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Event:
CSW 028 Bravie vs Lockzer
Date: Oct 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Divers goes for a double leg but Dodson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dodson continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Dodson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Divers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dodson counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Dodson rushes Divers and presses him up against the cage.
Divers tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lary Divers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dodson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Divers breaks the clinch.
Divers swings for the body but Dodson moves out of range.
#CL2#
Dodson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dodson managing to block the knees to the body from Divers.
Dodson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dodson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dodson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Divers backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Divers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Divers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Dodson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dodson pushes Divers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dodson pushes Divers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Divers is breathing heavily.
Dodson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dodson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Dodson .
Dodson scores with a shot to the side of Divers's head.
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Dodson .
Dodson digs a right hand into Divers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Divers's gas tank.
Dodson scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from Dodson .
Dodson lands a body shot.
Dodson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diverss head.
A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers.#T2#
Dodson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Divers backwards.
Dodson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Dodson .
Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Divers is rocked!
Dodson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Diverss head.
Oh Divers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dodson lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dodson .
Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers.
Divers seems to have got his legs back now.
Dodson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Dodson .
A right hand to the body from Dodson .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dodson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dodson .
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dodson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Dodson .
#KD2#
Dodson drops Divers onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Divers is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dodson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Divers! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dodson is unloading with more strikes now! Divers drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dodson !
John Dodson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CSW 018 Aguilar vs Lazzarini
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Divers moves away from the strike by Dodson .
Divers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dodson scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Divers pulls Dodson into guard.
#SUB#
Dodson looking to improve position, pressing down on Divers's thigh with his hand. Divers seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Dodson paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Dodson 's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Divers picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lary Divers!
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Event:
CSW 014 Lewis vs Lockyer
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Dodson drives through and clinches with Divers against the cage.
Dodson lands an uppercut.
Dodson lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Dodson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Divers tries to pull guard but Dodson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Dodson works on Divers's body with a couple of short punches.
Dodson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dodson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Divers backwards.
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Divers is breathing heavily.
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dodson scores with a shot to the side of Divers's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dodson is working Divers over against the cage.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike.
Dodson is working Divers over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dodson .
Dodson scores with a shot to the side of Divers's head.
Dodson presses Divers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Dodson lands a body shot.
Dodson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Dodson .
Divers takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Dodson .
Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dodson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Dodson .
Dodson is leaning against Divers and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dodson lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dodson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dodson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Divers or not. #T2#
Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dodson .
Dodson lands a right hand.
Dodson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dodson scores with a shot to the side of Divers's head.
A short body shot lands from Dodson as the two fighters clinch.
Dodson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Divers wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Divers takes a shot to the head.
Dodson cracks Divers with a nice body shot.
Dodson lands a nice uppercut.
Dodson digs a right hand underneath Divers's ribcage. Divers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dodson scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Divers is rocked!
Dodson lands with a left to the head.
Oh Divers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dodson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Dodson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Divers.
Dodson works on Divers's body with a couple of short punches.
Divers seems to have got his legs back now.
Dodson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dodson .
Dodson cracks Divers with a nice body shot.
Dodson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Divers backwards.
Dodson lands with a light punch inside.
Dodson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dodson pushes Divers back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dodson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dodson is working Divers over against the cage.
Dodson lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dodson .
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!
Dodson gets through Divers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dodson .
#T4#
Dodson lands a shoulder strike.
Dodson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dodson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Divers! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dodson is unloading with more strikes now! Divers drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dodson !
Our winner, John Dodson , 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:
CSW 009 Fiddler vs Hymen
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Andenowski cracks Divers with an open hand slap.
Andenowski throws a hook but Divers blocks it.
Andenowski scores with a hook to the body. Divers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andenowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Andenowski wants it to stay on the feet.
Lary Divers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andenowski blocks a head kick by Divers.
Andenowski scores with a jab to the body.
Andenowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Divers takes one to the chin there.
Andenowski with a jab.
Divers misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Andenowski holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Andenowski as the two fighters clinch.
Andenowski lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divers is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Andenowski to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Andenowski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Andenowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Andenowski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andenowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Divers is rocked!
