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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSD 1
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Killian gets a double leg takedown into Smash's guard.
Killian stopping the sweep attempt from Smash.#SUB2#
Killian is sitting in close to Smash's body. Smash has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Killian is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Killian is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Smash.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Smity Smash! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1117 Round 1
Date: Aug 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Miata tries a head kick but it misses.
Dabanks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miata. #TD#
Dabanks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dabanks lands a nice short elbow.
Dabanks not doing much here.
It looks like Dabanks is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabanks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Miata is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Miata is looking to control Dabanks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miata avoid being mounted?
Dabanks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dabanks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miata holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Dabanks lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dabanks slows the pace down in half guard.
Dabanks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dabanks seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miata for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miata shoots for a double leg takedown but Dabanks sprawls well. He's pushed Miata's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dabanks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Miata is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dabanks's half guard.
Dabanks is trying to stand back up but Miata is controlling him
Miata missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Dabanks controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dabanks is trying to get back to full guard.
Dabanks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Miata postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miata trying to control the position from guard on top but Dabanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dabanks scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Dabanks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dabanks is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dabanks has his foot on Miata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miata works his way back into a safe position though.
Miata preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dabanks throws a body punch but Miata moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dabanks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miata looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darby Dabanks 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##TD#
Miata gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miata is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dabanks presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Miata looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Dabanks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Dabanks shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miata napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Miata throws Dabanks to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dabanks misses with a left hand
and Miata counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Miata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Dabanks breaks the clinch.
Miata tries to clinch but Dabanks is having none of it. #T1#
Dabanks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD#
Dabanks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Miata won't allow Dabanks to pass to mount.
Miata is trying to maintain the position but Dabanks is very close to passing his half guard.
Miata pushes Dabanks off looking to stand but Dabanks dives back in and keeps control.
Dabanks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miata has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dabanks is working away from the top position though.
Dabanks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Dabanks takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dabanks is thwarting Miata's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Dabanks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Darby Dabanks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Dabanks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##CL#
Dabanks moves into the clinch successfully.
Miata drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Miata is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dabanks is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Miata to the mat. Miata regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Miata controls Dabanks momentarily but Dabanks frees himself.
Miata tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Dabanks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Dabanks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miata is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Dabanks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Miata looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Miata looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Miata! #REVB#
Miata trying to control the action but Dabanks is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ben Miata will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Miata shoots and misses #CL#
and Dabanks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dabanks. #TD#
Dabanks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Miata uses from the top position.
Dabanks controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miata preventing the sweep.
Miata wants to control from the top but Dabanks keeps moving.
Dabanks throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miata wants to get up but he can't break Dabanks's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabanks trying to control the position here.
Dabanks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miata is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##TD#
Dabanks shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dabanks controlling the action here.
Dabanks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Dabanks blocks the strikes from Miata.
Miata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Dabanks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miata shoots in and drives through. Dabanks sprawls well.
Dabanks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miata will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Darby Dabanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Miata.#TD#
Dabanks drives through with a takedown into Miata's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Miata manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Dabanks misses. #CL#
Dabanks has closed the distance and engaged Miata in a clinch.
#BC#
Dabanks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miata fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dabanks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dabanks throws a head kick but Miata moves out of range.
Dabanks looks for the body kick but Miata saw that one coming.
Miata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dabanks is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miata.
Dabanks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miata looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Dabanks moves into the clinch.#TD#
Dabanks turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dabanks manages to end up in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miata misses with an elbow from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Miata's face as Dabanks controls the position.
Ben Miata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darby Dabanks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miata throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darby Dabanks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dabanks 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 Paul Tew scores the fight for Darby Dabanks!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Darby Dabanks!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Darby Dabanks!
Darby Dabanks wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Miller decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Holmes has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Miller is on him like a limpet, forcing Holmes back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Miller. #BC2#
Miller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller tries for a takedown but Holmes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holmes thinks about countering with a body kick.
