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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SSDFN 4
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1# James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. James tries to clinch but Michel moves out of range. A lazy left from Michel finds it's target.#CUT2#It looks like Jackson James has been cut. Michel blocks the body kick.
James keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Michel shoots for a double leg takedown but James sprawls well. He's pushed Michel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Nice shot by Michel.#CL2# Michel moves into the clinch. Michel tries to circle away but James has him pinned against the ropes. Michel is looking to take this one to the mat. Michel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A frustrated look appears on Michel's face as he tries to break the clinch. James misses with a short punch on the inside. A short right from Michel. Michel lands with a right to the head. Michel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Michel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#T1# Michel can't break the clinch.
James wants a takedown.
Michel pressing his opponent against the ropes. Michel is looking to break free of the clinch but James has double underhooks. James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. A right handed body shot lands from Michel.
Michel is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him. Michel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. James prevents Michel from breaking the clinch. Michel goes for a takedown attempt but James pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Michel. James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michel throws out a counter right but James avoids it with no problem. James with a lazy takedown attempt and Michel counters with a stiff right hand. Michel throws a shot to the body.
Leroy Michel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Michel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Michel scores with a body shot.
James is breathing heavily. Michel lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Michel throws out a powerful jab. James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. James takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Michel lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. 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! Nice body punch from Michel. Michel lands with a shot to the body. Michel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
Michel lands a body shot.
Michel scores with a shot to the body.
Michel scores with a punch to the head.#CL2# Michel closes the distance and clinches.#T3# Michel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2# Michel breaks from the clinch.
Michel lands a slapping body shot.
Michel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range. Michel lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#Jackson James's cut is getting worse. Michel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2# Michel moves into range and clinches up with James. Michel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Michel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Michel has James pressed against the ropes.
Michel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Michel wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2# Michel breaks from the clinch.
James walks into a left hand. #T4##CL2# Michel closes the distance and pushes James back into the ropes. Michel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD2# Michel lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Michel wants to stand but James is controlling his posture from full guard. James might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
James has a closed guard, preventing Michel from standing up. #T5# The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. James keeping full guard, as Michel tries to pass. Michel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. No luck with that takedown attempt from James. James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Michel avoids it really well and circles away.#T6# 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. Michel thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. James takes one to the side of the head.
Michel dips down and scores with a jab to the body. James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Michel tests James's chin there with a solid looking shot. Michel throws a right and a left that both miss. Michel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2# Michel has managed to clinch.
Michel digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank. #BC2# Michel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Michel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Nice body punch from Michel. #T7# Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Michel, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#Jackson James's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Michel lands the left hand. Michel lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2# Michel darts in and clinches James up against the ropes. Michel can't get the takedown.
Michel is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him. James tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2# Michel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Michel sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Michel lands a body shot.
Michel pivots, looking for a leg kick but James is out of range and Michel settles back down. Michel throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and checks it nicely. Michel motions for James to come forward. Michel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T8# Michel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James. Michel lands a jab.#ROC2#James is rocked!#CUT2#Jeez, Jackson James's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Michel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! James had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Michel cracks James on the jaw with a powerful right hand and James falls backwards against the ropes. Michel follows up with more strikes that drop James to his knees. Michel keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save James! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leroy Michel! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Leroy Michel made sure he mentioned Wrestler Wayfare, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Owens moves into the clinch. Owens leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2# Owens has LittleCock pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Owens pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending LittleCock tumbling to the mat - Owens dives into LittleCock's guard.#SUB# LittleCock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Owens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Owens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. LittleCock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# LittleCock is looking for a triangle but Owens pushes his legs off easily.
Owens is stalling in the full guard. #T1# Owens trying to control but LittleCock is working from the bottom. Owens wants to pass the guard but LittleCock is keeping the position. Owens showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Let's hope that Owens has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SU2# Owens stands up and waves to LittleCock to follow him. #T3##TD2# Owens shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Owens wants to work for an arm triangle but LittleCock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# LittleCock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Owens pulls his head out easily. LittleCock wants to get back to full guard. Owens slows the pace down in half guard. #T4##SUB# LittleCock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2# Owens gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Owens fails in his attempt to clinch. LittleCock misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2# Owens throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. LittleCock was covering up waiting for the punch and Owens finishes the takedown easily into guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Owens trying to control the position from guard on top but LittleCock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Owens dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# LittleCock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. LittleCock dives in and grabs Owens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Owens pushes down on LittleCock's head and hops out. Owens shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LittleCock sprawls well. LittleCock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Owens gets slowly back to his feet. LittleCock seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. A jab from LittleCock finds it's way through Owens's defenses. Owens tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but LittleCock defends well and Owens ends up having to push LittleCock into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Owens fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bill LittleCock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Owens. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Owens clinches. LittleCock tries to pull guard but Owens holds him up against the cage and eventually LittleCock drops back down to his feet.
