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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RFC - Showdown in Tokyo
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Appalusu sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Appalusu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baker to the ground. Appalusu is now in Baker's guard.#SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Appalusu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Appalusu drops back looking for a leg! Baker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Baker manages to kick Appalusu off! Appalusu jumps back into Baker's guard. #SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Baker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baker tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Appalusu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB2#
Appalusu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Appalusu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baker! #REVR#
Appalusu manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Appalusu on the ground.#SUB2#
Appalusu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baker is looking to take a break and control but Appalusu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Appalusu has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Baker. Oh but Appalusu has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Baker goes limp - he's gone! Appalusu jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alzonz Appalusu!
Alzonz Appalusu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Rogue Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
RFC - Showdown in Tokyo
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Nurudinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurudinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nurudinov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DeNarco.
Nurudinov misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeNarco! But no joy.
DeNarco misses the jab.
Nurudinov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
DeNarco lands a nice shot that snaps Nurudinov's head back.
Nurudinov lands a slapping body shot.
DeNarco throws out a loose jab but Nurudinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeNarco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurudinov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
DeNarco connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nurudinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nurudinov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franko DeNarco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
DeNarco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
DeNarco tries to keep at a distance but Nurudinov has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##TD#
Nurudinov wants the takedown. DeNarco is fighting it off but Nurudinov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in DeNarco's guard against the cage.
Nurudinov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeNarco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeNarco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeNarco has momentary wrist control but Nurudinov slips an elbow through the middle.
DeNarco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nurudinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nurudinov throwing strikes from guard but DeNarco blocks nicely.
Nurudinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeNarco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeNarco keeping moving, preventing Nurudinov from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nurudinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Nurudinov throws a big right hand that misses.
Nurudinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nurudinov throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeNarco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nurudinov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DeNarco's guard.
Nurudinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nurudinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeNarco defending well though.
DeNarco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov throwing shots but DeNarco is blocking nicely.
DeNarco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
DeNarco trying to hold on to Nurudinov's head to control him but Nurudinov postures up.
DeNarco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurudinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
DeNarco taking some punishment here, with Nurudinov in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurudinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DeNarco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nurudinov working the head and body with strikes.
Nurudinov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nurudinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeNarco's head.
Nurudinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeNarco defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurudinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nurudinov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeNarco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurudinov. #T4#
DeNarco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nurudinov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeNarco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov wants to control but DeNarco is keeping him busy.
DeNarco is trying to get back to full guard.
Nurudinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeNarco's head.
DeNarco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov drops an elbow to the side of DeNarco's head.
Ground and pound from Nurudinov.
Nurudinov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zukaan Nurudinov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Nurudinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DeNarco.
DeNarco misses the shot to the body.
DeNarco throws the left hand but Nurudinov avoids the punch easily.
Nurudinov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nurudinov wants to clinch.
DeNarco connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Nurudinov is rocked!
Nurudinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeNarco can do to turn this around?
Nurudinov ducks into an uppercut from DeNarco and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Franko DeNarco!
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Event:
RFC - Showdown in Tokyo
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Newman misses with an uppercut
and Solomon counters with a one-two to the body.
Newman throws a right hand that misses
and Solomon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Solomon walks into a left hand.
A shot to the liver by Solomon. Beautiful body shot.
Newman throws a right hand that misses
and Solomon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Solomon wants to land a leg kick but Newman is out of range.
Newman stuns Solomon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Newman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Solomon counters with a left and a right that stings Newman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Solomon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Newman scrambles back to his feet.
Solomon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Solomon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Newman misses the jab.
Newman throws a lazy uppercut
and Solomon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newman. Solomon does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Solomon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Solomon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Newman.
Solomon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Newman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Solomon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Newman misses.
Newman lands with a nice body punch.
Solomon misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newman! But no joy.
Newman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Solomon counters with a nice uppercut.
Newman misses with a lunging right hand
and Solomon counters with a stiff right hand.
Newman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Newman throws a body shot but no joy.
Newman throws a hook but Solomon blocks it.
Newman misses with a body shot
and Solomon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Newman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Solomon moves away from the strike by Newman.
Solomon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Newman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Newman misses with a hook
and Solomon counters with a two punch combo.
Solomon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newman.
A slow jab from Newman misses its intended target.
Newman misses with an uppercut.
Newman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Newman lunges at Solomon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Solomon's hand.
Newman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Newman throws a jab when Solomon was well out of range.
Solomon is looking for a counter combo.
Solomon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Newman avoids the head kick by Solomon.
A big left from Newman misses.
Newman throws a jab but it's blocked by Solomon.
A jab from Newman misses.
