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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2025 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Manini has Kapanadze pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Manini pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kapanadze tumbling to the mat - Manini dives into Kapanadze's 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.
Manini controlling from the top position.
Manini is pushing down on Kapanadze's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kapanadze is fighting to maintain full guard but Manini has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manini works his way into side control.
Manini has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kapanadze!
Kapanadze tries to lock up and control but Manini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T1#
Manini is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kapanadze can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Manini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kapanadze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manini on the ground.
Manini landing strikes from the mount.
Manini raining down hammerfists from mount.
Manini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2##SU2#
Manini get's back to his feet.
Kapanadze is breathing heavily.
Kapanadze lands a glancing blow to the side of Manini's head.
Kapanadze throws a sloppy head kick and Manini moves out of range easily. #TD2#
Manini darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kapanadze pushes Manini off but Manini dives into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU2#
Manini decides to stand back up.
Manini avoids the head kick by Kapanadze.
#T3##CL2#
Manini darts in and clinches Kapanadze up against the cage.#TD2#
Manini has clasped his hands together around Kapanadze's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Manini gets to mount! Kapanadze was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Manini controlling from the full mount.
Manini connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Manini is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Manini landing strikes, looking to finish!
Manini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Manini looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapanadze is bucking up trying to escape but Manini cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manini postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kapanadze looks a forlorn figure.
Manini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kapanadze looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Manini fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kapanadze on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kapanadze tries to get out of the position.
Manini scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kapanadze?
#ROC2#Kapanadze is rocked!#SUB2#
Manini throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kapanadze has his hands clasped together but Manini breaks the hold and Kapanadze is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Manini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Manini! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Badai as Webel shoots in.
Badai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Webel counters with a series of strikes. Badai will be more careful next time no doubt.
Webel darts in looking for a takedown but Badai gets double underhooks and turns Webel into the cage. #CL2#
Webel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Webel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Webel tries to pull guard but Badai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Topan Badai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Webel.
Badai has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Webel after a bit of a struggle.
Badai controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Webel successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badai would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Badai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Badai throws a big right hand that misses.
Badai trying to control the position from guard on top but Webel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Badai forces his way into half guard.
Webel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Badai.
Badai trying to pass the guard but Webel defending well.
Badai 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.
Badai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Webel keeps working. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Webel is trying to control but can't.
Webel wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Webel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Badai is trying to keep Webel in close.
Badai will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Badai throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3##SU2#
Webel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Webel dives in and grabs Badai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Badai pushes down on Webel's head and hops out.
Badai tries to counter by clinching up but Webel breaks away and moves out of range.
Webel looks winded!
The fight stays on the outside here - Badai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Webel.
Badai fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Badai shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Badai sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Badai is keen to just control but Webel is a slippery customer.
Badai tries to stand and escape but Webel is controlling the position.
Webel is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Badai seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Badai in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trevor Webel will probably get the nod.
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#
Webel takes the fight into the clinch.
Badai gets underhooks to prevent Webel's takedown attempt.
Badai prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Badai has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Webel is trying to keep an underhook but Badai manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Webel is looking to get back to is feet but Badai passes into side control.
Badai cracks Webel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badai trying to control the position but Webel is working away. #SUB#
Badai goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Webel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Badai's guard! Nice work there by Webel! #T1#
Badai managing to control the position.
Badai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Badai wants to stand and escape but Webel is having none of it.
Badai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Webel trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Webel is doing well to control the position and prevent Badai from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Webel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Badai pulls his head out easily.
Webel is breathing heavily.
Badai moves into full mount! Webel won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Badai working for a guillotine from mount but Webel is in no mood to give up.
Badai tries to control but Webel wriggling away.
Badai lands a heavy elbow. #T3##SUB#
Badai goes for an armbar but Webel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Webel.
Badai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Badai tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Badai looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Webel passes Badai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Badai is trying to stand up here but Webel is controlling him well. #T4#
Webel tries to pass to full mount but Badai defends it.
Badai is looking to improve his position.
