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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
AFC 20
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Scaeva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carpophorus misses with a series of wild punches.
Scaeva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Carpophorus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scaeva swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Scaeva gets a clinch.
Carpophorus blocks a body shot from Scaeva. #BC#
Scaeva manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Scaeva. Those never looked like landing.
Scaeva misses with a series of wild punches.
Carpophorus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scaeva counters with a left and a right that stings Carpophorus.
Scaeva misses with a two punch combination.
Carpophorus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scaeva.
Scaeva misses with a looping left.
Scaeva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carpophorus throws a series of punches but Scaeva avoids them all with ease.
Carpophorus swats away the attempt to clinch by Scaeva.#T1#
A combination from Scaeva does no damage.
Carpophorus takes a swing at Scaeva's ribcage but misses.
Carpophorus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scaeva throwing a counter right hand but Carpophorus manages to avoid it.
Carpophorus swinging wildly here.
Carpophorus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Scaeva gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Scaeva manages to break the clinch.
Scaeva scores with a decent looking hook.
Carpophorus looks to land a combination but Scaeva avoids it well.
Carpophorus misses with a double jab.
Scaeva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scaeva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Scaeva throws a series of punches but Carpophorus moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carpophorus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Scaeva with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Scaeva has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Scaeva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carpophorus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scaeva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Bestiarius Carpophorus has been cut.
Scaeva lands a right hook to the body.
Carpophorus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Scaeva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scaeva moves in looking to clinch but Carpophorus pushes him off.
Scaeva dodges the punch combination from Carpophorus.
Scaeva tries to close the distance and clinch but Carpophorus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scaeva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carpophorus swats away the attempt to clinch by Scaeva.#T3#
Scaeva misses with a hook. Carpophorus ducked under it nicely.
Carpophorus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scaeva.
Good standup being displayed there by Carpophorus as he connects with a hook.
Carpophorus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carpophorus swats away the attempt to clinch by Scaeva.
Scaeva looks to score with a jab to the body but Carpophorus is just out of range.
Carpophorus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Scaeva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Scaeva.
Scaeva wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Carpophorus clinches up with Scaeva and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Scaeva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scaeva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carpophorus.
Scaeva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Scaeva throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaeva misses with a body shot.
Scaeva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carpophorus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from Scaeva.
Scaeva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carpophorus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scaeva avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Scaeva does no damage.
Scaeva misses with a wild body shot.
Carpophorus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Scaeva has Carpophorus up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bestiarius Carpophorus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Scaeva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Carpophorus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scaeva. #CL#
Scaeva has Carpophorus up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Scaeva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carpophorus throws a series of punches but Scaeva moves out of range.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scaeva works Carpophorus's body with a nice hook.
Scaeva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Carpophorus fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Scaeva clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Scaeva manages to break the clinch.
Carpophorus throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Carpophorus misses
and Scaeva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scaeva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Carpophorus gets tackled into the cage by Scaeva. Scaeva maintains the clinch. #T1##BC#
Scaeva breaks the clinch.
Carpophorus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Carpophorus does no damage.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva is winning the standup battle so far.
Carpophorus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scaeva throws a combination. Carpophorus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Carpophorus gets tackled into the cage by Scaeva. Scaeva maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Carpophorus breaks from the clinch.
Carpophorus swinging wildly here.
Scaeva misses with a wild body shot.
Carpophorus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Scaeva wants to clinch up but Carpophorus keeps it at a distance.
Scaeva tests Carpophorus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carpophorus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carpophorus is breathing heavily.#CL#
Scaeva moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scaeva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Scaeva breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Carpophorus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scaeva.
Carpophorus is looking for the big counter here.
Scaeva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Scaeva misses with a double jab.
Carpophorus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice body punch from Carpophorus.
Carpophorus throws a right and a left that Scaeva avoids nicely.
Scaeva is looking to wear down Carpophorus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Carpophorus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scaeva circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scaeva tries to clinch up.
Scaeva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carpophorus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Scaeva does no damage.
Carpophorus keeps the fight on the outside.
Scaeva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carpophorus circles away quickly and effectively.
And Carpophorus tries to counter it with a takedown but Scaeva pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A nice combination there by Scaeva.
Scaeva slips a jab and a cross from Carpophorus.
Carpophorus throws a series of punches but Scaeva moves out of range.
Scaeva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scaeva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scaeva.#T3#
Scaeva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scaeva fails to land with a series of punches.
Scaeva misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Scaeva moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Scaeva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Scaeva has closed the distance and engaged Carpophorus in a clinch.
#BC#
Scaeva manages to break the clinch.
Scaeva throws a right and a left that Carpophorus avoids nicely.
Carpophorus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scaeva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carpophorus.
Carpophorus just misses with a punch to the body.
Scaeva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scaeva fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Scaeva lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaeva misses with the combination.
Carpophorus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Scaeva closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Carpophorus manages to break the clinch.
Scaeva swinging wildly here.
Scaeva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carpophorus.