#T1##TD2# Owens decides to pull guard. LittleCock trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Owens has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. LittleCock won't allow Owens to get back to his feet. #SUB# LittleCock 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. LittleCock preventing the sweep. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Owens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Owens controls LittleCock momentarily but LittleCock frees himself. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. LittleCock keeps the fight on the outside. Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up but LittleCock swats him away and circles back towards the center. LittleCock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. LittleCock cracks Owens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT# It looks like Caleb Owens has been cut. LittleCock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Owens is breathing heavily. LittleCock scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC# Owens is rocked! LittleCock is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Owens closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Owens is still on wobbly legs! Can LittleCock finish him? Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up but LittleCock swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3# LittleCock connects with a leg kick. Owens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. LittleCock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LittleCock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Owens. Owens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Owens seems to have recovered his senses. LittleCock throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
LittleCock cracks Owens with a hook to the temple - Owens is on wobbly legs here! LittleCock swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Owens falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! LittleCock wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bill LittleCock! Bill LittleCock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1# Turnup shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owens as he jumps to the side. A head kick misses from Turnup. Turnup looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Owens lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turnup takes a step back to recover. Turnup takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Turnup. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Owens. Turnup scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turnup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turnup shoots in looking for a takedown. Owens tries to sprawl out of it but Turnup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Owens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Caleb Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Turnup. Owens shoots in but no luck this time. #T1# Owens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL# Owens forces Turnup back against the cage and clinches. Turnup looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Turnup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Turnup wants to break the clinch but can't.
Owens jumps guard but Turnup stands there with Owens around his waist. Owens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Owens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Owens stalls. #TD2# Turnup jumps guard.
Turnup keeping full guard, as Owens tries to pass. Owens controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SU# Owens decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Turnup, up you get! Owens is looking to clinch but Turnup is avoiding it.
Turnup throws a right and a left that Owens avoids nicely. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Owens, right into the meat.
#TD2# Turnup dives in and scores a takedown into Owens's guard.#ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Owens manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Turnup looks winded! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Owens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turnup walks away with a smile on his face. Owens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Turnup misses with a few strikes there.
Turnup tries to score a power double leg takedown but Owens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turnup somewhat.#T3# Turnup shoots in looking for a takedown but Owens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turnup's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Turnup misses with a wild combination.
Owens misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. A head kick misses from Owens. #CL# Owens rushes Turnup and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Turnup letting Owens take a breather here. Owens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Turnup's efforts to push away.#BC# Owens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4# Owens tries for a takedown but Turnup sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2# Turnup closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turnup lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Owens isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Turnup stacks Owens on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Turnup!#SU2# Turnup decides to stand back up. Turnup dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2# Turnup drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tony Turnup will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Turnup dives in and grabs Owens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Owens pushes down on Turnup's head and hops out. Owens is looking to clinch. Turnup is looking for the big counter here.#TD2# Owens tries to sprawl but Turnup drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES# Owens kicks Turnup off and gets back to his feet. Turnup tries to land a front kick but Owens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Owens goes for a double leg but Turnup avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Turnup continues to drive forward. Turnup fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owens avoids it really well and circles away. Owens tries to clinch up. Owens moves in looking to clinch but Turnup pushes him off. Turnup is breathing heavily. Owens shoots in for a double leg but Turnup sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Horrible takedown attempt by Owens or perhaps it was just good defense by Turnup, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Turnup keeps the fight on the outside. Turnup swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Owens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Owens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Turnup throws a counter combo. Turnup scores with a body shot.
Turnup scores with a one two! Owens had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD2# Turnup drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. You can see the frustration on Owens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Owens is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Owens wants to control but Turnup passes into side.
#T2##SU2# Turnup decides to take the fight back to the feet. Turnup throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.
Turnup misses with a kick to the body.
Tony Turnup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Owens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turnup pinned against the cage. Turnup gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Turnup fails with a takedown attempt. Owens throws a big counter combination but Turnup scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Turnup throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.