Webel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Webel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Badai!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badai tries to hold on but Webel pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Topan Badai will probably get the nod.
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#
Webel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Badai lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Webel drives through and clinches with Badai against the cage.
#TD#
Badai manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Webel throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webel wants to pass the guard but Badai is keeping the position.#SUB#
Webel stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Badai has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Webel manages to get his head free but now Badai has transitioned to an armbar! Webel grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Badai! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Topan Badai!
A very excited looking Topan Badai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2025 |
#R1#
Mal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Caceres as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from Mal misses. #CL#
Mal has managed to clinch.
Mal has Caceres pressed against the cage, preventing Caceres from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Caceres has Mal pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mal manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mal fails to pull guard.
Caceres wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mal has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Mal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Caceres as Mal shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Mal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mal throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Mal shoots in but Caceres avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##CL#
Mal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Caceres jumps guard but Mal stands there with Caceres around his waist. Caceres gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Caceres jumps into guard, dragging Mal to the mat.
Caceres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mal trying to control the position from guard on top but Caceres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mal would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Mal working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mal wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving. #SUB2#
Caceres is looking for a triangle here but Mal uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mal controlling the position from side mount.
Caceres tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#T3#
Mal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Caceres is squirming around, avoiding Mal's attempts to control the action.
Mal controlling the pace for now.
Mal throws a wild left hand from mount and Caceres manages to wriggle his way back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Caceres trying to control but Mal postures up.
Mal looks to land a strike but Caceres avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mal wants to control from the top but Caceres keeps moving.
Mal won't allow Caceres to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caceres is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Caceres misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Mal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Caceres sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Andrew Mal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mal.
Caceres is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Caceres slaps away a takedown attempt from Mal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Mal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caceres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caceres feints the counter takedown.
Mal with a poor takedown
and Caceres counters with a one-two to the body.
Mal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caceres throws a head kick that misses
letting Mal counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Caceres looking to score a takedown here. Mal is defending well but Caceres drives through and ends up in Mal's guard.
Caceres pushing down on Mal's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Caceres is taking a breather. Mal 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.#T1#
Mal trying to control here.
Caceres is keen to just control but Mal is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mal.
Mal keeping moving, preventing Caceres from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU2#
Caceres decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nice takedown defense from Mal. No joy for Caceres on that attempt.
Mal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Caceres scores with a takedown into Mal's guard.
Mal tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Mal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Caceres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Caceres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caceres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SU2#
Caceres decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mal, up you get!
Mal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Caceres fails with the takedown.
Caceres takes a jab right on the kisser.
Caceres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Mal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caceres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luis Caceres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Caceres defends well and Mal ends up having to push Caceres into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Caceres tries to score a body lock takedown but Mal shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Caceres drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Mal breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Caceres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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##CL#
Mal moves into the clinch.
Mal jumps guard but Caceres stands there with Mal around his waist. Mal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Caceres breaks the clinch.
Mal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Caceres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mal somewhat.
Caceres keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Caceres was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Mal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caceres connects with a body shot.#T1#
Mal is looking to clinch but Caceres is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Mal has managed to clinch.
Caceres is trying to break free.
Caceres misses with a punch on the inside.
Mal wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Caceres turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Caceres manages to end up in side control.
Caceres throws a strike aimed at the side of Mal's head but Mal avoids it well.
A lull in the action here as Caceres stalls from top position.#SU2#
Caceres has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
Caceres misses with a leg kick
and Mal counters with a big head kick but Caceres shrugs it off. #TD2#
Caceres feints and as Mal raises his hands in defense, Caceres changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caceres wants to control from the top but Mal keeps moving. #SUB2#
Caceres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Caceres trying to control but Mal is working from the bottom.
Mal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mal is trying to keep Caceres in close.
#T3#
Mal pulls Caceres in close to prevent any damage.
Caceres trying to control the position from guard on top but Mal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Caceres stands up and waves to Mal to follow him.