Scaeva misses with a right hand
and Carpophorus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Scaeva is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carpophorus keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Scaeva gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Scaeva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scaeva throws a right hand that Carpophorus ducks under and follows up with a left that Carpophorus also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bestiarius Carpophorus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Carpophorus looks to score with a jab to the body but Scaeva is just out of range.
Scaeva throws a big counter combination but Carpophorus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Carpophorus misses with a few strikes there.
Scaeva doesn't manage to clinch there - Carpophorus circles away.
Carpophorus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scaeva misses with the combination.
Scaeva misses with the combination.
Scaeva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Carpophorus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Scaeva gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Carpophorus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scaeva darts in trying to clinch
and Carpophorus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
A punch combination from Scaeva misses.
Scaeva tries to bum rush Carpophorus with a series of wild strikes but Carpophorus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scaeva throws a right hand that Carpophorus ducks under and follows up with a left that Carpophorus also avoids with ease.
Scaeva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Scaeva closes the distance and clinches.
Scaeva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carpophorus can do to turn this around?#BC#
Scaeva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scaeva fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Scaeva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carpophorus, pushing him back against the cage.
Scaeva tries a body shot but Carpophorus blocks it.
Scaeva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carpophorus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Carpophorus breaks the clinch.
Carpophorus lands a nice looking body shot.
Scaeva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Scaeva duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Scaeva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Carpophorus breaks from the clinch.
Scaeva misses with a wild combination.
Carpophorus tries to counter with a clinch but Scaeva shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Scaeva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carpophorus back to the cage. Scaeva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Scaeva fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Scaeva does no damage.
Scaeva is looking to clinch but Carpophorus is avoiding it.
Scaeva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scaeva misses with a straight left.
Carpophorus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Scaeva momentarily.
Carpophorus tries to clinch there but Scaeva circles away.
Carpophorus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scaeva doesn't seem bothered though.
Scaeva throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carpophorus counters with a left and a right that stings Scaeva.
A combination from Scaeva does no damage. #CL2#
Scaeva gets tackled into the cage by Carpophorus. Carpophorus maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Carpophorus manages to break the clinch.
Carpophorus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scaeva seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Carpophorus throws a right and a left that Scaeva avoids nicely.
Scaeva throws a body punch but Carpophorus moves out of range.
Scaeva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Scaeva throws a series of punches but Carpophorus moves out of range.
Scaeva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carpophorus throws a series of punches but Scaeva moves out of range.
Carpophorus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scaeva manages to avoid it.
Scaeva scores with a decent looking hook.
Scaeva tries to clinch up but Carpophorus circles away and keeps his distance.
Carpophorus wants to clinch.
Scaeva misses with a two punch combination.
Scaeva throws a series of punches but Carpophorus moves out of range.
Scaeva throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T4#
Carpophorus throws a body punch but Scaeva moves out of range.
Carpophorus scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Carpophorus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Scaeva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carpophorus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scaeva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scaeva cracks Carpophorus with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Scaeva misses.
Scaeva throws a looping overhand right but Carpophorus ducks down to avoid it.
Carpophorus tries to clinch up.
Scaeva throws a series of punches but Carpophorus moves out of range.
Scaeva stuns Carpophorus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Carpophorus clinches up against the cage.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Scaeva manages to break the clinch.
Bestiarius Carpophorus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Cassius Scaeva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Scaeva gets tackled into the cage by Carpophorus. Carpophorus maintains the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Cassius Scaeva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scaeva 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Cassius Scaeva!
A relieved looking Marcus Cassius Scaeva 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:
AFC 14
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Truck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scaeva looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Truck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scaeva circles away quickly and effectively.
Scaeva dodges the punch combination from Truck.
Truck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Truck gets tackled into the cage by Scaeva. Scaeva maintains the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Truck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scaeva tries to work over Truck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Truck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scaeva letting Truck take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaeva looking to stall.
#BC#
Scaeva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scaeva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Truck wants to counter the offense by Scaeva and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Truck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scaeva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scaeva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scaeva throws a series of punches but Truck moves out of range.
Truck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Truck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Truck misses with a wild body shot.
Truck shoots for a double leg takedown but Scaeva sprawls well. He's pushed Truck's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Scaeva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Scaeva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scaeva swats away the attempt to clinch by Truck.
A punch combination from Truck misses.
Truck lands a two punch combo.
#CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Cassius Scaeva has been cut.
Scaeva slips a jab and a cross from Truck.
Truck tries to bum rush Scaeva with a series of wild strikes but Scaeva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Truck. Scaeva does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Truck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truck is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Truck tries to pull guard but Scaeva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Scaeva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Truck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Truck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scaeva throws a combination that misses
and Truck counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Truck looks to score with a jab to the body but Scaeva is just out of range.
Truck throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Truck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scaeva, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Scaeva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Truck instigates a clinch.
