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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
UFL 1: Night of Champions
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Tooma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pope looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Tooma throws a right and a left that Pope avoids nicely. #TD2#
Tooma shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tooma showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Tooma seems content to control.#SU2#
Tooma decides to stand and escape the position.
A punch combination from Tooma misses.
Pope tries to counter by clinching up but Tooma breaks away and moves out of range.
Tooma throws an overhand right that lands on Pope's shoulder, as Pope tries to avoid the shot.
We've been told by Pope's head coaches at Men of Mayhem that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tooma. Pope does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tooma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tooma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pope scores with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Nice jab there from Tooma.
Tooma scores with a jab to the body.
Tooma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pope shoots in and drives through. Tooma sprawls well.
Tooma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pope moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tooma works the jab nicely.
Tooma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tooma.
Pope on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tooma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pope.
#T2#
Pope with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tooma to score with a decent uppercut.
A left and a right from Tooma both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Pope gets a clinch.
Pope lands a nice knee to the body.
Pope can't find room to land a body shot as Tooma controls the action.
Pope pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Pope breaks from the clinch.
Pope really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tooma lands a lovely overhand right.
Pope looks for a takedown but Tooma sprawls well.#T3##TD2#
Tooma shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tooma showed some decent athleticism there.
Tooma controlling the pace.
Tooma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pope. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SU2#
Tooma decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Tooma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Tooma. That snapped Pope's head back.
No joy there for Tooma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Tooma lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Tooma does no damage.
Pope seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tooma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Tooma.
Pope takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tooma lands a jab-cross combination.
Tooma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pope.
Tooma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pope seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tooma throws a one two combo.
Tooma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pope.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tooma dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Tooma. Those never looked like landing.
Tooma with a nice cross.
Sean Tooma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tooma lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tooma throws a jab but it's blocked by Pope.
Tooma misses with a few strikes there.
Pope tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tooma manages to circle out of the way.
Pope tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tooma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pope somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tooma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pope manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pope slips a jab and a cross from Tooma.
Tooma misses with a body shot.
Tooma clobbers Pope with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Tooma throws a series of punches but Pope avoids them all with ease.
Pope tries a head kick but it misses.
Pope fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
Tooma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tooma lands in his opponent's guard.
Tooma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Tooma gets to his feet. Pope looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Justin Pope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Tooma stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tooma jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tooma moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tooma goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tooma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pope circles away quickly and effectively.
Tooma misses with a body shot.
Pope is looking for a counter combo.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tooma. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tooma fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pope is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Tooma's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pope shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tooma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Pope. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Pope takes one on the button.
Tooma scores with a jab. Pope acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pope takes one to the chin there.
Tooma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pope is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tooma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tooma lands a body shot.
Tooma's corner calls for a 1-2. Tooma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Tooma. No joy for Pope on that attempt.
Tooma swats away the attempt to clinch by Pope.#T4##CL#
Pope moves into the clinch successfully.
Tooma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pope prevents it.
Pope gets underhooks to prevent Tooma's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Pope pulls guard successfully.
Tooma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tooma postures up.
Tooma stopping the sweep attempt from Pope.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Tooma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Tooma with a jab.
Pope shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tooma counters with a stiff right hand.
Tooma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tooma misses with a wild combination.
Pope gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pope has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pope there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tooma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pope is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tooma.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tooma misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Pope is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tooma connects with a crisp jab.
No luck for Pope with that takedown attempt.
Pope looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tooma cracks Pope with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Tooma feints and as Pope raises his hands in defense, Tooma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tooma pushes down on Pope's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pope won't allow Tooma to pass to mount. #ES#
Pope has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tooma is on him like a limpet, forcing Pope back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Tooma lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Tooma looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pope wants to control the action here but instead Tooma manages to pass to full mount!
Tooma trying to control but Pope is having none of it. #T3#
Tooma controlling from the full mount.
Sean Tooma has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tooma scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tooma working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tooma with good strikes from the mount here!
Tooma prevents Pope from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tooma with shots to the head and body - Pope looks very uncomfortable down there. #ROC2#
Pope is rocked!
Tooma controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Pope is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tooma lands a couple of good shots and Pope has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tooma is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Tooma cracks Pope with a big right hand from the back mount! Pope immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Tooma takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Tooma!
Sean Tooma is the new light heavyweight champion!
Sean Tooma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Thompson jabs at Detrick's body.
Detrick looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Some wild striking there from Thompson.
Detrick steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Detrick's sensitive parts.
Thompson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Detrick is out of range and Thompson settles back down.