Solomon throws a head kick that misses.
Newman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solomon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newman swings widly with a right hand
and Solomon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Solomon throws a combination. Newman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Solomon blocks a jab.
Newman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Solomon.
#T4#
Newman takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Newman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Solomon slips a straight right by Newman.
Solomon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Newman on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Newman.
A big right from Newman misses.
Solomon is looking for a counter combo.
Solomon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newman.
Solomon misses with a body shot.
Solomon thuds a left hand into Newman's body.
Solomon fails to land with a series of punches.
Newman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Solomon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Solomon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Newman throws a right hand that misses
and Solomon counters with a two punch combo.
Solomon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Newman throws out the jab.
Solomon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newman.
James Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solomon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Newman throws a hook but Solomon blocks it.
Solomon tries to score with a low kick but Newman moves his leg out of the way.
Newman swings for the body but Solomon moves out of range.
A jab from Newman misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon ducks under a wild hook from Newman.
Newman throws an overhand right that lands on Solomon's shoulder, as Solomon tries to avoid the shot.
Solomon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Newman misses.
Solomon tried to counter with a leg kick but Newman avoided it.#T1#
Newman throws a poor cross that misses
and Solomon counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Solomon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newman.
Solomon swings for the body but Newman moves out of range.
Newman misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Solomon.
Solomon clobbers Newman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Solomon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Solomon fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Solomon.
Newman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Solomon counters with a left to the body.
Solomon lands a two punch combo.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newman loads up on a big right hand but Solomon slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Solomon.
Newman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Newman clobbers Solomon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Axel Solomon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Solomon lands a nice looking body shot.
Newman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Solomon counters with a stiff right hand.
Solomon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Solomon as he connects with a hook.
Solomon lands with a straight right. Newman didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Newman is rocked!
Newman misses with an uppercut
and Solomon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newman is still on wobbly legs! Can Solomon finish him?
Solomon defending well as Newman loads up on a big left hand.
Solomon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Solomon scores with a jab. Newman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Newman throws a lazy uppercut
and Newman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Solomon rushes Newman with punches - Newman moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Newman goes down! Solomon follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Solomon!
After winning the bout, Axel Solomon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 899 Round 2
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Mathews fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stallion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Mathews clinches with his opponent.
Stallion throws a punch but it's blocked by Mathews.
Mathews fails to pull guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mathews.
Mathews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stallion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stallion fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Mathews counters by moving into the clinch.
Mathews blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stallion working aggressively here.
Stallion avoids the elbow strike from Mathews, against the cage.
Mathews is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mathews lands with a left to the head. #T1##TD2#
Mathews jumps guard.
Mathews controlling Stallion's posture.
Mathews is trying to control the position but Stallion postures up. #SUB#
Stallion 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. Stallion seems to have locked his on tight now - Mathews screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Stallion, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jimny Stallion!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 899 Round 1
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Mathews tries for a takedown but Kempt circles away easily#CL2#
and Kempt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kempt is pressed up against the cage. Mathews has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kempt down to the mat. Kempt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Kempt closes the distance and pushes Mathews back into the cage.
Kempt is trying to break free.
Mathews tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Mathews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mathews wants to take the fight to the mat but Kempt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mathews misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kempt stalls.
Kempt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mathews prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mathews can't find room to land a body shot as Kempt controls the action.
Kempt working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Mathews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Kempt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kempt slaps away a takedown attempt from Mathews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kempt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kempt.
Mathews gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Kempt moves into the clinch.
Mathews is trying to pull guard but Kempt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kempt goes for a takedown attempt but Mathews pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mathews closes the distance and clinches up with Kempt, looking for a takedown. Mathews pushes Kempt against the cage but Kempt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Mathews clinches with his opponent.
Mathews is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kempt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Mathews misses with a wild body shot.
Kempt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mathews is fending him off so far but Kempt persists. Nope, Mathews circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Kempt clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Mathews as he checks the leg kick.
Kempt moves to clinch but Mathews breaks away
and Mathews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mathews lands a two punch combo.
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!
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - Kempt circles away.
Kempt stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Kempt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mathews, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Mathews misses. #T3#
Kempt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mathews sprawls well. Mathews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kempt gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Mathews shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mathews was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Kempt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mathews tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Mathews fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4#
Mathews tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kempt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kempt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#ES2#
Kempt kicks off Mathews and gets to his feet.
Kempt throws a head kick that misses
and Mathews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mathews swats away the attempt to clinch by Kempt.
Mathews catches Kempt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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 Julian Mathews will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mathews has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Mathews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kempt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kempt throws a sloppy body shot
#CL#
and Mathews counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mathews.
