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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Lahmat Kadirov has been cut.
Kadirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Kadirov is out of range.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kadirov in his tracks.
Kadirov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Kadirov moves away and avoids it.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Kadirov with a poor takedown
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kadirov tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lahmat Kadirov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Kadirov shoots in.
Smith throws out a counter right but Kadirov avoids it with no problem.
Kadirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#Kadirov is rocked!#T1#
BOOM! Smith lands a beautiful left hook that drops Kadirov. Kadirov tries to recover but Smith is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Kadirov lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chole Smith! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Star looks to land a right hand but Boxer moved out of range.
Boxer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Boxer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rexob Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Star.
A little jabbing left from Star on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck for Boxer with that takedown attempt.
Boxer throws a series of punches but Star avoids them all with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Star there.
Star misses with an uppercut. Boxer saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Star.
Boxer has a takedown stuffed.
Star throws a body punch but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Star scores with a nice head shot.
Boxer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Boxer.
Boxer doesn't manage to clinch there - Star circles away.
Boxer has his takedown stuffed
and Star counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rexob Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star leaves Boxer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Star on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boxer slips under a jab.#KD2#
Star feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Boxer sprawling to the canvas! Boxer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Star finish him?!
#ROC2#Boxer is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Rexob Boxer has been cut.
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!
The fighters circling - Star throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oh Boxer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boxer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Star.
Boxer seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Boxer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Star.
Boxer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Star pinned against the cage. Star gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #KD2#
Star sends Boxer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Star is motioning to the referee to let Boxer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Boxer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Boxer.
Star throws a jab when Boxer was well out of range.
Star is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boxer.
Boxer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boxer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Star counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Boxer moves in looking to clinch but Star pushes him off.
Boxer darts in trying to clinch
and Star counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Star avoids it really well and circles away.
Star throws out a counter right but Boxer avoids it with no problem.
Star is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Boxer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boxer throws a leg kick
and Star scores with a counter punch that sends Boxer to the canvas! Star smells blood - he's punishing Boxer with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Boxer has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Star! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Linn.#TD#
Lee successfully pulls guard.
Lee is pulling down on Linn's head to control his posture.
Lee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lee tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Linn defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Linn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee passes Linn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Lee working over Linn with some ground and pound. Linn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#CUT#It looks like Jose Linn has been cut.
Linn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lee throwing shots but Linn is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Linn is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lee has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lee pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Linn is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raymond Lee! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Garner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nick Star seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Star misses its intended target.
Star sets himself, and Garner steps forward looking for the clinch! Star avoids it this time.
Garner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garner blocks a jab.
Star 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.
#ROC#Garner is rocked!
Garner walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Garner limp body while Star jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Star! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Williams shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Williams tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith steps in with a hook that catches Williams right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Smith follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Williams looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chole Smith! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice body kick from Graham.
Star throws the left hand but Graham avoids the punch easily.
Graham takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Star walks into a straight right hand from Graham.
Star steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graham.
Star looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graham with the inside leg kick.
Star lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#It looks like Sheya Graham has been cut.
A left lands for Star.#ROC2#Graham is rocked!
Star uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graham.
Oh Graham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graham gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Star points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Graham wakes up just in time to hear Star thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nick Star! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Boy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boy lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Nick Corpe has been cut.
Boy lands with a light punch inside.
Boy lands a right hand.
Boy goes for a takedown attempt but Corpe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Corpe misses with an uppercut. Boy saw that one coming.
Corpe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corpe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Corpe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boy takes one on the button.
Boy fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Boy has managed to clinch.
Corpe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Corpe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Boy breaks the clinch.
Boy fails in his attempt to clinch.
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#
Boy has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Corpe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Corpe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boy can't find room to land a body shot as Corpe controls the action.
Boy has a couple of punches blocked by Corpe.
Corpe tries to score a body lock takedown but Boy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Corpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy stops a takedown attempt from Corpe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corpe.
Boy working aggressively here.
Corpe tries to land a knee to the head but Boy blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Boy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corpe throws an elbow but it misses.
Boy lands a body punch.
Corpe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Donk. Corpe catches Boy right on the button with a cross.#T2##CL2#
Boy moves into the clinch.
Boy lands a hook that snaps the head of Corpe backwards.
Corpe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Corpe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#KD2#
Boy drops Corpe with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Corpe looks back up at him and smiles so Boy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Corpe is breathing heavily.