Andenowski walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Divers drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Andenowski swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Divers's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Andenowski!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Piotr Andenowski waved his t-shirt featuring Versus's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
CSW 005 Firetribe vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alvarez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alvarez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alvarez jabs Divers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alvarez lands with a nice body punch.
Divers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divers misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Alvarez counters with a single leg into guard. Divers didn't expect that. #SUB2#
Alvarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alvarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Divers is keeping the position.
Alvarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Alvarez is pushing down on Divers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Divers is fighting to maintain full guard but Alvarez has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Divers defends it well. #SUB2#
Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Divers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez. #SUB2#
Alvarez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Divers tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Alvarez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eduardo Alvarez!
Eduardo Alvarez took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
CSW 002 Bravie vs Malek
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Andenowski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Divers. Divers circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lary Divers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Divers with a poor takedown
and Andenowski counters with a straight right hand.
Andenowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andenowski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#KD#
Andenowski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Divers sprawling to the canvas! Divers rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Andenowski finish him?!
#ROC#
Divers is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Lary Divers has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andenowski changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Divers is still on wobbly legs! Can Andenowski finish him?
Horrible takedown attempt by Divers or perhaps it was just good defense by Andenowski, which made it look bad.
Divers with a poor takedown
and Andenowski counters with a big right hand! Oh Divers is in trouble here! Andenowski follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Andenowski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Piotr Andenowski thanked Versus for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva wants to clinch up but Divers keeps it at a distance.
Divers throws a series of punches but Silva moves out of range.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Divers counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#
Silva is rocked!#TD2#
Divers shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Silva is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Lary Divers!
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Event:
RFL 019 -> -> -> 5 x 3
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Tarfel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tarfel wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Tarfel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Divers!
Divers is trying to get back to half guard.
Tarfel landing a few strikes.
The referee asks Tarfel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tarfel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Divers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Tarfel is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Divers is trying to stand.
Tarfel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Divers is looking to improve his position.
Tarfel moves into full mount! Divers won't be happy about that!
Tarfel with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#
Divers is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Lary Divers has been cut.
Tarfel drops a big elbow. That's hurt Divers! More shots from Tarfel and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petey Tarfel!
Petey Tarfel tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
RFL 015 Tyyp vs Askren
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Divers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Divers tries for a takedown but Kucharski circles away easily
and Divers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lary Divers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Divers swings widly with a right hand
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Divers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kucharski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers misses with a takedown
and Divers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lary Divers.#T1#
Divers misses with a jab to the body
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Divers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick by Divers misses
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Divers has his takedown stuffed
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michal Kucharski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Divers misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Divers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Divers misses with a body shot
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divers looks to throw a body kick
and Divers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kucharski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Divers throws a head kick that misses
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Divers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Divers tries for a takedown but Kucharski circles away easily
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Divers looks winded!
Divers tries to clinch up
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Divers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Divers closes the distance but Kucharski moves to the side
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Divers tries to clinch up
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Divers throws a sloppy body shot
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Divers tries for a takedown but Kucharski circles away easily
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Divers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Divers tries to clinch up
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Kucharski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Divers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Divers misses with the body kick
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Kucharski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Divers with a poor takedown
and Kucharski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers has his takedown stuffed
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Divers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Divers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Divers throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lary Divers.
Divers wants to clinch
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Divers has his takedown stuffed
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Divers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Divers shoots and misses
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divers doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Divers might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kucharski has got the better of the exchanges.
Divers is breathing heavily.
Divers wants to clinch
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Divers doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Divers with a poor takedown
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Divers has closed the distance and engaged Kucharski in a clinch.
#TD#
Kucharski jumps guard and drags Divers to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kucharski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kucharski looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kucharski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kucharski, not yet. #T4#
Divers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kucharski is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Kucharski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Divers trying to control but Kucharski is working from the bottom.
Kucharski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Divers's guard. #REVR#
Kucharski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Kucharski dominated that second round.
That's time! Kucharski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Divers with a poor takedown
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Lary Divers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Divers with a poor takedown
and Divers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Divers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Divers shoots and misses
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michal Kucharski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lary Divers.
Kucharski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Divers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Divers throws a head kick that misses
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Divers closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kucharski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Divers shoots and misses
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kucharski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Divers can do to turn this around?
Divers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Divers is rocked!