Mathews has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kempt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mathews prevents Kempt from breaking the clinch.
Mathews gets underhooks to prevent Kempt's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kempt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kempt doesn't manage to clinch there - Mathews circles away.
Kempt shoots for a takedown but Mathews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Mathews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kempt avoids it really well and circles away.
Mathews dives in for a single leg takedown but Kempt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kempt wants to counter the offense by Mathews and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Mathews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kempt shoots in for a takedown but Mathews shows good takedown defense.
Mathews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kempt.
#CL#
Mathews darts in and clinches Kempt up against the cage.#BC#
Mathews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kempt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mathews's waist but Mathews gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kempt off to one side.
Kempt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kempt throws a hook to the side of Mathews's head but Mathews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kempt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mathews defends well and Kempt ends up having to push Mathews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kempt is breathing heavily.#CL#
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Kempt is pressed up against the cage. Mathews has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kempt down to the mat. Kempt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kempt shoots and misses
and Mathews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kempt throws a sloppy head kick and Mathews moves out of range easily.
Julian Mathews is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Mathews clinches. #BC#
Mathews breaks from the clinch.
Mathews shoots in for a takedown but Kempt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mathews looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kempt is fending him off so far but Mathews persists. Nope, Kempt circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kempt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mathews but Mathews pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Mathews misses the target.
Mathews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Mathews wants to clinch but Kempt slips to the side
and Kempt counters with a left and a right that stings Mathews.
Mathews scores with a hook to the body. Kempt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mathews fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mathews has a takedown stuffed.
Mathews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kempt avoids it really well and circles away.
Mathews fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Kempt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kempt shoots in looking for a takedown but Mathews manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kempt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Mathews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Mathews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews slaps away a takedown attempt from Kempt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mathews tries to score with a low kick but Kempt moves his leg out of the way.
Kempt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mathews looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kempt counters with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mathews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Mathews dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mathews fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mathews tries for a takedown but Kempt circles away easily
and Kempt counters with a two punch combo.
Kempt wants to clinch.
Mathews lands with a nice combination. Kempt backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kempt shoots in for a takedown but Mathews shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mathews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
A lazy body kick from Kempt
and Mathews counters with a two punch combo.
Kempt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Mathews moves into the clinch.#BC#
Mathews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kempt looks for a takedown but Mathews sprawls well.#CL#
Mathews gets a clinch.
Kempt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mathews smiles and moves away.
Julian Mathews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kempt.
Kempt shoots and misses
and Mathews makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mathews wants to slow Kempt down by chopping away at his legs.
Mathews tries to clinch there but Kempt circles away.
Kempt fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Mathews fails to land the takedown.
Julian Mathews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathews fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kempt avoids it really well and circles away.
Mathews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kempt defends it nicely.
Kempt is looking for the big counter here.
Kempt shoots in but Mathews avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3##CL#
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch.
Mathews fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Kempt pulls guard successfully.
Mathews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kempt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kempt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mathews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mathews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kempt trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T4#
Mathews lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kempt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mathews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kempt on the ground.
Kempt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kempt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mathews wants to get up but he can't break Kempt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kempt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mathews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kempt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mathews.
John Kempt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julian Mathews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mathews shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kempt as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Mathews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mathews, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Julian Mathews!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Julian Mathews!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Julian Mathews!
Julian Mathews wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
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Date: Feb 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Newman - just one landing. #CUT2#
It looks like Alex English has been cut.
Newman slips a jab and a cross from English.
Newman connects with the punch.#ROC2#
English is rocked!
Newman circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends English tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Newman wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Newman!
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Date: Feb 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Baker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#
It looks like Rusty Gaines has been cut.
Gaines falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Baker counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gaines really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaines looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Baker clinches with his opponent.
Gaines being controlled against the cage.
Gaines tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Baker tightens his grip and picks Gaines up, before dumping him to the ground. Gaines manages to land in guard.
Baker throwing strikes but missing.
Baker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gaines. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Baker prevents Gaines from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Gaines tries to strike from the bottom.
Gaines wants to get back to his feet but Baker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Baker tries to stand but Gaines is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gaines is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU2#
Baker gets to his feet. Gaines looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Baker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gaines looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gaines sneaks back into half guard.
Baker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gaines's head. #T2#
Gaines is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Baker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gaines avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baker.
It looks like Baker is going to stand back up.
Gaines gets full guard.
Gaines tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gaines keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Gaines will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Baker throws an elbow that misses. Gaines uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Baker's guard. Nice move by Gaines!#REVR##SUB2#
Baker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Baker controlling Gaines's posture.
Baker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaines won't allow Baker to sweep him here.