Thompson shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Detrick takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Thompson sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Detrick bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Thompson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Beavers closes the distance and pushes The Doctor back into the cage.
Beavers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Doctor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The Doctor tries to score a body lock takedown but Beavers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Doctor stops a takedown attempt from Beavers.
#BC#
The Doctor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Beavers looking to score a takedown here. The Doctor is defending well but Beavers drives through and ends up in The Doctor's guard.
Beavers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beavers landing some decent shots from guard.
The Doctor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Doctor is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beavers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Doctor controls Beavers momentarily but Beavers frees himself.
Beavers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Beavers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beavers has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The Doctor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beavers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Beavers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beavers stands up over The Doctor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beavers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beavers lands a couple of elbows.
Beavers wants to control from the top but The Doctor keeps moving.
Beavers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Doctor is keeping the position for now.
The Doctor has momentary wrist control but Beavers slips an elbow through the middle.
Beavers landing some decent shots from guard.
Beavers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Doctor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beavers is looking to work some ground and pound but The Doctor has wrist control.#T2#
Beavers is looking to work some ground and pound but The Doctor has wrist control.
Beavers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Beavers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Doctor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beavers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beavers throws a looping overhand right but The Doctor ducks down to avoid it.
Beavers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Doctor takes one to the side of the head.
Beavers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD2#
Beavers dives in and scores a takedown into The Doctor's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beavers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beavers is looking to work some ground and pound but The Doctor has wrist control.
Beavers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Beavers throwing strikes from guard but The Doctor blocks nicely.
Beavers stops The Doctor from standing up.
The Doctor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SU2#
Beavers decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on The Doctor, up you get!
Eaton Beavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Beavers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Doctor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Joe The Doctor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eaton Beavers.#BC2#
Beavers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Beavers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beavers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4#
The Doctor is not content to let Beavers control the position.
Beavers is putting a hurting on The Doctor here, landing some big shots from side control.
Beavers trying to control the action but The Doctor is working from the bottom.
Beavers is chipping away with strikes.
#SU2#
Beavers stands up and beckons The Doctor to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beavers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Beavers lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eaton Beavers dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The Doctor misses with the combination.
Beavers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beavers lands the left hand.
Beavers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beavers blocks a head kick by The Doctor.
Despite the aggression on Beavers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The Doctor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beavers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Doctor's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Beavers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching The Doctor on his heels. He'll look to pass The Doctor's guard now, I'm sure.
Beavers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Doctor looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beavers is looking to work some ground and pound but The Doctor has wrist control.#T1#
Beavers wants to control from the top but The Doctor keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Doctor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beavers preventing the sweep.
The Doctor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Doctor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Beavers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Beavers throws a big right hand that misses.
Beavers won't allow The Doctor to sweep him here.
Beavers wants to control from the top but The Doctor keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beavers throws a nice looking combination but The Doctor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beavers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beavers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2##TD2#
Beavers shoots in and bounces The Doctor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Beavers trying to control the position from guard on top but The Doctor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eaton Beavers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beavers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beavers postures up and lands a big shot to The Doctor's brow.
Beavers throws a big elbow that misses.
The Doctor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beavers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Beavers distracts The Doctor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beavers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Doctor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Doctor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Beavers wants to control from the top but The Doctor keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Beavers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beavers throws a big elbow that misses.
Beavers sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beavers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beavers looking to pass the guard.
Beavers trying to control but The Doctor is working from the bottom.
Beavers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4##SUB#
The Doctor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beavers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Beavers throws an elbow that misses. The Doctor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beavers's guard. Nice move by The Doctor!#REVR#
The Doctor trying to control but Beavers is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beavers can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beavers wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eaton Beavers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! The Doctor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A cross from Beavers lands.
The Doctor blocks a jab.
The Doctor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Beavers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beavers is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Beavers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Beavers has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
The Doctor manages to break the clinch.
Beavers misses with a few strikes there.
Beavers misses with a body shot.
Joe The Doctor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Beavers misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Beavers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Beavers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beavers looks for the body kick but The Doctor saw that one coming.
No luck for Beavers with that takedown attempt.
The Doctor jabs Beavers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beavers lands a two punch combo.
Beavers scores with a three punch combo!
The Doctor slips a straight right by Beavers.#T2#
Beavers throws a series of punches but The Doctor avoids them all with ease.
Beavers falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Doctor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The Doctor fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Beavers does no damage.
Eaton Beavers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Doctor shoots for a double leg takedown but Beavers sprawls well. He's pushed The Doctor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A cross from Beavers lands.
