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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SyFi 17
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Constainou tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Constainou's guard.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Constainou keeps moving.
Constainou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constainou keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Constainou is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Constainou controlling the position.
Johnson trying to control but Constainou is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson tries to work over Constainou's front leg with a kick but Constainou checks it.
Constainou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Constainou pushes him off.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Constainou.#TD2#
Constainou closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Johnson kicks Constainou off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Constainou moves out of range easily. #T2##CL2#
Constainou has managed to clinch.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Constainou walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Constainou looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Constainou throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #ES#
Johnson pushes Constainou off and gets back to his feet.
Constainou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Constainou gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Constainou. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson is breathing heavily.#T3#
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Constainou counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Constainou clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Constainou lands an elbow inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Constainou. #BC2#
Constainou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Constainou counters with a stiff right hand.
Constainou shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Constainou gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Constainou will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Johnson scores with a takedown into Constainou's guard.
Johnson trying to control but Constainou 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 Constainou can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Constainou is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Constainou. #TD#
Johnson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Constainou on that attempt.
Constainou circles away from the clinch attempt
and Constainou counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Johnson has been cut.
Constainou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson darts in looking for a takedown but Constainou gets double underhooks and turns Johnson into the cage. #CL2#
Constainou forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Constainou digs a right hand into Johnson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Johnson's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Constainou breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Constainou as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Constainou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Johnson defends it nicely.#CL2#
Constainou gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Constainou turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Constainou is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Constainou manages to pull guard.
Constainou seems keen to control Johnson's posture.#T2#
Michael Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Constainou keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson pushes down on Constainou's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Constainou is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Johnson jumps into side control!
Constainou is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Constainou keeps working.
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson wants to control but Constainou is keeping him busy.
Johnson working away.
Johnson trying to control the position but Constainou is working away. #SUB#
Johnson tries for a kimura but Constainou is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Constainou misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ille Constainou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Johnson's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Constainou pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Constainou wants the takedown. Johnson is fighting it off but Constainou persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johnson's guard against the cage.#ES#
Johnson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Constainou is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Constainou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Constainou avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Constainou with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.#CL#
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Constainou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Constainou is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Constainou stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
#T1#
Johnson is trying to push Constainou away but Constainou has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Constainou gets control of Johnson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Constainou will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Constainou doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Constainou has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Constainou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Constainou holds on and takes a little breather.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Constainou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is thwarting Constainou's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Constainou might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Johnson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Constainou is looking to improve his position.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Constainou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Constainou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Constainou improves position.
Constainou manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Constainou avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Constainou breaks from the clinch.
Constainou tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Constainou, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Constainou drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Constainou seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Constainou won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Constainou looking to pass the guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ille Constainou.
I think Constainou has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ille Constainou!
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Event:
SyFi 16
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
De La Cruzeiro shoots in and gets a takedown into Jimenez's guard.
De La Cruzeiro is looking to stand up but Jimenez won't let him.
De La Cruzeiro should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
De La Cruzeiro works a leg free and moves into half guard.
De La Cruzeiro controlling the pace.
De La Cruzeiro tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruzeiro performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Jimenez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De La Cruzeiro 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De La Cruzeiro 's back!
Jimenez doesn't have the hooks in and De La Cruzeiro manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
De La Cruzeiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jimenez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De La Cruzeiro has managed to get both his arms back between Jimenez's legs - danger averted.
Jimenez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De La Cruzeiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Jimenez is looking for a triangle but De La Cruzeiro pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
De La Cruzeiro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jimenez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De La Cruzeiro has managed to get both his arms back between Jimenez's legs - danger averted.
Jimenez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
De La Cruzeiro 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like De La Cruzeiro 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimenez can't keep his opponent in guard - De La Cruzeiro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
De La Cruzeiro is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Jimenez is defending against the submission attempts here by De La Cruzeiro .
#T3#
De La Cruzeiro controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez tries to roll over but De La Cruzeiro keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
De La Cruzeiro seems to be working for a kimura but Jimenez defends the submission attempt.
De La Cruzeiro not doing much here.
De La Cruzeiro trying to control the action but Jimenez is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
De La Cruzeiro instigates a clinch.
