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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
TRFC103
Date: Dec 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Blackstone shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gunner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blackstone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackstone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blackstone shoots in for a takedown but Gunner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blackstone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunner.
Gunner throws a lazy right hand but Blackstone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackstone throws a hook but Gunner avoids it easily.
Gunner lands with a straight right. Blackstone didn't see that one coming.
Blackstone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Blackstone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gunner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner takes a swing at Blackstone's ribcage but misses.
Gunner lands an overhand right.
Blackstone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blackstone.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Blackstone. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Blackstone darts in looking for a takedown but Gunner gets double underhooks and turns Blackstone into the cage.
Blackstone has a takedown stuffed.
Blackstone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Gunner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gunner scores with a shot to the body.
Blackstone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackstone moves away.
Blackstone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gunner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunner swats away the attempt to clinch by Blackstone.
Blackstone darts in looking for a takedown but Gunner gets double underhooks and turns Blackstone into the cage.
Blackstone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackstone shoots for a double leg takedown but Gunner sprawls well. He's pushed Blackstone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
Gunner stuns Blackstone with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gunner lands a jab to the head.
Gunner scores with a nice strike.
Young Gunner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackstone with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gunner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Gunner finds it's target.#ROC2#
Blackstone is rocked!
Blackstone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Gunner to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Blackstone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blackstone bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Gunner comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Blackstone falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Blackstone was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Young Gunner!
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Event:
TRFC103
Date: Dec 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Turchi has closed the distance and engaged Jarvan Iiii in a clinch.
Jarvan Iiii misses with some punches.
Turchi can't get the takedown.
Turchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jarvan Iiii after a bit of a struggle.
Jarvan Iiii misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii throws an elbow but it misses.
Jarvan Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Jarvan Iiii misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Turchi drags the fight down to the ground.
Turchi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jarvan Iiii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jarvan Iiii postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turchi looking for a sweep. Not yet Turchi, not yet.
Turchi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jarvan Iiii manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Turchi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Turchi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Jarvan Iiii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Jarvan Iiii lands an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii misses with the head strike.
Turchi can't break the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii gets through Turchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jarvan Iiii gets underhooks to prevent Turchi's takedown attempt.
Prince Jarvan Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Turchi.
Turchi is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jarvan Iiii to keep the fight standing.
Turchi jumps guard but Jarvan Iiii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Turchi blocking some punches.
Jarvan Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Turchi.
Turchi wants a takedown.
Jarvan Iiii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turchi is trying to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Turchi has Jarvan Iiii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jarvan Iiii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jarvan Iiii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turchis head.
Turchi tries for a takedown but Jarvan Iiii manages to get underhooks.
Turchi tries to score a body lock takedown but Jarvan Iiii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jarvan Iiii looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Turchi looks winded!
Jarvan Iiii working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jarvan Iiii - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jarvan Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turchi backwards. #T2#
Jarvan Iiii lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turchi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jarvan Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Turchi blocking some punches.
Turchi is trying to push Jarvan Iiii away but Jarvan Iiii has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
Turchi blocks an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jarvan Iiii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jarvan Iiii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Jarvan Iiii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Turchi up against the cage.
Turchi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvan Iiii.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Jarvan Iiii fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvan Iiii fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Turchi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turchi is trying to drag Jarvan Iiii to the mat but Jarvan Iiii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jarvan Iiii just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turchi's brow.
Turchi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jarvan Iiii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a left to the head.
Jarvan Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Turchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii misses with the head strike.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Jarvan Iiii fails to land.
Jarvan Iiii lands a right hand.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii lands a right hand.
Turchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jarvan Iiii after a bit of a struggle.
Turchi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jarvan Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii displaying some good clinch control by pressing Turchi up against the cage.
Turchi tries to score a body lock takedown but Jarvan Iiii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jarvan Iiii scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
A nice left hand lands by Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jarvan Iiii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Jarvan Iiii dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Jarvan Iiii closes the distance and clinches.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a light punch inside.
Turchi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jarvan Iiii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Turchi tries to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii holds him up against the cage and eventually Turchi drops back down to his feet.
Jarvan Iiii leaning against his opponent.
Turchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarvan Iiii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turchi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarvan Iiii misses with an elbow strike.
Jarvan Iiii working aggressively here.
Jarvan Iiii working aggressively here.
Prince Jarvan Iiii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jarvan Iiii after a bit of a struggle.
Prince Jarvan Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Turchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvan Iiii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a right to the head.
Jarvan Iiii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Jarvan Iiii.
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!
Turchi blocks an elbow strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jarvan Iiii.#T1#
Jarvan Iiii lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Jarvan Iiii on the inside.