#T3# Turnup avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Owens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turnup swivels and escapes. Owens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turnup is fending him off so far but Owens persists. Nope, Turnup circles away and we're back to standing. Turnup lands a nice shot to the body.
Turnup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Owens has Turnup up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Owens manages to break the clinch.
Turnup takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Turnup changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Owens tries to avoid it but Turnup manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Owens to the ground. Owens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Owens throws a head kick that half lands.
Turnup shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Owens defends it nicely.#T4# A telegraphed takedown attempt from Owens is defended easily by Turnup. Turnup lands with an overhand left. Owens has a takedown stuffed. Turnup tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Turnup lands a two punch combo.
Owens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turnup scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Turnup 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# No luck with that takedown attempt from Turnup. Owens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turnup avoids it really well and circles away. Owens throws a wild body kick that Turnup sees coming a mile off. Owens misses with a takedown attempt - Turnup sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Sloppy strikes from Turnup. Those never looked like landing. Turnup throws a half hearted mid kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Turnup misses with a low kick.
Turnup shoots in looking for a takedown. Owens tries to sprawl out of it but Turnup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Owens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Owens. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him. Turnup throws the kick towards the body but Owens avoids it.#CL# Owens has managed to clinch.
Turnup wants to break free but Owens has control.
Owens wants a takedown but no success here.
Turnup has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2# Turnup pulls guard. Turnup keeping full guard, as Owens tries to pass. Owens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Owens 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. #SUB2# Turnup had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Owens defends it easily.#T2# Owens trying to control but Turnup is working from the bottom. Owens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# Turnup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turnup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3# Owens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turnup tries to avoid it but Owens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turnup to the ground. Turnup escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Owens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Turnup sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Turnup throws a head kick but Owens moves out of range.
Turnup is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. No luck for Owens with that takedown attempt. Owens blocks a head kick by Turnup.
Tony Turnup seems to be getting the better of the standup. Owens avoids the head kick by Turnup.
Owens wants to clinch. Turnup throws a right hand that Owens ducks under and follows up with a left that Owens also avoids with ease.#T4# Owens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Turnup avoids it really well and circles away. Owens tries to land a leg kick but Turnup saw it coming and moves away.
Turnup changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Turnup pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Turnup looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Owens doesn't manage to clinch there - Turnup circles away.
Turnup tries a quick counter leg kick but Owens is wise to it. Turnup throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Owens on the side of the head. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Owens tries to clinch but Turnup is having none of it. Owens looks to land a combination but Turnup avoids it well. Turnup is looking for the big counter here. Owens moves forwards but Turnup connects with a nice, crisp jab. Caleb Owens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tony Turnup is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2# Turnup feints and as Owens raises his hands in defense, Turnup changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Tony Turnup comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Turnup winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:30 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Turnup!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Stanley gets caught napping as Web dives in and scores a takedown. Stanley manages to retain guard. Web being controlled here momentarily. Stanley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Web on the ground. Stanley keeping full guard, as Web tries to pass. Web trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Web throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Web trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Stanley keeping full guard, as Web tries to pass. Stanley trying to keep a closed guard but Web is proving a slippery customer.
#T1# Web wanted to stand there but Stanley had control of the position. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Web shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Web was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Web is staying tight to Stanley's torso, preventing him from escaping. Web moves into full mount! Stanley tries to hold on but Web postures up. Stanley can't escape the position.
#T2# Stanley blocking the ground and pound. Web content just to control the position here. It looks like Web might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Poor strikes thrown by Web there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stanley is looking to improve his position but Web isn't that keen on the idea. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Stanley is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T3# Web looking to control and managing it successfully. Web landing strikes, looking to finish! Web sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Web putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Poor strikes thrown by Web there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Web landing punches. #ROC2# Stanley is rocked! Web cracks Stanley with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Web!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2018 |
#R1# Em looks for a takedown but Owens sprawls well. Em misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL2# Em clinches up against the cage. Em wants to break the clinch but can't.
Owens avoiding damage as Em throws knees to the body.
#BC# Owens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Em closes the distance and clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Owens tries to land knees in the clinch but Em avoids the damage to the body. Em content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD# Owens jumps into guard, dragging Em to the mat.
Owens is trying to keep Em in close.
