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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2025 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Vonn. Yurchon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vonn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vonn wants it to stay on the feet.
Vonn with the counter takedown but Yurchon avoids it easily.
Vonn wants to clinch up but Yurchon keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Vonn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yurchon's half guard.
Vonn is controlling the pace.
Vonn stops Yurchon from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonn wants to get back to his feet.
Yurchon tries to roll over but Vonn keeps him under control.
Yurchon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vonn on the ground.#T1#
Vonn is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Yurchon actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Vonn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vonn winds up and cracks Yurchon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vonn trying to control the pace. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Vonn is working for a submission of some sort.
Yurchon tries to roll over but Vonn keeps him under control.
Yurchon tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vonn has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Yurchon tries to hold on but Vonn pushes him away. #T3#
Vonn prevents Yurchon from getting the reversal.
Yurchon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Vonn landing punches.
Vonn controlling from mount.
Yurchon is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Vonn working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Vonn landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vonn controlling from mount.
Yurchon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Yurchon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yurchon tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vonn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yurchon is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacoby Vonn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Yurchon blocks the body kick.
Yurchon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yurchon fails with the takedown.
Yurchon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vonn was well out of range. Poor timing from Yurchon.
Yurchon shoots for a takedown but Vonn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saif Yurchon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yurchon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vonn.
Yurchon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vonn circles away.
Vonn goes for a double leg but Yurchon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yurchon continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Yurchon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonn looks for the body kick but Yurchon saw that one coming. #CL2#
Vonn moves into the clinch.
Vonn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yurchon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vonn to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Come on Yurchon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vonn prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Vonn tightens his grip and picks Yurchon up, before dumping him to the ground. Yurchon manages to land in guard.
Vonn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Vonn wants to get up but he can't break Yurchon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Yurchon pulls Vonn in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Yurchon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vonn defends it easily.#T2#
Vonn stands and throws Yurchon's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SU2#
Vonn stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nice sprawl there from Yurchon as Vonn shoots in.
Vonn avoids the body shot from Yurchon.
Yurchon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vonn pinned against the cage. Vonn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vonn or perhaps it was just good defense by Yurchon, which made it look bad. #T3#
Yurchon tries to clinch but Vonn is having none of it.
Yurchon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vonn as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Vonn looking to score a takedown here. Yurchon is defending well but Vonn drives through and ends up in Yurchon's guard.
Yurchon is wriggling around but Vonn manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Vonn seems to be working for a kimura but Yurchon defends the submission attempt.
Yurchon is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Vonn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Yurchon tries to get to full guard but Vonn has control of the leg.
Vonn wants to stand but Yurchon has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Yurchon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yurchon is staying active underneath Vonn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yurchon wants to control but Vonn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacoby Vonn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Vonn gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Yurchon counters by moving into the clinch.
Yurchon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vonn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Yurchon fails to land. #BC#
Yurchon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yurchon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vonn as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Vonn closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonn is pressed up against the cage. Yurchon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vonn down to the mat. Vonn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saif Yurchon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yurchon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vonn throws a body punch but Yurchon moves out of range.
Vonn moves out of range of the body kick from Yurchon.
Yurchon backing away here, and Vonn unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1##CL2#
Vonn clinches.
Vonn can't get the takedown.
Yurchon avoiding damage as Vonn throws knees to the body.
Vonn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yurchon pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Yurchon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vonn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yurchon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vonn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yurchon's waist but Yurchon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vonn off to one side. #CL#
Yurchon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yurchon can't get the takedown.
Yurchon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vonn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yurchon is looking to clinch but Vonn is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Vonn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Yurchon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vonn wants to control but Yurchon is keeping him busy. #T2#
Yurchon tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Vonn easily slips into full mount!
Yurchon throwing hammer fists to the chest of Vonn. What's that going to do exactly?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yurchon is desperately trying to improve his position but Vonn has a good base and remains in mount.
Yurchon is working hard here to advance position.
Jacoby Vonn has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Vonn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Yurchon is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Vonn looking to isolate an arm here. Yurchon doesn't see it coming and as Vonn extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Vonn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacoby Vonn! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2025 |
#R1#
Crespin throws a head kick but Rose moves out of range.
Rose misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rose throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crespin darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Rose counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Crespin wants to control but Rose passes into side.
Crespin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rose wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rose definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose looks up at the clock and then as Crespin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Rose smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Crespin can't do much from the bottom here.