Jimenez is trying to pull guard but De La Cruzeiro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
De La Cruzeiro jumps into guard, dragging Jimenez to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri De La Cruzeiro dominated that round.
That's time! Jimenez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
De La Cruzeiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Jimenez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Jimenez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jimenez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jimenez tries to clinch but De La Cruzeiro is having none of it.
De La Cruzeiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
De La Cruzeiro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jimenez is trying to defend but De La Cruzeiro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez is trying to control but can't.
De La Cruzeiro is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Jimenez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De La Cruzeiro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
De La Cruzeiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jimenez defends it well. #T1#
De La Cruzeiro wants to control but Jimenez is keeping him busy.
Jimenez trying to hold on to De La Cruzeiro 's head to control him but De La Cruzeiro postures up.
De La Cruzeiro drops an elbow to the side of Jimenez's head. #SUB2#
Jimenez is defending against the submission attempts here by De La Cruzeiro .
#SUB#
Jimenez actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De La Cruzeiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jimenez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jimenez is trying to get back to full guard.
De La Cruzeiro is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Jimenez looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Jimenez wants to control but De La Cruzeiro is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jimenez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bruno Javier Jimenez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch up but De La Cruzeiro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jimenez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#
It looks like Henri De La Cruzeiro has been cut.#TD2#
De La Cruzeiro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De La Cruzeiro lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Jimenez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jimenez is trying to pull guard but De La Cruzeiro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
De La Cruzeiro avoiding damage.
#T4##TD#
Jimenez manages to pull guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jimenez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De La Cruzeiro wants to get up but he can't break Jimenez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jimenez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De La Cruzeiro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Jimenez trying to control but De La Cruzeiro is working from the bottom.
De La Cruzeiro controls Jimenez momentarily but Jimenez frees himself.
Jimenez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jimenez won't allow De La Cruzeiro to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Javier Jimenez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henri De La Cruzeiro 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jimenez tries to clinch but De La Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Jimenez moves in looking to clinch but De La Cruzeiro pushes him off.
Bruno Javier Jimenez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimenez fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
De La Cruzeiro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Jimenez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jimenez scores with a hook to the body. De La Cruzeiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jimenez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jimenez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De La Cruzeiro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De La Cruzeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruno Javier Jimenez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jimenez moves in looking to clinch but De La Cruzeiro pushes him off.#TD2#
De La Cruzeiro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jimenez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De La Cruzeiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
De La Cruzeiro wanted to stand there but Jimenez had control of the position.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing De La Cruzeiro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Jimenez pushes a forearm under De La Cruzeiro 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, De La Cruzeiro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Javier Jimenez!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruno Javier Jimenez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Torcida 9 - Silva Vs Stark
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
McKenzie instigates a clinch. #BC#
Stevenson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevenson moves out of range as McKenzie throws a body kick.
McKenzie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Stevenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenzie is just out of range.#CL#
Stevenson closes the distance and clinches.
Stevenson jumps guard but McKenzie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McKenzie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stevenson just stands there and leans against the cage.
McKenzie is trying to pull guard but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage.
McKenzie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stevenson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Deshawn Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar McKenzie.
Stevenson misses with a takedown attempt - McKenzie 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.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKenzie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKenzie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stevenson moves in looking to clinch but McKenzie pushes him off.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but McKenzie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Stevenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McKenzie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevenson is fending him off so far but McKenzie persists. Nope, Stevenson circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenzie shoots for a double leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls well. He's pushed McKenzie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stevenson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stevenson throws a shot from downtown. McKenzie moves away and avoids it.
McKenzie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevenson.
McKenzie tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McKenzie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stevenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McKenzie dives in and grabs Stevenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes down on McKenzie's head and hops out.
McKenzie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevenson circles away.
McKenzie looks winded!
Stevenson wants to clinch.
McKenzie shoots in but no luck this time.
Stevenson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.
McKenzie wants to counter the offense by Stevenson and move into the clinch position.#T2#
Stevenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevenson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McKenzie avoids a punch combination nicely.
McKenzie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKenzie appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from McKenzie.
Stevenson fails to land the takedown.
