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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
NYCL 11 - Doodes vs Ortiz
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Duchesne pushes Canyon up against the cage in a clinch.
Canyon wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Duchesne jumps into guard, dragging Canyon to the mat.
Duchesne lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Canyon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Duchesne throwing strikes but missing.
Duchesne trying to control but Canyon is working from the bottom.
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.
Duchesne postures up in Canyon's guard and throws a big left but Canyon blocks it. #T1##SU2#
Duchesne stands and steps away. Canyon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Canyon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Duchesne throws a head kick that misses.
Duchesne fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Duchesne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Canyon looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Duchesne breaks from the clinch.
Canyon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duchesne sprawls well. Duchesne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Canyon gets slowly back to his feet.
Duchesne tries to counter with a clinch but Canyon shakes him off and moves away.
Canyon is breathing heavily.
Duchesne fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Duchesne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Canyon avoids it really well and circles away.
Canyon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Danny Canyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Duchesne.#CL2#
Duchesne gets a clinch.
Duchesne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Canyon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Duchesne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Canyon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Canyon closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Duchesne breaks the clinch.
Duchesne tries to score a power double leg takedown but Canyon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duchesne somewhat.#T3##TD#
Canyon drives through with a takedown into Duchesne's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Canyon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Canyon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Duchesne will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Duchesne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Canyon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Canyon postures up.
Duchesne wants to sweep here but Canyon controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Canyon wanted to stand there but Duchesne had control of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Duchesne will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Duchesne closes the distance and pushes Canyon back into the cage.
Duchesne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Canyon is defending well.
Duchesne controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Duchesne manages to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Duchesne dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Canyon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duchesne's waist but Duchesne gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canyon off to one side.
Duchesne fails to land the takedown.
That kick from Duchesne tenderised Canyon's leg. Canyon is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Duchesne.
Duchesne lands with a kick to the ribs.
Duchesne shoots in but no luck this time.
Duchesne circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duchesne scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Duchesne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Duchesne is trying hard to land a takedown here. Canyon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Danny Canyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Duchesne.
Duchesne shoots in but Canyon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Duchesne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Canyon tries to land a front kick but Duchesne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL2#
Duchesne closes the distance and pushes Canyon back into the cage.
Canyon letting Duchesne take a breather here.
Canyon tries to pull guard but Duchesne won't allow it.
Canyon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duchesne just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Duchesne lands a takedown into guard.
Canyon has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Duchesne is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Duchesne manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Duchesne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Duchesne manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
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!
Canyon won't allow Duchesne to get back to his feet.
Canyon won't allow Duchesne to sweep him here.
Duchesne is trying to keep Canyon in close.
#SUB2#
Duchesne is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Canyon defends well.#SUB2#
Duchesne throws his legs up looking for a submission but Canyon uses it to pass to side control.
#T3##SU#
Canyon stands up and beckons Duchesne to his feet. #CL2#
Duchesne has Canyon up against the cage in a clinch.
Duchesne tries to pull guard but Canyon won't allow it.
#BC2#
Duchesne breaks the clinch.
Canyon tries to clinch there but Duchesne circles away.
#CL2#
Duchesne clinches up with Canyon and pushes him back against the cage.
Duchesne jumps guard but Canyon stands there with Duchesne around his waist. Duchesne gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Duchesne - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Duchesne is trying to drag Canyon to the mat but Canyon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Canyon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Duchesne.
Duchesne is looking for a takedown.
Duchesne taking a breather.
Duchesne fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Duchesne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Duchesne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Canyon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Duchesne throws a head kick that misses.
And Canyon counters with a quick kick to the body but Duchesne blocks it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Duchesne tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Canyon avoids it.#BC2#
Duchesne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Danny Canyon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duchesne.
Duchesne swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duchesne has a takedown stuffed.
Canyon tries to clinch but Duchesne moves out of range.
Canyon sets himself, and Duchesne steps forward looking for the clinch! Canyon avoids it this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Duchesne or perhaps it was just good defense by Canyon, which made it look bad.
Danny Canyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Duchesne.#T1#
Duchesne misses with a takedown attempt - Canyon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Canyon with that takedown attempt.
Duchesne shoots for a double leg takedown but Canyon sprawls well. He's pushed Duchesne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duchesne misses with a few strikes there.
Canyon throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Canyon tries to bum rush Duchesne with a series of wild strikes but Duchesne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Canyon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duchesne keeps Canyon at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Duchesne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Duchesne shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Canyon as he jumps to the side.
Duchesne shoots in and drives through. Canyon sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Canyon as Duchesne shoots in.
Duchesne throws a right hand that Canyon ducks under and follows up with a left that Canyon also avoids with ease.
Canyon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duchesne sprawls and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Duchesne.
Duchesne shoots for a takedown but Canyon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Canyon.
Canyon lands with a cross. #T3#
Canyon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Duchesne pinned against the cage. Duchesne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Duchesne moves into the clinch.
Canyon fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Duchesne jumps guard and drags Canyon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Duchesne wants to sweep here but Canyon controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Duchesne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Duchesne wants to stand and escape but Canyon is having none of it.
