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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Dragon needs to keep his hands up - Sor had a free shot at his head there.
Dragon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sor throws a leg kick which misses Dragon's front leg but catches the back leg as Dragon tries to avoid it.
Dragon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dragon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sor connects with a leg kick.
Dragon shoots in looking for a takedown. Sor tries to sprawl out of it but Dragon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sor, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sor lands a lovely overhand right.
Dragon darts in looking for a takedown but Sor gets double underhooks and turns Dragon into the cage.
Dragon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sor lands a high kick!
#T1#
Sor jabs at Dragon's body.
Sor lands a lovely overhand right.
Dragon misses with a takedown attempt - Sor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saenchai Sor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rayleigh Dragon.
Sor throws a good cross that connects.
#TD2#
Dragon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dragon trying to control the position but Sor is working away. #T2#
Dragon tries to advance to mount but Sor denies him. #ES#
Sor sneaks out the side door and pushes Dragon away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragon shoots in for a takedown but Sor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Sor.
Sor thuds a left hand into Dragon's body.
Sor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Dragon tries to counter it with a takedown but Sor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice uppercut there from Sor.
Dragon takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T3#
Dragon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sor can pounce on him.
Sor misses with a head kick.
Saenchai Sor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dragon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sor.
Sor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dragon throws a jab but it's blocked by Sor. #CL2#
Dragon moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sor.
Dragon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sor digs a right hand underneath Dragon's ribcage. Dragon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sor lands with a short shot to the head.
Sor is working Dragon over against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sor as the two fighters clinch.
Dragon looks winded!
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!
Sor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
A short right from Sor on the inside.
Sor pushes Dragon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dragon.
Sor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Sor.
A short right from Sor on the inside.
Dragon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sor is keeping busy.
Dragon throws a head punch that misses.
Sor scores with a shoulder strike.
Dragon misses with some punches.
Dragon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragons head.
Sor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sor as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
Sor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sor cracks Dragon with a nice body shot.
Sor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sor.
Sor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dragon backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saenchai Sor 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#
Sor delivers a nice body kick.
Dragon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sor lands with a cross. #ROC#Dragon is rocked!
Sor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dragon.
Dragon is still on wobbly legs! Can Sor finish him?
and Sor counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Dragon! He's just covering up as Sor starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saenchai Sor!
Saenchai Sor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Trash Boys I
Date: Feb 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Hello shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pannu but Pannu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pannu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Pannu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hello takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pannu stuffs the takedown attempt from Hello. Hello gets slowly back to his feet.
Hello misses with a few strikes there.
Pannu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hello misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Hello with that takedown attempt.
Fatima Pannu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alga Hello.
Hello looks for a takedown but Pannu sprawls well.#T1#
Hello wants to clinch but Pannu slips to the side
and Pannu counters with an inside leg kick.
Pannu tries to score with a low kick but Hello moves his leg out of the way.
Despite the aggression on Hello's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Pannu gets tackled into the cage by Hello. Hello maintains the clinch. #BC#
Pannu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hello shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pannu pinned against the cage. Pannu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pannu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pannu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Pannu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alga Hello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Pannu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hello misses with a body shot
and Pannu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pannu misses with a head kick.
Hello looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pannu is fending him off so far but Hello persists. Nope, Pannu circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Hello closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hello is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pannu wants to get back to striking at distance but Hello won't allow it.
Hello is trying to drag Pannu to the mat but Pannu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T3#
Hello tries to score a body lock takedown but Pannu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hello jumps guard but Pannu stands there with Hello around his waist. Hello gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Hello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Hello.
Pannu throws a big counter combination but Hello scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hello looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pannu is fending him off so far but Hello persists. Nope, Pannu circles away and we're back to standing.
Pannu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hello on the side of the head.
Pannu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T4#
Hello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pannu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hello somewhat.
Hello moves in looking to clinch but Pannu pushes him off.
It looked like Pannu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hello paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hello shoots for a takedown but Pannu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pannu throwing a counter right hand but Hello manages to avoid it.