Owens wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1# Em is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Let's hope that Em has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Owens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Owens looking for a sweep. Not yet Owens, not yet. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Owens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Em. Caleb Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Em. Em shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Owens as he jumps to the side. Owens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Em shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Owens as he avoids it easily. Owens darts in looking for a takedown but Em gets double underhooks and turns Owens into the cage. Em connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. A head kick by Em misses #CL# and Owens counters into the clinch. Nicely done. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Owens. Owens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Em prevents it.
#T3# Owens tries to pull guard but Em forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Owens tries to score a body lock takedown but Em shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Owens working hard to break the clinch. Owens is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC# Owens breaks the clinch.
Em slips under a jab from Owens. Em is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Em fails with a takedown attempt. Em shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owens but Owens pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4# Em tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Owens shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Em counter with a right hand. Em tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Em. Owens slaps away a takedown attempt from Em, before circling back to the center of the mat. Owens throws a big counter combination but Em scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Em looks winded! Em is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Em will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Owens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Owens dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Owens shoots in for a takedown but Em shows good takedown defense. Owens misses with a takedown attempt and Em counters with a left to the body. Caleb Owens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Owens gets tackled into the cage by Em. Em maintains the clinch. Em tries to break the clinch but Owens is controlling the position. Owens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Em smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Owens. That's going to take a lot out of him. Owens tries to clinch there but Em circles away.
Em avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Em gets tackled into the cage by Owens. Owens maintains the clinch. Owens is trying to drag Em to the mat but Em just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Owens prevents the takedown attempt.
Owens tries to work over Em's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Em is trying to force a seperation but Owens has the dominant position. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD# Owens has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Em uses from the top position. #SUB2# Em drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Em jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Em stays in close to Owens's body and controls the position. Owens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Em showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2# 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. Em is continuing to stall. Em stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Owens swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3# Owens shoots in but no luck this time. Owens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Em. Owens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Owens with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Em holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Em is trying to pull guard but Owens has him pressed against the cage. Em is trying to break free. Owens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Em smiles and moves away.
Em looks to land a combination but Owens avoids it well. Em shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Owens but Owens pushes him off and we're back to square one. Owens appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2# Em closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T4# Owens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good body shot from Em.
Em has had enough of the clinch but Owens keeps him there for the moment. Em is trying to pull guard but Owens turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Owens looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC# Owens's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Caleb Owens is winning the standup battle so far. Owens doesn't manage to clinch there - Em circles away.
Owens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Owens shoots in but no luck this time. Owens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Em tries to avoid it but Owens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Em to the ground. Em escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Owens swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Em showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# No luck with that takedown attempt from Em. Em shoots in and drives through. Owens sprawls well.#CL2# Em gets in close and instigates a clinch. Em has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Owens after a bit of a struggle. Caleb Owens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Em. Em looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Em breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Em fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Em. Owens fails with a takedown attempt. Em takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Owens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Owens dives in and grabs Em's left leg, looking for a takedown. Em pushes down on Owens's head and hops out. Owens misses with a takedown attempt - Em sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Em fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Owens avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2# Owens tries to keep at a distance but Em has taken the fight into the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Em's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2# Em blocking some punches.
Owens is trying to break free.#TD2# Em pulls guard. Em wants to stand up but Owens is controlling him. Owens pushes down on Em's leg and manages to get into half guard. Em is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Owens is looking to take a break and control but Em is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3# Owens trying to pass the guard but Em defending well. Owens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Em's head. Em trying to hold on to Owens's head to control him but Owens postures up.
Em wants to improve his position but Owens is controlling well.
Em wants to stand back up but Owens manages to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Em tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Owens wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Em struggling a bit here. Em is trying to improve his position. Owens slows the pace down. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Em manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Chris Em. I think Em 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Em! A victorious Chris Em thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Owens has managed to clinch.
Lovin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2# It looks like Caleb Owens has been cut. Lovin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Owens is trying to break the clinch but Lovin has him pressed against the cage. Owens avoids the elbow strike from Lovin, against the cage.
Lovin lands with a short head shot on the inside. Owens is trying to pull guard but Lovin has him pressed against the cage. Lovin lands a knee to the body.
Lovin lands a nice uppercut. Lovin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #KD2# Lovin drops Owens onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Owens is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2# Owens is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice body punch from Lovin - that landed with a thud.
Oh Owens is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Owens is breathing heavily. Lovin slowing the pace effectively. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. The crowd are getting on Lovin's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Owens jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lovin walks away with a smile on his face. Owens gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. A big right from Owens misses. Owens seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2# Lovin has Owens up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1# Lovin lands a knee to the head.
