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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Jospin misses the shot to the body.
Steamer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steamer moves in looking to clinch but Jospin pushes him off.
Jospin slaps away a takedown attempt from Steamer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jospin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steamer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steamer dives in and grabs Jospin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jospin pushes down on Steamer's head and hops out.
As Steamer backs off Jospin throws a huge counter combo but Steamer manages to avoid it all.
Steamer throws a leg kick but Jospin moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jospin throws a lazy right hand but Steamer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steamer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jospin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steamer dives in and grabs Jospin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jospin pushes down on Steamer's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Steamer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Steamer shoots in for a double leg but Jospin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steamer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jospin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steamer moves out of range of the strikes.
Steamer is looking to counter the offense by Jospin and move into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steamer is defended easily by Jospin.
Steamer tries to clinch up.#CL#
Steamer takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jospin fails to land.
Jospin struggles to land a body shot inside as Steamer controls his hands.
#T2#
Steamer blocking some punches.
Jospin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steamer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jospin smiles and moves away.
Henri Jospin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steamer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jospin feints a counter leg kick.
Jospin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steamer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steamer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steamer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jospin leaves Steamer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jospin throws out a counter right but Steamer avoids it with no problem.
Steamer is breathing heavily.
Jospin tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jospin misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Steamer ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
Jospin throws a body punch but Steamer moves out of range.
Jospin looks to land a left hand but Steamer moved out of range nicely.
Steamer tries to counter with a takedown but Jospin is quick to defend against it.
Steamer shoots for a double leg takedown but Jospin sprawls well. He's pushed Steamer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jospin lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Rick Steamer has been cut.
Jospin lands the left hand.
Jospin throws a head kick but Steamer moves out of range.
Jospin throws a jab but it's blocked by Steamer. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Jospin.
Steamer dives in for a single leg takedown but Jospin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Steamer wants to clinch but Jospin slips to the side
and Jospin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A good leg kick by Jospin.
Jospin misses with a two punch combination.
As Jospin tries to get set, Steamer tries to push him back and clinch up but Jospin manages to avoid the attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Jospin misses.
A quick step to the side and Steamer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jospin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steamer fails with the takedown.
Steamer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jospin throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Jospin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rick Steamer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jospin tries a low kick but Steamer avoids it.
Jospin loads up on a big right hand but Steamer slips the punch.
Jospin swats away the attempt to clinch by Steamer.
Jospin looks to land a right hand but Steamer moved out of range.
Rick Steamer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steamer ducks under a wild hook from Jospin.
Jospin misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Steamer shoots in for a takedown but Jospin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Steamer throws a sloppy head kick and Jospin moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Jospin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steamer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jospin.
Steamer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jospin defends well and Steamer ends up having to push Jospin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Jospin. No joy for Steamer on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Steamer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jospin looks to throw the jab but Steamer is out of range.
Steamer with a poor takedown
and Jospin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jospin looks to score with a jab to the body but Steamer is just out of range.
Jospin missing with a left hand there. Steamer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Steamer moves forwards but Jospin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jospin looks for the body kick but Steamer saw that one coming. #T2#
Jospin misses with an uppercut. Steamer saw that one coming.
Steamer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jospin fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Steamer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steamer blocks a head kick by Jospin.
Jospin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jospin stuffs the takedown attempt from Steamer. Steamer gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Jospin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jospin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jospin throws a leg kick but Steamer sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Steamer blocks a jab.
Steamer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jospin swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Jospin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jospin.
Jospin scores with a head kick.
Jospin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Steamer.
Jospin looks to score with a jab to the body but Steamer is just out of range.
Steamer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jospin misses with a hook.
Steamer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jospin to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Steamer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jospin throws out a counter right but Steamer avoids it with no problem.
Jospin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steamer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jospin.
Steamer tries to counter with a takedown but Jospin is quick to defend against it.
Jospin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jospin misses with a head kick.
Jospin throws a hook to the side of Steamer's head but Steamer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henri Jospin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steamer defending well as Jospin loads up on a big left hand.
Steamer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jospin thuds his right hand into Steamer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Jospin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rick Steamer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steamer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Steamer fails with the takedown.
Steamer tries to clinch but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin throws a low kick, looking for Steamer's leg but Steamer calmly moves out of range.
Steamer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steamer tries to counter with a takedown but Jospin is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jospin. Steamer does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jospin scores with a three punch combo!
Jospin wants to land a leg kick but Steamer is out of range. #T1#
Jospin throws a jab when Steamer was well out of range.
Steamer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jospin thinks about the counter body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jospin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jospin misses with a few strikes there.
Steamer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Steamer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steamer tries to clinch but Jospin is having none of it. #T2#
Jospin is looking to score with low kicks.
Steamer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Jospin. Those never looked like landing.
Steamer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jospin.
Jospin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steamer darts in trying to clinch
and Jospin counters with a straight right hand.
Jospin looks to land a left hand but Steamer moved out of range nicely.
Steamer tries to clinch but Jospin moves out of range.
Jospin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steamer sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Jospin takes a swing at Steamer's ribcage but misses.
