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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GDL 23: Rowley vs Wright
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Kozlovski leaves Faust with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kozlovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kozlovski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Faust counters with a stiff right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Kozlovski. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Kozlovski.
A head kick misses from Kozlovski.
Kozlovski connects with a single shot there.
Kozlovski tries to clinch up but Faust circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlovski misses with an uppercut. Faust saw that one coming.
Faust shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kozlovski's corner calls for a 1-2. Kozlovski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Kozlovski moves into range and clinches up with Faust.#T1##BC2#
Kozlovski breaks the clinch.
Kozlovski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kozlovski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kozlovski lands with an uppercut that bounces Faust off the cage and back into range.#ROC2#
Faust is rocked!
Kozlovski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kozlovski looks to land a left hand but Faust moved out of range nicely.
Kozlovski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Faust takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Faust is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Faust finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Kozlovski's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Faust falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Kozlovski!
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Event:
GDL 22: Fist vs Mises
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Nordman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loow swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Nordman darts in and clinches Loow up against the cage.
Nordman is trying to maintain a safe position but Loow gets an underhook and turns Nordman into the cage.#BC#
Loow breaks from the clinch.
Nordman scores with a body shot.
Nordman shoots and misses
and Nordman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nordman darts in looking for a takedown but Loow gets double underhooks and turns Nordman into the cage.
Loow throws a big counter combination but Nordman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fredrik Loow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freja Nordman .
Nordman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loow swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nordman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Loow kicks Nordman off and gets to his feet.
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!#CL2#
Nordman forces Loow back against the cage and clinches.
Nordman jumps guard but Loow turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##BC#
Loow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nordman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Loow but Loow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nordman looks winded!
Nordman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Loow swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Nordman clinches up with Loow and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Nordman 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Loow has Nordman up against the cage in a clinch.
Loow'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.#BC#
Loow breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Nordman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nordman throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Loow holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Loow lands a good knee to the midsection. Nordman won't want to take too many of those.#BC#
Loow breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Loow.
Loow throws a leg kick which misses Nordman 's front leg but catches the back leg as Nordman tries to avoid it.
Nordman dives in and grabs Loow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Loow pushes down on Nordman 's head and hops out.#TD#
Loow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nordman quickly recovers to half guard.#T3#
Loow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SU#
Loow decides to return to a standing position. #TD#
Loow drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Loow controls the position from side control.
Loow working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T4#
Nordman is letting Loow control him for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loow working the body and head with strikes.
Loow is chipping away with strikes.
#SUB#
Loow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nordman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Loow landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loow just content to control the position.
Loow grinds an elbow into Nordman 's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Loow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Loow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nordman with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Loow counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Loow.
Loow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nordman avoids it.#TD#
Loow has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nordman regains guard immediately.
Fredrik Loow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nordman is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Loow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nordman 's guard. #REVR#
Nordman keeping full guard, as Loow tries to pass.
Loow sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Loow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nordman is breathing heavily.#SU#
Loow postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nordman to stand up.
Nordman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Loow misses with a kick to the body.
#TD#
Loow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nordman being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Loow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SU#
Loow stands up. #CL2#
Nordman gets a clinch. #T3##TD#
Loow pulls guard successfully.
Loow 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.
Loow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Loow works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Loow looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nordman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Loow lands strikes from half guard.
Loow is taking a breather. Nordman says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Loow is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
Loow not doing much here.
Loow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Loow dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Loow throws a head kick but Nordman moves out of range.
#TD#
Loow closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nordman to the mat! Nordman manages to get full guard.
Nordman is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Loow dives into side control.
#REVB##SU#
Loow has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL2#
Nordman rushes Loow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordman managing to block the knees to the body from Loow.
#BC#
Loow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nordman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Loow is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nordman .
Nordman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Loow takes the fight into the clinch.
Nordman tries to pull guard but Loow won't allow it.
#BC2#
Nordman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Loow moves into the clinch.
Nordman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Loow after a bit of a struggle.
Fredrik Loow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freja Nordman .#BC#
Loow manages to break the clinch.
A head kick from Loow lands but Nordman takes it in his stride. #TD#
Loow looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2##SU#
Loow stands up and waves to Nordman to follow him.
Loow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Freja Nordman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Loow takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loow landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Nordman breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Loow misses with a two punch combination.
Loow throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fredrik Loow is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Loow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Loow decides to stand back up. Loow steps back and let's Nordman get back to his feet.#CL2#
Nordman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Loow, pushing him back against the cage.
Loow stalling in the clinch.
Nordman looking to throw knees to the head but Loow is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Loow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Loow here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nordman takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Loow closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nordman 's guard.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Loow decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nordman , up you get! #CL#
Loow clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Loow lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nordman wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Loow decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fredrik Loow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loow 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Loow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
#R1#
Gold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Digal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Digal lands with an overhand left.