Stevenson closes this distance looking for a takedown but McKenzie circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McKenzie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3##BC#
Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKenzie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stevenson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McKenzie's hands.
Stevenson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McKenzie defends well and Stevenson ends up having to push McKenzie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
McKenzie forces Stevenson back against the cage and clinches.
McKenzie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stevenson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McKenzie is defending well.
Stevenson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
McKenzie throws a head kick but Stevenson moves out of range.
Deshawn Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenzie digs a good body shot into Stevenson's ribs.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown.
Stevenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
McKenzie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stevenson defends it nicely.
As McKenzie looks to move away, Stevenson throws a big counter combo but McKenzie just gets out of the way.
McKenzie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McKenzie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevenson's waist but Stevenson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKenzie off to one side.
Stevenson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevenson drops down looking for a counter takedown but McKenzie sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Stevenson clinches up with McKenzie and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deshawn Stevenson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Stevenson rushes McKenzie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
McKenzie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stevenson tries to bum rush McKenzie with a series of wild strikes but McKenzie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
McKenzie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McKenzie lands a left hand.
McKenzie tries to pull guard but Stevenson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McKenzie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stevenson walks away with a smile on his face. McKenzie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Deshawn Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevenson sprawls well. Stevenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McKenzie gets slowly back to his feet.
Deshawn Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar McKenzie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie dodges the punch combination from Stevenson.
McKenzie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McKenzie unleashes a big counter combination but Stevenson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Stevenson clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Stevenson drops down looking for an ankle pick but McKenzie pulls his leg out and moves away.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense.
Stevenson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKenzie counters with a three punch combo that has Stevenson backing up. Stevenson nods at McKenzie to acknowledge the strikes.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but McKenzie keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson checks a low kick from McKenzie.
Stevenson looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenzie is just out of range.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
McKenzie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stevenson.
McKenzie avoids a kick to the body.
McKenzie jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice side step and McKenzie releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McKenzie tries a head kick but it misses.
McKenzie shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevenson tries to sprawl out of it but McKenzie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stevenson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McKenzie is breathing heavily.#T2#
Stevenson lands with a cross.
Stevenson clobbers McKenzie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stevenson scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenzie takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McKenzie swivels and escapes.
Stevenson punishes McKenzie's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Stevenson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McKenzie wants a takedown.
Stevenson looking for a takedown.
Stevenson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McKenzie to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
McKenzie breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Stevenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevenson wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McKenzie.
Stevenson tries to counter by clinching up but McKenzie breaks away and moves out of range.
McKenzie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McKenzie. #CL#
Stevenson clinches up against the cage.
Stevenson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stevenson drops down looking for an ankle pick but McKenzie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stevenson is looking to wear down McKenzie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Stevenson moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Stevenson wants to stall.
#BC2#
McKenzie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McKenzie can do to turn this around?
McKenzie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stevenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stevenson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKenzie.
Stevenson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McKenzie dives in and grabs Stevenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes down on McKenzie's head and hops out.
Stevenson is looking to counter the offense by McKenzie and move into the clinch.#CL#
Stevenson forces McKenzie back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKenzie jumps guard but Stevenson stands there with McKenzie around his waist. McKenzie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stevenson.
Stevenson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stevenson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deshawn Stevenson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Stevenson as McKenzie shoots in.
It looked like Stevenson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McKenzie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Stevenson instigates a clinch.
McKenzie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Deshawn Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar McKenzie.
McKenzie goes for a takedown attempt but Stevenson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stevenson cracks McKenzie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Stevenson darts in looking for a takedown but McKenzie gets double underhooks and turns Stevenson into the cage.
Stevenson looks to land a combination but McKenzie avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch but McKenzie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stevenson looks to clinch
and McKenzie counters with a three punch combo that has Stevenson backing up. Stevenson nods at McKenzie to acknowledge the strikes.
Stevenson shoots in but McKenzie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McKenzie changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Stevenson is looking to clinch.
McKenzie dives in and grabs Stevenson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevenson pushes down on McKenzie's head and hops out.
Nice shot by Stevenson.
McKenzie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McKenzie shoots in but no luck this time.
Stevenson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McKenzie defends well and Stevenson ends up having to push McKenzie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McKenzie as he avoids it easily.