Truck digs a right hand underneath Scaeva's ribcage. Scaeva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Truck unloads a knee to the mid-section. Scaeva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Truck tries to throw a body punch but Scaeva avoids it by throwing Truck back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scaeva as Truck tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Truck.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Truck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Truck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Truck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Truck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scaeva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truck motions for Scaeva to come forward. Truck throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been informed that Truck has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Truck closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Truck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Truck content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Scaeva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Truck unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Truck is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scaeva is keeping busy.
Truck is looking to control Scaeva's arms but Scaeva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Truck has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Truck. #BC#
Scaeva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Truck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Truck misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Truck will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Scaeva up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Truck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Cassius Scaeva's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Truck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scaeva dodges the punch combination from Truck.
Truck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Truck scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scaeva doesn't seem bothered though.
Truck looks to land a combination. Scaeva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scaeva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Truck sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Truck steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Scaeva.#CL2#
Truck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Truck lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Truck.
#BC2#
Truck breaks from the clinch.
Truck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Truck is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scaeva rather than just go for the knockout.
Scaeva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Truck.
Scaeva tries to clinch but Truck is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Truck wants to clinch.#T1#
Truck will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Truck throws a jab when Scaeva was well out of range.
Truck is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Truck misses with a few strikes there.
Truck misses with a double jab.
Scaeva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Truck walks into a stiff left hand from Scaeva.
Scaeva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Truck.
Truck wants to clinch up but Scaeva keeps it at a distance.
Truck works over Scaeva's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Truck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Truck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Truck pushes Scaeva up against the cage in a clinch.
Truck's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Truck wants to stall.
Truck has a couple of punches blocked by Scaeva.
Truck misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Truck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Truck is looking to clinch.
Truck dives in and grabs Scaeva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scaeva pushes down on Truck's head and hops out.
No joy there for Scaeva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Truck steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Scaeva.#T3#
Scaeva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Truck.
Ted Truck seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Truck instigates a clinch.
Truck misses with a punch to the body.
Truck tries to pull guard but Scaeva won't allow it.
Truck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Truck throws a knee to the head but misses.
Truck effectively controlling the action here.
Truck misses with a knee strike.
Truck is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Scaeva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Truck is looking to clinch.
Truck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scaeva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Truck misses the target.
It looked like Scaeva wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scaeva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Truck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scaeva moves away.
Truck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scaeva.
Truck tries to clinch up but Scaeva circles away and keeps his distance.
Truck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Truck scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Scaeva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Truck closes the distance and clinches.
Truck leaning against his opponent.
Truck misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Truck breaks the clinch.
Truck tries to bum rush Scaeva with a series of wild strikes but Scaeva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Truck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Cassius Scaeva's cut.
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#
Scaeva tries to clinch but Truck is having none of it.
A combination from Truck does no damage.
Truck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scaeva swats away the attempt to clinch by Truck.
Truck doesn't manage to clinch there - Scaeva circles away.
A quick step to the side and Scaeva tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scaeva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Truck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scaeva, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Truck pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scaeva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Truck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Truck has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Scaeva breaks from the clinch.
Truck tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Truck looks to land a combination but Scaeva avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Truck looks to land a combination but Scaeva avoids it well.
Truck wants to clinch up but Scaeva keeps it at a distance.
Truck fails in his attempt to clinch.
Truck tries to clinch but Scaeva moves out of range.
Truck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Truck misses the shot to the body.
Truck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scaeva circles away quickly and effectively.
Truck misses with the combination.
Truck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scaeva wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Truck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Truck!
#T2##TD2#
Truck decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Truck controlling the action here.
Truck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scaeva defending well though.
Truck is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Truck trying to control the action but Scaeva is working from the bottom.
Truck is thwarting Scaeva's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Truck prevents Scaeva from standing back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Truck works his way into full mount!
Truck thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Truck looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truck tries to control but Scaeva wriggling away. #T4#
Truck sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Scaeva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Truck on the ground.
Truck trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ted Truck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Truck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Truck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Truck has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Truck!
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Event:
AFC9
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Carpophorus clinches up with Scaeva and pushes him back against the cage.
Scaeva looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
Carpophorus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Carpophorus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scaeva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carpophorus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carpophorus misses with the combination.
Scaeva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scaeva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carpophorus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Carpophorus tries to keep at a distance but Scaeva has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Carpophorus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Carpophorus. Those never looked like landing.
Scaeva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scaeva swings for the body but Carpophorus moves out of range.
#CL2#
Scaeva clinches with his opponent.
#T1##BC#
Carpophorus manages to break the clinch.
Carpophorus wants to clinch.
Scaeva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scaeva shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Carpophorus eats them both and turns towards Scaeva to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Carpophorus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scaeva circles away quickly and effectively.
Carpophorus tries to clinch up but Scaeva circles away and keeps his distance.
Scaeva throws a series of strikes that have Carpophorus backpedaling.
Scaeva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carpophorus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carpophorus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scaeva is looking to clinch.
Scaeva misses with a right hand
and Carpophorus counters with a left to the body.
Scaeva looks to score with a jab to the body but Carpophorus is just out of range.