Baker is trying to keep Gaines in close.
Gaines landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gaines won't allow Baker to get back to his feet.
Gaines wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Baker shoots in and bounces Gaines off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gaines bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baker's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Baker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Gaines's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Baker tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Baker shoots in and gets a takedown into Gaines's guard.
Gaines manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Baker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Baker wants to get back to his feet but Gaines passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker has a hand on Gaines's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gaines takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Gaines looking for a guillotine from mount but Baker is having none of it. #T1#
Gaines tries to control but Baker wriggling away.
Gaines landing strikes from the mount and Baker is in trouble!
Baker regains half guard.
Gaines throwing shots but Baker is blocking nicely.
Baker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gaines tries to stand and escape but Baker is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gaines prevents Baker from standing back up.
Baker is looking for a sweep. Gaines is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Gaines is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaines.
Baker is doing well to control the position and prevent Gaines from advancing to side control.
Baker is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Baker wants to stand back up but Gaines manages to pass into side control.
Baker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baker looks to move to half guard but instead Gaines has passed into mount! Damn!
Gaines putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Baker tries to control Gaines's body but Gaines pushes him off. Baker squirms to his side and now Gaines has his back! #T4#
Gaines has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Baker.
Baker can't escape the position.
Gaines avoiding Baker 's attempts to control his hands.
Baker prevents Gaines from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Baker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gaines's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusty Gaines dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Gaines'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##CL2#
Baker forces Gaines back against the cage and clinches.
Baker stalling.
Gaines fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baker slowing the pace effectively.#TD2#
Baker lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gaines gets full guard.
Gaines is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gaines is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Baker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gaines has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baker has managed to get both his arms back between Gaines's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Gaines is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Rusty Gaines overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Baker is looking to improve his position.
Baker is looking to escape.
Gaines 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.
Baker wants to control but Gaines is keeping busy.
Baker keeping control of the position. #T2#
Gaines prevents Baker from standing back up.
Gaines wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
Baker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gaines.
Gaines winds up and cracks Baker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gaines not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Gaines shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense.
Gaines tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Gaines is looking to clinch.
Gaines shoots in and drives through. Baker sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Gaines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Baker has closed the distance and engaged Gaines in a clinch.
Baker taking a breather.#TD2#
Baker has Gaines pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Baker pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gaines tumbling to the mat - Baker dives into Gaines's guard.
Baker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Gaines is looking to stand up but Baker isn't so interested in that idea.
Baker would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Baker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gaines manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Baker has Gaines in his guard.#REVR##SUB#
Gaines thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Baker looking for subs off his back but Gaines has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thomas Baker.
I think Baker 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Thomas Baker!
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Event:
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Date: Feb 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Meyers stuffs the takedown attempt from DeNarco. DeNarco gets slowly back to his feet.
DeNarco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meyers's waist but Meyers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DeNarco off to one side. #CL2#
DeNarco moves into the clinch.
DeNarco is trying to drag Meyers to the mat but Meyers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rick Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franko DeNarco.
Meyers is trying to break the clinch but DeNarco has him pressed against the cage.
Meyers pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meyers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Meyers throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
DeNarco pulls guard effortlessly.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meyers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeNarco looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Meyers is in close to DeNarco's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Meyers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeNarco pulls Meyers in close to prevent any damage.
Meyers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meyers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
DeNarco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meyers defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeNarco pulls Meyers in close to prevent any damage.
Meyers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Meyers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meyers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Meyers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Meyers stands and steps away. DeNarco gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
DeNarco closes the distance and clinches.
DeNarco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meyers walks away with a smile on his face. DeNarco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Meyers tries to clinch but DeNarco is having none of it.
DeNarco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Franko DeNarco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNarco throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeNarco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Meyers sprawls well. Meyers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DeNarco gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
DeNarco rushes Meyers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meyers tries to pull guard but DeNarco holds him up against the cage and eventually Meyers drops back down to his feet.
#T3#
Meyers misses with an elbow strike.
DeNarco is looking for a takedown.
DeNarco stalling the fight.
DeNarco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meyers pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
DeNarco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeNarco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meyers is fending him off so far but DeNarco persists. Nope, Meyers circles away and we're back to standing.
As DeNarco backs away, Meyers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
DeNarco shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Meyers eats them both and turns towards DeNarco to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Meyers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and DeNarco counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Meyers looking to score a takedown here. DeNarco is defending well but Meyers drives through and ends up in DeNarco's guard.
DeNarco looks winded!
Meyers throwing strikes from guard but DeNarco blocks nicely.
Meyers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of DeNarco's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeNarco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeNarco can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Meyers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Meyers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Meyers won't allow DeNarco to get back to his feet.