Caceres displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mal. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Caceres misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Caceres with that takedown attempt.
Mal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Caceres throws a head kick that misses
and Mal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mal darts in looking for a takedown but Caceres gets double underhooks and turns Mal into the cage.
Caceres is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mal can't get the takedown.
Caceres fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Mal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Mal gets caught napping as Caceres dives in and scores a takedown. Mal manages to retain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mal seems keen to control Caceres's posture.
Caceres wants to control from the top but Mal keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Caceres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Caceres 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Caceres! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 01, 2025 |
#R1#
Jobsdry falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jacobs counters with a one-two to the body.
Jacobs takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jacobs shoots in but no luck this time.
Jobsdry seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jacobs dives in for a single leg takedown but Jobsdry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Jobsdry shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jacobs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jacobs is trying to control Jobsdry's posture but Jobsdry avoids it.
Jobsdry wants to control but Jacobs is keeping him busy.
Jobsdry slows the pace down.
Jacobs is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Jacobs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jacobs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jacobs controlling the position.
Jacobs trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jobsdry wants to stand but Jacobs has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jobsdry could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jobsdry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacobs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jobsdry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jobsdry shoots for a takedown but Jacobs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jobsdry shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jobsdry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobs swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Jobsdry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jacobs's guard.
Jobsdry tries to stand but Jacobs is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for a triangle but Jobsdry pushes his legs off easily.
Jacobs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Jobsdry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacobs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jobsdry has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jacobs is proving hard to escape from.
Jobsdry trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jobsdry prevents Jacobs from getting back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jobsdry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacobs on the ground.
Jacobs keeping full guard, as Jobsdry tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jacobs wants to clinch up but Jobsdry keeps it at a distance.
Jobsdry tried to counter with a leg kick but Jacobs avoided it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jobsdry misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Jacobs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jacobs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Jobsdry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jobsdry has had enough of the clinch but Jacobs keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Jacobs decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jacobs is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jacobs passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Jacobs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jobsdry has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacobs gets to mount! Jobsdry was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormack Jacobs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jacobs misses with a head kick.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jobsdry stuffs the takedown.
Jobsdry darts in looking for a takedown but Jacobs gets double underhooks and turns Jobsdry into the cage.
Jacobs can't break the clinch.
Jacobs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jobsdry pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Joey Jobsdry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormack Jacobs.#TD2#
Jacobs drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Jobsdry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jacobs is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jacobs has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Jobsdry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jobsdry is wriggling around but Jacobs manages to pass to half guard.
#T1#
Jobsdry is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Jobsdry actively working from the bottom here.
Jobsdry is in trouble now - Jacobs has advanced to mount!
Jobsdry tries to lock up and control but Jacobs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jobsdry tries to improve his position but instead Jacobs has taken his back! #T2##SUB2#
Jacobs looking for the choke from the back.
Jacobs wants to control but Jobsdry is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Jobsdry is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jacobs gets his way!
Jacobs trying to control momentarily.
Jobsdry covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Jacobs throwing sloppy strikes.
Jacobs gets his hands free as Jobsdry looks to control.
Jobsdry is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Jobsdry is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Jacobs looking for the choke but no joy.
Jacobs throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Jobsdry trying to control the position but Jacobs manages to sink in the hooks.
Jacobs controlling well, preventing Jobsdry from escaping the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jobsdry is working hard here to advance position.
Jacobs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacobs tries to get the hooks in deep but Jobsdry pushed the leg off.
Jacobs keeps control of the position as Jobsdry tries to break free.
Jacobs struggling to land strikes to the head as Jobsdry covers up.
Jacobs is not going to allow Jobsdry to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacobs wants to control but Jobsdry is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cormack Jacobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jobsdry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Jobsdry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jobsdry throws a body shot but no joy.
Jobsdry darts in looking for a takedown but Jacobs gets double underhooks and turns Jobsdry into the cage.
Jobsdry wants a takedown.