Carpophorus fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Carpophorus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scaeva stuns Carpophorus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scaeva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Carpophorus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Scaeva breaks the clinch.
Carpophorus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Scaeva gets tackled into the cage by Carpophorus. Carpophorus maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Scaeva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scaeva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL2#
Scaeva closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Scaeva breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Scaeva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scaeva fails to land with a series of punches.
Scaeva misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Scaeva misses the shot to the body.
Scaeva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from Scaeva both land. Nice combination.
Scaeva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Carpophorus rather than just go for the knockout.
Carpophorus connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for Carpophorus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scaeva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Carpophorus swings for the body but Scaeva moves out of range.
Scaeva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Scaeva fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Scaeva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Scaeva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scaeva wants to clinch.#T4#
Scaeva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carpophorus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carpophorus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scaeva.
Carpophorus is looking for a counter combo.
Scaeva tries to clinch but Carpophorus is having none of it.
Scaeva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carpophorus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Scaeva.
Scaeva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Scaeva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Carpophorus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carpophorus misses with a few strikes there.
Scaeva misses with a two punch combination.
Carpophorus wants to clinch up but Scaeva keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva dominated that round.
That's time! Carpophorus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Carpophorus throws a nice looking combination but Scaeva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scaeva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carpophorus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scaeva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Carpophorus misses.
Scaeva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bestiarius Carpophorus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carpophorus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scaeva.
Scaeva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Scaeva forces Carpophorus back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Scaeva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scaeva misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaeva misses with the combination.
Scaeva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scaeva wants to clinch.#T1#
Scaeva misses with the combination.
Scaeva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scaeva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carpophorus.
Carpophorus misses with a body shot.
Scaeva misses with a body shot.
Carpophorus dodges the punch combination from Scaeva.
#CL2#
Scaeva moves into the clinch.#BC#
Carpophorus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scaeva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T2#
Carpophorus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Carpophorus throws a nice looking combination but Scaeva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carpophorus misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Carpophorus gets tackled into the cage by Scaeva. Scaeva maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Scaeva breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scaeva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scaeva looks to land a combination but Carpophorus avoids it well.
Scaeva fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Carpophorus does no damage.
Carpophorus misses with a double jab.
Scaeva tries to bum rush Carpophorus with a series of wild strikes but Carpophorus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scaeva works over Carpophorus's head and body with a nice combination.#T3#
Carpophorus just misses with a punch to the body.
Scaeva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carpophorus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carpophorus lands a head shot.
No joy there for Carpophorus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carpophorus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL2#
Scaeva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carpophorus, pushing him back against the cage.
Scaeva lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Carpophorus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Carpophorus gets tackled into the cage by Scaeva. Scaeva maintains the clinch.
Carpophorus misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Scaeva breaks from the clinch.
Scaeva tries to clinch but Carpophorus moves out of range.
A punch combination from Carpophorus misses.
Scaeva dodges the punch combination from Carpophorus.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scaeva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carpophorus shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Scaeva eats them both and turns towards Carpophorus to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Scaeva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carpophorus.
Sloppy strikes from Scaeva. Those never looked like landing.
Carpophorus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carpophorus tries to clinch but Scaeva moves out of range.
Carpophorus throws a body shot but no joy.
Scaeva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carpophorus throws a series of punches but Scaeva avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Carpophorus gets tackled into the cage by Scaeva. Scaeva maintains the clinch.
Scaeva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Scaeva breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Carpophorus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scaeva.
A combination from Scaeva does no damage.
Scaeva misses with a few strikes there.
Scaeva slips a jab and a cross from Carpophorus.
Carpophorus looks to land a combination but Scaeva avoids it well.
Carpophorus misses with a double jab.
Scaeva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A combination from Scaeva does no damage. #CL#
Carpophorus gets a clinch.
Scaeva is trying to stall.
#BC#
Carpophorus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpophorus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scaeva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scaeva throws a right and a left that Carpophorus avoids nicely.
Scaeva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carpophorus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Carpophorus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scaeva moves away.
Scaeva throws a counter combo.#CL#
Carpophorus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Scaeva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carpophorus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scaeva circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Scaeva has managed to clinch.
Scaeva stalling.
#BC2#
Scaeva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Scaeva does no damage.
Scaeva swings for the body but Carpophorus moves out of range.
#CL#
Carpophorus moves into the clinch.
Scaeva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Scaeva breaks the clinch.
Scaeva throws a nice looking combination but Carpophorus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Carpophorus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carpophorus throws a body punch but Scaeva moves out of range.
Scaeva moves out of range as Carpophorus strikes.
Carpophorus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carpophorus looks to land a left hand but Scaeva moved out of range nicely.
Carpophorus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scaeva misses with a two punch combination.
Carpophorus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scaeva swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Scaeva has Carpophorus up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carpophorus as Scaeva tries to tie him up.
Scaeva lands a body punch.