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#
Boy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Boy lands a big right hand that sends Corpe crashing to the mat! Boy stays standing though and waves Corpe back to his feet!#ROC2#Corpe is rocked!#CUT2#Nick Corpe's cut is getting worse.
Boy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Corpe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corpe counters with a straight right hand.
Corpe seems to have got his legs back now.
Boy is looking to clinch. #T3#
Boy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corpe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corpe throws a looping overhand right but Boy ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Boy rushes Corpe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Corpe tries to score a body lock takedown but Boy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boy misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Boy - that landed with a thud.
Boy scores with a shot to the side of Corpe's head.
Still in the clinch, Boy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boy working aggressively here.
Corpe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Corpe jumps guard but Boy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corpe.
Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corpe.
Corpe is trying to drag Boy to the mat but Boy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boy tries a body shot but Corpe blocks it.
#BC2#
Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Corpe lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boy lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Boy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Corpe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Boy moves into the clinch successfully.
Corpe is trying to pull guard but Boy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boy.
Corpe misses with a knee strike.
Boy tries to work over Corpe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corpe.
Corpe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corpe gets underhooks to prevent Boy's takedown attempt.
Corpe wants a takedown.
Boy gets through Corpe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corpe tries to pull guard but Boy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Corpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Boy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boy wants to clinch.#T1##CL2#
Boy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Boy manages to break the clinch.
Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Boy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Corpe.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boy struggles to land a body shot inside as Corpe controls his hands.
Boy lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Corpe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boy misses with the head strike.
Boy gets through Corpe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boy throws a punch but it's blocked by Corpe.
Boy prevents Corpe from breaking the clinch.
Corpe is pushing Boy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Corpe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Corpe has Boy pushed against the cage.#T3#
Boy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Corpe wants a takedown.
Boy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Corpe or not.
Corpe blocks a body shot from Boy.
Corpe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boy gets underhooks to prevent Corpe's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corpe jumps guard but Boy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boy can't find room to land a body shot as Corpe controls the action.
Boy working aggressively here.
Boy has a couple of punches blocked by Corpe.
Boy prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
Boy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corpe backwards.
Boy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Corpe is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boy.
A head punch on the inside from Boy fails to land.
Corpe tries to break free but Boy pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Boy fails to land.
A short right from Boy on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short left from Boy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corpe.
Boy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corpe backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Boy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Corpe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Boy takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Boy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Corpe backwards.
Boy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Corpe blocks a body shot from Boy.
Boy throws a big uppercut that drops Corpe! More strikes from Boy and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Corpe lies dazed against the cage as Boy celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Boy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Cees gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith cracks Cees with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cees goes for a double leg but Smith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smith continues to drive forward.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Cees manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Cees is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cees. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cees manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Cees throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cees trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Cees lands a couple of elbows.
Cees pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Cees thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Cees is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cees to get the leverage.
Cees 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.
Cees wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well. #SUB#
Cees seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Cees lands strikes from half guard.
Smith tries to roll over but Cees keeps him under control.
Cees lands with a punch from half guard.
Cees is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Cees is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cees lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Cees is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Smith is staying active underneath Cees, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith tries to roll over but Cees keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cees lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Cees is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cees to get the leverage.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Cees sits in half guard.
Smith missing with punches from the bottom.
#T4#
Smith trying to hold on to Cees's head to control him but Cees postures up.
Cees looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Cees is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith has hold of Cees's hands but Cees slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith controlling the position well.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Cees is controlling him well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fee Cees dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Smith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cees's hands.
Cees fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cees is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith 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.
Cees takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cees swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cees is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Cees's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Smith dives in looking to finish as Cees flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Smith's strikes! Smith is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Cees's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Cees was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chole Smith! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Corpe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Corpe has managed to clinch.
Corpe stalls.
Cekuolis is trying to break the clinch but Corpe has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Corpe pulls guard successfully.
Corpe throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Corpe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Corpe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cekuolis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Corpe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cekuolis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corpe is one step ahead there.
Corpe sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Cekuolis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cekuolis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Corpe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cekuolis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corpe is keeping the position for now.
Corpe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corpe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Corpe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Corpe holds on and takes a little breather.
Corpe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cekuolis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Corpe throws a strike but Cekuolis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Corpe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cekuolis is aware though and is defending well.
