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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GLFC 2: Warriors
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Henderson counters with a two punch combo.
Smith has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Henderson.
Smith moves to clinch but Henderson breaks away #TD2#
and Henderson counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Henderson wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Henderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Smith looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Henderson is defending well. Smith quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Henderson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Smith celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Toby Smith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
#CL#
Walsh clinches up against the cage.
Anderson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Anderson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Walsh pushes Anderson off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Anderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Walsh's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walsh pulls Anderson in to control the position.
Anderson prevents Walsh from getting back to his feet.
Walsh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walsh is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Walsh throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Walsh pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
Walsh wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson stays in close to Walsh's body and controls the position.
Walsh wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Walsh holds on and takes a little breather.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Walsh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walsh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Walsh wants to sweep but no luck.
Walsh is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Walsh looks like he's trying to stand up.
Walsh flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Walsh desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Anderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Walsh looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T3#
Who's going to make the next move?
Walsh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Walsh is letting Anderson control him for a moment.
What's Walsh going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Walsh wants to get back to his feet.
Walsh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Anderson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walsh keeps working. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson looks winded!
Walsh tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Walsh keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Walsh manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walsh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Anderson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Anderson gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Walsh kicks Anderson off and gets back to his feet.
Anderson throws a sloppy head kick and Walsh moves out of range easily.
Walsh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Walsh persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Walsh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Anderson defends it nicely.
Walsh moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAnderson.#TD2#
Anderson looking to score a takedown here. Walsh is defending well but Anderson drives through and ends up in Walsh's guard.#T1#
Walsh pulls Anderson in to control the position.
Jack Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson slips nicely into half guard.
Walsh preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Walsh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walsh.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Walsh holds on and takes a little breather.
Walsh keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Walsh pulls Anderson in to control the position.
Anderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Walsh is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walsh is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Anderson is breathing heavily.#SU#
Walsh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##TD#
Anderson gets caught napping as Walsh dives in and scores a takedown. Anderson manages to retain guard.
Walsh stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position.
Walsh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walsh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Walsh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Anderson, up you get!
Clifford Walsh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
A head kick misses from Walsh. #TD2#
Anderson shoots in and bounces Walsh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Walsh is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Walsh has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Anderson is trying to keep an underhook but Walsh manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Walsh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Walsh there.
Walsh controlling the pace.
Walsh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Walsh dominated that second round.
That's time! Walsh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Walsh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anderson is holding on to half guard well.
Walsh tries to stand but can't do so whilst Anderson controls his leg.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Walsh seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Walsh trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Walsh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Walsh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Walsh is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Walsh is controlling the pace.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson wants to control but Walsh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Walsh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Walsh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Walsh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Walsh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Walsh there. #SU#
Walsh stands up from half guard. #TD#
Anderson gets caught flat footed, as Walsh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU#
Walsh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Anderson, up you get! #T2##CL2#
Anderson has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Walsh successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walsh is on top in guard.
#REVR##SU#
Walsh stands up from Anderson's guard - Walsh perhaps looking for a knockout.
Walsh throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
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!
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walsh. #TD#
Walsh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anderson sprawls well initially but Walsh persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Anderson kicks off Walsh and gets to his feet. #CL#
Walsh moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3##BC#
Walsh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Anderson wants to break free but Walsh has control.
#TD2#
Anderson drags the fight down to the ground.
Walsh controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Anderson working for a triangle but Walsh defends it easily.
#T4#
Walsh sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Walsh stands up from Anderson's guard - Walsh perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Walsh darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Walsh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anderson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clifford Walsh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walsh 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clifford Walsh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Henderson darts in and clinches Clay up against the cage.
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clay has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clay can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Clay successfully pulls guard.
Clay looking to control.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clay wants to stand but Henderson is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henderson trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clay is trying to keep Henderson in close.
#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clay is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Clay postures up.
Clay is looking to work some ground and pound but Henderson has wrist control.
Clay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Henderson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Henderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Henderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2##ES#
Clay makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clay is defended easily by Henderson.
Henderson wants to counter with a clinch but Clay pushes him away.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clay shoots and misses
and Henderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Clay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Henderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Henderson feints and as Clay raises his hands in defense, Henderson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clay is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Henderson is controlling him.
Henderson trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom.
Henderson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clay wants to stand and escape but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving. #T4#
Henderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clay trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Henderson moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Henderson has clasped his hands together around Clay's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Clay keeps working.
Clay tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Clay is defending well.
Henderson looks winded!
Clay tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Henderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Clay tries to keep at a distance but Henderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clay is trying to pull guard but Henderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Henderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clay misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henderson.
Clay taking a breather.
Clay trying to stall but Henderson improves his position.
#TD2#
Henderson decides to pull guard.
Henderson controls Clay momentarily but Clay frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clay has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Clay swings around for an armbar but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Clay's guard.#T1#
Henderson trying to control but Clay is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Henderson gets to his feet - Clay follows without any prompting.
Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clay appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Clay misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Clay forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Henderson tightens his grip and picks Clay up, before dumping him to the ground. Clay manages to land in guard.
Clay is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clay is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
James Henderson has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Henderson stops Clay from standing up.
Clay is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Clay wants to sweep but no luck.
Henderson wants to control from the top but Clay keeps moving.
Clay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clay keeping moving, preventing Henderson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Henderson clinches. #T3##TD2#
Henderson gets control of Clay's arms and successfully pulls guard. Henderson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Henderson is breathing heavily.
Clay wants to get up but he can't break Henderson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Henderson working a defensive guard but Clay passes into half guard.
Clay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Clay scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Clay is working for a kimura but Henderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Henderson tries to roll over but Clay keeps him under control.#T4##SUB#
Clay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Henderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clay.