Scaeva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3##BC#
Carpophorus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scaeva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carpophorus throws a right hand that Scaeva ducks under and follows up with a left that Scaeva also avoids with ease.
Carpophorus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scaeva looks to land a combination but Carpophorus avoids it well. #CL2#
Scaeva clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Scaeva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scaeva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carpophorus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Scaeva has Carpophorus up against the cage in a clinch.
Scaeva works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carpophorus missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Carpophorus manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Scaeva moves into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Scaeva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scaeva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carpophorus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scaeva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scaeva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Carpophorus tries to keep at a distance but Scaeva has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Carpophorus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carpophorus fails to land with a series of punches.
Scaeva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carpophorus was well out of range. Poor timing from Scaeva.
Carpophorus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Scaeva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scaeva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carpophorus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carpophorus throws a body punch but Scaeva moves out of range.
Bestiarius Carpophorus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcus Cassius Scaeva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scaeva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Cassius Scaeva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scaeva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Cassius Scaeva!
Marcus Cassius Scaeva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AFC8
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scaeva looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scaeva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Scaeva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Scaeva keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Scaeva was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Scaeva against the cage.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
McGregor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scaeva, pushing him back against the cage.
Scaeva is looking to break free of the clinch but McGregor has double underhooks.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scaeva avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McGregor. #CUT2#
It looks like Marcus Cassius Scaeva has been cut.
Scaeva tries to circle away but McGregor has him pinned against the cage.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch.
Scaeva swinging wildly here.
Scaeva moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMcGregor.
McGregor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scaeva keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for McGregor.
Scaeva checks a low kick from McGregor.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Scaeva in a clinch.
McGregor landing knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scaeva as McGregor tries to tie him up.
McGregor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGregor tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scaeva's elbow.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGregor tries to clinch but Scaeva is having none of it.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy.
McGregor tries to clinch but Scaeva moves away
and Scaeva counters with a three punch combo that has McGregor backing up. McGregor nods at Scaeva to acknowledge the strikes.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
McGregor tries to clinch there but Scaeva circles away.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor is looking to clinch. #CL2#
McGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor misses with some punches.
#BC2#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Scaeva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Scaeva darts in and clinches McGregor up against the cage.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scaeva avoids it.
McGregor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McGregor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from McGregor as the two fighters clinch.
McGregor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
McGregor taking a breather.
McGregor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scaeva blocks an elbow strike from McGregor.
Scaeva prevents a body shot from McGregor.
Scaeva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Scaeva is avoiding it.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and pushes Scaeva back into the cage.
McGregor misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McGregor takes the fight into the clinch.
McGregor throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGregor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
McGregor has managed to clinch.
McGregor tries to land a knee to the head but Scaeva blocks with his arms.
McGregor lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGregor tries a body shot but Scaeva blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for McGregor.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scaeva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGregor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Scaeva is keeping busy.
Scaeva is trying to break free.#BC2#
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
Scaeva misses with a body shot.
Scaeva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Cassius Scaeva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Scaeva takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Scaeva misses.
Scaeva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been informed that McGregor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scaeva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scaeva circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
McGregor drives through and clinches with Scaeva against the cage.
McGregor misses with some punches.
Scaeva throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McGregor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor thuds his shin into the meat of Scaeva's side.
Scaeva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor throws a jab when Scaeva was well out of range.
McGregor throws a head kick but Scaeva moves out of range.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Scaeva circles away.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Scaeva circles away.
McGregor misses with a straight left. #T1##CL#
McGregor gets tackled into the cage by Scaeva. Scaeva maintains the clinch. #BC2#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
Scaeva swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
Scaeva throws a big shot that misses.
McGregor lands a jab-cross combination.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scaeva backs up against the cage.
Scaeva slips a straight right by McGregor.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Scaeva circles away.
McGregor misses with a kick to the body.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
McGregor lands a head kick. Scaeva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scaeva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
McGregor moves in looking to clinch but Scaeva pushes him off.#CL2#
Scaeva gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
McGregor tries to stall but Scaeva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Scaeva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Scaeva is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor misses with a body kick.
McGregor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scaeva is looking to counter the offense by McGregor and move into the clinch.
McGregor needs to keep his hands up - Scaeva had a free shot at his head there.
Scaeva slips under a jab from McGregor.
Scaeva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Scaeva keeps it at a distance.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scaeva avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
McGregor misses with a head kick.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As McGregor looks to move away, Scaeva throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
McGregor throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
McGregor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scaeva.
McGregor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGregor misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGregor misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Scaeva manages to break the clinch.
Scaeva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scaeva moves out of range of the body kick.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Scaeva will feel that in the morning.#T4#
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGregor darts in trying to clinch
and Scaeva counters with a series of strikes. McGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGregor looks to land a right hand but Scaeva moved out of range.#CL#
Scaeva has closed the distance and engaged McGregor in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
McGregor gets a clinch.
McGregor can't find room to land a body shot as Scaeva controls the action.
McGregor working aggressively here.
McGregor missing with knees to the body.