Divers misses the body punch
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand. #T2#
Divers throws a sloppy head kick
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Divers is still on wobbly legs! Can Kucharski finish him?
Divers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Divers seems to have recovered his senses.
Michal Kucharski is winning the standup battle so far.
Divers tries to land a body kick
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Divers misses with a takedown attempt
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Divers tries to clinch
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut.
Divers wants to clinch
enabling Kucharski to counter with a crisp jab.
Divers tries to clinch but Kucharski moves away
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Divers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Divers fails with the takedown
and Kucharski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Divers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Divers misses with a takedown
and Kucharski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Divers shoots and misses
letting Kucharski counter with a right hand.
Divers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kucharski counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Divers closes the distance but Kucharski moves to the side
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
Divers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kucharski rather than just go for the knockout.
Divers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Divers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Divers tries for a takedown but Kucharski circles away easily
and Kucharski counters with a stiff right hand.
Divers wants to clinch but Kucharski slips to the side
and Kucharski counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Divers darts in trying to clinch
and Kucharski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Kucharski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kucharski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:24
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Kucharski!
After the fight, Michal Kucharski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
RFL 011 Machado vs Rutten
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Divers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Divers throws a big shot that misses.
Divers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Divers manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Barbosa gets tackled into the cage by Divers. Divers maintains the clinch.
Divers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barbosa.
Divers effectively controlling the action here.
Divers wants to break free but Barbosa has control.
#TD2#
Divers gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Barbosa pushes Divers off but Divers dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Barbosa is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Barbosa gets back to half guard.
Divers prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
Barbosa is looking to control Divers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barbosa avoid being mounted?
Divers controlling the pace.
Barbosa trying to control from the bottom.
#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.
Divers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Divers wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Barbosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barbosa gets full guard.
Divers looking to pass the guard.
Divers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barbosa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Divers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barbosa pinned against the cage. Barbosa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Divers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Divers misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Barbosa rushes Divers and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Barbosa.
Divers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Barbosa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Paulo Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lary Divers.
Divers is working for takedown but Barbosa is calmly controlling the position for now.
Divers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barbosa pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
Barbosa controlling the action here for a moment.
Divers is working for takedown but Barbosa is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Barbosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Divers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barbosa pinned against the cage. Barbosa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Divers as he avoids it easily.
Divers tries a quick counter leg kick but Barbosa is wise to it.
Divers scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Divers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Barbosa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Divers looks winded!
Divers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lary Divers will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Barbosa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Divers closes the distance and clinches up with Barbosa, looking for a takedown. Divers pushes Barbosa against the cage but Barbosa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Barbosa with that takedown attempt.
Divers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barbosa is fending him off so far but Divers persists. Nope, Barbosa circles away and we're back to standing.
Divers has a takedown stuffed.
Paulo Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lary Divers.
Divers throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Barbosa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barbosa slips a nice elbow through Divers's hands, connecting with Divers's forehead.
Divers is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Divers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Barbosa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Barbosa is looking to take a break and control but Divers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Divers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paulo Barbosa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barbosa stops Divers from standing up. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Divers looking for a guillotine here but Barbosa defends easily.
Barbosa wanted to stand there but Divers had control of the position. #SUB2#
Barbosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Divers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbosa has managed to get both his arms back between Divers's legs - danger averted.
Divers controls Barbosa momentarily but Barbosa frees himself.
Barbosa's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB2#
Barbosa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Divers to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Barbosa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Divers pulls down on the head and he's put Barbosa to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lary Divers!
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Event:
RFL 006 Jones vs Divers
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Divers tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones is working for a kimura but Divers is defending it quite comfortably.
Divers wants to get back to full guard.
Divers trying to control here.
Divers is trying to control but Jones passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Divers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Divers is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Jones working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Jones's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Divers sneaks back into half guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Divers is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Divers is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Jones prevents Divers from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lary Divers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Divers's guard.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Divers is retaining full guard. #T3#
Divers is trying to keep Jones in close.
Divers can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Divers wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Divers is trying to control but Jones passes into side control!
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Divers is wriggling around trying to escape but Jones has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Divers taps out and Jones picks up the big win! Great work there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Jones!
A relieved looking Jack Jones 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:
AMC 010 Bergfried vs Szczesny
Date: Jan 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Monster moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Divers's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monster stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Divers is working for takedown but Monster is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Divers manages to break the clinch.