Digal with a hook.
Digal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Digal both land. Nice combination. #ROC#
Gold is rocked!#CL#
Digal instigates a clinch. #BC#
Digal breaks from the clinch.
Vovka Digal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Digal avoids the body shot from Gold.
Digal tries to counter with a takedown but Gold is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Digal moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Digal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Digal throws a series of strikes that have Gold backpedaling.
#T1#
Digal lands with a hook. Gold tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gold is still on wobbly legs! Can Digal finish him?
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Digal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gold seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Digal has knocked Gold down with a huge combo! Digal steps away and waves a wobbly Gold back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Digal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gold misses with the combination.
#CL#
Digal rushes Gold and presses him up against the cage.
Digal misses with an elbow over the top.
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!#BC2#
Gold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gold fails to land with a series of punches.
Digal attempts a counter takedown but Gold avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Gold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Digal tries to counter with a takedown but Gold is quick to defend against it.
Digal is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gold takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Digal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gold at a distance.
Gold misses with a two punch combination.
Gold throws a series of punches but Digal avoids them all with ease.
As Gold tries to get set, Digal tries to push him back and clinch up but Gold manages to avoid the attempt.
Gold drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gold tries a head kick but it misses.
Digal appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Digal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gold moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Digal lands with a nice combination. Gold backs away looking to recover.
Gold misses with a double jab.
#T3##TD2#
Gold gets the takedown into side control.
Gold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Digal keeps working.
Digal seems a little lost for a moment, as Gold dominates the positioning.
Gold looks winded!
Digal is pushing Gold's head away, looking to escape. Gold manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Digal trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SU2#
Gold stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice jab there from Digal.
Digal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Digal tries to clinch up.
Digal throws a series of punches but Gold moves out of range.
Gold throws a low kick, looking for Digal's leg but Digal calmly moves out of range.
Gold darts in trying to clinch
and Digal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Digal scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A lazy body kick from Gold
and Digal counters with a three punch combo that has Gold backing up. Gold nods at Digal to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vovka Digal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Gold misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Digal counters by clinching up. #BC#
Digal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gold throws a shot from downtown. Digal moves away and avoids it.
Gold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Digal is fending him off so far but Gold persists. Nope, Digal circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Gold gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Digal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gold tries to close the distance and clinch but Digal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gold throws a right hand that misses
and Digal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Digal tries to bum rush Gold with a series of wild strikes but Gold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Digal clinches up with Gold and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vovka Digal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Digal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gold, pushing him back against the cage.
Digal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gold.
Digal lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Gold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Digal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gold takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Digal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gold can do to turn this around?#CL#
Digal darts in and clinches Gold up against the cage.
Digal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gold up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Digal throws an elbow but misses. #T2##BC#
Digal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gold throws a low kick but it's checked well by Digal.
Digal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Digal is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Digal lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Digal looks to land a combination. Gold sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD2#
Gold drives through with a takedown into Digal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gold won't allow Digal to get back to his feet.
Digal keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully.
Gold is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Gold is continuing to stall.
Gold is breathing heavily.
Digal is looking to stand up but Gold isn't so interested in that idea.
Gold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gold wants to control from the top but Digal keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Digal swinging wildly here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Digal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gold avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Digal as he jumps to the side.
Vovka Digal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crispin Gold.
Digal scores with a punch to the head.
Digal moves out of range of the body kick.
Digal tries to clinch up but Gold circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vovka Digal dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Digal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gold clobbers Digal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Digal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Digal misses with a body punch
and Gold counters with a one-two to the body.
Digal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Digal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Digal throws a series of strikes that have Gold backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gold fails with an attempt to clinch.
Digal wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Digal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gold throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Digal moves away from the strike by Gold. #T1#
Digal slips a straight right by Gold.
Digal throws a leg kick but Gold sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gold lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Digal tries to bum rush Gold with a series of wild strikes but Gold uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Digal fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Digal moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Gold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Digal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Digal looks to score with a jab to the body but Gold is just out of range.
Digal thuds a left hand into Gold's body.#T2#
Gold showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Digal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Digal misses with a series of wild punches.
Vovka Digal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gold pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Digal defending well as Gold loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Digal moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Gold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Digal.#CL#
Gold tries to keep at a distance but Digal has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##BC#
Digal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Digal moves into the clinch.
Gold is struggling to control the position.#BC2#
Gold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Digal lands with an overhand left.
Gold has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#CL#
Digal closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Digal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Gold misses with a wild combination.
Digal scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Digal gets tackled into the cage by Gold. Gold maintains the clinch.
