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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
UFC WNF 2
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1# Wyte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunn drops his hands momentarily and Wyte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT# It looks like Chris Gunn has been cut. Wyte misses with a double jab
and Gunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2# It looks like Daana Wyte has been cut. Wyte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Wyte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Wyte lands with a straight right. Gunn didn't see that one coming. Wyte scores with a hook. Gunn moves away from the strike by Wyte. Gunn tries to counter by closing the distance. Gunn has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Wyte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Wyte ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.#KD# Wyte lands a left and a right that send Gunn crashing to the mat, dazed. Wyte thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC# Gunn is rocked! Gunn leaves his chin hanging out and Wyte seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gunn crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daana Wyte! Chris Gunn spoke after the fight, saying 'This is only a minor setback! Nothing will deter me from being a fighter. This is in my blood, You'll see this face again in the cage!'.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 3
Date: May 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Rocca has closed the distance and engaged Bell in a clinch.
Bell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bell tries to move into range but Rocca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Rocca definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Rowan Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bell misses with a double jab
and Rocca makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Bell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL# Rocca instigates a clinch. Rocca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rocca working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short uppercut from Rocca. Rocca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bell tries to circle away but Rocca has him pinned against the cage. Rocca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A short right from Rocca on the inside. Rocca pushes Bell against the cage. Rocca is working some dirty boxing. Rocca pushes off with a quick right hook! Bell goes down! Bell tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rocca moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximus Rocca! A very excited looking Maximus Rocca rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
UFC WNF 1
Date: May 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. A short uppercut from Gunn. Bojtojovskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bojtojovskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gunn lands a nice uppercut. Gunn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bojtojovskiy backwards. Gunn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Gunn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bojtojovskiy goes for a takedown attempt but Gunn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bojtojovskiy throws a right and a left that both miss. Bojtojovskiy looks winded!#CL# Gunn has Bojtojovskiy up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Gunn on the inside. Gunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Still in the clinch, Gunn scores with a nice short uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bojtojovskiy lands with a short head shot on the inside. Gunn prevents a body shot from Bojtojovskiy. Gunn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bojtojovskiy backwards. Bojtojovskiy misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bojtojovskiys head. Gunn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Bojtojovskiy taking a breather. Gunn lands a nice shot to the body. #T1# Gunn lands with a right to the head. #ROC# Bojtojovskiy is rocked! A short right from Gunn on the inside. Bojtojovskiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunn finish him? Gunn creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Bojtojovskiy's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Bojtojovskiy drops to his knees and Gunn pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Gunn! Chris Gunn 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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Event:
UPF 8: Blazed n Dazed
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1# Valdez swings widly with a right hand
and Ashter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Valdez misses with an uppercut. Valdez misses with a body punch
and Ashter counters with a leg kick. Valdez takes a swing at Ashter's ribcage but misses. Nice shot by Valdez. Ashter walks into a stiff left hand from Valdez.#CL2# Valdez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ashter misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ashter backwards. A short body shot lands from Valdez as the two fighters clinch.
Valdez scores with a hook to the body. Valdez lands with a light punch inside. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Valdez lands with a right to the head. Valdez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ashter backwards. Valdez pushes Ashter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ashter swings wildly with an uppercut but Valdez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1# Valdez lands on the inside with an uppercut. Valdez works on Ashter's body with a couple of short punches. Ashter is breathing heavily. Ashter has a couple of punches blocked by Valdez.
Valdez lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2# Ashter is rocked! Good body shot from Valdez.
Valdez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Oh Ashter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Valdez lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ashter to his knees! Valdez keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Valdez! Marco Valdez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
IFA 20-94
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1# Zan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Zan catches Dupree with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Zan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Zan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dupree takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Dupree looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Zan lands a jab to Dupree's midsection. Dupree is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Zan lands a jab to the nose. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Dupree throws a lazy uppercut
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Dupree ducks right into an uppercut from Zan. Dupree moves to clinch but Zan breaks away and Zan counters with a stiff right hand. Zan lands a slapping body shot.