Jarvan Iiii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turchi tries to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jarvan Iiii lands an uppercut.
Turchi is breathing heavily.
Jarvan Iiii lands a nice shot to the body.
Turchi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jarvan Iiii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Jarvan Iiii manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Jarvan Iiii instigates a clinch.
Turchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jarvan Iiii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarvan Iiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvan Iiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jarvan Iiii scores with a shot to the side of Turchi's head. #T2#
Jarvan Iiii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Turchi jumps guard but Jarvan Iiii stands there with Turchi around his waist. Turchi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii misses with an elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turchi.#BC#
Jarvan Iiii breaks the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turchi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Turchi gets tackled into the cage by Jarvan Iiii. Jarvan Iiii maintains the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a left to the head.
Turchi is looking for a takedown.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a right to the head.
Jarvan Iiii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turchi can do to turn this around?
Jarvan Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii. #BC#
Jarvan Iiii manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Turchi does no damage.
Alessandro Turchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turchi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turchi takes a shot to the head.
Turchi is trying to drag Jarvan Iiii to the mat but Jarvan Iiii just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii throws an elbow that misses.
Jarvan Iiii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Turchi avoids the elbow strike from Jarvan Iiii, against the cage.
Jarvan Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Turchi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvan Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turchi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jarvan Iiii pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alessandro Turchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turchi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jarvan Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turchi swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch but Turchi is having none of it.
Jarvan Iiii throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarvan Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Turchi gets tackled into the cage by Jarvan Iiii. Jarvan Iiii maintains the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jarvan Iiii lands a hook that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Jarvan Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Jarvan Iiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Turchi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarvan Iiii.
A short right from Jarvan Iiii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarvan Iiii lands a left hand.
#ROC#
Turchi is rocked!#BC#
Jarvan Iiii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Turchi misses its intended target.
Turchi needs to keep his hands up - Jarvan Iiii had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Jarvan Iiii dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL#
Jarvan Iiii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turchi, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii keeps control of Turchi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turchi is trying to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Turchi letting Jarvan Iiii take a breather here.
Jarvan Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Turchi blocking some punches.
Jarvan Iiii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarvan Iiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Jarvan Iiii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jarvan Iiii wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jarvan Iiii closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Jarvan Iiii misses with the head strike.
Jarvan Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Turchi.
Jarvan Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Jarvan Iiii.
Turchi blocks a body shot from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii throws an elbow that misses.
Turchi being controlled against the cage.
Jarvan Iiii dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Turchi blocks an uppercut.
Turchi blocks an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turchi.
Turchi tries to pull guard but Jarvan Iiii holds him up against the cage and eventually Turchi drops back down to his feet.
Prince Jarvan Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alessandro Turchi.#T2#
Jarvan Iiii lands a hook that snaps the head of Turchi backwards.
Turchi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jarvan Iiii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Turchi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jarvan Iiii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Turchi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jarvan Iiii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jarvan Iiii lands an uppercut.
Turchi can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Jarvan Iiii breaks from the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch up but Turchi circles away and keeps his distance.
Jarvan Iiii connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Turchi!
#CL2#
Turchi drives through and clinches with Jarvan Iiii against the cage.
Jarvan Iiii lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Jarvan Iiii manages to break the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Turchi tries to clinch up but Jarvan Iiii circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Jarvan Iiii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Prince Jarvan Iiii is winning the standup battle so far.
Turchi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#KD#
Jarvan Iiii cracks Turchi with an uppercut from hell and Turchi crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Jarvan Iiii's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Turchi is still in real trouble! Can Jarvan Iiii finish him?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jarvan Iiii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jarvan Iiii accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jarvan Iiii throwing strikes but missing. #ES2#
Turchi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Jarvan Iiii catches Turchi napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Turchi to the canvas!
Prince Jarvan Iiii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jarvan Iiii tries to free his leg and advance position but Turchi is retaining full guard.
Jarvan Iiii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jarvan Iiii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Turchi seems to have recovered his senses.
Turchi keeping moving, preventing Jarvan Iiii from controlling successfully. #T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jarvan Iiii sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jarvan Iiii wants to control from the top but Turchi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jarvan Iiii fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alessandro Turchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Jarvan Iiii has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Jarvan Iiii manages to break the clinch.
Turchi throws a nice looking combination but Jarvan Iiii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Jarvan Iiii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jarvan Iiii, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Prince Jarvan Iiii!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Prince Jarvan Iiii!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Prince Jarvan Iiii!
Prince Jarvan Iiii wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Prince Jarvan Iiii was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
TRFC103
Date: Dec 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Machado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wallstrom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance.