McKenzie now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McKenzie shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McKenzie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McKenzie tries to move into range but Stevenson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but McKenzie shows good takedown defense.
Stevenson blocks the body kick.
Stevenson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McKenzie dives in for a single leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T2#
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
McKenzie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevenson, pushing him back against the cage.
McKenzie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stevenson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deshawn Stevenson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stevenson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McKenzie has Stevenson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevenson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stevenson tries for a takedown. No joy.
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!
McKenzie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stevenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Stevenson is pushing McKenzie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stevenson tries for a takedown. No joy.
McKenzie stalls.
McKenzie tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Stevenson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
McKenzie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKenzie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
McKenzie dives in for a single leg takedown but Stevenson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Stevenson moves into the clinch successfully.
Stevenson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McKenzie fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Stevenson jumps into guard, dragging McKenzie to the mat.
#ES#
Stevenson pushes McKenzie off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Stevenson clinches up with McKenzie and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Omar McKenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deshawn Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stevenson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deshawn Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stevenson 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deshawn Stevenson!
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Date: Feb 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Stefansson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stefansson lands a nice leg kick that just misses McKenzie's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stefansson.
McKenzie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McKenzie fails with a takedown attempt.
McKenzie dives in and grabs Stefansson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stefansson pushes down on McKenzie's head and hops out.
Stefansson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McKenzie is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie throws a leg kick #TD#
and Stefansson counters with a nice double leg into side control. McKenzie won't be happy with that.
McKenzie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stefansson is working McKenzie over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#
McKenzie is rocked!
Stefansson working the ground and pound.
McKenzie is still in real trouble! Can Stefansson finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stefansson cracks McKenzie with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Stefansson immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! McKenzie is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Stefansson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eyvindur Stefansson!
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Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Monroe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monroe fails with the takedown.
Monroe tries to clinch but Hitlero is having none of it.
Hitlero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hitlero shoots in but Monroe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hitlero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hitlero backing away here, and Monroe unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monroe is defended easily by Hitlero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe tries to clinch up.
Monroe moves out of range as Hitlero throws a body kick.
Hitlero shoots in and drives through. Monroe sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adolfo Hitlero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Monroe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hitlero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monroe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hitlero as he avoids it easily.
Hitlero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monroe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hitlero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monroe somewhat.
Hitlero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monroe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hitlero goes for a double leg but Monroe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monroe continues to drive forward.
A nice side step and Monroe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Hitlero instigates a clinch.
Monroe prevents Hitlero from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Monroe stops a takedown attempt from Hitlero.
Monroe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hitlero is defending well for now.
Hitlero prevents a body shot from Monroe.
Monroe trying to control the position but instead, Hitlero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monroe into the cage.
Hitlero is struggling to control the position.
Hitlero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Monroe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Hitlero jumps into guard, dragging Monroe to the mat.
Hitlero keeping moving, preventing Monroe from controlling successfully. #T3#
Monroe passes into half guard.
Hitlero tries to roll over but Monroe keeps him under control.
Hitlero is refusing to be controlled, as Monroe sits in half guard.
Monroe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Monroe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Monroe prevents Hitlero from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hitlero is trying to escape back to his feet but Monroe uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hitlero can't do much from the bottom here.
Hitlero looking for a sweep but Monroe has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Monroe has control of Hitlero's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hitlero regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adolfo Hitlero will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Hitlero has taken the fight to the clinch.
Monroe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Monroe is trying to maintain a safe position but Hitlero gets an underhook and turns Monroe into the cage.
Monroe jumps guard but Hitlero turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Hitlero decides to pull guard.
Monroe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hitlero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monroe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monroe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monroe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Monroe is looking to work some ground and pound but Hitlero has wrist control.
Hitlero is trying to keep Monroe in close.
#SUB#
Hitlero looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Monroe passes into side control.
Hitlero is letting Monroe control him for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monroe wants to control but Hitlero is keeping him busy.
Hitlero looks to move to half guard but instead Monroe has passed into mount! Damn!
Hitlero knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monroe on the ground.
Monroe unloads with some shots from mount but Hitlero bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe controlling from mount.
Monroe is continuing to stall.