Cekuolis wants to control from the top but Corpe keeps moving.
Corpe wants to sweep here but Cekuolis controlling him for the moment.
Corpe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3##SUB#
Corpe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cekuolis defends it easily.
Corpe keeping moving, preventing Cekuolis from controlling successfully.
Corpe wants to sweep here but Cekuolis controlling him for the moment.
Cekuolis trying to control but Corpe is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cekuolis throws a strike but Corpe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cekuolis wants to sweep but no luck.
Cekuolis controls Corpe momentarily but Corpe frees himself.
Cekuolis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corpe.
Corpe wanted to stand there but Cekuolis had control of the position.
Corpe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corpe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cekuolis is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Corpe 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#
Cekuolis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Corpe counters by moving into the clinch.
Cekuolis taking a breather. #TD#
Corpe jumps guard and drags Cekuolis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Corpe has Cekuolis pulled in close to control his posture.
Corpe keeping moving, preventing Cekuolis from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corpe wants to sweep but no luck.
Corpe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Corpe's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Corpe throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cekuolis escapes and throws Corpe's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The strikes coming from Cekuolis are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
I wouldn't like to be where Corpe is right now.
Corpe is looking to regain half guard here but Cekuolis keeps moving and retains side control.
Corpe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Corpe tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Cekuolis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Corpe rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cekuolis's guard! Nice work there by Corpe!
Cekuolis can't keep his opponent in guard - Corpe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #ES2#
Cekuolis pushes Corpe off and gets back to his feet.
Cekuolis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Corpe moves into the clinch.
Corpe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cekuolis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Corpe to keep the fight standing.
Nick Corpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algis Cekuolis.#T3#
Corpe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cekuolis prevents it.
#BC#
Corpe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corpe throws a head kick but Cekuolis moves out of range.
#CL#
Corpe moves into the clinch successfully.
Corpe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cekuolis prevents it.
Corpe jumps guard but Cekuolis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cekuolis can't get the takedown.
Corpe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cekuolis.
Cekuolis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cekuolis wants a takedown.
#T4#
The referee is keeping an eye on Corpe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cekuolis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Corpe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cekuolis.
#TD#
Corpe gets control of Cekuolis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Corpe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cekuolis wants to control from the top but Corpe keeps moving.
Corpe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corpe wants to get back to his feet but Cekuolis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cekuolis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Corpe is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Corpe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cekuolis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nick Corpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cekuolis looks for a takedown but Corpe sprawls well.#CL#
Corpe gets a clinch.
Cekuolis looking to stall.
Cekuolis is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Corpe pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cekuolis trying to control the position from guard on top but Corpe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corpe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nick Corpe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Cekuolis preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Corpe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Corpe wants to sweep but no luck.
Corpe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cekuolis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Corpe defends it nicely.
Nick Corpe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algis Cekuolis.#CL#
Corpe takes the fight into the clinch.
Corpe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cekuolis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cekuolis fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Corpe successfully pulls guard.
Corpe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Cekuolis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corpe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corpe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cekuolis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Corpe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Corpe tries to free his leg and advance position but Cekuolis is retaining full guard.
Corpe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Corpe pushing down on Cekuolis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cekuolis is trying to stand.
Corpe content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Corpe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Corpe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Corpe trying to control the pace.
Cekuolis tries to kick Corpe off but Corpe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Corpe slows the pace down in half guard.
Cekuolis is looking to get back to full guard here but Corpe has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Corpe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Corpe 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Corpe! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Linn throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Linn with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Linn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joshua looking for a takedown.
The referee calls for Linn to work.
Linn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joshua wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Linn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anthony Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Linn.
Linn stalling the fight.
#T1##TD2#
Linn drags the fight down to the ground.
Linn managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshua is pushing down on Linn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Linn is fighting to maintain full guard but Joshua has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Joshua seems to be working for a kimura but Linn defends the submission attempt.
Joshua wants to take a breather but Linn is having none of it. #SUB#
Joshua is working for a submission of some sort.
Joshua trying to control from half guard but Linn is working away. #T2#
Linn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Linn is looking for a sweep. Joshua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linn trying to control from the bottom.
Joshua wants to take a breather but Linn is having none of it.
Linn tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Joshua has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Joshua looking to ground and pound but Linn is blocking nicely. #T3#
Linn tries to improve his position but instead Joshua has taken his back!
