage and clinches. Pennington is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Damn is defending well. Van Damn has scored more points in the clinch so far. Damn scores with a hook to the body. Damn lands a hook to the side of the head. This has been an exciting period of action! A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC# Damn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Pennington tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Damn paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2# Damn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1# Damn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Pennington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Pennington trying to control but Damn is working from the bottom. #SU2# Pennington decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Damn, up you get! #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL# Damn forces Pennington back against the cage and clinches. Pennington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Damn to keep the fight standing. Pennington tries to pull guard but Damn holds him up against the cage and eventually Pennington drops back down to his feet.
Van Damn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Pennington. Pennington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Damn lands a shoulder strike. Nice elbow from Damn. Damn is trying to stall.
#BC# Damn breaks from the clinch.
Pennington tries to clinch there but Damn circles away.
Damn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pennington just manages to avoid it. Damn getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Pennington circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T3# Damn is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Pennington with a lazy takedown attempt and Damn counters with a lovely straight right hand! Pennington fails with a takedown attempt. Damn connects with a solid leg kick. #CL# Damn clinches. Pennington has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Damn is stalling here.
Damn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Damn.#T4# Damn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pennington or not. Damn lands an elbow just above Pennington 's eye. Damn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pennington or not. Pennington jumps guard but Damn stands there with Pennington around his waist. Pennington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Damn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Damn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Damn stalling in the clinch.
Pennington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Damn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Luke Pennington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Damn lands a nice elbow. Nice body punch from Damn - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight! Van Damn showed his dominance in that final round. Well Damn 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Van Damn! Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Van Damn! Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Van Damn!
Van Damn wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 624 Round 1
Date: May 02, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Ragnarsson 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.#ES# Payne has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ragnarsson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Ragnarsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Payne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Payne is struggling to control the position.#BC# Payne manages to break the clinch.
#CL# Payne clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Payne breaks the clinch.
#TD2# Ragnarsson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ragnarsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Payne wants to get back to his feet. Payne regains full guard. Nicely done. Ragnarsson landing some decent shots from guard. Ragnarsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1# Ragnarsson scoring with some ground and pound. Payne wants to get back to his feet but Ragnarsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving. Payne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Ragnarsson chips away with some ground and pound. Ragnarsson is pushing down on Payne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Payne is fighting to maintain full guard but Ragnarsson has managed to sneak the leg through. Ragnarsson trying to pass the guard but Payne defending well. Payne wants to get back to his feet. Ragnarsson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2##ES# Payne manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL# Payne gets a clinch. Payne digs a right hand underneath Ragnarsson's ribcage. Ragnarsson let out a lung full of air as it connected. A nice glancing elbow lands by Payne. Payne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Payne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC# Payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2# Ragnarsson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Payne's guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but Payne keeps moving. Payne looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ragnarsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3# Ragnarsson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Payne is wriggling around but Ragnarsson manages to pass to half guard.
Ragnarsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Payne is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ragnarsson stops Payne from getting back to his feet.
Ragnarsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Ragnarsson drops an elbow to the side of Payne's head. Ragnarsson working Payne over with strikes. Ragnarsson working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2# Ragnarsson is looking for a kimura but Payne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ragnarsson to get the leverage. Payne is looking for a sweep. Ragnarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Payne is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ragnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots. Ragnarsson prevents Payne from improving his position. Ragnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Payne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4# Payne wants to get back to his feet.
Ragnarsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Payne is looking to improve his position.
Payne is breathing heavily. Payne looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2# Ragnarsson 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! Payne is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Magnus Ragnarsson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Jones closes the distance and clinches. Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. White takes a knee to the side of the body. Jones is pressed up against the cage. White has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing. Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jones thuds his right hand into White's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT# It looks like Dana White has been cut. No luck for White with that takedown attempt. Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dana White. Jones lands a body shot.
#CL# Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
White jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Nice elbow from Jones. Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to White's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Jones feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to White's calf. Left hook, right uppercut from Jones. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
White misses with a takedown and Jones counters with a huge head kick that drops White! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Jones! Jon Jones decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1# Chartier throws a leg kick but Penn sees it coming and checks it nicely. Donald Chartier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A clash of legs there as Penn blocks the low kick. Chartier scores with a jab to the body. Chartier throws a shot to the body.
Chartier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Chartier throws a right and a left that Penn avoids nicely. #CL# Penn has managed to clinch.
#BC# Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Chartier uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Penn has time to react. Good shot there by Chartier. Penn blocks the body kick.
Penn is looking for a counter combo.#CL# Penn closes the distance and pushes Chartier back into the cage.#BC# Penn breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Chartier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Chartier scores with a body shot.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chartier connects with a jab. Penn is breathing heavily.#KD2# Chartier cracks Penn with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Penn looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chartier finish him?
#ROC2# Penn is rocked! Chartier scores with a hook to the body. Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Oh Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1# Penn gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Chartier points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Penn wakes up just in time to hear Chartier thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donald Chartier!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1# Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Pettis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage. Pettis lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye. #CUT# It looks like Neal Diaz has been cut. The referee calls for Pettis to work.
Pettis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms. Pettis lands a damaging elbow. #BC# Pettis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt and Diaz counters with a two punch combo. Pettis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Diaz moves in looking to clinch but Pettis pushes him off. It looked like Pettis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Pettis is looking for a counter combo.#T1# Pettis stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet. Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pettis as he jumps to the side. #CL# Pettis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pettis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Diaz's brow. A frustrated look appears on Diaz's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Pettis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Diaz is looking to clinch. Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Diaz lands a nice shot to the body.
Anthony Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pettis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diaz. That did some damage!#T2# Diaz scores with a one two! Pettis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Pettis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Diaz throws a wild body kick that Pettis sees coming a mile off. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Diaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pettis avoids it really well and circles away. Anthony Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neal Diaz. Diaz looks winded! Pettis misses with a few strikes there.
