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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
NYCC ONE
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
Rio Ronaldo really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 188.7, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Dean Muskle was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Tribute has Left up against the cage in a clinch.
Tribute is struggling to control the position.
Tribute works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Left wants to break free but Tribute has control.
Tribute prevents Left from breaking the clinch.
Left misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Tribute - that landed with a thud.
Left's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tribute displaying some good clinch control by pressing Left up against the cage.
Tribute working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tribute lands a left hand.
Tribute lands a right hand that snaps the head of Left backwards.
Tribute dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tribute working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Tribute. #T1#
Tribute keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Left's efforts to push away.
Tribute has Left pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tribute.
Tribute stalling against the cage.
Tribute has Left pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Left manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Left misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tribute.
Left stops a takedown attempt from Tribute.
Left throws a head punch that misses.
Tribute lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tribute's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Come on Tribute - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tribute is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tribute continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.#T2#
Left throws a head punch that misses.
Tribute scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tribute holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tribute controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tank Tribute.
Tribute lands a head kick. Left smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Left lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tribute circles away quickly and effectively.
Left throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Left gets tackled into the cage by Tribute. Tribute maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Left.
Tribute keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Left's efforts to push away.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Tribute has Left pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tribute as the two fighters clinch.
Left is breathing heavily.
Tribute controlling the action here for a moment.
Tribute has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Left seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tribute can turn it around.
Left misses with some punches.
Left tries to circle away but Tribute has him pinned against the cage.
Tribute is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Left is defending well.
Luccy Left has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Tribute.
Tribute lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tribute works on Left's body with a couple of short punches.
Tribute scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Tribute.
A short right from Tribute on the inside. #T4#
Tribute digs a right hand underneath Left's ribcage. Left let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Tribute.
Left throws a punch but it's blocked by Tribute.
Tribute taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tribute effectively controlling the action here.
Tribute working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tribute lands a shot to the body.
Tribute lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tribute effectively controlling the action here.
Left prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tribute.
Tribute stalling the fight.
Tribute lands a hook that snaps the head of Left backwards.
Tribute makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tribute lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Tribute 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##CL2#
Tribute pushes Left up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tribute tries to score a body lock takedown but Left shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tribute effectively controlling the action here.
Tribute stalling.
Left's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Left wants to break free but Tribute has control.
Tribute lands with a short shot to the head.
Tribute working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tribute will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Left up against the cage.
Tribute keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Left's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Tribute on the inside.
Tribute lands a hook that snaps the head of Left backwards.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Tribute.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tribute.
Tribute lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tribute cracks Left with a nice body shot.
A short body shot lands from Tribute as the two fighters clinch.
Tribute is working Left over against the cage.#BC2#
Tribute escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Left gets tackled into the cage by Tribute. Tribute maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tribute.
Tribute pushes Left back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Left is looking to break free of the clinch but Tribute has double underhooks.
Tribute lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tribute stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Left misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Tribute scores with a nice short uppercut.
Left wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Tribute lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute lands a body punch.
Tribute just leaning against Left, taking a breather.
Tribute cracks Left with a nice body shot.
Tribute leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tribute as the two fighters clinch.
Tribute cracks Left with a nice body shot.
Tribute works on Left's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Tribute.
Tribute digs a right hand underneath Left's ribcage. Left let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tribute lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tribute works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tribute just leaning against Left, taking a breather.
Tribute stalling against the cage.
Come on Tribute - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T3#
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Tribute.
Tribute works on Left's body with a couple of short punches.
Tribute lands an uppercut.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.
Tribute pushes Left back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tribute controlling the action here for a moment.
Tribute stalling.
Nice body punch from Tribute.
Come on Tribute - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tribute is working Left over against the cage.
Tribute slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tank Tribute.
Left misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Tribute counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.
A hook to the body from Tribute.
Tribute lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Tribute to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tribute has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Left avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tribute lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tribute slows down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tribute.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.
Tribute stalling.