A low kick from Holmes misses
and Miller counters with a nice body kick.
Holmes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miller defends well and Holmes ends up having to push Miller into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Holmes shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Miller with that takedown attempt.
Hunter Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Miller.#TD2#
Miller throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holmes was covering up waiting for the punch and Miller finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Holmes has his feet on Miller's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Holmes fails with the takedown.
Miller shoots in but Holmes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miller tries to clinch but Holmes is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Holmes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##TD#
Holmes decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Holmes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miller wants to stand but Holmes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Holmes has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Miller trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Holmes wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Miller trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Holmes misses with a takedown attempt
and Miller counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Holmes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Holmes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Miller or perhaps it was just good defense by Holmes, which made it look bad.
Miller tries to bum rush Holmes with a series of wild strikes but Holmes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holmes throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Holmes closes the distance and clinches.
Miller being controlled against the cage.
Miller just leaning against Holmes, taking a breather.
Holmes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miller up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Holmes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Miller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holmes.
A right-left combo lands from Holmes.
Hunter Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miller avoids the head kick by Holmes.
Holmes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD2#
Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holmes to the mat! Holmes manages to get full guard.
Holmes uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes shoots for a takedown but Miller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miller swings for the body but Holmes moves out of range.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miller.
Holmes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Holmes rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holmes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miller up against the cage.
Holmes stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Miller turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Holmes throws Miller to one side and escapes!#T2#
Holmes misses with a body kick.
Holmes leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hunter Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Miller.
Miller is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Holmes has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
Holmes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Holmes trying to land knees to the body.
Holmes blocks a body shot from Miller.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Holmes's takedown attempt.
Holmes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Miller is trying to pull guard but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
Miller has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holmes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Miller is trying to maintain a safe position but Holmes gets an underhook and turns Miller into the cage.
Holmes has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Holmes is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Holmes has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Miller uses from the top position.
Holmes pulls Miller in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Holmes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Miller stacks Holmes on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Miller!#T4#
Miller wants to control but Holmes is keeping him busy.
Holmes gets back to half guard.
Hunter Holmes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Holmes works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Holmes dominated that second round.
That's time! Holmes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Miller feints and then cracks Holmes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holmes down. #CL#
Holmes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Holmes is trying to drag Miller to the mat but Miller just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miller is fending him off so far but Holmes persists. Nope, Miller circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller dives in and grabs Holmes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes down on Miller's head and hops out.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holmes manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Holmes closes the distance and pushes Miller back into the cage.
Miller tries to pull guard but Holmes won't allow it.
#BC2#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Miller. No joy for Holmes on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL#
Miller gets tackled into the cage by Holmes. Holmes maintains the clinch. #TD#
Holmes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Holmes looking for subs off his back but Miller has passed one foot through into half guard.
Miller trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Miller perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Holmes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holmes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##ES#
Holmes kicks off Miller and gets to his feet.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Holmes works over Miller's head and body with a nice combination.
Holmes slips a straight right by Miller.
Holmes tries for a takedown but Miller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Miller scores with a takedown into Holmes's guard.
Holmes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Miller off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Holmes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller tries a quick counter leg kick but Holmes is wise to it.#T3#
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Holmes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Miller swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Miller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Holmes throws Miller to one side and escapes!
Miller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holmes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Miller's waist but Miller gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holmes off to one side.
Miller tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holmes defends well and Miller ends up having to push Holmes into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Holmes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holmes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Holmes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Holmes.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes fails to land the takedown.
Holmes misses with a kick to the body.
Miller tries to clinch there but Holmes circles away.
Miller is looking to clinch.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Miller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Miller darts in and clinches Holmes up against the cage.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Holmes's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Holmes drives through with a takedown into Miller's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Henry Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter Holmes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holmes looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holmes 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Holmes! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
George scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like George Killian has been cut.