Scaeva prevents a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor tries to stall but Scaeva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGregor lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Cassius Scaeva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
McGregor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scaeva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Scaeva counter with a right hand.
Scaeva swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
Scaeva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
Scaeva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scaeva swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor is looking to slow Scaeva down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scaeva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGregor tries to clinch up but Scaeva circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scaeva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scaeva keeps the fight on the outside.
Scaeva keeps the fight on the outside.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Scaeva moves out of range easily.
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scaeva.
McGregor is looking to clinch.
McGregor lands a right hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGregor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
McGregor darts in and clinches Scaeva up against the cage.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scaeva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGregor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scaeva's elbow. #BC2#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scaeva avoids the head kick by McGregor.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Scaeva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As McGregor tries to get set, Scaeva tries to push him back and clinch up but McGregor manages to avoid the attempt.
Scaeva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGregor.
Scaeva stalks McGregor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McGregor's face. McGregor staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scaeva slips under a jab from McGregor.
Connor McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Scaeva circles away.
#CL2#
McGregor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
McGregor misses with a punch on the inside.
McGregor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scaeva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGregor leaning against his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
Scaeva moves out of range of the strikes.
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot lands for McGregor.
Scaeva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor throws out a loose jab but Scaeva uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Scaeva does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor is looking to clinch but Scaeva is avoiding it.
McGregor tries to bum rush Scaeva with a series of wild strikes but Scaeva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scaeva keeps the fight on the outside.
Scaeva is looking for a counter combo.
Scaeva throws a series of punches but McGregor avoids them all with ease.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Scaeva moves out of range easily. #CL#
Scaeva forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
Scaeva wants to break the clinch but can't.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGregor. #BC2#
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
McGregor scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As McGregor looks to move away, Scaeva throws a big counter combo but McGregor just gets out of the way.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGregor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McGregor!
An out of breath Connor McGregor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
AFC1
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Scaeva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Spartacus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Spartacus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spartacus moves away from the strike by Scaeva.
Scaeva definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scaeva misses with a wild combination.
Spartacus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spartacus connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scaeva. Spartacus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spartacus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scaeva throws a series of strikes that have Spartacus backpedaling.
Spartacus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scaeva avoids the body shot from Spartacus.
Spartacus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartacus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spartacus misses with a two punch combination.
Scaeva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spartacus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scaeva was well out of range. Poor timing from Spartacus.
Scaeva throws a one two combo.
Scaeva misses with a two punch combination.
Scaeva is breathing heavily.#T1#
Scaeva slips a jab and a cross from Spartacus.
Scaeva tries to counter with a takedown but Spartacus is quick to defend against it.
Spartacus misses with a body shot.
Scaeva just misses with a punch to the body.
Scaeva tries to clinch but Spartacus is having none of it.
Scaeva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scaeva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spartacus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spartacus misses with a double jab
and Scaeva counters with a stiff right hand.
Scaeva throws a right hand that Spartacus ducks under and follows up with a left that Spartacus also avoids with ease.
Spartacus cracks Scaeva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scaeva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scaeva looks to score with a jab to the body but Spartacus is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Spartacus misses.
Scaeva tries to clinch but Spartacus is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spartacus scores with a hook to the body. Scaeva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scaeva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A punch combination from Spartacus misses. #CL#
Scaeva pushes Spartacus up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Scaeva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scaeva throws the left hand but Spartacus avoids the punch easily.
Spartacus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Scaeva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Spartacus breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Scaeva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scaeva trying to land knees to the body.
Spartacus leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Spartacus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spartacus throws a right hand that Scaeva ducks under and follows up with a left that Scaeva also avoids with ease.
Scaeva half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Spartacus swats away the attempt to clinch by Scaeva.
Spartacus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Scaeva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scaeva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Scaeva has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Scaeva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scaeva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spartacus.
Spartacus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scaeva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spartacus.
Spartacus defending well as Scaeva loads up on a big left hand.
Scaeva wants to clinch up but Spartacus keeps it at a distance.
Spartacus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Spartacus dodges the punch combination from Scaeva.
Spartacus swings for the body but Scaeva moves out of range.
Spartacus slips a jab and a cross from Scaeva.
Scaeva tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartacus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Spartacus defending well as Scaeva loads up on a big left hand.
Spartacus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spartacus throws a right hand that Scaeva ducks under and follows up with a left that Scaeva also avoids with ease.
Spartacus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scaeva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scaeva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spartacus throws a right hand that Scaeva ducks under and follows up with a left that Scaeva also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spartacus just misses with a punch to the body.
Scaeva avoids the body shot from Spartacus.
Spartacus with a hook.
Scaeva takes a swing at Spartacus's ribcage but misses.
Spartacus misses with a series of wild punches.
Scaeva is looking to wear down Spartacus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scaeva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scaeva misses with a two punch combination.
Spartacus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thracian Spartacus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Scaeva tries to bum rush Spartacus with a series of wild strikes but Spartacus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spartacus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Scaeva with a nice cross.