Tribute lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Tribute.
Tank Tribute seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tribute displaying some good clinch control by pressing Left up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tank Tribute showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tribute closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Left lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Left is trying to break the clinch but Tribute is controlling him.
A right hand to the body from Tribute.
Tribute just leaning against Left, taking a breather.
Tribute content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tribute lands a nice shot to the body.
Tribute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tribute.
Tribute lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute is stalling here.
A short right from Tribute.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tribute is stalling here.
Tribute makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Tribute.
Left working hard to break the clinch.
Tribute lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tribute slows down the pace here.
Left swings wildly with an uppercut but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Left after a bit of a struggle.
Tribute lands a body shot.
Tribute presses Left against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A hook to the body from Tribute.
Tribute is stalling here.
Left working aggressively here.
Left prevents the takedown attempt.
Tribute works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Tribute lands a hook that snaps the head of Left backwards.
Left's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tribute will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Left up against the cage.
Tribute is leaning against Left and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tribute works on Left's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Tribute.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tribute.
Tribute lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tribute.
Good body shot from Tribute.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.
Tribute pushes Left back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Tribute - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tribute stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Tribute's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Tribute is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Luccy Left has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tank Tribute.
Tribute lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tribute lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Tribute.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tribute.
A body shot lands from Tribute.
Tribute lands a left hand that snaps the head of Left backwards.
Tribute digs a right hand underneath Left's ribcage. Left let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tribute works on Left's body with a couple of short punches.
Tribute is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Left is defending well.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tribute.
Tribute pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tribute lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Left is looking to break free of the clinch but Tribute has double underhooks.
Tribute wants a takedown.
Left working aggressively here.
Tribute is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Tribute.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute gets through Left's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Tribute.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short body shot lands from Tribute as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Tribute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tribute 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Tribute!
After winning the bout, Tank Tribute thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Jokic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bates at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Bates blocks the leg kick.
Jokic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jokic with a nice cross.#TD2#
Bates fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jokic to the ground. Bates is now in Jokic's guard.
Bates should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jokic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jokic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bates on the ground.
Bates sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jokic's guard. #SU2#
Bates postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jokic to stand up.
Bates checks a leg kick.
Jokic tests Bates's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jokic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Bates manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jokic on his heels. He'll look to pass Jokic's guard now, I'm sure.
Jokic wants to stand but Bates is controlling the position. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jokic is looking to stand up but Bates isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bates's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jokic lands a nice hook to Bates's body. Bates takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jokic works the jab nicely.
Jokic blocks a head kick by Bates.
Jab from Jokic.
Jokic scores with a three punch combo!
Jokic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A leg kick checked by Bates.
Bates is looking to clinch but Jokic is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Bates has Jokic up against the cage in a clinch.
Jokic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Jokic has had enough of the clinch but Bates keeps him there for the moment.
Bates prevents Jokic from breaking the clinch.
Jokic wants to break free but Bates has control.
Bates wants a takedown.
Bates has Jokic pressed against the cage.
Jokic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bates has him pressed against the cage.
Bates tries a body shot but Jokic blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Jokic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bates throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bates controlling the action here for a moment.
Jokic wants to break free but Bates has control.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jokic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jokic wants to break free but Bates has control.
Bates pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jokic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jokic tries to break the clinch but Bates is controlling the position. #BC2#
Bates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jokic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bates is able to avoid easily.#TD2#
Bates feints and as Jokic raises his hands in defense, Bates changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bates slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bates advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Jokic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jokic lands with a right hand.
Bates throws a low kick, looking for Jokic's leg but Jokic calmly moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Jokic - just one landing.
Jokic lands with a nice body punch.
A nice combination there by Jokic.
#CUT#It looks like Rodney Bates has been cut.
Jokic swinging wildly here.
Bates swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Jokic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bates doesn't seem phased though.
Nikola Jokic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jokic scores with a nice head shot.
Bates gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jokic.#T1#
Jokic lands a head shot.#CL2#
Bates clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Bates breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Bates closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jokic's guard.