Beavers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on The Doctor. That did some damage!
The Doctor takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3#
The Doctor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Beavers lands a jab-cross combination.
Beavers throws a head kick that misses.
Beavers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Doctor momentarily.
Beavers tries to bum rush The Doctor with a series of wild strikes but The Doctor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beavers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Doctor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe The Doctor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beavers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
The Doctor slaps away a takedown attempt from Beavers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Doctor closes the distance and clinches up with Beavers, looking for a takedown. The Doctor pushes Beavers against the cage but Beavers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beavers lands with a nice body punch. #TD2#
Beavers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. The Doctor quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beavers content to control rather than advance.
Beavers is keen to just control but The Doctor is a slippery customer.
The Doctor trying to control but Beavers postures up.
Joe The Doctor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beavers controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eaton Beavers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beavers 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eaton Beavers!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Cruz shoots in and bounces The Doctor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cruz is in close to The Doctor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The Doctor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cruz manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The Doctor trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Doctor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cruz wants to sweep here but The Doctor controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Doctor wanted to stand there but Cruz had control of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Doctor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Doctor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cruz pulls The Doctor in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Doctor looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cruz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Doctor's waist but The Doctor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cruz off to one side.
No luck for The Doctor with that takedown attempt.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
The Doctor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cruz tries to avoid it but The Doctor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cruz to the ground. Cruz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Cruz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU2#
Cruz decides to stand back up. Cruz steps back and let's The Doctor get back to his feet.
The Doctor misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The Doctor tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The Doctor tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Cruz trying to control the action but The Doctor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
The Doctor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Cruz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Doctor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cruz is stalling in the full guard.
The Doctor wants to stand and escape but Cruz is having none of it. #SU2#
Cruz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cruz leaves The Doctor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darko Cruz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Cruz takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruz misses with some punches.
Cruz is trying to pull guard but The Doctor has him pressed against the cage.
Cruz jumps guard but The Doctor stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The Doctor being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz goes for a takedown attempt but The Doctor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Joe The Doctor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Cruz.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
The Doctor keeps the fight on the outside.
The Doctor throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
The Doctor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cruz did well to prevent The Doctor getting side control.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Cruz is trying to control the position but The Doctor postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Doctor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck.
The Doctor passes into half guard.
The Doctor wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy. #T2##SU#
The Doctor stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The Doctor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Doctor.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Doctor defends well and Cruz ends up having to push The Doctor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
The Doctor misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruz is looking to clinch but The Doctor is avoiding it.
The Doctor feinted with a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from The Doctor. #TD#
The Doctor drives through with a takedown into Cruz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T3##SU#
The Doctor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The Doctor lands a head kick. Cruz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cruz dives in and grabs The Doctor's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Doctor pushes down on Cruz's head and hops out.
Cruz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but The Doctor defends well and Cruz ends up having to push The Doctor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The Doctor attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
The Doctor drives through and clinches with Cruz against the cage.
Cruz is struggling to control the position.
Cruz working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Doctor.
Cruz jumps guard but The Doctor stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cruz has The Doctor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Doctor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Doctor jumps guard but Cruz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The Doctor is struggling to control the position.
Cruz jumps guard but The Doctor stands there with Cruz around his waist. Cruz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
The Doctor has hold of one of Cruz's legs. Cruz is fighting the takedown attempt but The Doctor gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe The Doctor dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Doctor pinned against the cage. The Doctor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Doctor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cruz sprawls and moves away.#CL#
The Doctor takes the fight into the clinch.
Cruz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Doctor's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
The Doctor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
The Doctor has a takedown stuffed.
The Doctor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Doctor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cruz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Doctor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Cruz shoots for a double leg takedown but The Doctor sprawls well. He's pushed Cruz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joe The Doctor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darko Cruz.#CL#
The Doctor darts in and clinches Cruz up against the cage.#BC2#
Cruz breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Cruz gets a clinch. #T2##TD2#
Cruz drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
The Doctor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The Doctor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruz doesn't seem bothered though.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The Doctor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
The Doctor closes the distance and pushes Cruz back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz is trying to break the clinch but The Doctor is controlling him.#T3##BC#
The Doctor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Cruz has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
The Doctor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cruz throws a body shot but no joy.
The Doctor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Cruz counters with a single leg into guard. The Doctor didn't expect that. #ES#
The Doctor uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Cruz has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Doctor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
The Doctor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cruz has hold of The Doctor's hands but The Doctor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The Doctor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cruz is staying active underneath The Doctor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The Doctor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe The Doctor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Doctor 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe The Doctor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Marley has managed to clinch.