Linn is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Linn defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Linn right now.
Linn is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Joshua struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T4#
Joshua keeps control of the position as Linn tries to break free.
Linn is holding onto Joshua's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Linn trying to control the action but Joshua just sinks the hooks in.
Linn tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Linn trying to control the action but Joshua just sinks the hooks in.
Joshua is breathing heavily.
Linn can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Joshua dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Joshua tries to close the distance and clinch but Linn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Linn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Linn showed some decent athleticism there.
Joshua trying to control here.
Joshua keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joshua's head.
Joshua trying to control but Linn postures up.
Linn is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Linn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joshua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Linn.
Linn trying to mount his opponent but Joshua defends it.
Linn tries to stand and escape but Joshua actually recovers to full guard.
Linn throws an elbow that misses. Joshua uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Linn's guard. Nice move by Joshua!#REVR##SUB2#
Linn is looking for a triangle here but Joshua uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Anthony Joshua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Joshua trying to control the action but Linn is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Linn is trying to improve his position.
Joshua has control of an arm but Linn manages to advance to Joshua's back!#SUB2#
Linn working for a choke but Joshua is defending well.
Linn controls the position.#T3#
Joshua wants to control his opponent's hands but Linn gets his hands free.
Joshua tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Linn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Linn landing punches. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Linn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Linn avoids the attempt from Joshua to control.
Linn throwing strikes here but Joshua is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Linn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Linn working the ground and pound effectively.
Linn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Linn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Linn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joshua quickly recovers to half guard.
Joshua wants to improve his position but Linn is controlling well.
Linn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Joshua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Linn pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Linn seems content to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Linn.
Linn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Linn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Linn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU2#
Linn decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Joshua slips a jab and a cross from Linn.
Linn tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Linn.
Joshua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Linn is fending him off so far but Joshua persists. Nope, Linn circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Linn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Joshua tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Linn is in Joshua's guard.
Linn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Linn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Joshua trying to control the position.
#T2#
Linn controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Linn gets to his feet - Joshua follows without any prompting. #T3#
Linn scores with a nice head shot.
Linn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Linn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joshua avoids it really well and circles away.
As Linn looks to move away, Joshua throws a big counter combo but Linn just gets out of the way.
Linn dives in and grabs Joshua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joshua pushes down on Linn's head and hops out.
Anthony Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Linn.
Linn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Linn closes the distance and clinches up with Joshua, looking for a takedown. Linn pushes Joshua against the cage but Joshua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Linn misses with a head kick.
Linn tries for a takedown but Joshua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Joshua blocks a head kick by Linn.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Linn is defended easily by Joshua.
Joshua goes for a double leg but Linn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Linn continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Linn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Linn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Donk. Linn catches Joshua right on the button with a cross.
Anthony Joshua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Linn shoots in looking for a takedown but Joshua manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Linn's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joshua shoots in for a double leg but Linn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Joshua gets tackled into the cage by Linn. Linn maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Linn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Linn 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Linn!
In defeat, Anthony Joshua stepped up to the mic, saying 'I been a hon our to fight this match but I promise to win the next one
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Moranlinn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Linn.
A combination from Linn does no damage.
Moranlinn shoots for a double leg takedown but Linn sprawls well. He's pushed Moranlinn 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moranlinn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moranlinn shoots in looking for a takedown but Linn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moranlinn 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Linn tries to keep at a distance but Moranlinn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Linn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Linn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moranlinn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moranlinn jumps guard but Linn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Moranlinn . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Linn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moranlinn smiles and moves away.
Linn moves in looking to clinch but Moranlinn pushes him off.#T1##CL2#
Linn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Linn is trying to pull guard but Moranlinn has him pressed against the cage.
Moranlinn jumps guard but Linn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Linn is pushing Moranlinn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moranlinn is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Linn to keep the fight standing.
Linn goes for a takedown attempt but Moranlinn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Linn rushes Moranlinn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Linn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Linn has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Moranlinn moves into the clinch.#T2#
Moranlinn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD#
Moranlinn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Linn uses from the top position.
Linn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Linn preventing the sweep.
Moranlinn working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Linn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moranlinn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Linn has Moranlinn in his guard.#REVR##T3#
Linn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU#
Moranlinn gets to his feet - Linn follows without any prompting.
Moranlinn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Linn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Linn fails with a takedown attempt.