Bates is breathing heavily.
Jokic is looking to stand back up but Bates counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jokic.
Jokic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bates seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bates lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Bates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jokic is looking to escape.
Jokic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bates can do to turn this around?#T2#
Bates landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodney Bates has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jokic is trying to stand back up but Bates is controlling him
#SU2#
Bates stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jokic to get to his feet. #TD2#
Jokic gets caught napping as Bates dives in and scores a takedown. Jokic manages to retain guard.
Bates is standing up over Jokic. Jokic looks to escape but Bates dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR##SUB2#
Bates is trying to get an arm triangle but Jokic is defending well.
Jokic is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bates has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
Jokic is looking to get back to his feet here but Bates is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jokic's back.
Jokic is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Bates is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jokic has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bates controls the position.
Jokic trying to get back to his feet but Bates is in full control for now. #T4##SUB2#
Bates has got one arm under Jokic's chin. This could be trouble... Jokic trying to control the other hand but Bates gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Jokic has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodney Bates! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Muskle drives through and clinches with Strand against the cage.
#BC2#
Strand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strand misses with a head kick.
Strand lands a head shot.#TD#
Muskle shoots in and bounces Strand off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Muskle chips away with some ground and pound.
Strand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Muskle 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.
Muskle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Muskle is working Strand over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Muskle looking to pass the guard.
Muskle sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Strand is looking to stand up but Muskle isn't so interested in that idea.
Muskle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strand trying to keep a closed guard but Muskle is proving a slippery customer.
Muskle sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Strand misses with a wild combination.
#TD#
Muskle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Muskle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Muskle passes to side control. #SU#
Muskle stands up. #T3#
Muskle throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Muskle.
#CL#
Muskle clinches with his opponent.
Strand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muskle has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Strand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muskle has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Muskle pulls guard.
Muskle wants to sweep here but Strand controlling him for the moment.
Strand prevents Muskle from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Strand wants to stand but Muskle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Muskle throwing short punches from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Muskle is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Strand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Muskle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Muskle forces his way into half guard.
Muskle works his foot free and advances to mount.
Muskle sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Muskle wants to finish this one by submission but Strand is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Muskle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Muskle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Strand gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Muskle prevents Strand from getting back to his feet.
Muskle works over Strand with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Muskle 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.
Muskle is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Strand had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Muskle defends it easily.#SU#
Muskle stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1##TD#
Muskle drives through with a takedown into guard.
Muskle stands up over Strand, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Muskle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Muskle wants to pass to mount but Strand is defending the position.
Muskle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strand can do to turn this around?
Muskle not doing much here.
Strand is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Muskle jumps into side control!#T2##SUB#
Muskle is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Strand looks calm but he's in trouble here. Muskle gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Strand is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Muskle lets go of the hold and Strand can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dean Muskle! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Tsering throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kirilenk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsering moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKirilenk.
Tsering looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsering shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kirilenk eats them both and turns towards Tsering to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#It looks like Drako Kirilenk has been cut.
Tsering misses with an uppercut. Kirilenk saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Tsering. Those never looked like landing.
Tsering misses with an uppercut
and Kirilenk counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Tenzin Tsering has been cut.
Kirilenk throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tsering's waist but Tsering gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kirilenk off to one side.
Tsering looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tsering fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsering lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirilenk circles away quickly and effectively.
Kirilenk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kirilenk shoots in for a takedown but Tsering shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tenzin Tsering has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drako Kirilenk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsering misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Kirilenk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tsering, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Kirilenk breaks the clinch.
Tsering throws an overhand right that lands on Kirilenk's shoulder, as Kirilenk tries to avoid the shot.
Tsering throws a series of punches but Kirilenk avoids them all with ease.
Tsering blocks a head kick by Kirilenk.
Tsering scores with the left hand. Kirilenk knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Kirilenk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tsering sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirilenk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tsering smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tsering swings widly with a right hand
and Kirilenk counters with a nice body shot.