George misses with an uppercut
and George takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Killian drives through with a takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if George can do anything to dispel that myth.
George preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Killian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Killian won't allow George to get back to his feet.
Killian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Killian trying to control but George is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killian prevents George from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Killian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
George wants to stand up but Killian is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
George needs to keep his hands up - Killian had a free shot at his head there.
George thuds a left hand into Killian's body.
Killian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
George lands a nice hook to Killian's body. Killian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
George George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George scores with a nice right hand.
Killian throws a sloppy head kick and George moves out of range easily.
George throws a body shot but no joy.
Killian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Killian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
George lands a lovely overhand right.
Killian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Killian is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
George cracks Killian with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
George gets a clinch. #T2#
George lands a left hand.
#CUT2#George Killian's cut is getting worse.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by George as Killian tries to tie him up.
A right handed body shot lands from George.
George lands a shoulder strike.
Come on George - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
George has Killian pushed against the cage.
George working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killian pressing his opponent against the cage.
George softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for George.
#T3#
George lands a big right hand that drops Killian! The killer instinct kicks in and George finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by George!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George George! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Luwao swats away the attempt to clinch by Thanasukarn.
Luwao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Thanasukarn pushes Luwao up against the cage in a clinch.
Thanasukarn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Thanasukarn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thanasukarn wants to clinch up but Luwao keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Thanasukarn.#CL#
Thanasukarn gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Luwao wants the takedown. Thanasukarn is fighting it off but Luwao persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thanasukarn's guard against the cage.
Luwao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Luwao forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Luwao is working for a submission of some sort.
Thanasukarn wants to get back to his feet.
Luwao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Luwao is looking to take a break and control but Thanasukarn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Luwao decides to stand up.
Luwao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luwao pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thanasukarn back to the cage. Luwao follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Luwao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL#
Thanasukarn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Luwao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Luwao is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thanasukarn lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Thanasukarn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2##CL#
Thanasukarn clinches up with Luwao and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Luwao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dieselnoi Thanasukarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luwao shoots in for a takedown but Thanasukarn shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luwao just misses with a punch to the body.
Luwao keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Thanasukarn's head coaches at Lionheart Muay Thai that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Luwao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Luwao lands in his opponent's guard.
Luwao trying to control but Thanasukarn is working from the bottom.
Thanasukarn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Luwao on the ground.
Thanasukarn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Luwao drops back looking for a leg! Thanasukarn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thanasukarn manages to kick Luwao off! Luwao jumps back into Thanasukarn's guard. #T3#
Luwao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thanasukarn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luwao passes Thanasukarn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thanasukarn looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thanasukarn is staying active underneath Luwao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thanasukarn is refusing to be controlled, as Luwao sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Thanasukarn closes the distance and pushes Luwao back into the cage.
Thanasukarn tries to land knees in the clinch but Luwao avoids the damage to the body.
Luwao is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thanasukarn to keep the fight standing.
Dieselnoi Thanasukarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Luwao.
Thanasukarn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luwao blocks a body shot from Thanasukarn. #TD2#
Luwao is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thanasukarn can't fight it off and eventually Luwao manages to take the fight to the floor. Thanasukarn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thanasukarn wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Luwao manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Luwao dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thanasukarn tries to clinch up but Luwao circles away and keeps his distance.
Thanasukarn avoids the head kick by Luwao.
Luwao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Thanasukarn forces Luwao back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Luwao manages to break the clinch.
Thanasukarn tries to clinch but Luwao moves out of range.
Luwao will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Thanasukarn rushes Luwao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Luwao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Luwao is trying to break the clinch but Thanasukarn is controlling him.
Luwao has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thanasukarn after a bit of a struggle.
Dieselnoi Thanasukarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Luwao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luwao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Luwao on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thanasukarn stalling.
Thanasukarn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Luwao avoids it.
Luwao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Thanasukarn landing knees to the body.