Zan getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Zan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Dupree looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Zan lands with an overhand left. Zan with a body punch. A glancing blow. Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dupree's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dupree scrambles back to his feet.#T2# Dupree takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zan with a jab. Zan lands with a nice body punch. Dupree takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dupree rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Zan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Zan connects with a single shot there.#ROC2# Dupree is rocked! Zan throws a sloppy body shot
#CL# and Dupree counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Dupree is trying to pull guard but Zan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Zan lands a hook to the side of the head. Dupree misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zan. #T3##BC2# Zan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Zan works Dupree's body with a nice hook. Dupree needs to keep his hands up - Zan had a free shot at his head there. Zan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zan jabs at Dupree's body. Zan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Zan lands a body shot.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Dupree looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Zan tests Dupree's chin there with a solid looking shot. Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan works Dupree's body with a nice hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4# Dupree takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Zan lands a right hook to the body.
Zan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Dupree on the wrong end of a nice hook. Dupree takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Dupree walks into a straight right hand from Zan. Dupree takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zan connects with a body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Zan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. A jab from Zan does it's job there. Dupree drops his hands momentarily and Zan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tan Zan dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Nice body punch from Zan. Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Tan Zan seems to be getting the better of the standup. Zan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dupree. Dupree takes one to the chin there. Oh Dupree is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Zan throws the left hand but Dupree avoids the punch easily. Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dupree seems to have got his legs back now. Zan scores with a nice strike. Dupree takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dupree takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zan fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Dupree square on the jaw! Damn, Dupree is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tan Zan!
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Event:
IFA 04:04
Date: Apr 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Man Savage closes the distance and pushes Dupree back into the cage. Man Savage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Dupree takes a shot to the head. Man Savage digs a right hand underneath Dupree's ribcage. Dupree let out a lung full of air as it connected. Man Savage lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupree. Man Savage gets through Dupree's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Man Savage blocks an uppercut.
Man Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Man Savage gets through Dupree's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Man Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Dupree uses good head movement to avoid it. Dupree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Man Savage digs a right hand underneath Dupree's ribcage. Dupree let out a lung full of air as it connected. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Man Savage lands with a left to the head. Man Savage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Man Savage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Man Savage lands a nice shot to the body. Man Savage scores with a nice hook to the head. Man Savage lands with a short shot to the head. Man Savage lands with a short head shot on the inside. Man Savage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dupree or not. Man Savage is leaning against Dupree and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1# Man Savage scores with a shoulder strike. Man Savage pushes Dupree back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Man Savage. Dupree misses with a short punch on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Man Savage. Man Savage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Duprees head. Man Savage works on Dupree's body with a couple of short punches. Man Savage working some nice short punches in the clinch. Dupree is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Man Savage to keep the fight standing. Dupree looks winded! Man Savage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Man Savage digs a right hand underneath Dupree's ribcage. Dupree let out a lung full of air as it connected. Dupree jumps guard but Man Savage stands there with Dupree around his waist. Dupree gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Man Savage works on Dupree's body with a couple of short punches. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Man Savage lands with a short head shot on the inside. Man Savage is leaning against Dupree and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Man Savage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Man Savage lands with a right to the head. Dupree throws a punch but it's blocked by Man Savage. Dupree takes a shot to the head. #T2# Man Savage lands on the inside with an uppercut. Dupree throws a head punch that misses. Man Savage lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Man Savage. Man Savage lands a body punch. Man Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dupree working aggressively here.
Dupree misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Man Savage.
Man Savage lands a shot to the body. A shot in the inside from Man Savage. Man Savage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Still in the clinch, Man Savage scores with a nice short uppercut. Man Savage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Man Savage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Man Savage.
#BC# Man Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD# Man Savage dives in and scores a takedown into Dupree's guard. Dupree is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3# Man Savage 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. #SUB2# Dupree has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Man Savage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Man Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Dupree is retaining full guard. #SUB2# Dupree throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Man Savage escapes and throws Dupree's legs to the side, diving into side control! Dupree is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Man Savage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Man Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dupree keeps working. Dupree sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2# Dupree looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Dupree looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Man Savage dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# Man Savage closes the distance and clinches. Man Savage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dupree backwards. Dupree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Man Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dupree can do to turn this around? A nice right hand lands inside from Man Savage. Man Savage blocking some punches.
