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Event:
BLAZE 13 - RIDER VS ALLU
Date: Feb 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donaire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Douglas tries a head kick but it misses.
Douglas misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Douglas misses #CL#
and Donaire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Donaire.
Douglas wants to break free but Donaire has control.
Douglas is looking to break free of the clinch but Donaire has double underhooks. #BC#
Donaire breaks the clinch.
Donaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Douglas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC2#Donaire is rocked!
Douglas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Donaire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Douglas throws a quick head kick that knocks Donaire silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Douglas is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tim Douglas! |
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Event:
BLAZE 8 - OTTOMAN VS DE VRIES
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Scott gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Donaire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Donaire misses with a body punch.
Scott stalling in the clinch.
Scott stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donaire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donaire scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Scott shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Donaire is trying to defend but Scott finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scott controlling the action here. #T1#
Donaire pushes Scott off but Scott dives into side control.
Donaire is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Scott asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Scott controls the position.
Donaire is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Scott has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU#
Scott decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Scott with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Donaire counters by moving into the clinch.
Scott wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Donaire has Scott pressed against the cage, preventing Scott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scott displaying some good clinch control by pressing Donaire up against the cage.#TD#
Scott gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Donaire regains guard.
Donaire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scott is controlling him.
Scott passes Donaire's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Still in half guard, Scott seems content to control.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet.
Scott is taking a breather. Donaire says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Donaire is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Donaire scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Scott dives in and grabs Donaire's left leg, looking for a takedown. Donaire pushes down on Scott's head and hops out.
Scott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donaire tries to counter with a clinch but Scott shakes him off and moves away.
Donaire tries to clinch but Scott is having none of it.
Scott darts in looking for a takedown but Donaire gets double underhooks and turns Scott into the cage.
Scott has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Donaire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Scott works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Scott is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES2#
Donaire manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Scott working hard to break the clinch.
Donaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bao Long Donaire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Scott shoots for a double leg takedown but Donaire sprawls well. He's pushed Scott's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donaire lands a slapping body shot.
Scott darts in looking for a takedown but Donaire gets double underhooks and turns Scott into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Donaire.
Scott wants to take the fight to the mat but Donaire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott is trying to push Donaire away but Donaire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Scott working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott effectively controlling the action here.
Donaire gets underhooks to prevent Scott's takedown attempt.
#T1##TD#
Scott turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Donaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet.
Scott controls the position.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet.
Donaire is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SU#
Scott decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Scott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Donaire is fending him off so far but Scott persists. Nope, Donaire circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donaire punishes Scott's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Donaire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Donaire scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donaire wants to counter the offense by Scott and move into the clinch position.
Donaire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donaire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Donaire scores with a hook.#T3#
Scott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Donaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Donaire.
Donaire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scott on the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Scott.
Donaire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Donaire jabs at Scott's body.
A lazy left from Donaire finds it's target.
Donaire throws a series of punches but Scott avoids them all with ease.
Scott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Donaire defends well and Scott ends up having to push Donaire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Donaire tries to counter by closing the distance.#BC#
Scott breaks from the clinch.
Scott takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donaire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Scott.
Donaire moves in looking to clinch but Scott pushes him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bao Long Donaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Scott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donaire tries to avoid it but Scott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donaire to the ground. Donaire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donaire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bao Long Donaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Donaire.
Donaire looks to land a combination. Scott sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Scott has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Scott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donaire scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Donaire lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott shoots for a takedown but Donaire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donaire scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Jab, jab by Donaire - just one landing.
Michael Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donaire stuffs the takedown attempt from Scott. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
Donaire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Scott with a poor takedown
and Donaire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Donaire moves into range and clinches up with Scott.#BC#
Scott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Donaire with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Scott on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Donaire lands a body shot.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Donaire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Donaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice cross by Donaire.
Donaire cracks a nice hook into Scott's ribs.
Donaire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scott fails to land the takedown.
Donaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Scott closes this distance looking for a takedown but Donaire circles away.
Scott needs to keep his hands up - Donaire had a free shot at his head there.
Donaire works over Scott's head and body with a nice combination.
A left lands for Donaire.
Donaire with a jab.
Donaire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scott's hands.