Scaeva looks to land a combination but Spartacus avoids it well.
Spartacus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Spartacus swinging wildly here.
Spartacus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spartacus slips under a jab.
Spartacus staying out of range there.
Spartacus loads up on a big right hand but Scaeva slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartacus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scaeva throws a series of punches but Spartacus moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Scaeva darts in and clinches Spartacus up against the cage.#BC2#
Spartacus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scaeva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Scaeva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartacus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartacus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scaeva's head.
Scaeva tries to close the distance and clinch but Spartacus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scaeva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scaeva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scaeva throws a body punch but Spartacus moves out of range.
Spartacus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Spartacus misses.
Scaeva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scaeva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spartacus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scaeva throws a series of punches but Spartacus avoids them all with ease.
Spartacus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scaeva throws a right hand that Spartacus ducks under and follows up with a left that Spartacus also avoids with ease.
Spartacus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Scaeva. Those never looked like landing.
A punch lands to the side of Scaeva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spartacus stuns Scaeva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Scaeva tries to clinch up but Spartacus circles away and keeps his distance.
Scaeva just misses with a punch to the body.
Spartacus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scaeva under the eye.
Spartacus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scaeva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spartacus scores with a shot to the body.
Spartacus cracks a nice hook into Scaeva's ribs.
Scaeva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spartacus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scaeva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scaeva scores with a one two! Spartacus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Scaeva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Scaeva misses with a double jab.
Spartacus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scaeva just misses with a punch to the body.
Scaeva throws a body punch but Spartacus moves out of range.
Spartacus throws a body shot but no joy.
Scaeva misses with a two punch combination.
Spartacus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scaeva circles away quickly and effectively.
Spartacus throws a right and a left that Scaeva avoids nicely.
Scaeva cracks Spartacus with an open hand slap.
Spartacus connects with the punch.
Scaeva tries to clinch but Spartacus moves out of range.
Scaeva tries to clinch up.
Scaeva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thracian Spartacus seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Spartacus misses the shot to the body.
Scaeva fails to land with a series of punches.
Spartacus throws a series of punches but Scaeva moves out of range.
Scaeva was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spartacus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Spartacus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Spartacus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scaeva takes a swing at Spartacus's ribcage but misses.
Spartacus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scaevas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scaeva misses with a double jab.
Spartacus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Scaeva misses with a double jab.
Spartacus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scaeva moves away.
Spartacus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scaeva moves away.
As Spartacus looks to move away, Scaeva throws a big counter combo but Spartacus just gets out of the way.
Spartacus avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Scaeva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spartacus, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thracian Spartacus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Spartacus stuns Scaeva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spartacus throws a body shot but no joy.
Scaeva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scaeva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scaeva misses with a two punch combination.
Scaeva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scaeva scores with a shot to the body.
Scaeva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scaeva avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spartacus takes a swing at Scaeva's ribcage but misses.
Scaeva seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scaeva cracks Spartacus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spartacus looks to land a left hand but Scaeva moved out of range nicely.
Scaeva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Spartacus ducks under a wild hook from Scaeva.#T1#
Scaeva misses the shot to the body.
Scaeva tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Spartacus misses.
Scaeva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scaeva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spartacus throws a right and a left that Scaeva avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Spartacus misses.
Scaeva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spartacus tries to counter with a clinch but Scaeva shakes him off and moves away.
Scaeva lands a jab to Spartacus's midsection.
Spartacus lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Scaeva moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Spartacus breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Scaeva darts in and clinches Spartacus up against the cage.#BC2#
Spartacus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scaeva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Scaeva moves away from the strike by Spartacus.
Scaeva displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Scaeva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spartacus slips a jab and a cross from Scaeva.
A nice side step and Spartacus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spartacus misses the shot to the body.
Spartacus throws a body punch but Scaeva moves out of range.
Spartacus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scaeva.
Scaeva fails with an attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Scaeva.
The fighters circling - Spartacus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spartacus fails to land with a series of punches.
Scaeva scores with a three punch combo!
Scaeva throws a series of punches but Spartacus moves out of range.
Spartacus lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Spartacus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spartacus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scaeva is looking to clinch.
Spartacus jabs Scaeva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scaeva misses with a series of wild punches.
Scaeva just misses with a punch to the body.
Scaeva misses with a double jab.
Spartacus throws a right hand that Scaeva ducks under and follows up with a left that Scaeva also avoids with ease.
Scaeva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spartacus.
Scaeva tries to clinch up.
Scaeva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scaeva slips a jab and a cross from Spartacus.
#CL#
Scaeva closes the distance and clinches. #T4##BC#
Scaeva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spartacus lands with a straight right. Scaeva didn't see that one coming.
Spartacus misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Spartacus gets tackled into the cage by Scaeva. Scaeva maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Spartacus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spartacus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scaeva.
Scaeva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scaeva.
Spartacus scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Scaeva clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Scaeva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scaeva!