Marley displaying some good clinch control by pressing Howard up against the cage.
Marley leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Marley breaks from the clinch.
Marley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howard shoots in for a double leg but Marley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Howard misses with a takedown attempt - Marley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Howard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Marley did well to prevent Howard getting side control.
Howard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Marley wants to control but Howard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marley is looking to escape.
Howard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Marley is doing well to control the position and prevent Howard from advancing to side control.
Marley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Howard wants to control from the top but Marley keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marley is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Howard throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Howard keeping moving, preventing Marley from controlling successfully.
Marley lands a couple of digs.
Howard being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
It looks like Marley 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.#SUB#
Marley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Howard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3##SU2#
Howard is working an open guard so Marley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Marley clinches up with Howard and pushes him back against the cage.
Marley lands a right hand.
Howard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marley to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Howard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Howard is trying to force a seperation but Marley has the dominant position.#TD2#
Marley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Marley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Marley wants to stand and escape but Howard is having none of it.
Marley lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Marley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marley chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Marley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Marley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Howard did well to prevent Marley getting side control.
It looks like Marley is going to stand back up.
Marley has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Howard is desperately trying to improve his position but Marley has a good base and remains in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley wants to stand but Howard is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Marley looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Marley with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T1#
Marley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Howard looks a forlorn figure.
Marley raining down shots from the mount!
Howard tries to hold on but Marley pushes him away.
Marley controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Howard is squirming around, avoiding Marley's attempts to control the action.
Howard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Marley scoring with strikes but Howard is staying in there.
Marley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marley breaks from Howard's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T3##SUB2#
Marley has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Howard is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Marley!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Nguyen moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ben Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Nguyen tries to keep at a distance but Dover has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nguyen is trying to pull guard but Dover turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nguyen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nguyen is trying to pull guard but Dover turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Nguyen pulls Dover into guard.
#SUB2#
Dover drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nguyen dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Dover looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nguyen is one step ahead there.
Dover throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dover holds on and takes a little breather.
Nguyen throwing strikes from guard but Dover blocks nicely. #SUB#
Nguyen drops back looking for a leg! Dover is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dover manages to kick Nguyen off! Nguyen jumps back into Dover's guard. #T1##SUB2#
Dover working for a triangle but Nguyen defends it easily.
Nguyen stopping the sweep attempt from Dover.
Dover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Nguyen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dover, up you get!
Nguyen wants to clinch up but Dover keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Dover drives through with a takedown into Nguyen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Nguyen looking for a guillotine here but Dover defends easily.
Nguyen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Dover postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nguyen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dover, into his guard. #REVR#
Nguyen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nguyen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dover is controlling Nguyen's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Nguyen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dover utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nguyen really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Nguyen throws an elbow that misses. Dover uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nguyen's guard. Nice move by Dover!#REVB#
Nguyen pulls Dover in close to his closed guard and prevents Dover from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nguyen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dover slips nicely into half guard.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Dover trying to control the pace.
Dover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nguyen keeps working. #SUB2#
Dover seems to be looking for submissions.
Dover looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nguyen wants to get back to full guard.
Nguyen punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ben Dover will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Nguyen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dover was covering up waiting for the punch and Nguyen finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Nguyen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dover is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dover has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dover trying to control but Nguyen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen being controlled here, momentarily.
Dover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nguyen is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Nguyen is looking for a triangle but Dover pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Nguyen working for a triangle but Dover defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Dover is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dover engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dover advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Dover is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nguyen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ben Dover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nguyen is trying to maintain the position but Dover is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Nguyen is staying active underneath Dover, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Nguyen has closed the distance and engaged Dover in a clinch.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dover looking to stall.
Dover lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nguyen.#TD#
Nguyen pulls Dover into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Dover stands and steps away. Nguyen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dover is breathing heavily.
Nguyen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dover as he jumps to the side.
Dover keeps the fight on the outside.
Dover appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dover tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Dover scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dover 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.#SUB#
Nguyen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dover wants to stand but Nguyen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Nguyen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dover trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nguyen's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nguyen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1#
Dover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dover is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Dover has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Dover instigates a clinch. #TD#
Nguyen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Dover looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dover looking for a sweep. Not yet Dover, not yet. #T2##SU#
Nguyen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dover tried to score with a low kick but Nguyen checks it.#TD2#
Dover closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nguyen's guard.#SUB#
Dover is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nguyen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dover is looking to defend but Nguyen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dover! Nguyen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dover taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andre Nguyen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Mckee fails to land the takedown.