Digal putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gold in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Digal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crispin Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Digal feints a jab promting Gold to slip. Digal then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gold slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gold misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vovka Digal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Digal, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vovka Digal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2020 |
#R1#
A big right from Deak misses.
Faust seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faust throws a series of punches but Deak moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Deak.
Faust keeps the fight on the outside.
Faust rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faust takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Faust avoids the body shot from Deak.
It looked like Faust was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Faust explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deak misses the shot to the body.
Faust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deak throws out the jab.
Deak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faust was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Deak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Faust moves away.
Deak throws a right and a left that Faust avoids nicely. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Deak. #CL2#
Deak has closed the distance and engaged Faust in a clinch.
Deak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Deak.
Faust goes for a takedown in the clinch but Deak prevents it.
#TD2#
Deak gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Faust taking some punishment here, with Deak in his half guard.
Deak thows a huge punch but Faust dodges it nicely.
Deak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Deak 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.
Deak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Faust keeps working. #T2#
Deak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Faust defending well though.
Deak thows a huge punch but Faust dodges it nicely.
Well, if Deak is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Deak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deak thows a huge punch but Faust dodges it nicely.
Deak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faust keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deak winds up and cracks Faust with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Faust keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deak wants to control but Faust is keeping him busy.
Deak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Faust is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Deak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Faust defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Faust's head.
Faust keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deak stalling.
Deak should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Deak lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Deak throwing shots but Faust is blocking nicely.
Deak thows a huge punch but Faust dodges it nicely.
Deak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Deak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Faust keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deak working Faust over with strikes.
Deak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Deak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Faust's head.
Deak landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Deak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Deak 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#
Faust takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD2#
Faust gets caught flat footed, as Deak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Deak stands up over Faust, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Deak throws a big right hand that misses.
Deak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deak throws a big elbow that misses.
Deak distracts Faust 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.
Deak keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Faust's head.
Deak content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Faust preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Deak throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Deak throws a big elbow that misses.
Deak lands a couple of elbows.
Deak lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Deak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deak lands a couple of digs.
Deak forces his way into half guard.
Deak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Deak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Deak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Faust doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Deak.
Deak is nestled in close to Faust, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Deak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Deak is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Deak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Deak thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Deak is nestled in close to Faust, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Deak seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Deak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Deak connects with a nice short shot to Faust's temple.
Faust is refusing to be controlled, as Deak sits in half guard.
Faust is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Deak scores with a couple of nice shots.
Deak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Deak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Deak connects with a nice short shot to Faust's temple.
Deak working over Faust with some ground and pound. Faust looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Deak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Faust defending well though.
Deak lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Deak throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Faust is staying active underneath Deak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deak keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Deak connects with a nice short shot to Faust's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deak trying to control the action but Faust is working from the bottom.
Deak missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Deak 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Deak misses with a kick to the body.
A big left from Deak misses. #TD#
Faust scores with a takedown into Deak's guard.#ES2#
Deak pushes Faust off and gets back to his feet.
Deak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faust seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Deak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tomas Deak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deak tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Deak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faust went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Deak misses with a hook. Faust ducked under it nicely.
Deak pivots, looking for a leg kick but Faust is out of range and Deak settles back down.
Deak shoots in for a takedown but Faust shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Deak misses with a takedown
and Faust counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Faust shoots in looking for a takedown but Deak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Faust's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deak looks to land a body kick but Faust moved away.
Deak wants to slow Faust down by chopping away at his legs.
Faust wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Deak tries to clinch up but Faust circles away and keeps his distance.
Deak ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Deak is looking to clinch but Faust is avoiding it.
It looked like Faust wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Faust moves out of range of the leg kick from Deak.#CL2#
Deak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deak'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.#T2#
Deak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Faust just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nolan Faust has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomas Deak.
Faust tries to circle away but Deak has him pinned against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Deak as the two fighters clinch.
Deak prevents Faust from breaking the clinch.
Deak is leaning against Faust and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faust prevents a body shot from Deak.
Faust has Deak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Deak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Deak manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Deak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Faust is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Faust is looking for a takedown.
Faust is trying to break the clinch but Deak has him pressed against the cage.
Deak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Faust wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Deak swings wildly with an uppercut but Faust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Faust prevents a takedown attempt there.
Deak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faust's elbow.
Deak struggles to land a body shot inside as Faust controls his hands.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Deak misses with a punch to the body.
Faust tries to circle away but Deak has him pinned against the cage.
Deak misses with a hook to the ribs.
Deak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faust's elbow.
Deak slowing the pace effectively.
Deak controlling the action here for a moment.
Deak lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short body shot lands from Deak as the two fighters clinch.
Faust can't break the clinch.
Nolan Faust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Deak.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomas Deak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Deak has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tomas Deak!
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