Monster has a takedown stuffed.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Monster.
Monster misses with a body shot.
Divers seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Divers shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Monster manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Monster is wriggling around but Divers manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Divers moves into full mount! Monster won't be happy about that! #T1#
Divers wants to control the pace but Monster is squirming around nicely.
Divers is looking to stand but Monster has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Monster is trying desperately to improve position.
Monster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Monster is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Divers is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Divers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lary Divers!
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Event:
AMC 007 >> 2 Belts <<
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Divers as Peltonen shoots in.#TD2#
Divers dives in and scores a takedown into Peltonen's guard.
Divers wants to pass the guard but Peltonen is keeping the position.
Peltonen trying to keep a closed guard but Divers is proving a slippery customer.
Peltonen is really struggling to control Divers but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Peltonen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Divers has passed into half guard!
Divers is keen to just control but Peltonen is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Divers seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Divers is keen to just control but Peltonen is a slippery customer.
Divers tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Peltonen.
Divers trying to pass the guard but Peltonen defending well.
Divers is trying to control the action in half guard but Peltonen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Divers in particular looking to stall.
Divers stops Peltonen from getting back to his feet.
Peltonen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Divers works his way into full mount! #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Divers landing shots from mount. #SUB2#
Divers goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Peltonen turns into him and now he's in Divers's guard.
Peltonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Divers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Divers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Peltonen stops Divers from standing up.
Peltonen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Divers on the ground.
Divers throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T3#
Divers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peltonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Divers trying to control the position.
Peltonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Divers is keeping the position for now.
Peltonen is looking to stand up but Divers won't let him.
Divers keeping moving, preventing Peltonen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Divers with that takedown attempt.
Divers wants to slow Peltonen down by chopping away at his legs. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Peltonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Peltonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Divers, which made it look bad. #CL#
Peltonen gets a clinch.
Peltonen goes for a takedown attempt but Divers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimi Peltonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peltonen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Divers with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Peltonen counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Peltonen jumps guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Divers trying to control the position from guard on top but Peltonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Divers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peltonen is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kimi Peltonen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Divers gets a double leg takedown into Peltonen's guard.
Peltonen is looking to stand back up but Divers counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Peltonen. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Divers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Divers moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Divers trying to control the action but Peltonen is working from the bottom. #T1#
Peltonen tries to bench press Divers off him but Divers keeps the position.
Divers landing strikes.
Peltonen is trying to control Divers's posture but Divers avoids it.
Peltonen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Peltonen trying to control here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peltonen wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Divers connects with a nice short shot to Peltonen's temple.
Divers tries to stand and escape but Peltonen is controlling the position.
Divers not doing much here.
Divers frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Divers tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Peltonen is squirming around, avoiding Divers's attempts to control the action.
Peltonen gets back to half guard.
Divers wants to stand but Peltonen has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Divers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Peltonen wants to stand back up but Divers manages to pass into side control.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Peltonen can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Divers politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Divers prefers to stall for the moment though.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Peltonen gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Divers avoids the attempt from Peltonen to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lary Divers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Peltonen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Divers fails to land the takedown.
Divers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peltonen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Peltonen moves into the clinch.
Divers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Peltonen.
Divers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Peltonen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kimi Peltonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lary Divers.
Peltonen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Divers fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Divers is trying to trip Peltonen. He has hold of a leg but Peltonen is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Divers persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Peltonen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Divers trying to control but Peltonen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Peltonen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Divers has picked Peltonen up and slammed him! Peltonen can't keep hold of the triangle and Divers manages to pass to side control!
Divers wants to stand but Peltonen is controlling his arm.
Peltonen tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Divers controlling from mount.
Peltonen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Peltonen tries to hold on but Divers pushes him away. #T2#
Peltonen tries to buck Divers off but he can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peltonen is trying to reverse the position but instead Divers has taken his back - oops!
Divers connects with a big shot to the side of Peltonen's head.
Divers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
I would not like to be Peltonen right now.
Peltonen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Divers trying to control the pace.
Divers is keen to just control but Peltonen is a slippery customer.#T3#
Divers working the head and body with strikes.