Hello tries for a takedown but Pannu circles away easily
and Pannu counters with a nice leg kick.
Hello has his takedown stuffed
and Pannu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fatima Pannu 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#
Pannu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fatima Pannu is winning the standup battle so far.
Hello fails with a takedown attempt.
Pannu throws a big counter combination but Hello scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pannu dodges the punch combination from Hello.
Pannu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hello counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab from Pannu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hello shoots in for a double leg but Pannu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hello closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pannu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Pannu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pannu.
Hello tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pannu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pannu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pannu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hello.
Fatima Pannu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alga Hello.
Hello doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pannu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hello misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Pannu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Hello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pannu fakes the leg kick and cracks Hello in the body. #T2#
Hello takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hello tried to score with a low kick but Pannu checks it.
Pannu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pannu throws a right hand that Hello ducks under and follows up with a left that Hello also avoids with ease.
Pannu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hello avoids the head kick by Pannu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hello tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pannu defends well and Hello ends up having to push Pannu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hello tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pannu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hello somewhat.
Pannu is looking for a counter combo.
Hello is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Pannu.
#T3#
Hello wants to clinch but Pannu slips to the side
and Pannu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hello misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pannu throws a nice looking combination but Hello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Hello gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hello leaning against his opponent.
#BC2#
Hello breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hello looks to clinch
and Hello takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pannu throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Hello shoots in looking for a takedown but Pannu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hello's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hello tries to clinch up.
Pannu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hello takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pannu keeps the fight on the outside.
Pannu seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pannu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pannu wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Pannu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hello is defended easily by Pannu.
Pannu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hello changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pannu tries to avoid it but Hello manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pannu to the ground. Pannu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pannu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hello avoids it.
A low kick lands for Pannu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fatima Pannu dominated that second round.
That's time! Pannu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Pannu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hello misses with a right hand
and Pannu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pannu swats away the attempt to clinch by Hello.
Pannu stuffs the takedown.
Pannu misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pannu misses with a hook. Hello ducked under it nicely.
Hello tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pannu counters with a low kick, right behind Hello 's knee. #T1#
Pannu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pannu lands a leg kick that knocks Hello off balance momentarily.
Pannu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pannu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hello is defended easily by Pannu.
Fatima Pannu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alga Hello.
Hello shoots in for a double leg but Pannu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Hello shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pannu sprawls well. Pannu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hello gets slowly back to his feet.
Hello takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hello takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hello blocks a head kick by Pannu.
Pannu sets himself, and Hello steps forward looking for the clinch! Pannu avoids it this time.
Pannu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hello can do to turn this around?
Pannu scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Hello fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pannu, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Pannu breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Pannu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hello shoots in but Pannu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pannu swats away the attempt to clinch by Hello.
Hello doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pannu counters with an inside leg kick.
Hello tries to clinch there but Pannu circles away.
Pannu feints and then cracks Hello's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hello down.
An inside leg kick from Pannu misses. #T4#
Hello darts in looking for a takedown but Pannu gets double underhooks and turns Hello into the cage.
Hello with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pannu counters with a straight right hand.
Pannu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hello.
Hello's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pannu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A punch combination from Hello misses.
Fatima Pannu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pannu misses the shot to the body.
Hello misses with a takedown attempt
and Pannu counters with a series of strikes. Hello will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hello tries to clinch there but Pannu circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pannu throws a leg kick which misses Hello's front leg but catches the back leg as Hello tries to avoid it.
Pannu lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fatima Pannu clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Pannu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hello throws a hook but Pannu avoids it easily.
Hello is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pannu is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hello.
Hello is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Pannu misses its target.
Hello wants to clinch.
Pannu throws a nice looking combination but Hello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hello tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hello doesn't manage to clinch there - Pannu circles away.
Hello shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pannu sprawls well. Pannu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hello gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Hello with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pannu counters with a thumping low kick.
Hello tries to clinch but Pannu moves out of range.