Crespin is looking for a sweep.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rose wants to stand but Crespin has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Rose tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rose tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crespin keeps working.
Crespin can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crespin trying to remain calm as Rose controls from the top position.
Rose is looking to take a break and control but Crespin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Crespin trying to control but Rose flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Crespin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Rose is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
What can Crespin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3##SUB#
Rose is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Crespin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rose biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rose is punishing Crespin with strikes - can he finish him?!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crespin wants to get back to his feet.
Crespin trying to control the hands but Rose won't let him. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rose keeps control of the position easily here as Crespin tries to buck him off.
Crespin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rose softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Crespin tries to roll but Rose sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rose scores with punches from the back.
Crespin tries to escape but Rose has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Rose dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Crespin tries to clinch but Rose moves away #TD#
and Rose counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Crespin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rose makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crespin can do to turn this around?
Rose wants to control from the top but Crespin keeps moving.
Matt Rose overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rose sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rose has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crespin working a defensive guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rose trying to control the position from guard on top but Crespin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crespin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rose feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Crespin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crespin shoots in for a double leg but Rose sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matt Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaine Crespin.
Rose looks for a takedown but Crespin sprawls well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crespin misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Rose counters with a takedown into side control.
Rose happy to just control the position for now.
Rose's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Rose is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Crespin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Crespin tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SU#
Rose has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Rose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crespin scores with a jab to the head.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but Crespin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crespin shoots and misses
and Rose counters with an outside leg kick.
Crespin checks a leg kick.#TD#
Rose fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crespin sprawls well initially but Rose persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crespin is trying to maintain the position but Rose is very close to passing his half guard.#T4##SUB#
Rose is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Crespin defends it well.
Rose controlling the action here.
Rose looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Crespin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crespin wants to control but Rose is keeping busy.
Crespin wants to improve his position but Rose is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Rose dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Crespin's waist but Crespin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rose off to one side.
Crespin doesn't manage to clinch there - Rose circles away.
Crespin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rose's hands.
Rose shoots for a takedown but Crespin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crespin shoots for a takedown but Rose saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rose dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Crespin. That did some damage!#CL2#
Crespin gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Crespin decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Crespin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Rose has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Crespin is proving hard to escape from.
Rose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crespin is keeping the position for now.
Rose looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Crespin wants to sweep here but Rose controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Crespin wants to stand up but Rose is controlling him.
Rose scoring with some ground and pound.
Crespin trying to control the position.
Rose wanted to stand there but Crespin had control of the position.
Rose wants to control from the top but Crespin keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Matt Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Crespin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rose sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crespin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rose but Rose pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Matt Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blaine Crespin.
Rose shoots in and drives through. Crespin sprawls well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crespin.#CL#
Rose clinches up with Crespin and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Rose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crespin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rose paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Rose gets a clinch.
Crespin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Rose manages to break the clinch.
Crespin moves in looking to clinch but Rose pushes him off.
It looked like Rose was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Rose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crespin, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Crespin working hard to break the clinch.
Rose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crespin walks away with a smile on his face. Rose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matt Rose is winning the standup battle so far.
Crespin shoots in and drives through. Rose sprawls well.
Rose pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Crespin swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Crespin! But no joy.
Crespin throws a head kick that misses.
Rose displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crespin.
Crespin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crespin tries to clinch but Rose moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose is looking to chop away at Crespin's legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crespin wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Rose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rose has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Rose! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Bordeaux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fairtex sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fairtex throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Bordeaux moves into the clinch.
Fairtex wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Bordeaux's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fairtex tries to break free but Bordeaux pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Bordeaux escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bordeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bordeaux throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bordeaux is looking to clinch.
Bordeaux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fairtex sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairtex stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fairtex wants it to stay on the feet.
Saekenpai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Bordeaux.
Bordeaux tries to clinch up but Fairtex circles away and keeps his distance.
As Bordeaux tries to get set, Fairtex tries to push him back and clinch up but Bordeaux manages to avoid the attempt.
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Bordeaux misses with the body kick#CL#
and Fairtex counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fairtex.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Bordeaux decides to pull guard.
Bordeaux wants to get back to his feet but Fairtex is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bordeaux wants to sweep here but Fairtex controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Bordeaux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fairtex defends it easily.#T2#
Fairtex wants to stand but Bordeaux is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fairtex is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bordeaux throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T3#
Bordeaux wants to stand but Fairtex is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fairtex scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bordeaux throws a low kick but Fairtex avoids it.