Thanasukarn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Luwao is breathing heavily.
Luwao is trying to pull guard but Thanasukarn has him pressed against the cage.
Luwao looking for a takedown.
Thanasukarn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thanasukarn crunches a lovely knee into Luwao's ribcage.
Luwao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Luwao takes a knee right on the jaw!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Luwao is trying to pull guard but Thanasukarn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thanasukarn slows down the pace here.
Thanasukarn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thanasukarn cracks Luwao with a nice body shot.#T2#
Luwao fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thanasukarn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Thanasukarn lands a knee to the head.
Thanasukarn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luwao can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thanasukarn crunches a lovely knee into Luwao's ribcage.#BC#
Thanasukarn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thanasukarn is looking to clinch but Luwao is avoiding it.
#CL#
Thanasukarn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thanasukarn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Thanasukarn scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Manny Luwao has been cut.
Luwao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dieselnoi Thanasukarn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thanasukarn missing with knees to the body.
Luwao can't find room to land a body shot as Thanasukarn controls the action.
Thanasukarn missing with knees to the body.
Thanasukarn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Thanasukarn misses with a knee strike.
Thanasukarn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Luwao avoids it.
Thanasukarn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Luwao fails to pull guard.
Thanasukarn lands a good knee to the midsection. Luwao won't want to take too many of those.
Thanasukarn lands an elbow inside that Luwao shrugs off.
Luwao drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thanasukarn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Luwao wants to get back to striking at distance but Thanasukarn won't allow it.
Thanasukarn stalling in the clinch.
Luwao takes an elbow to the forehead.
Thanasukarn tries to land a knee to the head but Luwao blocks with his arms.
Luwao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Thanasukarn lands a knee to the body.
Luwao takes a knee to the side of the body.
Luwao has Thanasukarn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thanasukarn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thanasukarn throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luwao managing to block the knees to the body from Thanasukarn.
Luwao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thanasukarn landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Thanasukarn.
Thanasukarn landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thanasukarn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dieselnoi Thanasukarn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny Luwao's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thanasukarn avoids the head kick by Luwao.
Nice takedown defense from Thanasukarn. No joy for Luwao on that attempt.
Thanasukarn tries to clinch there but Luwao circles away.
#CL#
Thanasukarn closes the distance and pushes Luwao back into the cage.
Thanasukarn scores with a knee to the head.
Thanasukarn prevents Luwao from breaking the clinch.
Thanasukarn holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thanasukarn prevents Luwao from breaking the clinch.
Luwao tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thanasukarn smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thanasukarn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luwao manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thanasukarn tries to clinch up.
As Thanasukarn backs off Luwao throws a huge counter combo but Thanasukarn manages to avoid it all.
Thanasukarn tries to clinch up but Luwao circles away and keeps his distance.
Luwao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luwao throws a leg kick that misses.
Thanasukarn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luwao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thanasukarn defends it well.
Dieselnoi Thanasukarn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1##CL#
Thanasukarn moves into the clinch successfully.
Luwao has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luwao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Luwao tries to pull guard but Thanasukarn won't allow it.
Dieselnoi Thanasukarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny Luwao.
Thanasukarn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luwao is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thanasukarn is defending well.#TD2#
Luwao gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Thanasukarn wants to stand but Luwao is controlling the position. #T2#
Luwao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Luwao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Luwao wants to control from the top but Thanasukarn keeps moving. #SU2#
Luwao gets to his feet. Thanasukarn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T3##TD2#
Luwao 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.
Luwao trying to control the position from guard on top but Thanasukarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luwao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thanasukarn is keeping the position for now.
Luwao trying to control but Thanasukarn is working from the bottom. #T4#
Thanasukarn wants to stand and escape but Luwao is having none of it.
Luwao passes Thanasukarn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thanasukarn wants to stand back up but Luwao manages to pass into side control.
Luwao in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Luwao decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Luwao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Luwao 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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