Dupree tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man Savage smiles and moves away.
#TD# Man Savage closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Man Savage lands in his opponent's guard. Dupree is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Dupree looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Man Savage passes into half guard.
#T1##SUB2# Dupree looking for submissions off his back. Dupree is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Dupree looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. We've been informed that Dupree has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Dupree wants to control but Man Savage is keeping busy.
Dupree has his hands clasped together around Man Savage's back. He's all about the action.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Dupree is pressing down on Man Savage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Dupree is trying to keep Man Savage in close.
#SUB2# Dupree is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Man Savage defends well.#SUB2# Man Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dupree is trying to control the position but Man Savage postures up. #SUB2# Dupree is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2# Dupree is looking for a triangle but Man Savage pushes his legs off easily.
Man Savage passes easily into side control. Nice work. Macho Man Savage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dupree is trying to get back to half guard. Dupree can't do much from the bottom here. Man Savage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dupree on the ground. Man Savage taking a breather here. Dupree is trying to get back to half guard.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Dupree is trying to control Man Savage's posture but Man Savage avoids it. Dupree is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Dupree tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Dupree is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Man Savage tries to push Dupree's head away but Dupree is holding on tight. Dupree wants to control but Man Savage is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Man Savage dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Man Savage cracks a nice hook into Dupree's ribs. Dupree drops his hands momentarily and Man Savage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Dupree tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Man Savage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Man Savage scores with a one two! Dupree had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Man Savage moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Man Savage scores with a jab to the jaw. Man Savage throws a low kick, looking for Dupree's leg but Dupree calmly moves out of range. Man Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Dupree takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dupree's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Man Savage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dupree scrambles back to his feet. Man Savage lands a jab-cross combination. Macho Man Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Dupree moves forwards but Man Savage connects with a nice, crisp jab. Dupree doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Dupree takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Man Savage is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Man Savage darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Dupree swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dupree fails in his attempt to clinch. A jab lands there for Man Savage. Man Savage's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dupree under the eye. Man Savage throws a combination. Dupree tries to block but a couple of punches get through. A left lands for Man Savage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Man Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dupree. Dupree misses with an uppercut
and Man Savage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dupree thinking. #T2# Man Savage lands a nice shot that snaps Dupree's head back.
Man Savage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Man Savage tests Dupree's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL# Dupree gets tackled into the cage by Man Savage. Man Savage maintains the clinch. Man Savage is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Man Savage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Man Savage lands with a light punch inside. Dupree tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Man Savage smiles and moves away.
A cross from Man Savage lands. Dupree misses with a body shot.
#T3# Man Savage scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Jab from Man Savage. Man Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Man Savage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Dupree blocks a head kick by Man Savage.
Dupree tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL# Dupree tries to keep at a distance but Man Savage has taken the fight into the clinch. Macho Man Savage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Man Savage prevents a body shot from Dupree. Dupree can't find room to land a body shot as Man Savage controls the action.
Dupree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A body shot lands from Man Savage.
Dupree tries a body shot but Man Savage blocks it.
A short uppercut from Man Savage. Dupree tries to pull guard but Man Savage won't allow it.
Dupree takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Dupree throws a head punch that misses. This has been an exciting period of action! Man Savage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Man Savage lands a hook to the side of the head. Dupree is trying to pull guard but Man Savage has him pressed against the cage. Macho Man Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Dupree. Dupree working aggressively here.
Macho Man Savage has scored more points in the clinch so far. Dupree jumps guard but Man Savage stands there with Dupree around his waist. Dupree gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC# Man Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dean Dupree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Man Savage lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL# Man Savage gets in close and instigates a clinch. Man Savage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dupree backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A head punch on the inside from Dupree fails to land. Dupree fails to pull guard.
Dupree fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Man Savage.
And that's the end of the fight! Macho Man Savage showed his dominance in that final round. Well Man Savage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macho Man Savage! Macho Man Savage seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1# Crowley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Crowley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valdez's waist but Valdez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crowley off to one side. Valdez swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL# Valdez darts in and clinches Crowley up against the cage. Crowley's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Crowley struggles to land a body shot inside as Valdez controls his hands.