Jobsdry is trying to pull guard but Jacobs has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Jobsdry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jobsdry content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jobsdry jumps guard but Jacobs turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jobsdry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jobsdry working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Jacobs decides to pull guard.
Jobsdry scoring with some ground and pound.
Jobsdry wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving. #SUB2#
Jacobs working for a triangle but Jobsdry defends it easily.
#T1#
Jobsdry throws a strike but Jacobs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jobsdry managing to control the position. #SUB#
Jobsdry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jacobs throwing strikes from guard but Jobsdry blocks nicely. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jobsdry throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jobsdry on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jobsdry tries to get out of the position.
Jacobs advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Jacobs is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jobsdry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Jacobs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Jobsdry is trying to get back to half guard.
Jacobs is looking to take a break and control but Jobsdry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jacobs advances to full mount. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jobsdry tries to lock up and control but Jacobs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jacobs unloads with some shots from mount but Jobsdry bucks and avoids them well.
Jobsdry wants to hold on but Jacobs pushes him away.
Jobsdry looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Jacobs looking to control but Jobsdry is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jobsdry looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cormack Jacobs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jacobs 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cormack Jacobs! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Kapanadze with a jab.
Kapanadze throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL#
Kapanadze gets a clinch.
Webel wants to break free but Kapanadze has control.
Webel can't break the clinch.
Kapanadze misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Kapanadze breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Kapanadze.
Webel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kapanadze throws a sloppy head kick and Webel moves out of range easily.
Webel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Webel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapanadze tries to clinch up but Webel circles away and keeps his distance.
Webel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Webel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kapanadze throws a sloppy head kick and Webel moves out of range easily. #T1#
Webel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Webel takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kapanadze lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webel circles away quickly and effectively.
Webel fails with a takedown attempt.
Levan Kapanadze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Webel.
Kapanadze throws a head kick that misses.
Webel lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Kapanadze closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Webel drags the fight down to the ground.
Webel controls Kapanadze momentarily but Kapanadze frees himself.
Kapanadze wants to stand but Webel has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2##SUB2#
Webel working for a triangle but Kapanadze defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Webel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kapanadze can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kapanadze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Webel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Webel has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Kapanadze looking to control.
#T3#
Kapanadze is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Webel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
Kapanadze has managed to clinch.
Webel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kapanadze smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Kapanadze pushes Webel up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Webel tries for a takedown but Kapanadze manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Kapanadze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Webel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kapanadze feinted with a counter takedown.
Webel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kapanadze wants to clinch.
Kapanadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kapanadze wants to clinch.#CL#
Kapanadze has closed the distance and engaged Webel in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levan Kapanadze dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kapanadze wants to clinch.
Webel darts in looking for a takedown but Kapanadze gets double underhooks and turns Webel into the cage.
Kapanadze goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Webel fails with a takedown attempt.
Kapanadze throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Webel on the side of the head.
Kapanadze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Webel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kapanadze.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapanadze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Webel with the counter takedown but Kapanadze avoids it easily.
Kapanadze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kapanadze keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kapanadze drops down looking for a counter takedown but Webel sprawls and moves away.
Levan Kapanadze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Webel.#T1##CL#
Kapanadze has closed the distance and engaged Webel in a clinch.
Good body shot from Kapanadze.
Kapanadze dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kapanadze has a couple of punches blocked by Webel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Webel.
Kapanadze can't get the takedown.
Webel gets underhooks to prevent Kapanadze's takedown attempt.
Webel can't break the clinch.
Webel is stalling here.
Webel can't break the clinch.
Kapanadze keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Webel's efforts to push away.#T2#
A short left from Webel.
Kapanadze lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kapanadze wants a takedown.
Kapanadze is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Webel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Webel is trying to push Kapanadze away but Kapanadze has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD2#
Webel pulls Kapanadze into guard.
Webel looking to control.
#SUB2#
Webel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kapanadze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kapanadze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Webel can do to turn this around?
Kapanadze sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Webel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kapanadze manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Kapanadze had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Webel defends it easily.