Fatima Pannu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pannu throws the kick towards the body but Hello avoids it.
Pannu tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Pannu. Beautiful body shot.
Hello throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pannu counters with a left and a right that stings Hello.
Hello is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hello avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Hello tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pannu defends well and Hello ends up having to push Pannu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pannu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fatima Pannu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alga Hello.
Hello shoots for a takedown but Pannu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hello tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pannu throws a low kick, looking for Hello's leg but Hello calmly moves out of range.
Pannu pushes Hello away with a front kick.
Pannu with a nice calf kick.
Pannu tries a head kick but it misses.
Pannu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hello.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pannu. #T3#
Hello moves in looking to clinch but Pannu pushes him off.
It looked like Pannu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hello tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pannu swivels and escapes.
Pannu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Hello instigates a clinch.
Pannu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hello.
Hello changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pannu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T4#
Hello tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hello checks a leg kick.
Hello wants to clinch.
Pannu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hello wants to clinch
and Pannu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hello shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pannu defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fatima Pannu had his way with Alga Hello in 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Pannu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hello doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pannu counters with an inside leg kick.
Pannu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hello counters with a three punch combo that has Pannu backing up. Pannu nods at Hello to acknowledge the strikes.
Pannu throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Pannu tries to keep at a distance but Hello has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hello prevents Pannu from breaking the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Hello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hello clinches up with Pannu and pushes him back against the cage.
Pannu blocks an uppercut.
Hello taking a breather.#BC#
Pannu breaks the clinch.
Pannu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pannu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hello tries to clinch there but Pannu circles away.
Pannu throws a right and a left that Hello avoids nicely. #T2##CL2#
Hello pushes Pannu up against the cage in a clinch.
Hello jumps guard but Pannu stands there with Hello around his waist. Hello gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pannu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Pannu breaks the clinch.
Pannu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pannu misses with a head kick.
Hello throws a poor cross that misses
and Pannu counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Pannu keeps the fight on the outside.
Pannu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hello closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pannu circles away.
Fatima Pannu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alga Hello.
Hello with a poor takedown
and Pannu counters with a right hand to the body.
Hello is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hello shoots for a takedown but Pannu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Hello blocks the leg kick.
Pannu throws a nice looking combination but Hello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hello throws a head kick but Pannu moves out of range.
Pannu connects with an inside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hello. #T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Pannu.
Pannu slaps away a takedown attempt from Hello, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pannu keeps the fight on the outside.
Pannu checks a low kick from Hello.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hello closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pannu circles away.
Pannu throws a leg kick which misses Hello's front leg but catches the back leg as Hello tries to avoid it.
Alga Hello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fatima Pannu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hello throws a right and a left that both miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Pannu misses its target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fatima Pannu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pannu, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:44
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:44
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fatima Pannu!
Fatima Pannu is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
Trash Boys I
Date: Feb 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Dong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Caste.
Caste lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dong circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Dong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Caste's head.
Dong content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caste wants to stand but Dong is controlling the position.
Dong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caste is keeping the position for now.
Dong stays in close to Caste's body and controls the position.
Dong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dong looking to sit in guard and control but Caste gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Caste's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dong wants to hit a sweep here but Caste passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dong there!
Dong is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Caste can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dong is looking to escape.
Dong tries to hold on but Caste postures up.
Dong is trying desperately to improve position.
Caste trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dong working to try and regain half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Caste has control of Dong's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dong regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dong looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
BOOM! Caste connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Caste scoring with strikes but Dong is staying in there.
Dong is looking to get to half guard.
Caste manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dong to take his back!
Caste is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Dong rolls, trying to escape but Caste keeps control of the position.
Caste trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Dong right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong is trying to get back to his feet but Caste has full control of the position and if anything, Dong has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caste on the ground.
Dong tries to escape but Caste has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Caste is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dong knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dong for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Caste dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Dong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Caste on his heels. He'll look to pass Caste's guard now, I'm sure.