Monroe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T3#
Hitlero wants to hold on but Monroe pushes him away.
Hitlero can't escape the position.
Monroe looking to ground and pound but Hitlero is blocking nicely.
Monroe thowing shots but they're missing. #SU2#
Monroe stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #CL#
Hitlero takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but Hitlero turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Hitlero is trying to break free.
Hitlero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hitlero is trying to break free.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hitlero is trying to pull guard but Monroe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Monroe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Monroe misses with a takedown
and Hitlero counters with a left and a right that stings Monroe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Finlay Monroe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monroe is defended easily by Hitlero.
Hitlero shoots in for a double leg but Monroe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Monroe avoids a kick to the body.
Hitlero digs a good hook to Monroe's body.
Monroe fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hitlero's waist but Hitlero gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monroe off to one side.
Adolfo Hitlero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finlay Monroe.#CL#
Hitlero moves into range and clinches up with Monroe.
Hitlero is trying to push Monroe away but Monroe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Monroe trying to control the position but instead, Hitlero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Monroe into the cage.#T1#
Hitlero tries to pull guard but Monroe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Monroe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Monroe tries to pull guard but Hitlero forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Hitlero on the inside.
Monroe is looking for a takedown.
Monroe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hitlero jumps guard but Monroe stands there with Hitlero around his waist. Hitlero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hitlero is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Monroe fails to land.
A hook to the body from Hitlero.
#BC2#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Monroe takes one on the button.
Monroe shoots and misses
and Hitlero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Monroe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hitlero counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Monroe! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adolfo Hitlero!
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Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
McKenzie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Flynn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Flynn tries to bench press McKenzie off him but McKenzie keeps the position.
McKenzie wants to control but Flynn is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
McKenzie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Flynn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McKenzie's guard! Nice work there by Flynn!
Flynn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flynn trying to control but McKenzie is working from the bottom.
Flynn is working McKenzie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenzie trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McKenzie holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Flynn postures up in McKenzie's guard and throws a big left but McKenzie blocks it.
McKenzie is looking to sweep but instead, Flynn has passed into half guard.
McKenzie is looking for a sweep. Flynn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McKenzie tries to kick Flynn off but Flynn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Flynn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McKenzie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McKenzie.
McKenzie will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Flynn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McKenzie works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
McKenzie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Flynn uses it to pass to side control.
Flynn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McKenzie is looking to reverse the position.
Flynn gets to mount! McKenzie was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Flynn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McKenzie is looking to escape.
McKenzie tries to hold on but Flynn postures up.#T3#
McKenzie tries to buck Flynn off but he can't manage it.
McKenzie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Flynn pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Flynn prevents McKenzie from getting the reversal.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McKenzie tries to hold on but Flynn pushes him away.
McKenzie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Flynn throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Flynn throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKenzie wants to control but Flynn is having none of it.
McKenzie tries to reverse the position but Flynn maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McKenzie tries to hold on but Flynn postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Flynn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McKenzie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flynn was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenzie.#CL2#
McKenzie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McKenzie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Flynn stops a takedown attempt from McKenzie.
Flynn tries to pull guard but McKenzie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Flynn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Omar McKenzie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKenzie fails with the takedown.
Flynn tries to counter by clinching up but McKenzie breaks away and moves out of range.
Flynn tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKenzie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flynn fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn moves out of range as McKenzie throws a body kick.
#CL2#
McKenzie pushes Flynn up against the cage in a clinch.
Flynn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McKenzie is keeping busy.
McKenzie is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1##BC#
Flynn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKenzie misses the shot to the body.
Flynn moves in looking to clinch but McKenzie pushes him off.
McKenzie shoots in for a takedown but Flynn shows good takedown defense.
Flynn feinted with a counter takedown.
Douglas Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar McKenzie.#CL2#
McKenzie moves into the clinch.#BC#
Flynn breaks from the clinch.
Flynn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McKenzie shoots in but Flynn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flynn tries to close the distance and clinch but McKenzie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Omar McKenzie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flynn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##CL2#
McKenzie closes the distance and pushes Flynn back into the cage.