Lovin presses Owens against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lovin lands with a left to the head. Lovin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lovin has Owens pressed against the cage, preventing Owens from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lovin has Owens pressed against the cage.
Lovin scores with an uppercut up the middle. Knees to the body from Lovin.
Lovin has Owens pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Owens is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Lovin - that's hurt Owens badly! Oh, another knee lands and Owens is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Owens doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Mick Lovin! A relieved looking Mick Lovin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL# Sanders drives through and clinches with Owens against the cage.
Owens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanders avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Sanders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Owens backwards. Owens wants to break free but Sanders has control.
Sanders misses with a short punch on the inside. Sanders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanders. Owens slowing the pace effectively. Sanders lands with a short head shot on the inside. Owens wants to break free but Sanders has control.
Owens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanders to keep the fight standing. A shot in the inside from Sanders. Sanders scores with an uppercut up the middle. Sanders lands an uppercut.#ROC# Owens is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Owens backwards. Owens is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanders finish him? Sanders lands on the inside with an uppercut. Sanders creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Owens's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Owens drops to his knees and Sanders pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Sanders!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Mycokiner takes the fight into the clinch. Mycokiner lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2# Mycokiner breaks the clinch.
Mycokiner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Owens or perhaps it was just good defense by Mycokiner, which made it look bad. #CL2# Mycokiner forces Owens back against the cage and clinches. Mycokiner lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mycokiner lands with a short head shot on the inside. Mycokiner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Mycokiner scores with a shot to the side of Owens's head. #KD2# Mycokiner drops Owens onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Owens is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2# Owens is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Caleb Owens has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Mycokiner lands a big right hand! Owens is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Berry Mycokiner!
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Event:
UPF 51: Unnamed
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1# Cardoza slips a jab from Acosta. Cardoza is looking to clinch. Acosta throws a shot to the body.
Luis Cardoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Acosta lands with a nice body punch. Cardoza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Acosta tries to avoid it but Cardoza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Acosta to the ground. Acosta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Cardoza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Acosta swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cardoza takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT2# It looks like Luis Cardoza has been cut. Acosta misses with a right hand #KD# and Cardoza counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Acosta! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Acosta is looking for a sweep. Cardoza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Acosta wants to get back to his feet. Cardoza is trying to control. Acosta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Acosta tries to get to full guard but Cardoza has control of the leg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Acosta looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Acosta is trying to get back to full guard. Acosta is trying to stand up here but Cardoza is controlling him well. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Acosta has cracked Cardoza with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Acosta lands another huge swinging hook and Cardoza tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Cardoza, before Acosta can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thiago Acosta! Thiago Acosta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. In defeat, Luis Cardoza stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was robbed god damn it.....Jesus christ, this place is hell !!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1# Kurtwood fails with the takedown.#CL# Best rushes Kurtwood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Best goes for a takedown attempt but Kurtwood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2# Kurtwood has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Best gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kurtwood tries to pull guard but Best forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Best looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kurtwood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Best after a bit of a struggle. Bernard Best has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrik Kurtwood. Best tries to break the clinch but Kurtwood is controlling the position. Kurtwood is trying to stall.
#T1##TD2# Kurtwood jumps guard and drags Best to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Kurtwood working a defensive guard here.
Best working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU# Kurtwood is working an open guard so Best takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD# Best scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Best is staying tight to Kurtwood's torso, preventing him from escaping. Kurtwood is looking for a sweep. Kurtwood trying to control but Best flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T2# Kurtwood just trying to survive but Best is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB# Best is cranking Kurtwood's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Kurtwood! He's tightened the choke and Kurtwood is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bernard Best!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Stephans clinches. Buckley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#TD2# Stephans drags the fight down to the ground.
Buckley sitting in guard, not really doing much. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Buckley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stephans is proving hard to escape from. #T1# Stephans managing to control the position. Buckley stays in close to Stephans's body and controls the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. No luck for Stephans with that takedown attempt. Stephans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL# Buckley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stephans, pushing him back against the cage.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC# Buckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Stephans gets a clinch. Stephans is trying to pull guard but Buckley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Josue Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Stephans.#BC# Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stephans misses with a takedown attempt and Buckley counters with a one-two to the body. Stephans fails with a takedown attempt. As Stephans tries to get set, Buckley tries to push him back and clinch up but Stephans manages to avoid the attempt. Stephans takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL2# Buckley tries to keep at a distance but Stephans has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3# Stephans fails to pull guard.