Tsering misses with a few strikes there.
Kirilenk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsering.
Kirilenk slips a straight right by Tsering.
Tsering is breathing heavily.
Kirilenk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tsering throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Kirilenk counter with a right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kirilenk!
Kirilenk slips under a jab.
Tsering tries to bum rush Kirilenk with a series of wild strikes but Kirilenk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsering throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kirilenk counters with a straight right hand.
Kirilenk shoots in looking for a takedown but Tsering manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kirilenk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kirilenk lands a high kick!
Tsering is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Kirilenk gets a clinch. #T2#
Tsering scores with a shot to the side of Kirilenk's head.
Tsering tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kirilenk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kirilenk tries to pull guard but Tsering holds him up against the cage and eventually Kirilenk drops back down to his feet.
Tsering scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tsering has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tsering throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirilenk.
Tsering working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Kirilenk manages to break the clinch.
Tsering looks to throw the jab but Kirilenk is out of range.
Tsering waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirilenk.
Tsering misses with a series of wild punches.
Tenzin Tsering is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Tsering.#T3#
Kirilenk shoots in but Tsering avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tsering looks to land a combination but Kirilenk avoids it well.
Tenzin Tsering seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsering slaps away a takedown attempt from Kirilenk, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Kirilenk feints and as Tsering raises his hands in defense, Kirilenk changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Tsering has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kirilenk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Tsering swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirilenk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirilenk tries to pull guard but Tsering forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tsering is trying to force a seperation but Kirilenk has the dominant position.
Kirilenk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tsering.
#BC#
Tsering breaks the clinch.
Kirilenk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kirilenk fails to land the takedown.
Kirilenk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsering throws out the jab.
Kirilenk is looking to clinch.
Kirilenk slips a jab from Tsering.
Tsering throws a shot from downtown. Kirilenk moves away and avoids it.
Kirilenk shoots in but Tsering avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tsering swinging wildly here.
Kirilenk dives in and grabs Tsering's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tsering pushes down on Kirilenk's head and hops out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kirilenk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tsering stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kirilenk misses with a low kick.
Kirilenk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tsering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tenzin Tsering dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
A telegraphed right hand from Tsering misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Tsering.
Tsering misses with the combination.
Kirilenk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsering avoids it really well and circles away.
Tsering pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kirilenk back to the cage. Tsering follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A jab lands there for Tsering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirilenk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
Kirilenk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tsering is trying to defend but Kirilenk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsering pushes Kirilenk off but Kirilenk dives into side control.
#T1##ES#
Tsering explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
A slow jab from Tsering misses its intended target.
Kirilenk darts in looking for a takedown but Tsering gets double underhooks and turns Kirilenk into the cage.
Kirilenk moves in looking to clinch but Tsering pushes him off.
Tsering lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kirilenk.
Tenzin Tsering has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drako Kirilenk.
A combination from Tsering does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirilenk misses with a head kick.
Kirilenk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kirilenk closes the distance and clinches up with Tsering, looking for a takedown. Kirilenk pushes Tsering against the cage but Tsering circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Tsering does no damage.
Kirilenk feints the counter takedown.
Tsering throws a poor cross that misses
and Kirilenk counters with a three punch combo that has Tsering backing up. Tsering nods at Kirilenk to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Tsering throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsering throws the left hand but Kirilenk avoids the punch easily.
Kirilenk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsering throws out the jab. #T2#
Tsering takes one to the side of the head.
Tsering loads up on a big right hand but Kirilenk slips the punch.
Kirilenk throws a counter combo.
Kirilenk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kirilenk shoots in for a double leg but Tsering sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tsering misses with a looping right.
Tsering misses with a left hand
and Kirilenk counters with a three punch combo that has Tsering backing up. Tsering nods at Kirilenk to acknowledge the strikes.
Tsering is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kirilenk.
Kirilenk shoots in for a takedown but Tsering shows good takedown defense.
Tsering misses with a few strikes there.