Flynn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Flynn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McKenzie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Flynn has McKenzie pressed against the cage, preventing McKenzie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Flynn breaks the clinch.
Flynn is trying hard to land a takedown here. McKenzie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McKenzie throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
McKenzie closes the distance and pushes Flynn back into the cage.
McKenzie is trying to pull guard but Flynn has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Flynn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
No luck for McKenzie with that takedown attempt.
Flynn fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKenzie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flynn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McKenzie manages to circle out of the way.
McKenzie is breathing heavily.
McKenzie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flynn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McKenzie somewhat.
McKenzie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McKenzie leaves Flynn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
McKenzie clinches up with Flynn and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Flynn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Flynn manages to break the clinch.
McKenzie with a poor takedown #CL#
and Flynn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McKenzie fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Flynn tries to stall but McKenzie uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Flynn taking a breather.
McKenzie tries to pull guard but Flynn holds him up against the cage and eventually McKenzie drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on McKenzie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenzie tries to pull guard but Flynn holds him up against the cage and eventually McKenzie drops back down to his feet.
Flynn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flynn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar McKenzie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Flynn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McKenzie.#CL2#
McKenzie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McKenzie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Flynn walks away with a smile on his face. McKenzie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McKenzie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flynn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McKenzie manages to circle out of the way.
Flynn tries to close the distance and clinch but McKenzie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McKenzie throws a nice looking combination but Flynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
McKenzie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Flynn breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn avoids the head kick by McKenzie.
McKenzie slaps away a takedown attempt from Flynn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McKenzie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McKenzie throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Flynn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McKenzie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flynn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Douglas Flynn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar McKenzie.
McKenzie closes the distance and clinches up with Flynn, looking for a takedown. McKenzie pushes Flynn against the cage but Flynn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flynn tries to clinch up but McKenzie circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Flynn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McKenzie wants to sweep but Flynn has passed to side control!
Flynn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
McKenzie misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Flynn cracks McKenzie with a big elbow.
Flynn working the head with strikes.
McKenzie is looking to reverse the position.
McKenzie struggling a bit here.
McKenzie is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Flynn is staying active.
Check out the look on Flynn's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3#
Flynn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Flynn in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from Flynn crashes against the mat.
McKenzie is looking for a sweep.
Flynn taking a breather here.
McKenzie tries to improve position but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McKenzie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McKenzie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McKenzie tries to get to full guard but Flynn has control of the leg.
McKenzie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flynn. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Flynn or perhaps it was just good defense by McKenzie, which made it look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Flynn has closed the distance and engaged McKenzie in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McKenzie as Flynn tries to tie him up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Flynn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flynn 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Flynn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Dalrymple moves in looking to clinch but Reeves pushes him off.#TD#
Reeves is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dalrymple's half guard.
Dalrymple wants to get back to his feet.
Dalrymple is looking to control Reeves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalrymple avoid being mounted?
Dalrymple flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalrymple makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalrymple.
Dalrymple seems keen to control Reeves's posture.#T1#
Dalrymple looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reeves is one step ahead there.
Dalrymple wants to get back to his feet but Reeves is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reeves is fighting to break Dalrymple's control of his arms but Dalrymple is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dalrymple throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Reeves crashing down! Reeves tries to stagger back to his feet but Dalrymple just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Reeves asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ethan Dalrymple!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Sawyer tries to clinch but Constainou moves out of range. #TD2#
Constainou closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sawyer to the mat! Sawyer manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Constainou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sawyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Constainou.
Sawyer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Constainou looking to pass the guard.
Constainou is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Sawyer has his foot on Constainou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Constainou works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constainou wants to stand but Sawyer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Constainou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB2#
Constainou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sawyer looking to control but Constainou passes into half guard.
Constainou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Constainou content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Constainou wants to stand up but Sawyer has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Constainou slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Constainou seems to be looking for submissions.
Sawyer wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Sawyer is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ille Constainou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Constainou closes the distance and clinches.
Sawyer has Constainou pressed against the cage.
Sawyer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Constainou breaks the clinch.
Sawyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Constainou just misses with a punch to the body.
Constainou shoots in but Sawyer avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Sawyer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4##TD2#
Constainou manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Sawyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Constainou has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sawyer has managed to get both his arms back between Constainou's legs - danger averted.