Webel content to stall in guard here. #ES#
Kapanadze pushes Webel off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T4#
Kapanadze is looking to clinch.
Kapanadze falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Webel counter with a right hand. #CL#
Kapanadze clinches up with Webel and pushes him back against the cage.
Webel dodges an elbow strike from Kapanadze.
#BC#
Kapanadze manages to break the clinch.
Webel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kapanadze swivels and escapes.
Kapanadze appears to be looking for a big counter.
Webel fails with the takedown
and Kapanadze counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Kapanadze clinches. #BC#
Kapanadze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kapanadze.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Levan Kapanadze dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Webel feints a jab promting Kapanadze to slip. Webel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kapanadze slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kapanadze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kapanadze has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Webel drives through and clinches with Kapanadze against the cage.
#BC#
Kapanadze breaks from the clinch.
Webel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kapanadze is fending him off so far but Webel persists. Nope, Kapanadze circles away and we're back to standing.
Levan Kapanadze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapanadze stuffs the takedown.
No joy there for Kapanadze, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Despite the aggression on Webel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Webel throws a sloppy head kick
and Kapanadze counters with a head kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kapanadze!
#ROC#Webel is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kapanadze throws a head kick that misses.
Webel is still on wobbly legs! Can Kapanadze finish him?#T1#
Kapanadze punishes Webel's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kapanadze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Webel seems to have recovered his senses.
Webel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kapanadze as he avoids it easily.
Levan Kapanadze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Webel.
Webel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Webel. Those never looked like landing.
A jab from Webel misses.
Kapanadze turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kapanadze avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Webel backs away, Kapanadze returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kapanadze wants to clinch up but Webel keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Kapanadze moves into the clinch.
Kapanadze looking for a takedown.
Kapanadze fails to pull guard.
Webel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kapanadze has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Webel wants to take the fight to the mat but Kapanadze manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kapanadze landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC#
Kapanadze breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kapanadze has closed the distance and engaged Webel in a clinch.
Kapanadze is trying to drag Webel to the mat but Webel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kapanadze takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Webel is pressed up against the cage. Kapanadze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Webel down to the mat. Webel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick from Kapanadze lands but Webel takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Webel goes for a double leg but Kapanadze avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kapanadze continues to drive forward.
Kapanadze appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Kapanadze. No joy for Webel on that attempt.
Kapanadze connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Webel gets a clinch.
Kapanadze with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kapanadze is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Webel is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kapanadze.
Kapanadze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kapanadze landing knees to the body.
Webel is trying to break the clinch but Kapanadze is controlling him.
Webel tries to break the clinch but Kapanadze is controlling the position.
Webel just leaning against Kapanadze, taking a breather. #BC#
Kapanadze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Kapanadze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Webel has a takedown stuffed.
Webel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kapanadze at a distance.
Webel shoots in for a double leg but Kapanadze sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kapanadze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kapanadze.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kapanadze takes the fight into the clinch.
Kapanadze with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Kapanadze pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trevor Webel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levan Kapanadze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Levan Kapanadze is winning the standup battle so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Webel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kapanadze - the referee stops the clock and Webel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kapanadze. Webel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Levan Kapanadze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kapanadze, 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Levan Kapanadze!
After the fight, Levan Kapanadze was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Mal misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Le Pain counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Le Pain.
Le Pain pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mal blocks the elbow strike.
Mal stalling in the clinch.
Mal cracks Le Pain with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Mal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Pain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Pain seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mal.#CL2#
Mal has Le Pain up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Mal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mal wants to clinch.
Le Pain throws an overhand right that lands on Mal's shoulder, as Mal tries to avoid the shot.
Le Pain avoids the head kick by Mal.
#CL2#
Le Pain tries to keep at a distance but Mal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mal has Le Pain pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Le Pain manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pierre Le Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Mal.#T2#
Mal avoids the elbow strike from Le Pain, against the cage.
Le Pain could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mal avoids the elbow strike from Le Pain, against the cage.
Le Pain blocks an uppercut.