Spartacus lunges at Scaeva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scaeva's hand.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thracian Spartacus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spartacus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scaeva.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marcus Cassius Scaeva.
I think Spartacus 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thracian Spartacus!
Our winner, Thracian Spartacus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Scaeva tries to clinch but Leblanc moves out of range.
Leblanc tries a head kick but it misses.
Scaeva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leblanc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leblanc looks to land a combination but Scaeva avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Scaeva. Those never looked like landing.
Scaeva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Scaeva lands with a hook. Leblanc tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scaeva tries to clinch but Leblanc is having none of it.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leblanc misses with a double jab.
Leblanc shoots for a double leg takedown but Scaeva sprawls well. He's pushed Leblanc's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Scaeva does no damage.
Nice shot by Scaeva.
Leblanc takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scaeva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Scaeva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Leblanc manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Scaeva as he checks the leg kick.#T1##CL2#
Scaeva forces Leblanc back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Leblanc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Leblanc fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Scaeva to the ground. Leblanc is now in Scaeva's guard.
Scaeva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leblanc is one step ahead there.
Leblanc stays in close to Scaeva's body and controls the position.
Leblanc has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Scaeva wants to stand and escape but Leblanc is having none of it.
Leblanc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Leblanc is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scaeva looks winded!
Leblanc lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scaeva circles away quickly and effectively.
Scaeva wants to counter with a clinch but Leblanc pushes him away.
Scaeva throws a nice looking combination but Leblanc bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leblanc fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Scaeva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T3#
Leblanc slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leblanc'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.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Scaeva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leblanc.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Leblanc's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Leblanc dives in and scores a takedown into Scaeva's guard.
Leblanc sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Cassius Scaeva will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown but Scaeva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scaeva swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Leblanc counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Leblanc wants to control from the top but Scaeva keeps moving.
Leblanc won't allow Scaeva to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leblanc postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scaeva is breathing heavily.#T1#
Scaeva wants to get back to his feet but Leblanc is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Leblanc throwing strikes from guard but Scaeva blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scaeva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Leblanc content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Danilo Leblanc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Leblanc decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Scaeva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leblanc moves away.
Leblanc misses with an uppercut. Scaeva saw that one coming.#T3#
Leblanc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Scaeva misses.
Scaeva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leblanc swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Leblanc shoots in and drives through. Scaeva sprawls well.
Scaeva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leblanc.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Leblanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leblanc darts in looking for a takedown but Scaeva gets double underhooks and turns Leblanc into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Leblanc.
Danilo Leblanc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Scaeva napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Leblanc content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Leblanc scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Leblanc slows the pace down.
Leblanc prevents Scaeva from escaping the position.
Scaeva is trying to escape the position but Leblanc is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Leblanc.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danilo Leblanc dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Scaeva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Scaeva looks to land a combination. Leblanc sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Leblanc shoots in but Scaeva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leblanc has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Leblanc misses with a takedown
and Scaeva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danilo Leblanc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leblanc has a takedown stuffed.
Scaeva tries to clinch up
and Leblanc counters with a one-two to the body.
Scaeva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Scaeva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Scaeva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Leblanc throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scaeva.
Scaeva tries to clinch but Leblanc moves out of range.
Leblanc changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Scaeva digs a good body shot into Leblanc's ribs.
Leblanc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scaeva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leblanc.
Scaeva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Leblanc was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leblanc fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leblanc tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scaeva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leblanc somewhat.#T2#
Leblanc shoots in for a takedown but Scaeva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Scaeva moves into the clinch.#BC#
Leblanc escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scaeva is looking to clinch but Leblanc is avoiding it.
Leblanc attempts a counter takedown but Scaeva avoids it well and moves away.
Leblanc throws a series of punches but Scaeva avoids them all with ease.
Leblanc closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scaeva circles away.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scaeva swinging wildly here.
Leblanc throws a series of punches but Scaeva avoids them all with ease.
Leblanc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leblanc feinted with a counter takedown.
Scaeva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scaeva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scaeva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leblanc rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Leblanc shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scaeva pinned against the cage. Scaeva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leblanc avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leblanc tries to bum rush Scaeva with a series of wild strikes but Scaeva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Scaeva forces Leblanc back against the cage and clinches.
Scaeva tries to break the clinch but Leblanc is controlling the position. #BC#
Leblanc breaks from the clinch.
Leblanc pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Leblanc tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scaeva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leblanc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Leblanc looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scaeva cracks a nice hook into Leblanc's ribs.
Leblanc looks for a takedown but Scaeva sprawls well.
Scaeva lands a body shot.
Scaeva digs a good hook to Leblanc's body.
Scaeva throws a jab when Leblanc was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Scaeva.
Leblanc tries to counter by clinching up but Scaeva breaks away and moves out of range.
Scaeva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leblanc shoots in and drives through. Scaeva sprawls well.
Marcus Cassius Scaeva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scaeva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Cassius Scaeva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scaeva 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Cassius Scaeva!
Marcus Cassius Scaeva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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