Caste wants to sweep here but Dong controlling him for the moment.
Dong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Caste wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caste is trying to keep Dong in close.
Dong preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Caste throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dong uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
Caste prevents Dong from moving into mount.
Dong scoring with punches from side control.
Dong lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dong controlling the position from side mount.
Caste tries to buck Dong off but Dong is having none of it.
Caste is letting Dong control him for a moment.
Caste tries to bench press Dong off him but Dong keeps the position. #T2#
Caste struggling a bit here.
Dong controlling the position.
Dong advances to full mount.
A nice elbow there by Dong.
Dong looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Dong punishing his opponent with strikes.
Caste is desperately trying to improve his position but Dong has a good base and remains in mount.
Dong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Caste is looking to escape.
Dong controlling the pace for now.
Caste wants to control but Dong is having none of it.#T4#
Dong lands a heavy elbow.
Dong lands a couple of good shots and Caste has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Caste tries to escape the position.
Dong connects with a big shot to the side of Caste's head.
Dong is punishing Caste with some ground and pound.
Dong punishes Caste with strikes from the back mount. #ROC#Caste is rocked!
Dong keeps control of the position easily here as Caste tries to buck him off.
Caste is still in real trouble! Can Dong finish him?
Caste is trying to remain composed but Dong is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ding Dong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##TD#
Dong feints and as Caste raises his hands in defense, Dong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Caste seems to have recovered his senses.
Dong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ding Dong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Caste is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dong throwing strikes from guard but Caste blocks nicely.
Dong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong trying to control but Caste is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Caste holds on and takes a little breather.
Dong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caste can do to turn this around?#T1#
Dong content to stall in guard here.
Dong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Caste looking for a sweep. Not yet Caste, not yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Caste darts in and clinches Dong up against the cage.#TD#
Dong is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Caste can't fight it off and eventually Dong manages to take the fight to the floor. Caste looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Caste looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Caste is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caste can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dong controls the pace.#SUB2#
Caste escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Caste wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Dong is now in half guard.
Dong winds up and cracks Caste with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Dong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Caste tries to get to full guard but Dong has control of the leg.
Dong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Caste throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dong not doing much here.
Dong wants to free his trapped foot but Caste is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dong in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Dong shoots in and bounces Caste off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caste swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Caste dives on top into guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ding Dong clearly takes that round.
That's time! Dong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##TD#
Dong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Caste kicks Dong off and gets to his feet.
Caste fails with the takedown#CL#
and Dong counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Dong gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caste is keeping the position for now.
Dong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Dong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Caste wants to get back to his feet but Dong is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Caste looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dong won't allow Caste to get back to his feet.
Dong chips away with some ground and pound.
Dong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Caste is defended easily by Dong.
Caste is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#CL2#
Caste has closed the distance and engaged Dong in a clinch.
#T3#
Caste jumps guard but Dong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ding Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Caste.#TD#
Dong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dong is nestled in close to Caste, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Caste wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
Caste keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Dong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dong controlling the action here.
Caste moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Caste throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caste throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Dong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ding Dong had his way with Bryan Caste in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Caste goes for a double leg but Dong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dong continues to drive forward.
Dong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Dong dives in and scores a takedown into Caste's guard.#SUB2#
Caste is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dong defends well.
Dong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dong working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dong slips nicely into half guard.
Dong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Caste is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Dong wants to pass the guard but Caste is defending well. #SUB2#
Caste looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Dong there.
Dong controlling the action here.
Caste wants to control but Dong is keeping busy.
#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.
Caste tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Still in half guard, Dong seems content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dong in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Caste trying to control but Dong postures up.
Dong controlling the action here.#SUB#
Dong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ding Dong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caste works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Caste is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caste will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dong tries to counter with a takedown but Caste is quick to defend against it.
Bryan Caste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caste lands with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ding Dong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ding Dong!
Ding Dong is the new lightweight champion!
Bryan Caste was interviewed post fight and said 'wallahi this mf cheating bro '. |
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