Constainou is controlling Sawyer's posture.#SUB2#
Constainou is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sawyer stopping the sweep attempt from Constainou.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ille Constainou dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Constainou takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Constainou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Constainou darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Constainou keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Constainou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constainou passes to side control.
Constainou works to advance to full mount. Sawyer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1##SU2#
Constainou stands up from mount. Strange move. #CL2#
Sawyer gets tackled into the cage by Constainou. Constainou maintains the clinch.
Sawyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Constainou avoids the elbow strike from Sawyer, against the cage.
Constainou tries to pull guard but Sawyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Constainou drops back down to his feet.
Sawyer prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Constainou jumps guard and drags Sawyer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sawyer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Constainou is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Sawyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sawyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Constainou throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sawyer uses it to pass to side control.
Sawyer misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sawyer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Constainou avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sawyer.
Constainou avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sawyer. #T3#
Sawyer working the strikes but Constainou uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Constainou avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sawyer.
Constainou makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Constainou.
Sawyer connects with a couple of short punches.
Constainou throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
#SUB2#
Constainou has an active guard here but Sawyer has managed to pass into half guard.
Ille Constainou has got the better of the ground game so far.
Constainou is trying to stand up here but Sawyer is controlling him well. #T4#
Sawyer is thwarting Constainou's attempts to control the position.
Constainou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sawyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sawyer thows a huge punch but Constainou dodges it nicely.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sawyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Sawyer tries to sprawl but Constainou drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sawyer is looking for a sweep. Constainou is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Constainou passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sawyer!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ille Constainou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sawyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sawyer misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by Constainou.
#CUT2#
It looks like Earle Sawyer has been cut.
Constainou tries for a takedown but Sawyer circles away easily
and Sawyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Constainou tries for a takedown but Sawyer circles away easily
and Sawyer counters with a series of strikes. Constainou will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawyer throws a right hand that Constainou ducks under and follows up with a left that Constainou also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Constainou rushes Sawyer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Constainou has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sawyer after a bit of a struggle.
Earle Sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ille Constainou.#T1#
Constainou can't get the takedown.
Sawyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Constainou won't allow it.
Constainou tries to pull guard but Sawyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Constainou drops back down to his feet.
Constainou takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sawyer tries to break the clinch but Constainou is controlling the position.
Sawyer stops a takedown attempt from Constainou.
#TD2#
Constainou works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Constainou stopping the sweep attempt from Sawyer.
Sawyer keeping moving, preventing Constainou from controlling successfully.
Constainou seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Constainou won't allow Sawyer to sweep him here.
Constainou is in close to Sawyer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Constainou stays in close to Sawyer's body and controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Constainou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Constainou tries to clinch but Sawyer is having none of it. #T3##TD2#
Constainou drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Constainou is chipping away with strikes.
Sawyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Sawyer looking for a sweep but Constainou has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Sawyer is looking to improve his position but Constainou isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Constainou goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sawyer is on top in guard.
#T4#
Sawyer cracks Constainou with a solid left hand.
Constainou looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sawyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Constainou has his hands on Sawyer's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ille Constainou comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Constainou 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ille Constainou!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
De La Cruzeiro instigates a clinch.
Hall taking a breather.#TD2#
De La Cruzeiro works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
De La Cruzeiro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
De La Cruzeiro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as De La Cruzeiro controls the pace.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
De La Cruzeiro won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruzeiro controls from within his opponent's guard.
De La Cruzeiro stands and throws Hall's legs to the side, diving into side control.
De La Cruzeiro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
De La Cruzeiro has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hall could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
De La Cruzeiro tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
De La Cruzeiro controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns Hall that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Darren Hall has been cut.
De La Cruzeiro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hall tries to lock up and control but De La Cruzeiro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
De La Cruzeiro working for a submission but Hall is keeping him at bay.
De La Cruzeiro controlling the pace for now.
De La Cruzeiro looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
De La Cruzeiro lands a couple of good shots and Hall has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
De La Cruzeiro is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hall taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from De La Cruzeiro .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henri De La Cruzeiro !
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