Stephans tries to stall but Buckley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buckley is looking to break free of the clinch but Stephans has double underhooks. #BC# Buckley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Stephans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Buckley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Stephans looks winded! Buckley connects with a looping right hand.
Stephans fails with a takedown attempt. Buckley scores with a head kick. Stephans tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4##CL# Buckley moves into range and clinches up with Stephans.#BC# Buckley breaks from the clinch.
Buckley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stephans. Stephans falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL# and Buckley counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Buckley throws an elbow but it misses.
Stephans drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Buckley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Buckley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC# Buckley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josue Buckley dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Stephans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Josue Buckley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. No luck for Stephans with that takedown attempt. Stephans throws a big shot that misses. Buckley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephans can do to turn this around?#CL2# Stephans clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Buckley breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Buckley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Stephans instigates a clinch. Buckley stalls. Stephans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Buckley tries to break the clinch but Stephans is controlling the position. #T1# Stephans blocks the elbow strike.
Buckley slowing the pace effectively. Stephans tries for a takedown but Buckley manages to get underhooks.
Josue Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Stephans. Stephans jumps guard but Buckley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Stephans is breathing heavily.#BC# Buckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Danga de danga de dang - Buckley scores with a four punch combination! Josue Buckley is winning the standup battle so far. Stephans avoids the head kick by Buckley.
#TD2# Stephans looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES# Buckley kicks Stephans off and gets back to his feet. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Stephans shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buckley as he avoids it easily. Josue Buckley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Stephans thows a leg kick but Buckley checks it #CL# and Buckley counters by clinching up. #BC# Buckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Buckley tries to bum rush Stephans with a series of wild strikes but Stephans uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Buckley blocks a head kick by Stephans.
Stephans with a poor takedown #CL# and Buckley counters by clinching up. #BC# Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Buckley pushes Stephans up against the cage in a clinch. Josue Buckley has scored more points in the clinch so far. The referee calls for Buckley to work.
#BC# Buckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Stephans has his takedown stuffed and Buckley counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3# Buckley throws a low kick but Stephans avoids it. Stephans raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL# Buckley moves into the clinch. Buckley leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC# Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Buckley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Buckley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stephans. #T4# Stephans with a poor takedown and Buckley counters with a nice body shot. #CL# Buckley moves into the clinch.#BC# Buckley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stephans takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL# Buckley closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Buckley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stephans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buckley swivels and escapes. Buckley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stephans takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Buckley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stephans moves away. Buckley swings for the body but Stephans moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josue Buckley 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# Buckley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Stephans throws a head kick that misses. #CL2# Stephans forces Buckley back against the cage and clinches. Buckley stalling against the cage.
Buckley has had enough of the clinch but Stephans keeps him there for the moment.#BC# Buckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Stephans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buckley is looking to wear down Stephans with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stephans misses with a few strikes there.
Stephans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2# Stephans has Buckley up against the cage in a clinch.
Buckley wants to get back to striking at distance but Stephans won't allow it.
#T1# Buckley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Stephans creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC# Buckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Stephans moves into range and clinches up with Buckley.#BC# Buckley breaks the clinch.
Buckley avoids a kick to the body.
Stephans closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buckley circles away.#CL# Stephans tries to keep at a distance but Buckley has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Buckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Stephans takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2# Stephans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Buckley lands a nice hook to Stephans's body. Stephans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Stephans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Stephans blocks a head kick by Buckley.
Buckley lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL# Buckley darts in and clinches Stephans up against the cage.#T3# The referee calls for Buckley to work.
#BC# Buckley breaks the clinch.
#CL# Buckley closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Buckley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Buckley. No joy for Stephans on that attempt. Buckley tries to counter by clinching up but Stephans breaks away and moves out of range. Josue Buckley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Stephans. Stephans takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL# Stephans tries to keep at a distance but Buckley has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Buckley breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Stephans gets tackled into the cage by Buckley. Buckley maintains the clinch. #T4##BC# Buckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Stephans looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A lazy body kick from Stephans and Buckley counters with a nice body shot. Buckley lands a body shot.
Buckley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Buckley clinches with his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC# Buckley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Stephans tries to keep at a distance but Buckley has taken the fight into the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Thomas Stephans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Josue Buckley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC# Buckley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight! Josue Buckley showed his dominance in that final round. Well Buckley 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27 Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josue Buckley!
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