Wallstrom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Machado circles away quickly and effectively.
Wallstrom throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range.
Wallstrom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Midnight MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Wallstrom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machado dives in and grabs Wallstrom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wallstrom pushes down on Machado's head and hops out.#TD2#
Machado scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Machado tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wallstrom's legs. #SUB2#
Machado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wallstrom, who protects the arm well.
Wallstrom is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Wallstrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Machado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wallstrom regains half guard there - taking advantage of Machado's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Wallstrom is defending well.
#SUB2#
Machado is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Machado is looking for submissions but instead, Wallstrom has regained full guard.
Machado looking to pass the guard.
Wallstrom trying to control the position here. #T3#
Machado trying to move into half guard but instead Wallstrom has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Machado throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wallstrom uses it to pass to side control.
Machado is trying to control Wallstrom's posture but Wallstrom avoids it.
Wallstrom controls the position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Machado is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wallstrom is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Machado slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Wallstrom has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wallstrom has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Wallstrom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Machado tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wallstrom swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and Wallstrom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Machado.
Wallstrom misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallstrom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#
It looks like John Machado has been cut.
Wallstrom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallstrom jabs Machado to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Machado looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wallstrom is fending him off so far but Machado persists. Nope, Wallstrom circles away and we're back to standing.
Bjorn Wallstrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Machado.
Wallstrom throws a head kick that Machado semi-blocks.
Wallstrom plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Machado to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Machado just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bjorn Wallstrom!
After the big win, Bjorn Wallstrom made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
TRFC99
Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Machado.
Machado shoots in but Alatalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machado works Alatalo's body with a nice hook.
Alatalo lands a nice hook to Machado's body. Machado takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
John Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like John Machado has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machado is defended easily by Alatalo.
Alatalo moves forwards but Machado connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Alatalo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Alatalo defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machado.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado shoots in but Alatalo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alatalo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mikko Alatalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Machado.
Machado with a poor takedown
and Alatalo counters with a straight right hand.
Machado shoots in for a takedown but Alatalo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good leg kick by Alatalo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2#
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Alatalo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Alatalo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Machado dives in and scores a takedown into Alatalo's guard.
Alatalo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alatalo looking for a sweep. Not yet Alatalo, not yet. #SUB2#
Machado drops back looking for a leg! Alatalo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alatalo manages to kick Machado off! Machado jumps back into Alatalo's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Machado 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. #T3#
Alatalo keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
Alatalo trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Machado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Machado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Alatalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Alatalo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.
Machado content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Machado tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Machado has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Machado tries to move to mount but Alatalo blocks the move with his legs.
Alatalo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Alatalo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Machado tries to move to mount but Alatalo blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alatalo is looking to regain half guard here but Machado keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Machado will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alatalo as he jumps to the side.
Machado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alatalo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Machado thinking.
Alatalo blocks a jab.
Machado feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alatalos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Machado looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alatalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Machado slips nicely into half guard.
Alatalo is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Machado wants to work for an arm triangle but Alatalo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alatalo gets full guard.
Machado trying to control but Alatalo is working from the bottom.
Alatalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alatalo working a defensive guard here.
John Machado has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machado engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Machado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alatalo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Alatalo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Machado uses it to pass to side control.
Alatalo is not content to let Machado control the position. #T2#
Alatalo tries to bench press Machado off him but Machado keeps the position.
Alatalo prevents Machado from improving position. #SUB2#
Machado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alatalo tries to bench press Machado off him but Machado keeps the position.
Alatalo sneaks back into half guard.
Alatalo is trying to get back to full guard.
Alatalo is not content to let Machado control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machado is trying to control. Alatalo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machado is thwarting Alatalo's attempts to control the position.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado trying to mount his opponent but Alatalo defends it. #SUB2#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alatalo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
Alatalo missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alatalo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Machado is looking for a kimura here.
Machado tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alatalo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Machado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alatalo defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alatalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Alatalo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Machado looks for a takedown but Alatalo sprawls well.
Alatalo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alatalo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machado. #TD2#
Machado drives through with a takedown into Alatalo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Machado trying to control but Alatalo is working from the bottom.
Machado won't allow Alatalo to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Machado won't allow Alatalo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Machado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Machado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alatalo has Machado pulled in close to control his posture.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado preventing the sweep. #ES#
Alatalo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Alatalo is just out of range.
Good leg kick by Alatalo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've been informed that Machado has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Machado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mikko Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikko Alatalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Machado.#T2##CL2#
Machado clinches.