Duchesne being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Duchesne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Duchesne trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duchesne trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Duchesne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Duchesne 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Duchesne! |
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Event:
NYCL 11 - Doodes vs Ortiz
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Silva Martins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kelce napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Silva Martins throwing strikes but Kelce manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Kelce trying to control the position but Silva Martins is working away.
Silva Martins struggling a bit here.
Silva Martins tries to bench press Kelce off him but Kelce keeps the position. #SUB#
Kelce working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva Martins gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Silva Martins tries to roll over but Kelce keeps him under control.#T1#
Silva Martins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kelce won't allow Silva Martins to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Silva Martins is looking for a triangle but Kelce pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Martins seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Silva Martins looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Martins wants to stand and escape but Kelce is having none of it.
Kelce will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Kelce has gone for a leg lock! Silva Martins slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kelce's guard.#REVB##T2#
Silva Martins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva Martins just content to control the position.
Kelce dodges the ground and pound from Silva Martins.
Kelce is not content to let Silva Martins control the position.
Kelce stops Silva Martins from passing to mount. #T3#
Silva Martins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kelce is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Silva Martins trying to control the action but Kelce is working from the bottom.
Silva Martins controlling from side mount. #SU2#
Silva Martins stands up and beckons Kelce to his feet. #TD#
Kelce shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva Martins is trying to defend but Kelce finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Silva Martins is looking to control Kelce's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Silva Martins avoid being mounted?
Silva Martins is holding on to half guard well.
Silva Martins is trying to maintain the position but Kelce is very close to passing his half guard.
Kelce seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva Martins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Silva Martins 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#
Silva Martins has a takedown stuffed.
Silva Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kelce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva Martins misses with a head kick.
Silva Martins blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva Martins with the counter takedown but Kelce avoids it easily.
Kelce changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva Martins tries to avoid it but Kelce manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva Martins to the ground. Silva Martins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva Martins misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Kelce has closed the distance and engaged Silva Martins in a clinch.
Silva Martins tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Martins has Kelce pressed against the cage, preventing Kelce from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva Martins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Silva Martins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Silva Martins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1##SUB2#
Silva Martins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva Martins tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Silva Martins throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kelce managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Silva Martins.
Silva Martins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kelce keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva Martins tries to stand but Kelce is controlling his head.
Kelce is not content to let Silva Martins control the position.
Silva Martins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kelce is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Silva Martins trying to control the position but Kelce is working away. #SU2#
Silva Martins decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3##TD2#
Silva Martins drives through with a takedown into Kelce's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva Martins trying to control but Kelce is working from the bottom.
Silva Martins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva Martins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva Martins wants to control from the top but Kelce keeps moving.
Silva Martins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Kelce is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva Martins is controlling him.
Silva Martins tries to stand but Kelce is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Kelce has Silva Martins up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Kelce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelce is looking to clinch.
Kelce avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Silva Martins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Silva Martins wants to clinch up but Kelce keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Kelce gets caught flat footed, as Silva Martins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kelce is trying to hold Silva Martins in close to prevent damage but Silva Martins has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva Martins throwing shots but Kelce is blocking nicely.
Danilo Silva Martins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kelce is staying active underneath Silva Martins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva Martins tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Silva Martins trying to control the action but Kelce is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kelce wants to get back to full guard but Silva Martins has mounted him!
Silva Martins looking to ground and pound but Kelce is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva Martins tries to control but Kelce wriggling away.
Kelce keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva Martins throwing strikes here but Kelce is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Silva Martins thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kelce is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva Martins works his way to his opponent's back.
#T2#
Kelce can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Silva Martins's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Silva Martins has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kelce is in real trouble here. Silva Martins gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kelce is tapping out! Silva Martins wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danilo Silva Martins! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Rivera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khan connects with a high kick.
Rivera tries for a takedown but Khan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Khan.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khan connects with a jab.
Khan connects with a solid leg kick.
Khan tries to bum rush Rivera with a series of wild strikes but Rivera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rivera throws a big counter combination but Khan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rivera shoots and misses
and Khan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Khan scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Khan clinches up with Rivera and pushes him back against the cage.
Rivera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Rivera drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rivera passes Khan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khan wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Rivera is working for a kimura but Khan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Rivera seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB#
Rivera is working for a kimura but Khan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Rivera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rivera.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rivera is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Khan is pressing down on Rivera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Khan wants to sweep but no luck.
Rivera passes Khan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Khan is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Rivera is looking for a kimura but Khan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rivera to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rivera seems to be looking for submissions.
Khan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khan.#T4#
Rivera passes Khan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khan is trying to stand back up but Rivera is controlling him
#SUB#
Rivera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rivera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rivera's back!#SUB2#
Khan looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Rivera is controlling Khan 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daanish Khan will probably get the nod.
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#
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan lands with a kick to the temple. Rivera shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rivera shoots in looking for a takedown but Khan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rivera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khan throws a head kick but Rivera moves out of range.
Khan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rivera backs up against the cage.
Nice body kick from Khan.
Khan throws a head kick but Rivera moves out of range.