Tsering misses with a double jab.
Tsering leaves Kirilenk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Kirilenk rushes Tsering and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kirilenk is trying to pull guard but Tsering turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Tsering swings wildly with an uppercut but Kirilenk uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Kirilenk breaks from the clinch.
Tsering throws a nice looking combination but Kirilenk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Tsering.
Tsering throws a series of punches but Kirilenk avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Kirilenk moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kirilenk drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Tsering decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kirilenk shoots in for a takedown but Tsering shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Tsering misses.
Kirilenk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Tsering throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice sprawl there from Tsering as Kirilenk shoots in.
Tsering waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kirilenk.#T4#
Kirilenk goes for a double leg but Tsering avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tsering continues to drive forward.
Tenzin Tsering is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsering misses with a looping right.
Tsering throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirilenk.
No luck for Kirilenk with that takedown attempt.
Kirilenk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirilenk fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsering misses with a hook.
Tsering misses with a hook.
Kirilenk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tsering is fending him off so far but Kirilenk persists. Nope, Tsering circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsering lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kirilenk is defended easily by Tsering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tenzin Tsering dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tsering's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsering darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kirilenk shoots in for a takedown but Tsering shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirilenk fails to land the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Tsering.
Kirilenk tries to clinch up but Tsering circles away and keeps his distance.
Tsering throws a big shot that misses.
Tsering swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirilenk shoots in and drives through. Tsering sprawls well.
Tenzin Tsering has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drako Kirilenk.
Kirilenk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kirilenk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsering looks to land a combination but Kirilenk avoids it well. #CL2#
Kirilenk has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Kirilenk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kirilenk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tsering gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Tsering breaks from the clinch.
Tsering throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Kirilenk counters with a shoot takedown. Tsering fights it but they end up in guard.
Tsering wriggles free and stands up.
Tsering connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kirilenk momentarily.
Tsering throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirilenk.
Kirilenk dives in and grabs Tsering's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tsering pushes down on Kirilenk's head and hops out.
Kirilenk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsering.
Tsering will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!#TD2#
Kirilenk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tsering napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T2#
Tsering bucks up and tries to throw Kirilenk off but instead Kirilenk has got his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tsering is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kirilenk can do to turn this around?#ES#
Tsering is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Kirilenk off. It looks like it's working - Kirilenk slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Tsering displaying calm under pressure there.
Kirilenk slips under a jab.
Kirilenk tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tsering defends well and Kirilenk ends up having to push Tsering into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Tsering. That snapped Kirilenk's head back.
Kirilenk is looking to clinch but Tsering is avoiding it.
Kirilenk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Tsering misses.
Kirilenk avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tsering working aggressively here.
Kirilenk looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Kirilenk gets control of Tsering's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kirilenk will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tenzin Tsering overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Tsering gets to his feet - Kirilenk follows without any prompting.
Tsering misses with a wild combination.
And Kirilenk tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsering pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kirilenk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsering swivels and escapes.
Tsering looks to land a combination but Kirilenk avoids it well.
Kirilenk goes for a double leg but Tsering avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tsering continues to drive forward.
Tsering connects with a right hand. Kirilenk shakes it off.#T4#
Kirilenk moves in looking to clinch but Tsering pushes him off.
No joy there for Tsering, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kirilenk shoots in but Tsering avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kirilenk cracks a nice hook into Tsering's ribs.
Kirilenk avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirilenk is looking to clinch but Tsering is avoiding it.
Kirilenk avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Tsering gets tackled into the cage by Kirilenk. Kirilenk maintains the clinch.
Kirilenk jumps guard but Tsering stands there with Kirilenk around his waist. Kirilenk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Drako Kirilenk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsering blocks a body shot from Kirilenk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tenzin Tsering showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tsering, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tenzin Tsering!
As Tenzin Tsering got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I want to thank ENIGMA and John Daugherty for this great opportunity. I hope for a long career with ENIGMA and a title shot when I am deemed worthy.'. |
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