Moranlinn wants to clinch.
Linn dives in for a single leg takedown but Moranlinn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Linn fails to land the takedown.
Linn looks winded!
Linn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moranlinn counters with a left to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Linn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Linn lands with a straight right. Moranlinn didn't see that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jose Moranlinn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A left and a right from Moranlinn both land. Nice combination. #CUT#It looks like Jose Linn has been cut.
Moranlinn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Linn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moranlinn tries to clinch there but Linn circles away.
Moranlinn shoots in for a takedown but Linn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moranlinn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moranlinn sets himself, and Linn steps forward looking for the clinch! Moranlinn avoids it this time.
No luck for Linn with that takedown attempt.
Moranlinn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Linn defends well and Moranlinn ends up having to push Linn into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Moranlinn . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moranlinn goes for a takedown attempt but Linn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Linn instigates a clinch.
Moranlinn prevents a body shot from Linn. #T1#
Moranlinn jumps guard but Linn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Linn manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Moranlinn as Linn shoots in.
Linn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Linn is breathing heavily.#CL#
Moranlinn forces Linn back against the cage and clinches.
Moranlinn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Linn is defending well.
Linn is trying to pull guard but Moranlinn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Linn breaks from the clinch.
Moranlinn throws a push kick but Linn slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Moranlinn shoots in but no luck this time.
Moranlinn blocks a low kick nicely.
Jose Moranlinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moranlinn dives in for a single leg takedown but Linn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moranlinn takes a shot to the head.
Moranlinn tries to pull guard but Linn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Linn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moranlinn just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Linn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moranlinn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Linn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moranlinn as he jumps to the side.
Nice sprawl there from Moranlinn as Linn shoots in.
Linn doesn't manage to clinch there - Moranlinn circles away.
#T3#
Linn stuffs the takedown attempt from Moranlinn . Moranlinn gets slowly back to his feet.
Moranlinn shoots for a double leg takedown but Linn sprawls well. He's pushed Moranlinn 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moranlinn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Linn counters with a nice uppercut.
Linn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moranlinn is fending him off so far but Linn persists. Nope, Moranlinn circles away and we're back to standing.
Moranlinn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Linn is fending him off so far but Moranlinn persists. Nope, Linn circles away and we're back to standing.
Moranlinn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Linn's waist but Linn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moranlinn off to one side.
Linn jabs at Moranlinn 's body.
Linn swats away the attempt to clinch by Moranlinn .
Linn throws a counter combo.#T4#
Linn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jose Linn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Linn throws out a powerful jab.
Moranlinn tries to clinch up.
Moranlinn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moranlinn wants to clinch up but Linn keeps it at a distance.
Linn with the counter takedown but Moranlinn avoids it easily.
Linn misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moranlinn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Linn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moranlinn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Linn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Linn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jose Linn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Moranlinn with that takedown attempt.
Linn lands a right hook to the body.
Moranlinn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Linn feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Linn has managed to clinch.
Linn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moranlinn prevents it.
Linn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moranlinn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jose Moranlinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Linn.
Linn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Linn is trying to pull guard but Moranlinn has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Linn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Linn throws a series of punches but Moranlinn avoids them all with ease.
Moranlinn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moranlinn fails with the takedown.
Linn unleashes a big counter combination but Moranlinn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moranlinn fails with the takedown.
Moranlinn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Linn shoots in for a takedown but Moranlinn shows good takedown defense.
Moranlinn looks for a takedown but Linn sprawls well.
Moranlinn looks to clinch
and Linn counters with a series of strikes. Moranlinn will be more careful next time no doubt. #T2#
Moranlinn closes the distance and clinches up with Linn, looking for a takedown. Moranlinn pushes Linn against the cage but Linn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Linn rushes Moranlinn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Linn breaks the clinch.
Linn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moranlinn as he avoids it easily.
Moranlinn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moranlinn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Linn as Moranlinn shoots in.
Linn wants to clinch.
Moranlinn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Linn avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Linn shoots in for a takedown but Moranlinn shows good takedown defense.
Moranlinn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2#
Linn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moranlinn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Linn.
#BC#
Moranlinn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Moranlinn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Linn defends it nicely.
Linn unleashes a big counter combination but Moranlinn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Linn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moranlinn , pushing him back against the cage.
Jose Linn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Linn jumps guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Linn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Linn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moranlinn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Linn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Linn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Linn! |
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