Clay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Henderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clay lands strikes from half guard.
Henderson is looking to escape.
Clay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Henderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Henderson gets the takedown into side control.
Clay tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Henderson avoids the attempt from Clay to control.
Henderson with good strikes from the mount here!
Henderson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Clay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henderson thowing shots but they're missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Henderson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T1#
Clay wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Clay is trying to break free.
Henderson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Henderson is trying to stick to Clay's back but Clay is turning into Henderson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Henderson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Clay.
Henderson is looking to sweep but instead, Clay has passed into half guard.
Henderson is trying to maintain the position but Clay is very close to passing his half guard.
Henderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Clay seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Henderson trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Henderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Clay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henderson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clay working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Henderson trying to control from the bottom.
Clay thows a huge punch but Henderson dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Clay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Clay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Henderson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Henderson is looking to control Clay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henderson avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Clay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Henderson gets a takedown into half guard.
Clay is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson wants to take a breather but Clay is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Henderson.
Well Henderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Henderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but Noble is defending well.
Jackson throwing shots but Noble is blocking nicely.
Noble is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jackson is working for a kimura but Noble is defending it quite comfortably.
#SU2#
Jackson stands up and beckons Noble to join him on the feet. #T1##TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Noble quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Noble makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jackson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Noble counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Noble 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#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T3#
Noble has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Noble throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson tries to clinch but Noble moves away #TD#
and Noble decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jackson's guard.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T4#
Noble stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson looks winded!
Noble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Noble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Noble decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Lewis Noble will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Noble scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.#ES2#
Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Noble off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noble is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU2#
Jackson decides to stand back up. Jackson steps back and let's Noble get back to his feet.#TD#
Noble shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Noble showed some decent athleticism there. #T1#
Noble prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Noble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jackson keeping hold of Noble's head, controlling as best he can.
Noble seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Noble throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Noble takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Noble's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson tries to clinch but Noble is having none of it.
Noble seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Noble is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sam Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##TD2#
Noble gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson throws a strike but Noble rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Noble not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Noble drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Noble seems to have locked his on tight now - Jackson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Noble, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Lewis Noble!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2018 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Valea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Valea is fending him off so far but Kang persists. Nope, Valea circles away and we're back to standing.
Kang shoots for a takedown but Valea saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Kang shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Valea keeping hold of Kang's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Valea is looking for a sweep. Kang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valea on the ground.
Kang wants to take a breather but Valea is having none of it.
Valea trying to get back to full guard but Kang takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kang with the ground and pound from mount.
Valea wants to control but Kang is having none of it.
Valea bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Valea not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Kang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valea.
Valea content to stall in guard here.
Valea slips nicely into half guard.
Valea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Valea working over Kang with some ground and pound. Kang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Valea looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Valea has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Valea lands a nice shot to the head.
Valea content just to control the position here.
Valea looking to finish Kang with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kang!
Kang is breathing heavily.
Kang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Valea sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Valea dominating with strikes here.
Valea working the ground and pound effectively.
Valea scoring with strikes but Kang is staying in there.
Valea cracks Kang with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Valea.
Valea controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Valea 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.
Valea looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jairo Valea dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Valea lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like James Kang has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valea. Kang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kang is defended easily by Valea.
Kang misses with a double jab.
Valea connects with a body shot that sends Kang's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valea scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick lands there from Valea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valea to score with a decent uppercut.
Kang takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
A head kick from Valea lands but Kang takes it in his stride. #ROC2#
Kang is rocked!
Valea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oh Kang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good leg kick by Valea there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kang seems to have got his legs back now.
Valea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Valea throws a sloppy head kick and Kang moves out of range easily.
Valea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valea misses with a two punch combination.
Valea throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kang drops his hands momentarily and Valea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jairo Valea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Valea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valea feints a jab promting Kang to slip. Valea then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Valea.
Valea lands a leg kick that knocks Kang off balance momentarily.
Valea connects with a solid leg kick.
Valea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kang.
Valea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Valea throws a series of punches but Kang moves out of range.
Valea digs a good hook to Kang's body.
Valea throws a head kick that Kang semi-blocks.
A jab from Valea does it's job there.#T3#
Kang walks into a jab.
Jairo Valea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kang takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Valea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kang's sensitive parts.
Valea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valea throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kang tries to counter by clinching up but Valea breaks away and moves out of range.
Valea punishes Kang's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick from Valea.
Valea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valea throws a wild body kick that Kang sees coming a mile off.
James Kang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Valea scoring well with a low kick there.
Valea lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valea misses with a head kick.
Kang looks for a takedown but Valea sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Kang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kang circles away quickly and effectively.
Kang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Valea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jairo Valea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Kang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kang takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2#
Valea closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kang to the mat! Kang manages to get full guard.
Valea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valea sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valea throws a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kang being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Valea distracts Kang with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Valea works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Valea takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Valea in particular looking to stall.
Valea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Valea is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Valea is continuing to stall.#T2#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valea throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Kang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valea as he jumps to the side.
Valea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jairo Valea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Valea connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Valea.
Kang takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kang avoids the head kick by Valea.
A decent looking cross lands there for Valea.
Kang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Valea.
Kang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Valea manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Valea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valea moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Valea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valea connects with a high kick.
Valea scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Valea lands a jab-cross combination.
Valea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kang circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Valea.
Valea is looking to slow Kang down with leg kicks.
James Kang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valea lands with a kick to the temple. Kang shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that's the end of the fight!
Jairo Valea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Valea has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jairo Valea!
Jairo Valea decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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