Valdez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A shot in the inside from Valdez. Crowley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Valdez lands a nice uppercut. Valdez misses with a punch on the inside.
Valdez presses Crowley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Crowley can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A shot in the inside from Valdez. Crowley looking for a takedown. Marco Valdez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asmodius Crowley. Crowley looking for a takedown. #TD2# Crowley decides to pull guard. Valdez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Valdez looking to pass the guard. Valdez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Valdez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crowley on the ground. Valdez looking to pass the guard. Valdez content to stall in guard here. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Valdez preventing the sweep. Valdez 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. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Valdez lands with a shot to the body. Marco Valdez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Crowley gets a clinch. Crowley tries to pull guard but Valdez forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Valdez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Valdez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valdez throws a punch but it's blocked by Crowley. Crowley jumps guard but Valdez stands there with Crowley around his waist. Crowley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Valdez.
#T3# Valdez scores with a nice hook to the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Valdez. Crowley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crowley looks winded! Valdez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crowley backwards. A short left from Valdez. Crowley takes a shot to the head. #ROC# Crowley is rocked! Valdez pushes Crowley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valdez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Crowley is still on wobbly legs! Can Valdez finish him? Valdez digs a right hand underneath Crowley's ribcage. Crowley let out a lung full of air as it connected. Valdez dips a shoulder and cracks Crowley with a mighty uppercut! Crowley falls back against the cage and Valdez unloads with a barrage of strikes! Crowley is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Valdez screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Valdez! Marco Valdez 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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Event:
IFA : 14:03
Date: Mar 14, 2019 |
#R1# Sharipov throws a big shot that misses.#CL2# Sharipov gets in close and instigates a clinch. Dupree misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Sharipov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Sharipov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Sharipov blocks an uppercut.
Dupree tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sharipov smiles and moves away.
Sharipov with a nice cross. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sharipov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dupree tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sharipov manages to circle out of the way. Jab, jab by Sharipov - just one landing. Dupree on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sharipov misses with a body shot.
#T1# Sharipov swats away the attempt to clinch by Dupree. Sharipov wants to counter with a clinch but Dupree pushes him away. Dupree throws a body punch but Sharipov moves out of range. Sharipov throws a hook but Dupree avoids it easily. Dupree tries to counter by clinching up but Sharipov breaks away and moves out of range. Dupree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sharipov.
Sharipov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL# Dupree has Sharipov up against the cage in a clinch.
Dupree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharipov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dupree or not. Dupree throws a punch but it's blocked by Sharipov. Dupree misses with a punch on the inside.
Sharipov is working Dupree over against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Dupree fails to land. #T2# Dupree is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sharipov to keep the fight standing. Dupree fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Dupree. That's going to take a lot out of him. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sharipov. Sharipov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Dupree jumps guard but Sharipov stands there with Dupree around his waist. Dupree gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dupree tries to pull guard but Sharipov won't allow it.
Dupree misses with some punches.
Sharipov just leaning against Dupree, taking a breather. Dupree is trying to pull guard but Sharipov has him pressed against the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Sharipov. Sharipov lands a shoulder strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dupree throws a head punch that misses. #BC2# Sharipov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sharipov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sharipov slips under a jab.#T3# Sharipov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dupree moves away.#CL2# Sharipov gets a clinch. #BC2# Sharipov breaks from the clinch.
Sharipov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dupree. Dupree walks into a jab. Sharipov connects with a right hand. Dupree shakes it off. Sharipov takes a swing at Dupree's ribcage but misses. Dupree tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sharipov manages to circle out of the way. Dupree avoids the body shot from Sharipov.
Sharipov throws a body shot but no joy. Sharipov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dupree.
Dupree tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sharipov manages to circle out of the way. Sharipov takes a swing at Dupree's ribcage but misses. Sharipov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dupree's head backwards. Sharipov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dupree.#T4# Sharipov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dupree keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sharipov. Dupree takes a swing at Sharipov's ribcage but misses. Sharipov takes a swing at Dupree's ribcage but misses. Dupree throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sharipov lands with a hook. Dupree tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Sharipov throws a hook but Dupree blocks it. Dupree on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. A jab from Sharipov misses. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Sharipov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Sharipov dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Sharipov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dupree. Sharipov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dupree was well out of range. Poor timing from Sharipov. Dupree pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Sharipov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2# Sharipov closes the distance and pushes Dupree back into the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Sharipov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for Sharipov.