Steamer feinted with a counter takedown.
Steamer shoots in looking for a takedown but Jospin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steamer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little jabbing left from Jospin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jospin works the jab nicely.
Steamer dodges the punch combination from Jospin.
Jospin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steamer.
Steamer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steamer with a poor takedown
and Jospin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jospin leaves Steamer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Nice shot by Jospin.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Steamer. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Steamer avoids a kick to the body.
Steamer throws a big counter combination but Jospin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jospin throws out a loose jab but Steamer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steamer tries to clinch but Jospin is having none of it.
Jospin tries to score with a low kick but Steamer moves his leg out of the way.
Jospin swats away the attempt to clinch by Steamer.
Rick Steamer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steamer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jospin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henri Jospin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jospin 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Jospin!
An out of breath Henri Jospin 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Steamer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ward is fending him off so far but Steamer persists. Nope, Ward circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Ward fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Steamer sprawls well initially but Ward persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Steamer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.
Ward could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Ward tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Steamer.
Steamer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steamer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steamer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steamer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ward has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Steamer is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ward loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steamer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Steamer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Ward stands up from Steamer's guard - Ward perhaps looking for a knockout. #T1#
Ward looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steamer shoots in looking for a takedown. Ward tries to sprawl out of it but Steamer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ward manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ward was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Steamer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steamer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ward throws a head kick that half lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steamer.
Ward is looking for a counter combo.
Aron Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Steamer.
Ward looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Steamer shoots in looking for a takedown but Ward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steamer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A cross from Ward lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steamer.
Steamer looks winded!
Ward misses with a head kick.
Ward misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Steamer moves into the clinch.
Steamer lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Aron Ward has been cut.
Steamer is trying to drag Ward to the mat but Ward just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steamer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ward.
#T3#
Ward is trying to break free.
Steamer tries for a takedown but Ward manages to get underhooks.
Steamer tries to pull guard but Ward won't allow it.
Steamer is working for takedown but Ward is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steamer jumps guard but Ward stands there with Steamer around his waist. Steamer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steamer has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ward is trying to pull guard but Steamer has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Steamer breaks the clinch.
Ward throws the kick towards the body but Steamer avoids it.
Steamer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ward looks to land a combination but Steamer avoids it well.
Ward tries a low kick but Steamer avoids it.
Steamer feints the counter takedown.
Steamer is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steamer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Ward dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aron Ward's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ward thumps Steamer with a low kick.
Ward throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ward throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steamer.
Nice sprawl there from Steamer as Ward shoots in.
Steamer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ward sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steamer somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ward misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Steamer shoots in but no luck this time.
Ward has his takedown stuffed
and Steamer counters with a left and a right that stings Ward. #CL#
Ward gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ward can't break the clinch.
Steamer tries for a takedown but Ward manages to get underhooks.
Aron Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Steamer.
Steamer looking for a takedown.
Steamer is breathing heavily.
Ward tries to pull guard but Steamer won't allow it.
Ward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Ward being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
Steamer manages to break the clinch.
Steamer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ward throws a head kick but Steamer moves out of range.
Steamer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ward avoids it really well and circles away.
Ward circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ward counters with a series of strikes. Steamer will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Steamer avoids a kick to the body.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Ward with a lazy takedown attempt
and Steamer counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ward's knee momentarily.
Ward defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steamer.
Aron Ward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Steamer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ward stuffs the takedown attempt from Steamer. Steamer gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Steamer fails with the takedown.
Ward lets loose with a powerful body kick. Steamer will feel that in the morning.
Ward tries a head kick but it misses.
Steamer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ward throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ward is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steamer can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward shoots in for a double leg but Steamer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steamer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ward's waist but Ward gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steamer off to one side.
Ward lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Ward dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aron Ward's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ward darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Steamer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ward.
Ward doesn't manage to clinch there - Steamer circles away.
Steamer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steamer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamer slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
Steamer feints the counter takedown.
Ward shoots in but no luck this time.
Steamer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ward throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Ward tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steamer shoots in looking for a takedown but Ward manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steamer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aron Ward has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Steamer.
Steamer avoids the head kick by Ward.
Ward closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steamer circles away.
Steamer tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ward throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steamer tries for a takedown but Ward sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ward defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steamer.
Ward throws a big counter combination but Steamer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ward throws a sloppy head kick and Steamer moves out of range easily.
Steamer feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Steamer blocks a head kick by Ward.
#CL2#
Steamer closes the distance and clinches.
Ward is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steamer is defending well.#TD2#
Steamer jumps into guard, dragging Ward to the mat.
Steamer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steamer is trying to control the position but Ward postures up.
Ward working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ward keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steamer's head.
Ward throws a strike but Steamer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ward can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steamer controls the pace.
Steamer wants to stand but Ward has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Ward working a defensive guard here.
Steamer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ward working a defensive guard here.
Steamer throwing strikes but missing.
Steamer won't allow Ward to sweep him here. #SU2#
Steamer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Steamer dives in for a single leg takedown but Ward sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ward seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steamer fails with a takedown attempt.