Machado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alatalo has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Alatalo manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Alatalo gets caught napping as Machado dives in and scores a takedown. Alatalo manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machado wants to control from the top but Alatalo keeps moving. #SUB#
Alatalo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machado slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Alatalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machado moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Machado is trying to get an arm triangle but Alatalo is defending well.
Alatalo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
John Machado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Machado sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4##SUB#
Alatalo actively working from the bottom here.
Alatalo tries to roll over but Machado keeps him under control.
Alatalo trying to control but Machado postures up.
Alatalo wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Machado.
I've got Machado 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for John Machado!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for John Machado!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for John Machado!
John Machado wins by unanimous decision!
A pretty intense looking John Machado took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Date: Nov 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Gunner throws a jab but it's blocked by Jarvan Iiii.
A little jabbing left from Jarvan Iiii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a cross.
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarvan Iiii was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.#CL2#
Gunner gets tackled into the cage by Jarvan Iiii. Jarvan Iiii maintains the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gunner.
Gunner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarvan Iiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gunner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Gunner.
Jarvan Iiii lands a right hand.
Gunner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii gets through Gunner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of 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#
Gunner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gunner counters with a stiff right hand.
Jarvan Iiii scores with a decent looking hook.#T1##CL2#
Jarvan Iiii forces Gunner back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Jarvan Iiii.
Gunner pushes Jarvan Iiii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Gunner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jarvan Iiii slips under a jab from Gunner.
Gunner takes a swing at Jarvan Iiii's ribcage but misses.
Gunner scores with a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Jarvan Iiii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarvan Iiii.
Gunner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Jarvan Iiii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunner scores with a shot to the body.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch up.
Jarvan Iiii doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunner circles away.
Gunner throws a jab but it's blocked by Jarvan Iiii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvan Iiii wants to clinch.#T2#
Jarvan Iiii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunner thuds a left hand into Jarvan Iiii's body.
Gunner throws a combination that misses
and Jarvan Iiii counters with a stiff right hand.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch up but Gunner circles away and keeps his distance.
Gunner circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Gunner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii looks to land a left hand but Gunner moved out of range nicely.
Jarvan Iiii wants to clinch
and Gunner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Gunner tries to keep at a distance but Jarvan Iiii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunner backwards.
Gunner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jarvan Iiii backwards.
Jarvan Iiii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarvan Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Jarvan Iiii breaks the clinch.
Gunner swats away the attempt to clinch by Jarvan Iiii.#T3#
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch up but Gunner circles away and keeps his distance.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch but Gunner is having none of it. #CL2#
Jarvan Iiii clinches up against the cage.
Gunner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gunner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jarvan Iiii throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Gunner.
Gunner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jarvan Iiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jarvan Iiii scores with a shoulder strike.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gunner avoiding damage.
Jarvan Iiii looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jarvan Iiii working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gunner.
Jarvan Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarvan Iiii misses with the head strike.
#T4##BC#
Gunner breaks from the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch but Gunner is having none of it.
Gunner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Jarvan Iiii pushes Gunner up against the cage in a clinch.
Jarvan Iiii working aggressively here.
#BC#
Gunner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunner cracks Jarvan Iiii with an open hand slap.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch but Gunner moves out of range.
Gunner swats away the attempt to clinch by Jarvan Iiii.
Gunner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jarvan Iiii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarvan Iiii moves in looking to clinch but Gunner pushes him off.
Gunner loads up on a big right hand but Jarvan Iiii slips the punch.
Jarvan Iiii throws out a counter right but Gunner avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Gunner gets tackled into the cage by Jarvan Iiii. Jarvan Iiii maintains the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Prince Jarvan Iiii will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gunner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Jarvan Iiii moves into the clinch successfully.
Jarvan Iiii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jarvan Iiii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jarvan Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvan Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
Gunner has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Jarvan Iiii pushes off an throws an elbow but Gunner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunner has Jarvan Iiii pressed against the cage, preventing Jarvan Iiii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gunner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jarvan Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunner misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Jarvan Iiii has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gunner blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner is trying to maintain a safe position but Jarvan Iiii gets an underhook and turns Gunner into the cage.
Jarvan Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Gunner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jarvan Iiii wants to clinch
and Gunner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jarvan Iiii. #T1##CL2#
Jarvan Iiii drives through and clinches with Gunner against the cage.
Gunner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarvan Iiii's elbow. #BC#
Gunner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Gunner has closed the distance and engaged Jarvan Iiii in a clinch.
Gunner misses with some punches.
Jarvan Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
Gunner blocking some punches.
Jarvan Iiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gunner lands with a right to the head.
Jarvan Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner.
Jarvan Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Gunner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jarvan Iiii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunner.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch up but Gunner circles away and keeps his distance.