Rivera is looking to counter the offense by Khan and move into the clinch.#TD#
Rivera shoots in and bounces Khan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Khan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rivera has picked Khan up and slammed him! Khan can't keep hold of the triangle and Rivera manages to pass to side control!
Khan is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan is pushing Rivera's head away, looking to escape. Rivera manages to hold on to the position though.#T1##SUB#
Rivera has an Americana. Khan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rivera is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rivera hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mason Rivera! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Khan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khan sprawls well. Khan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Garcia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Khan closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##TD2#
Khan 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.
Khan pushing down on Garcia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Khan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Khan seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Garcia is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daanish Khan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Olatunji closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Insigne quickly recovers to half guard.
Olatunji sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Insigne wants to control but Olatunji is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Insigne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Olatunji tries to free his leg and advance position but Insigne is retaining full guard.
Insigne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Insigne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Insigne wants to sweep here but Olatunji controlling him for the moment.
Insigne is looking to sweep but instead, Olatunji has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Insigne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Olatunji is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Olatunji is working for a submission of some sort.
#SU2#
Olatunji postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Insigne to stand up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Olatunji changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Insigne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Insigne wants to control but Olatunji postures up.
Olatunji wants to control but Insigne is keeping him busy.
Olatunji working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Insigne is trying to control Olatunji's posture but Olatunji avoids it.
Olatunji with the ground and pound but Insigne regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Insigne wants to control but Olatunji is keeping busy.
#T3##SU2#
Olatunji escapes and gets back to his feet.
Insigne fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Olatunji counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Olatunji wants a takedown but no success here.
Insigne trying to stall but Olatunji improves his position.
Insigne stalling in the clinch but Olatunji improves position.
Insigne has Olatunji pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Olatunji manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Insigne misses with some punches.
Olatunji wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Insigne has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Olatunji changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Insigne fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Insigne tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Insigne gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Insigne blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Olatunji jumps guard and drags Insigne to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Insigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Olatunji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Insigne preventing the sweep. #SU#
Insigne decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Olatunji, up you get!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Insigne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olatunji.
Ciro Insigne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ Olatunji.#CL2#
Olatunji clinches up with Insigne and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Olatunji 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#
Insigne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olatunji as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Insigne with that takedown attempt.
Olatunji tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Olatunji clinches up against the cage.
Olatunji wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Insigne has him pressed against the cage.
Insigne is looking to break free of the clinch but Olatunji has double underhooks.
Insigne working aggressively here.
Olatunji manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Insigne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Insigne's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Olatunji can't break the clinch.
Olatunji is trying to drag Insigne to the mat but Insigne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Insigne jumps guard but Olatunji turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciro Insigne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Insigne has had enough of the clinch but Olatunji keeps him there for the moment.
Olatunji lands a right hand.
Olatunji with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Olatunji.
Insigne prevents Olatunji from breaking the clinch.
Olatunji gets underhooks to prevent Insigne's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Olatunji pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Olatunji is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Insigne is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Insigne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olatunji swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Insigne trying to control but Olatunji is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Insigne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Olatunji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Insigne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Insigne is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Olatunji is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Olatunji has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Insigne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Olatunji controlling from the top position.
Olatunji postures up.
Olatunji loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES#
Insigne has his feet on Olatunji's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Insigne avoids the head kick by Olatunji.
Olatunji dives in and grabs Insigne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Insigne pushes down on Olatunji's head and hops out.#CL2#
Insigne gets tackled into the cage by Olatunji. Olatunji maintains the clinch.
Insigne can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Olatunji pulls guard successfully.
Insigne trying to control but Olatunji is working from the bottom.
Olatunji has a closed guard, preventing Insigne from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Olatunji looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Olatunji is breathing heavily.
Olatunji wants to control the position but Insigne says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Olatunji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Olatunji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olatunji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Insigne moves in looking to clinch but Olatunji pushes him off.#CL2#
Olatunji moves into range and clinches up with Insigne.
Stalling in the clinch from Olatunji.
Insigne with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Olatunji is pressed up against the cage. Insigne has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Olatunji down to the mat. Olatunji avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Insigne fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Olatunji shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Insigne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Insigne thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Insigne keeping full guard, as Olatunji tries to pass. #T1#
Insigne looking to control.
Olatunji trying to control but Insigne is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Insigne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olatunji is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Insigne working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Olatunji has passed into half guard!
Olatunji is taking a breather. Insigne says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olatunji seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Insigne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
JJ Olatunji has got the better of the ground game so far.
Insigne controlling the position for now.
Insigne trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Insigne manages to get to full guard.
Olatunji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU2#
Insigne is working an open guard so Olatunji takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Insigne is looking to clinch but Olatunji is avoiding it.
Insigne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Olatunji counters with a series of strikes. Insigne will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciro Insigne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Insigne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olatunji paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Olatunji is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Olatunji shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Olatunji not doing much here.
#T4#
Olatunji blocks the strikes from Insigne.
#SUB2#
Olatunji is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Insigne defends it well.
Insigne is trying to maintain the position but Olatunji is very close to passing his half guard.
Ciro Insigne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
JJ Olatunji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olatunji controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Olatunji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Olatunji 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Olatunji! |
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