Nice body punch from Sharipov - that landed with a thud.
Dupree swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharipov uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dupree jumps guard but Sharipov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Dupree is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sharipov to keep the fight standing. Sharipov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Sharipov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1# Dupree jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sharipov walks away with a smile on his face. Dupree gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Dupree. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dupree throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sharipov. Sharipov wants to counter with a clinch but Dupree pushes him away. Sharipov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Dupree takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Dupree doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharipov circles away.
Sharipov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Dupree throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dupree has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sharipov finds it's way round the side to connect with Dupree's head. Sharipov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Dupree walks into a left hand. Sharipov misses with a straight left. Sharipov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dupree manages to avoid it. Zabit Sharipov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dupree misses with a straight left. #T2# Sharipov blocks a jab.#CL2# Sharipov darts in and clinches Dupree up against the cage. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sharipov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Dupree is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sharipov to keep the fight standing. Dupree misses with a punch on the inside.
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! Dupree tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD# Dupree has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sharipov uses from the top position. #SUB# Dupree has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sharipov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Sharipov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB# Dupree is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sharipov frees his head nicely. Oh but Dupree has switched to an armbar! Sharipov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dean Dupree!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 899 Round 4
Date: Mar 03, 2019 |
#R1# Smalls lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Donk. Power catches Smalls right on the button with a cross. Smalls misses with a wild combination.
Power cracks a nice hook into Smalls's ribs. Power lands with a nice body punch. Power scores with a jab to the jaw. A looping hook to the body misses from Smalls. Power does a little dance to reset his feet. Power was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Power connects with a body shot that sends Smalls's belly button to the back. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smalls digs a good hook to Power's body.
Power misses the shot to the body. Smalls swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Power lands a jab to the nose.#ROC# Smalls is rocked! Power shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Smalls takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Power sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Smalls bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Irish Power!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 899 Round 3
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1# No luck for Stallion with that takedown attempt. Stallion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smalls is fending him off so far but Stallion persists. Nope, Smalls circles away and we're back to standing. Smalls ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A telegraphed right hand from Stallion misses the target. Smalls works Stallion's body with a nice hook. Sloppy strikes from Smalls. Those never looked like landing. Stallion shoots in and drives through. Smalls sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimny Stallion. That's going to take a lot out of him. Smalls lands the left hand. Jab from Smalls. Smalls connects with a body shot. Smalls lands an overhand right. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A jab from Stallion misses. Smalls lands a right hook to the body.
Stallion is breathing heavily. Stallion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smalls tries to avoid it but Stallion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smalls to the ground. Smalls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Smalls throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stallion on the side of the head. Stallion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1# Smalls with a jab. Smalls lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2# Stallion is rocked! Smalls lands a nice hook to Stallion's body. Stallion takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Oh Stallion is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Smalls jabs Stallion to the body, keeping him at a distance. Jackson Smalls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A big right followed by a crushing left from Smalls knocks Stallion out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jackson Smalls!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 899 Round 2
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Rhall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Rhall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Smalls's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Smalls duly obliges. #CUT2# It looks like Rikki Rhall has been cut.#TD2# Smalls shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Rhall won't allow Smalls to pass to mount. Rhall trying to control but Smalls postures up.
Rhall wants to improve his position but Smalls is controlling well.
Smalls trying to pass the guard but Rhall defending well. Rhall tries to kick Smalls off but Smalls keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Smalls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhall keeps working. #T1# Smalls not landing any meaningful shots this time. Rhall won't allow Smalls to pass to mount. Rhall keeping control of the position. Rhall tries to get to full guard but Smalls has control of the leg. Rhall wants to control but Smalls is keeping busy and won't allow it. Rhall pushes Smalls off looking to stand but Smalls dives back in and keeps control.