Jarvan Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunner is looking to counter punch.
Jarvan Iiii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gunner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jarvan Iiii. Jarvan Iiii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
Gunner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gunner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jarvan Iiii thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner throws a looping overhand right but Jarvan Iiii ducks down to avoid it.
Gunner misses the body punch
and Gunner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jarvan Iiii doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunner circles away.
Gunner misses with a right hand
and Gunner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jarvan Iiii blocks a jab.
Jarvan Iiii is looking to clinch.
Jarvan Iiii is looking to clinch but Gunner is avoiding it.
Gunner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jarvan Iiii wants to clinch
and Gunner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young Gunner is winning the standup battle so far.
Jarvan Iiii slips a jab from Gunner.
Jarvan Iiii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jarvan Iiii fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Jarvan Iiii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunner clobbers Jarvan Iiii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jarvan Iiii moves in looking to clinch but Gunner pushes him off.
Jarvan Iiii wants to clinch but Gunner slips to the side
and Gunner counters with a straight right hand.
Gunner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gunner throws a sloppy body shot
and Jarvan Iiii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch but Gunner moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii drops his hands momentarily and Gunner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jarvan Iiii moves in looking to clinch but Gunner pushes him off.
Jarvan Iiii is looking to clinch.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch
enabling Gunner to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunner keeps the fight on the outside.
Gunner lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch but Gunner is having none of it.
Gunner scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC#
Jarvan Iiii is rocked!
A head kick by Jarvan Iiii misses
and Gunner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jarvan Iiii is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunner finish him?
Jarvan Iiii wants to clinch up but Gunner keeps it at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Gunner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gunner.#CL2#
Jarvan Iiii darts in and clinches Gunner up against the cage.
Jarvan Iiii seems to have recovered his senses.
Jarvan Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Gunner breaks from the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunner throws a hook but Jarvan Iiii blocks it.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch up
and Gunner counters with a straight right hand.
Gunner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jarvan Iiii. Jarvan Iiii circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Young Gunner dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Jarvan Iiii rushes Gunner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jarvan Iiii misses with the head strike.
Jarvan Iiii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunners head.
Gunner tries to stall but Jarvan Iiii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jarvan Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Gunner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jarvan Iiii avoids the body shot from Gunner.
Gunner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jarvan Iiii.
Gunner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jarvan Iiii can do to turn this around?
Jarvan Iiii wants to clinch but Gunner slips to the side
and Gunner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gunner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jarvan Iiii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Gunner clinches with his opponent.
Gunner blocking some punches.
Jarvan Iiii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Jarvan Iiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Gunner breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jarvan Iiii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Jarvan Iiii closes the distance and clinches.
Gunner avoids the elbow strike from Jarvan Iiii, against the cage.
Jarvan Iiii is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gunner leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarvan Iiii working aggressively here.
Jarvan Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarvan Iiii misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Gunner breaks from the clinch.
Gunner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Gunner.
Prince Jarvan Iiii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gunner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jarvan Iiii under the eye.
Gunner thuds a left hand into Jarvan Iiii's body.
Gunner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jarvan Iiii takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch up.
Jarvan Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunner misses with a hook. Jarvan Iiii ducked under it nicely.
Jarvan Iiii throws out a counter right but Gunner avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarvan Iiii wants to clinch.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Gunner misses its intended target.
Gunner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jarvan Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3##CL2#
Jarvan Iiii darts in and clinches Gunner up against the cage.
Gunner lands with a right to the head.
Jarvan Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jarvan Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Gunner. #BC#
Gunner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jarvan Iiii has managed to clinch.
Gunner struggles to land a body shot inside as Jarvan Iiii controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvan Iiii fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Jarvan Iiii.
Young Gunner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jarvan Iiii working hard to break the clinch.
Jarvan Iiii working aggressively here.
Jarvan Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
Jarvan Iiii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gunner avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarvan Iiii.
Jarvan Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Jarvan Iiii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gunner backwards. #BC#
Gunner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunner swats away the attempt to clinch by Jarvan Iiii.
Gunner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jarvan Iiii doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Gunner. Beautiful body shot.
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarvan Iiii was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.
Gunner scores with a body shot.
Jarvan Iiii tries to clinch up but Gunner circles away and keeps his distance.
Jarvan Iiii throws a head kick that misses
and Gunner counters with a left to the body.
Jarvan Iiii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gunner throws out the jab.
Gunner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jarvan Iiii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Jarvan Iiii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Young Gunner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gunner 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Young Gunner!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Young Gunner!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Young Gunner!
Young Gunner wins by unanimous decision!
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