Mal stalling against the cage.
Le Pain misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Mal manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Mal with that takedown attempt.
Pierre Le Pain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T3##CL2#
Mal rushes Le Pain and presses him up against the cage.
Mal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Le Pain pushes off an throws an elbow but Mal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mal is trying to break the clinch but Le Pain is controlling him.
Mal goes for a takedown attempt but Le Pain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Mal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T4##SUB2#
Mal is looking for a kimura here.
Le Pain trying to control but Mal postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mal content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Mal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Le Pain but Le Pain pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Le Pain is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mal.
Mal fails with a takedown attempt.
Le Pain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Le Pain tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mal manages to circle out of the way.
Mal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Le Pain as he jumps to the side.
Pierre Le Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Mal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Le Pain defends it nicely.
Mal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Le Pain is fending him off so far but Mal persists. Nope, Le Pain circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Le Pain throws out a loose jab but Mal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mal tries to clinch up but Le Pain circles away and keeps his distance.
Mal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Le Pain's waist but Le Pain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mal off to one side.
Mal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Pain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice straight punches there by Le Pain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Le Pain.
Mal dives in for a single leg takedown but Le Pain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mal is breathing heavily.
Le Pain misses with a lunging right hand
and Mal counters with a one-two to the body.
Mal blocks a jab.
Le Pain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mal sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mal.
Mal wants to clinch up but Le Pain keeps it at a distance.
Mal is looking to clinch.
Mal tries to clinch up but Le Pain circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Le Pain misses.
Le Pain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Le Pain.
Mal shoots in for a takedown but Le Pain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Le Pain misses the jab.
Le Pain is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mal's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T3#
Le Pain misses with a hook.
Mal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Le Pain tries to counter by clinching up but Mal breaks away and moves out of range.
Le Pain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andrew Mal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Le Pain throws the left hand but Mal avoids the punch easily.
Mal dives in for a single leg takedown but Le Pain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Le Pain lands with an overhand left.
Le Pain slaps away a takedown attempt from Mal, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Le Pain throws a hook to the side of Mal's head but Mal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Le Pain just misses with a punch to the body.
Mal misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Le Pain holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Le Pain throws an elbow but it misses.
Le Pain throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mal tries for a takedown but Le Pain manages to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mal is trying to break free.
Le Pain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Le Pain dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mal drives through and clinches with Le Pain against the cage.
Mal avoids the elbow strike from Le Pain, against the cage.
Mal blocks an elbow strike from Le Pain.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Le Pain just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mal's brow.
Mal tries to pull guard but Le Pain holds him up against the cage and eventually Mal drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Mal jumps into guard, dragging Le Pain to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Pain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Le Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Mal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Le Pain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mal is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Le Pain trying to control but Mal postures up.
Le Pain on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Le Pain tries to get out of the position.
Le Pain won't allow Mal to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Mal seems to be looking for submissions.
Mal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Le Pain is trying to control but can't.
Mal controlling the action here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
The fighters circling - Le Pain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mal! But no joy.
Le Pain looks to score with a jab to the body but Mal is just out of range.
Le Pain looks to land a left hand but Mal moved out of range nicely.
Pierre Le Pain is winning the standup battle so far.
Mal dives in and grabs Le Pain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Le Pain pushes down on Mal's head and hops out.
Le Pain tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mal manages to circle out of the way.
Le Pain misses with an uppercut.
Mal tries to clinch but Le Pain is having none of it.
Andrew Mal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mal.
Pierre Le Pain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Mal.
Le Pain slaps away a takedown attempt from Mal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Mal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Pain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Le Pain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mal goes for a double leg but Le Pain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Le Pain continues to drive forward.
Le Pain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mal.
A punch combination from Mal misses.
Le Pain seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Le Pain misses with a straight right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mal tries to clinch up but Le Pain circles away and keeps his distance.
Le Pain jabs Mal right on the nose. Mal blinks but takes it well.
Mal throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pierre Le Pain.
I think Le Pain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Le Pain! |
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