Diaz throws a counter combo. Pettis throws a nice looking combination but Diaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD# Pettis throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Diaz stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Pettis follows into mount! #CUT# That has opened up Neal Diaz's cut even more. Pettis looking to control and managing it successfully. Pettis lands a couple of good shots and Diaz has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#CUT# The cut above Neal Diaz's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Pettis is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB# Pettis is working for a rear naked choke. Diaz is not defending it well and Pettis has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Diaz refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Diaz's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Pettis! Anthony Pettis tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1# Aldo throws a hook but Roberson avoids it easily. Roberson looks for a takedown but Aldo sprawls well. Aldo tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2# Aldo drives through and clinches with Roberson against the cage.
#BC2# Aldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aldo fails to land with a series of punches.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roberson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Aldo clinches up with Roberson and pushes him back against the cage. Roberson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roberson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Roberson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Roberson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression. Aldo misses with some punches.
#T1# Roberson prevents Aldo from breaking the clinch.#BC2# Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Aldo.
Aldo misses with an uppercut
and Roberson counters with a lovely shot to the body. Aldo misses with a body kick. Roberson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Aldo scores with a push kick.#CL2# Aldo moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Roberson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Aldo is struggling to control the position.#T2# Both guys are working to get underhooks. Roberson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aldo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Aldo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Roberson is stalling here.
#BC2# Aldo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Aldo closes the distance and pushes Roberson back into the cage. Aldo tries to land a knee to the head but Roberson blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3# Roberson ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.#CL2# Roberson gets tackled into the cage by Aldo. Aldo maintains the clinch. Aldo throws a head punch that misses. Aldo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roberson is stalling here.
Roberson slowing the pace effectively. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Aldo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Roberson is trying to push Aldo away but Aldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. A body shot lands from Aldo.
#BC2# Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4# Aldo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberson tries to counter with a takedown but Aldo is quick to defend against it. Aldo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aldo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Roberson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2# Aldo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Aldo looks winded! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Aldo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Aldo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2# Aldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Aldo enables Roberson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aldo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU# Roberson gets to his feet - Aldo follows without any prompting. Aldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Aldo dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Aldo motions for Roberson to come forward. Aldo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Aldo has Roberson up against the cage in a clinch.
Aldo tries to break the clinch but Roberson is controlling the position. Roberson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Aldo misses with an elbow over the top. Aldo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roberson backwards. #TD# Roberson pulls guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roberson trying to control the position here. Aldo trying to control but Roberson is working from the bottom. #T1# Roberson keeping full guard, as Aldo tries to pass. Roberson is pulling down on Aldo's head to control his posture. Aldo trying to control but Roberson is working from the bottom. #SUB# Roberson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aldo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aldo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Roberson controlling the position. Aldo preventing the sweep. #SUB# Roberson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# Aldo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roberson dives on top into guard.#REVR# Roberson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aldo can do anything to dispel that myth. Roberson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Aldo for as long as he can get away with.#T3# Palmer Roberson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Roberson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU# Roberson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Horrible takedown attempt by Roberson or perhaps it was just good defense by Aldo, which made it look bad. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2# Aldo instigates a clinch. Roberson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aldo is defending well. Aldo taking a breather. Roberson taking a breather. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Aldo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Roberson's brow. #BC2# Aldo breaks the clinch.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Aldo throws a right hand that Roberson ducks under and follows up with a left that Roberson also avoids with ease. Aldo throws out a loose jab but Roberson uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2# Aldo clinches up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jose Aldo will probably get the nod - 10:9. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Good work by Roberson as he checks the leg kick. Roberson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aldo tries to avoid it but Roberson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aldo to the ground. Aldo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2# Aldo moves into the clinch.#BC2# Aldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Aldo clinches up with Roberson and pushes him back against the cage. Roberson is trying to push Aldo away but Aldo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2# Aldo breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Roberson does a little dance to reset his feet. Roberson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Aldo avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Aldo moves into the clinch successfully.
Roberson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberson uses good head movement to avoid it. Aldo stalling.
#T1# Aldo is leaning against Roberson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Roberson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2# Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Aldo clinches up against the cage. A short uppercut from Aldo. The referee is keeping an eye on Roberson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2# Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Aldo clinches up with Roberson and pushes him back against the cage. Jose Aldo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Aldo tries a body shot but Roberson blocks it.
#T2##BC2# Aldo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aldo scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2# Aldo rushes Roberson and presses him up against the cage. Roberson leaning against his opponent.
Aldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Roberson has double underhooks. Aldo misses with a knee strike.
#BC2# Aldo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aldo throws a looping overhand right but Roberson ducks down to avoid it. Roberson closes the distance and clinches up with Aldo, looking for a takedown. Roberson pushes Aldo against the cage but Aldo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Aldo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2# Aldo moves into the clinch. Roberson leaning against his opponent.
#T3##BC2# Aldo manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Aldo forces Roberson back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Roberson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Aldo moves into the clinch.#BC# Roberson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Aldo closes the distance and pushes Roberson back into the cage.#BC# Roberson breaks the clinch.
Roberson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Palmer Roberson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Roberson throws a sloppy head kick and Aldo moves out of range easily. Roberson shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense. #T4# Horrible takedown attempt by Roberson or perhaps it was just good defense by Aldo, which made it look bad. A little jabbing left from Aldo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Roberson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Palmer Roberson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Stalling in the clinch from Aldo.
Aldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Roberson controls his hands.
#BC2# Aldo breaks from the clinch.
Palmer Roberson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Aldo rushes Roberson and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight! Jose Aldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Aldo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Aldo! Jose Aldo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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