Bordeaux tries to clinch up.
Fairtex thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Fairtex has closed the distance and engaged Bordeaux in a clinch.
Fairtex is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bordeaux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bordeaux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fairtex walks away with a smile on his face. Bordeaux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fairtex stuffs the takedown attempt from Bordeaux. Bordeaux gets slowly back to his feet.
Bordeaux shoots for a double leg takedown but Fairtex sprawls well. He's pushed Bordeaux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fairtex misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T4#
Bordeaux doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fairtex counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Bordeaux has Fairtex up against the cage in a clinch.
Bordeaux is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bordeaux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Fairtex jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Fairtex throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bordeaux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fairtex is breathing heavily.
Bordeaux trying to control but Fairtex is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saekenpai Fairtex dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Bordeaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bordeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Fairtex. #BC2#
Bordeaux breaks the clinch.
Bordeaux shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense.
Bordeaux tries for a takedown but Fairtex circles away easily
and Fairtex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bordeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fairtex attempts a counter takedown but Bordeaux avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordeaux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fairtex.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bordeaux.
Saekenpai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Bordeaux.#T1#
Fairtex chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bordeaux shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense.
Fairtex was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fairtex tries for a takedown but Bordeaux sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bordeaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saekenpai Fairtex is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Fairtex closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Bordeaux pulls guard successfully.
Bordeaux trying to keep a closed guard but Fairtex is proving a slippery customer.
Fairtex trying to control but Bordeaux is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bordeaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Bordeaux throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fairtex uses it to pass to side control.
Fairtex is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bordeaux will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fairtex working away.#T3#
Bordeaux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bordeaux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bordeaux is breathing heavily.
Fairtex seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bordeaux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fairtex thows a huge punch but Bordeaux dodges it nicely.
Bordeaux trying to control but Fairtex postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bordeaux darts in looking for a takedown but Fairtex gets double underhooks and turns Bordeaux into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bordeaux is defended easily by Fairtex.
Fairtex is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fairtex stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Fairtex shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fairtex wants to control from the top but Bordeaux keeps moving. #SU#
Fairtex gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fairtex fails to land the takedown.
Bordeaux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fairtex circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bordeaux looks to land a combination but Fairtex avoids it well. #CL#
Fairtex closes the distance and pushes Bordeaux back into the cage.#BC#
Fairtex breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saekenpai Fairtex 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Fairtex shoots in looking for a takedown but Bordeaux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fairtex's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fairtex sets himself, and Bordeaux steps forward looking for the clinch! Fairtex avoids it this time.#TD#
Fairtex scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bordeaux trying to hold on to Fairtex's head to control him but Fairtex postures up.
Fairtex wants to get back to his feet.
Bordeaux trying to control but Fairtex postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordeaux is not content to let Fairtex control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Bordeaux is defending against the submission attempts here by Fairtex.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bordeaux tries to get to full guard but Fairtex has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Bordeaux is having none of it. #CL#
Fairtex fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bordeaux, pushing him back against the cage.
Fairtex tries to pull guard but Bordeaux won't allow it.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bordeaux tries to work over Fairtex's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bordeaux goes for a double leg but Fairtex avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fairtex continues to drive forward.
Bordeaux looks for a takedown but Fairtex sprawls well.
Fairtex is looking to counter the offense by Bordeaux and move into the clinch.
Saekenpai Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bordeaux fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fairtex checks it well.
Bordeaux is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fairtex tries to clinch but Bordeaux is having none of it.
Bordeaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Fairtex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bordeaux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fairtex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bordeaux somewhat.
Saekenpai Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Bordeaux.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Fairtex. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Bordeaux moves into the clinch.#BC#
Fairtex escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bordeaux fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bordeaux shoots in and drives through. Fairtex sprawls well.
A head kick from Fairtex lands but Bordeaux takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Bordeaux. #CL#
Fairtex moves into the clinch.
Fairtex taking a breather.#T4#
Bordeaux tries to score a body lock takedown but Fairtex shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bordeaux letting Fairtex take a breather here.
Bordeaux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bordeaux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fairtex smiles and moves away.
Fairtex turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairtex fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saekenpai Fairtex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fairtex has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saekenpai Fairtex! |
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