Pope is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mckee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pope circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Pope gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pope fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pope is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mckee is defending well.
Armand Mckee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Pope.
Mckee looking to stall.
#TD2#
Pope jumps guard and drags Mckee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pope is trying to control the position but Mckee postures up.
Mckee works over Pope with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Pope has his foot on Mckee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mckee works his way back into a safe position though.
Mckee really is a fat lump.
Pope has a closed guard, preventing Mckee from standing up. #T1#
Mckee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Pope escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mckee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mckee wants to stand but Pope is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mckee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mckee postures up in Pope's guard and throws a big left but Pope blocks it.
Pope wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mckee throws a strike but Pope rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mckee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pope preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mckee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pope has picked Mckee up and slammed him! Mckee can't keep hold of the triangle and Pope manages to pass to side control!
Mckee wants to control but Pope postures up.
Pope content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mckee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pope's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mckee tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pope has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pope wants to control the pace but Mckee is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Pope avoids the attempt from Mckee to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pope trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mckee gets back to half guard.
Pope wants to control but Mckee is keeping him busy.
Mckee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mckee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SU2#
Pope stands up and waves to Mckee to follow him.
Mckee shoots for a double leg takedown but Pope sprawls well. He's pushed Mckee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mckee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pope avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Pope fails with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Pope has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pope tries to pull guard but Mckee won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Mckee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mckee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Pope dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pope misses with a body kick.
Pope has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mckee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pope pinned against the cage. Pope gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mckee shoots in but Pope avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mckee is defended easily by Pope.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armand Mckee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pope is defended easily by Mckee.
Mckee is looking to counter punch.
Pope is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Pope fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Pope has managed to clinch.
Pope avoiding damage.
Mckee gets underhooks to prevent Pope's takedown attempt.
Mckee is trying to break free.#BC2#
Pope breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Pope takes the fight into the clinch.
Mckee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Pope breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Mckee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T2#
Mckee throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mckee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Mckee stands up and waves to Pope to follow him.
Pope misses with a takedown attempt - Mckee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Mckee takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Pope escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Pope closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Pope escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Mckee tries to clinch but Pope moves out of range.
Justin Pope seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pope shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mckee defends it nicely.
Mckee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pope manages to circle out of the way.
Pope is breathing heavily.
Pope shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Mckee gets a double leg takedown into Pope's guard.
Mckee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mckee throwing strikes from guard but Pope blocks nicely.
Armand Mckee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mckee postures up and lands a big shot to Pope's brow. #T4#
Mckee is working Pope over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mckee landing some decent shots from guard.
Mckee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mckee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mckee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pope not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mckee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pope utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pope throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mckee escapes and throws Pope's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mckee is putting a hurting on Pope here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Armand Mckee dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Mckee closes the distance and clinches.
Mckee has a couple of punches blocked by Pope.
Pope struggles to land a body shot inside as Mckee controls his hands.
Mckee is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Pope breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mckee stuffs the takedown attempt from Pope. Pope gets slowly back to his feet.
Mckee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mckee attempts a counter takedown but Pope avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckee tries to close the distance and clinch but Pope swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Justin Pope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pope misses with a wild body shot.
Mckee slaps away a takedown attempt from Pope, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Armand Mckee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Pope.
Pope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Pope tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mckee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pope somewhat.
Mckee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pope closes the distance and clinches up with Mckee, looking for a takedown. Pope pushes Mckee against the cage but Mckee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Mckee closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Mckee jumps guard and drags Pope to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mckee seems keen to control Pope's posture.
Mckee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pope's guard. #REVR##T2#
Mckee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pope's head.
Pope looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mckee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mckee scoring with some ground and pound.
Mckee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pope working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mckee.
Mckee postures up and lands a big shot to Pope's brow.
Mckee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mckee connects with a couple of short punches.#ES2#
Pope manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T3##CL2#
Pope moves into range and clinches up with Mckee.#BC2#
Pope manages to break the clinch.
Pope is looking to slow Mckee down with leg kicks. #TD#
Mckee scores with a takedown into Pope's guard.
Mckee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mckee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mckee lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pope wants to stand and escape but Mckee is having none of it.
Mckee works over Pope with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Mckee throwing strikes from guard but Pope blocks nicely.
Pope not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mckee working some strikes from top position.
Mckee lands a couple of elbows.
Mckee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mckee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pope works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mckee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mckee working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Armand Mckee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mckee 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Armand Mckee!
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