Ward tried to counter with a leg kick but Steamer avoided it.
Some wild striking there from Ward.
Steamer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ward defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ward fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aron Ward showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ward, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aron Ward!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Steamer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Slater counters by moving into the clinch.
Steamer is working for takedown but Slater is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steamer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pedro Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Steamer.
Steamer tries for a takedown but Slater manages to get underhooks.
Slater tries to break the clinch but Steamer is controlling the position.
Steamer fails to pull guard.
Steamer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slater pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamer is trying to pull guard but Slater has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Steamer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steamer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Slater tries to clinch but Steamer moves out of range.
Steamer throws a head kick that misses.
Slater wants to clinch.
Steamer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Steamer closes the distance and pushes Slater back into the cage.
Steamer throws an elbow but it misses.
Slater wants to break the clinch but can't.
Slater is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steamer is trying to pull guard but Slater turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Steamer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slater shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steamer but Steamer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steamer throws a lazy body kick #CL#
and Slater counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steamer tries to pull guard but Slater forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Slater is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Slater tries to circle away but Steamer has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Steamer breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Slater as Steamer shoots in.
Steamer throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Slater moves into the clinch.#T3#
Slater tries to break the clinch but Steamer is controlling the position. #BC2#
Steamer breaks from the clinch.
Steamer cracks the inside of Slater's front leg.
Slater lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steamer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steamer looks winded!
Slater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steamer moves away.
Steamer dives in for a single leg takedown but Slater sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Slater really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Slater scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Slater has Steamer up against the cage in a clinch.
Steamer is trying to break the clinch but Slater is controlling him.#T4##TD#
Slater jumps guard.
Steamer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steamer throws an elbow that misses. Slater uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steamer's guard. Nice move by Slater!#REVR#
Slater works over Steamer with some ground and pound from guard.
Slater has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Slater throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Steamer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Slater stacks Steamer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Slater!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steamer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slater.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Slater stands up and beckons Steamer to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Slater dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Steamer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slater counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rick Steamer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steamer fails with the takedown#CL#
and Slater holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Steamer tries to pull guard but Slater forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pedro Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Steamer.
Steamer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Slater is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Steamer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steamer'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.
Slater is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steamer can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slater. #T1#
Steamer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Slater misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Steamer manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Steamer moves into range and clinches up with Slater.
Steamer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Slater just stands there and leans against the cage.
Steamer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steamer is looking to break free of the clinch but Slater has double underhooks. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Slater is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steamer is breathing heavily.
Steamer tries to break the clinch but Slater is controlling the position.
Steamer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Slater after a bit of a struggle.
Steamer keeps control of Slater as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Slater stops a takedown attempt from Steamer.
#BC#
Slater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steamer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steamer wants to slow Slater down by chopping away at his legs.
Slater fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slater looks to score with a jab to the body but Steamer is just out of range.#T3#
Slater fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steamer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slater as he avoids it easily.
Slater connects with a body shot that sends Steamer's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slater. Steamer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steamer is looking for the big counter here.
Slater moves in looking to clinch but Steamer pushes him off.
Rick Steamer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Slater.
Slater tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steamer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Steamer moves into the clinch successfully.
Slater wants to break free but Steamer has control.
#BC2#
Steamer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL2#
Steamer rushes Slater and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Slater tries to land a knee to the head but Steamer blocks with his arms.
Slater tries to break the clinch but Steamer is controlling the position.
Steamer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Slater is trying to break the clinch but Steamer is controlling him.#BC2#
Steamer manages to break the clinch.
Slater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Steamer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slater somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pedro Slater will probably get the nod.
That's time! Slater's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steamer.#CL#
Slater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Steamer pulls guard successfully.
Slater postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Slater throws a big elbow that misses.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slater with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slater will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steamer is pulling down on Slater's head. It's preventing any offense from Slater, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slater throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SU#
Slater gets to his feet. Steamer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Steamer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slater as he jumps to the side.
Slater is looking to wear down Steamer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steamer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steamer shoots in for a takedown but Slater shows good takedown defense.
Pedro Slater has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Steamer.#CL2#
Steamer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steamer jumps guard but Slater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Slater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slater showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steamer.
Slater is looking to counter the offense by Steamer and move into the clinch.
Slater tries to clinch up.
Pedro Slater is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##CL#
Slater drives through and clinches with Steamer against the cage.
#BC2#
Steamer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slater lands a body shot.
Steamer tries a head kick but it misses.
Steamer circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Steamer moves into the clinch.#BC#
Slater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Slater takes the fight into the clinch.
Steamer jumps guard but Slater turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3##BC2#
Steamer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slater wants to clinch up but Steamer keeps it at a distance.
Steamer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Steamer with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Slater counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Slater throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slater wants a takedown but no success here.
Steamer is pushing Slater up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Steamer lands with a short shot to the head. #T4##BC#
Slater breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Slater pushes Steamer up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Steamer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Steamer closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Slater's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Steamer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steamer fails to land the takedown.
Slater drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steamer sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steamer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Slater showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Slater 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Slater!
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