Smalls slips a nice elbow through Rhall's hands, connecting with Rhall's forehead. Smalls stalling away here and it's allowed Rhall to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Smalls is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2# Smalls tries to free his leg and advance position but Rhall is retaining full guard. Smalls wants to control from the top but Rhall keeps moving. Rhall looking to control.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Some wild striking there from Smalls.
Smalls stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smalls wants it to stay on the feet. Smalls wants to land a leg kick but Rhall is out of range. #TD2# Smalls shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rhall's guard. Smalls throws a big elbow that misses. Smalls throwing strikes but missing. Rhall wants to stand and escape but Smalls is having none of it. #T3# Smalls is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Rhall has his foot on Smalls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smalls works his way back into a safe position though. Rhall is breathing heavily. Smalls wants to control from the top but Rhall keeps moving. Rhall is trying to keep Smalls in close.
Smalls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhall is keeping the position for now. Smalls wants to control from the top but Rhall keeps moving. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Smalls scores with a punch to the head. Smalls fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL# Rhall moves into the clinch. Rhall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smalls is defending well for now. Rhall is looking to take this one to the mat. Smalls wants to get back to striking at distance but Rhall won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rhall leaning against his opponent.
#BC2# Smalls escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2# Rhall gets caught flat footed, as Smalls shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Smalls dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rikki Rhall's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Rhall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jackson Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Smalls moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD# Rhall shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rhall showed some decent athleticism there. Rhall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Smalls is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rhall trying to control from half guard but Smalls is working away. Smalls is looking to control Rhall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smalls avoid being mounted?#T1# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rhall trying to control from half guard but Smalls is working away. Rhall stalling. Smalls controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. The fight stays on the outside here - Rhall looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Smalls has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Good exchange - Smalls coming out on top.#CL# Rhall has closed the distance and engaged Smalls in a clinch.
#BC# Rhall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rhall checks a low kick from Smalls. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rhall checks a leg kick. Rhall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Rhall checks a leg kick nicely. Smalls lands with a straight right. Rhall didn't see that one coming. Smalls dives in and grabs Rhall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rhall pushes down on Smalls's head and hops out. Rhall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Smalls changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rhall tries to avoid it but Smalls manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rhall to the ground. Rhall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. No joy there for Smalls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL# Rhall moves into the clinch.#T3# The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Smalls tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rikki Rhall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Smalls.#BC# Rhall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD# Rhall manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smalls on his heels. He'll look to pass Smalls's guard now, I'm sure. Smalls wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Rhall manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB2# Smalls is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rhall is tapping! Great win for Smalls!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Smalls!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 899 Round 1
Date: Feb 28, 2019 |
#R1# Hope shoots for a takedown but Smalls saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A countering left hand to the body from Smalls misses.#CL# Hope rushes Smalls and presses him up against the cage. Smalls has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hope is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Smalls fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smalls is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Logan Hope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Smalls. Hope gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smalls.
Smalls keeps control of Hope as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Smalls just leaning against Hope, taking a breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hope is looking to take this one to the mat. Hope has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smalls is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Smalls doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2# Smalls has hold of one of Hope's legs. Hope is fighting the takedown attempt but Smalls gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Smalls postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1# Hope 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# Smalls is trying to maintain the position but Hope is very close to passing his half guard. Hope knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smalls on the ground. Hope trying to control the pace. Smalls wants to improve his position but Hope is controlling well.
#T2# Hope keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Hope tries to stand but can't do so whilst Smalls controls his leg. Smalls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Smalls throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T3# Hope trying to control the action but Smalls is working from the bottom. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Smalls tries to get to full guard but Hope has control of the leg. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Hope on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CL# Hope has Smalls up against the cage in a clinch.
Hope content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hope can't find room to land a body shot as Smalls controls the action.
Hope tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smalls smiles and moves away.
Smalls tries to clinch up but Hope circles away and keeps his distance. Hope shoots in for a takedown but Smalls shows good takedown defense. #T4##CL2# Smalls has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Smalls.