Meyers postures up in DeNarco's guard and throws a big left but DeNarco blocks it.
Meyers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Meyers is looking to work some ground and pound but DeNarco has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meyers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeNarco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meyers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Meyers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
DeNarco is pulling down on Meyers's head to control his posture.
Meyers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meyers throwing strikes from guard but DeNarco blocks nicely.
Meyers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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 Rick Meyers will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
DeNarco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeNarco is looking to score with low kicks.
Meyers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Meyers tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeNarco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeNarco is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
DeNarco instigates a clinch. #TD2#
DeNarco drags the fight down to the ground.
DeNarco controlling Meyers's posture.
Meyers distracts DeNarco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Meyers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Meyers is looking to work some ground and pound but DeNarco has wrist control.
Meyers would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
DeNarco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meyers is one step ahead there. #T1#
DeNarco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meyers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meyers throws a big right hand that misses.
Meyers postures up in DeNarco's guard and throws a big left but DeNarco blocks it.
DeNarco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meyers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meyers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeNarco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeNarco looking for a sweep. Not yet DeNarco, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meyers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meyers tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeNarco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DeNarco shoots in but Meyers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DeNarco circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meyers slaps away a takedown attempt from DeNarco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
DeNarco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meyers swivels and escapes.
Meyers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rick Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franko DeNarco.
Meyers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeNarco was well out of range. Poor timing from Meyers.#CL2#
DeNarco instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for DeNarco.
Meyers is trying to pull guard but DeNarco turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meyers jumps guard but DeNarco stands there with Meyers around his waist. Meyers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Meyers is pressed up against the cage. DeNarco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meyers down to the mat. Meyers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3##CL2#
DeNarco rushes Meyers and presses him up against the cage.
Meyers is pressed up against the cage. DeNarco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meyers down to the mat. Meyers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DeNarco is breathing heavily.
Meyers tries to clinch but DeNarco moves out of range.
Meyers is looking to clinch but DeNarco is avoiding it.
#CL2#
DeNarco pushes Meyers up against the cage in a clinch.
Meyers tries to break free but DeNarco pushes him back against the cage.
Meyers jumps guard but DeNarco stands there with Meyers around his waist. Meyers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as DeNarco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
DeNarco avoiding damage.
#T4#
Meyers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
DeNarco is looking to take this one to the mat.
DeNarco fails to pull guard.
DeNarco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meyers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DeNarco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Meyers's efforts to push away.
DeNarco fails to pull guard.
Meyers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeNarco walks away with a smile on his face. Meyers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rick Meyers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeNarco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Meyers forces DeNarco back against the cage and clinches.
DeNarco avoiding damage as Meyers throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franko DeNarco 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Meyers shoots in looking for a takedown but DeNarco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Meyers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DeNarco bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meyers's head.
DeNarco throws a head kick but Meyers moves out of range.
DeNarco has a takedown stuffed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Meyers.
Meyers slaps away a takedown attempt from DeNarco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeNarco has a takedown stuffed.
Rick Meyers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franko DeNarco.
Meyers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Meyers jumps guard but DeNarco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Franko DeNarco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The referee calls for DeNarco to work.
Meyers prevents a takedown attempt there.
DeNarco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
DeNarco drags the fight down to the ground.
Meyers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeNarco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meyers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeNarco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeNarco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Meyers.
Meyers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
DeNarco controlling the position.
Meyers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Meyers throwing strikes but missing.
Meyers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meyers 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.
DeNarco keeps the fight on the outside.
DeNarco throws a series of punches but Meyers moves out of range.
No luck for DeNarco with that takedown attempt.
Meyers tries to clinch up.
Meyers is looking to clinch but DeNarco is avoiding it.
#T3#
Meyers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meyers tries to clinch up.
A combination from Meyers does no damage. #CL2#
DeNarco instigates a clinch.
Meyers is pressed up against the cage. DeNarco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meyers down to the mat. Meyers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
DeNarco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meyers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Meyers needs to keep his hands up - DeNarco had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
DeNarco closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
DeNarco scores with a hook to the body.
Meyers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeNarco walks away with a smile on his face. Meyers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
DeNarco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Meyers defends well and DeNarco ends up having to push Meyers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Meyers wants to clinch up but DeNarco keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
DeNarco has managed to clinch.
Meyers tries to break the clinch but DeNarco is controlling the position. #TD2#
DeNarco pulls guard.
Meyers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DeNarco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Meyers is looking to work some ground and pound but DeNarco has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeNarco is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Meyers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeNarco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franko DeNarco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think DeNarco 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franko DeNarco!
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