Peltonen is looking for a sweep. Divers is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Peltonen trying to get back to full guard but Divers takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Peltonen swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Divers lands a couple of good shots and Peltonen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Divers is cranking Peltonen's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Peltonen! He's tightened the choke and Peltonen is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lary Divers!
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Event:
AMC 002 Hogg vs Traianus
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Divers. Cunningham does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Cunningham drives through with a takedown into Divers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cunningham wants to control from the top but Divers keeps moving.
Cunningham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Divers is proving hard to escape from.
Cunningham throwing strikes but missing.
Divers is controlling Cunningham's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers wants to get back to his feet but Cunningham is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Divers working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Cunningham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Divers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cunningham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cunningham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL#
Cunningham clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Divers pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Divers looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cunningham has picked Divers up and slammed him! Divers can't keep hold of the triangle and Cunningham manages to pass to side control!
Cunningham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cunningham wants to stand but Divers is controlling his arm.
Divers is not content to let Cunningham control the position.
Divers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cunningham off and has taken his back!#T2#
Cunningham wants to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Divers biding his time, looking for the opening.
Cunningham tries to escape but Divers has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cunningham trying to get back to his feet but Divers is in full control for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Divers's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T3#
Divers is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Divers lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Cunningham.
Cunningham controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Cunningham tries to escape but Divers has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cunningham trying to control the hands but Divers won't let him.
Will Divers go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T4#
I really don't envy Cunningham right now.
Divers gets his hands free as Cunningham looks to control. #SUB2#
Divers has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cunningham is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cunningham trying to control the action but Divers just sinks the hooks in.
Divers keeps control of the position as Cunningham tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lary Divers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Divers looks to land a left hand but Cunningham moved out of range nicely.
Cunningham throws a big counter combination but Divers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cunningham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Cunningham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Divers to the ground. Cunningham is now in Divers's guard.
Cunningham wants to pass the guard but Divers is keeping the position.
Divers wants to stand up but Cunningham is controlling him.
Divers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunningham wants to pass the guard but Divers is keeping the position.
Cunningham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Divers's head.#T1##SUB2#
Divers looking for a guillotine here but Cunningham defends easily.
Cunningham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cunningham tries to free his leg and advance position but Divers is retaining full guard.
Cunningham trying to control but Divers is working from the bottom.
Cunningham throws an elbow that misses. Divers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cunningham's guard. Nice move by Divers!#REVB#
Divers trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunningham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Cunningham throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Cunningham wants to get back to his feet but Divers is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Divers gets to his feet - Cunningham follows without any prompting.
Divers dives in and grabs Cunningham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cunningham pushes down on Divers's head and hops out.
Divers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cunningham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Divers lands the left hand.#TD2#
Divers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cunningham to the mat! Cunningham manages to get full guard.
Cunningham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Divers slips nicely into half guard.
Divers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cunningham!
Divers looking to control but Cunningham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Divers is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Cunningham regains half guard.
Divers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cunningham is trying to maintain the position but Divers is very close to passing his half guard.
Cunningham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cunningham is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lary Divers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Divers enables Cunningham to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Divers manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cunningham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cunningham won't allow Divers to sweep him here.
Divers has Cunningham pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Divers trying to strike off his back.
Cunningham stays in close to Divers's body and controls the position.
Cunningham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Cunningham throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Divers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cunningham won't be happy with that.
Cunningham tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Cunningham manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cunningham wants to control but Divers is keeping busy.
Divers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lary Divers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cunningham wants to control but Divers is keeping busy.
#T2#
Divers stalling.
Divers wants to pass to mount but Cunningham is defending the position.
Divers is looking to take a break and control but Cunningham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Divers trying to mount his opponent but Cunningham defends it. #T3#
Cunningham wants to get back to full guard.
Cunningham punching from the bottom.
Divers controlling the action here.
Cunningham is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Divers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Divers's back!
Cunningham trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Divers wants to control his opponent's hands but Cunningham gets his hands free. #T4#
Divers is trying to get back to his feet but Cunningham has full control of the position and if anything, Divers has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Cunningham is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Divers is defending well though. Cunningham let's go of the attempt for now.
Cunningham trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Divers trying to control the position but Cunningham manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Despite being in a bad position, Divers is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Ellie Cunningham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lary Divers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Divers is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ellie Cunningham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Divers 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lary Divers!
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