Smalls swings wildly with an uppercut but Hope uses good head movement to avoid it. Hope goes for a takedown attempt but Smalls pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hope is defended easily by Smalls. No luck for Hope with that takedown attempt. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Smalls shoots in for a double leg but Hope sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A counter left hand to the body from Hope misses its target. Smalls darts in looking for a takedown but Hope gets double underhooks and turns Smalls into the cage. Hope throwing a counter right hand but Smalls manages to avoid it. Smalls looks to land a body kick but Hope moved away. Smalls lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jackson Smalls will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Smalls swinging wildly here.
Logan Hope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Smalls lands with a straight right. Hope didn't see that one coming. Smalls shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hope as he jumps to the side. It looked like Hope was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Hope looks for a takedown but Smalls sprawls well. Smalls scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hope blocks a head kick by Smalls.
Hope fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Hope as Smalls shoots in. Hope shoots in looking for a takedown. Smalls tries to sprawl out of it but Hope keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smalls manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##TD2# Smalls gets the takedown into side control. Check out the look on Smalls's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Smalls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2# Smalls tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Smalls scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hope to see if he's OK. Jackson Smalls has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Smalls is putting a hurting on Hope here, landing some big shots from side control. Smalls trying to control the action but Hope is working from the bottom. I wouldn't like to be where Hope is right now. #SU2# Smalls decides to stand back up. Smalls throws a head kick but Hope moves out of range.
Smalls misses with a double jab.
Smalls shoots in for a takedown but Hope shows good takedown defense. Logan Hope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Smalls. Smalls pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hope back to the cage. Smalls follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3# Smalls throws a low kick but Hope moves out of range easily. Hope shoots in looking for a takedown. Smalls tries to sprawl out of it but Hope keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smalls manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Smalls drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hope defends it well. Hope shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smalls but Smalls pushes him off and we're back to square one. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Smalls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Hope gets a clinch. A battle for position here, against the cage. Smalls goes for a takedown attempt but Hope pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hope shoots in looking for a takedown but Smalls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hope's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T4# Smalls scores with a shot to the body.
Smalls throws a right and a left that both miss. Smalls circles away from the clinch attempt and Smalls counters with a one-two to the body. No luck with that takedown attempt from Smalls. Hope throws a leg kick but Smalls moved away. Smalls misses with a few strikes there.
Smalls jabs Hope to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2# Smalls shoots in and bounces Hope off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB# Hope is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Smalls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# No luck with that takedown attempt from Smalls. Hope swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Hope tries for a takedown but Smalls sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Jackson Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hope is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smalls sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2# Smalls changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hope looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES# Hope explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Hope doesn't succeed with the takedown and Smalls counters with a straight punch to the midsection. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Hope. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hope moves out of range of the body kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hope throws a nice looking combination but Smalls bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hope blocks a head kick by Smalls.
Hope tries to counter by clinching up but Smalls breaks away and moves out of range. Hope keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hope wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Hope shoots in for a takedown but Smalls shows good takedown defense. #T1# Smalls lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Smalls is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hope rather than just go for the knockout. Smalls lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD2# Smalls closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hope's guard. Smalls content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Smalls engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Smalls keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hope's head. Smalls wants to control from the top but Hope keeps moving. Smalls pushing down on Hope's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2# Hope is staying active underneath Smalls, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Smalls slips a nice elbow through Hope's hands, connecting with Hope's forehead.#SU2# Smalls decides to return to a standing position. Smalls throws a right and a left that Hope avoids nicely. Hope has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. 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! Smalls throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hope. Smalls throws a right hand that Hope ducks under and follows up with a left that Hope also avoids with ease.#TD# Hope shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smalls manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Hope pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smalls is keeping the position for now. #T3# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smalls is on top in guard.
#REVB# Smalls makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Smalls forces his way into half guard. Smalls drops an elbow to the side of Hope's head. #SUB2# Smalls is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hope has managed to free his arm - good work. Smalls content to control rather than advance. #T4##SU2# Smalls gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Hope has a takedown stuffed. Smalls tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Smalls throws a body shot but no joy. Hope wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Smalls throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Logan Hope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jackson Smalls is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Smalls pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight! Jackson Smalls comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Smalls winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Jackson Smalls! Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Jackson Smalls! Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Jackson Smalls!
Jackson Smalls wins by unanimous decision!
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