Donaire catches Scott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scott has a takedown stuffed.#T4#
Donaire scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donaire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Scott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donaire but Donaire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donaire.
Scott is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donaire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Scott looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Donaire scores with a nice strike.
Michael Scott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bao Long Donaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donaire lands with a straight right. Scott didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bao Long Donaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Donaire winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Bao Long Donaire!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Bao Long Donaire!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Bao Long Donaire!
Bao Long Donaire wins by unanimous decision!
Michael Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'It was Dwight's fault for my lose he's so annoying'. |
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Event:
BLAZE 5 - INFERNO
Date: Dec 10, 2020 |
#R1#
De Janeiro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Donaire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Janeiro somewhat.
De Janeiro dives in and grabs Donaire's left leg, looking for a takedown. Donaire pushes down on De Janeiro's head and hops out.
Donaire connects with a single shot there.
De Janeiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by De Janeiro.
De Janeiro has knee on belly and moves into mount.
You get the feeling that Donaire really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#SUB#
De Janeiro looking for a guillotine from mount but Donaire is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Janeiro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
De Janeiro is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Donaire can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T1#
De Janeiro content just to control the position here.
De Janeiro moves to back control. #SUB#
De Janeiro is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Donaire has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but De Janeiro has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Donaire taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. De Janeiro doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio De Janeiro!
A very excited looking Rio De Janeiro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BLAZE 3 - IGNITE
Date: Nov 24, 2020 |
#R1#
No luck for Stewart with that takedown attempt.
Lance Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stewart.
Stewart scores with a three punch combo!
A telegraphed right hand from Donaire misses the target.
Stewart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donaire with the counter takedown but Stewart avoids it easily.#CL#
Stewart has Donaire up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Donaire breaks the clinch.
Stewart misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Donaire counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Donaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stewart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A shot to the liver by Donaire. Beautiful body shot.
Donaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stewart under the eye.#T1#
Donaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.#CL#
Stewart rushes Donaire and presses him up against the cage.
Stewart throws an elbow that misses.
Come on Donaire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stewart wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Donaire has him pressed against the cage.
Donaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
Stewart wants to get back to striking at distance but Donaire won't allow it.
#BC2#
Donaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Donaire shoots in and bounces Stewart off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Donaire gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Stewart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart throws a nice head kick!
Stewart wants to clinch.
Stewart moves in looking to clinch but Donaire pushes him off.
Nice body kick from Stewart.
Stewart tried to score with a low kick but Donaire checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart wants to land a leg kick but Donaire is out of range.
Donaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donaire keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Donaire tries to keep at a distance but Stewart has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stewart looking for a takedown. #T3##BC#
Stewart breaks the clinch.
Stewart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stewart looks to clinch
letting Donaire counter with a right hand.
Stewart misses with a two punch combination.
We've been informed that Donaire has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stewart darts in trying to clinch
and Donaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donaire sprawls well. Donaire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Donaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Stewart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donaire. Donaire obviously looking to wear him down.
Stewart connects with a body shot that sends Donaire's belly button to the back.#T4#
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch but Donaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Donaire shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stewart's guard.
Stewart is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Donaire dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
 #SU2#
Donaire stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stewart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donaire throws out the jab.
Stewart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donaire with a jab.#TD2#
Donaire closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Donaire stands up and beckons Stewart to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bao Long Donaire will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Donaire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stewart in his tracks.
Donaire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Stewart wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donaire falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stewart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Stewart moves into the clinch.
Donaire blocks an elbow strike from Stewart.
Donaire prevents a body shot from Stewart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Stewart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lance Stewart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stewart moves in looking to clinch but Donaire pushes him off.
Stewart misses with a leg kick
and Donaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Donaire blocks the leg kick.
Stewart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donaire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1##TD2#
Stewart gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bao Long Donaire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stewart wants to stand and escape but Donaire is having none of it. #SU2#
Donaire decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stewart, up you get! #TD2#
Donaire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Donaire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stewart wants to get back to his feet but Donaire is dominant here and he's now got Stewart's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Donaire gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!#BC2#
Donaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Stewart misses with a head kick.
Stewart moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Stewart misses the target.
Bao Long Donaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Donaire darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Donaire stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stewart to get to his feet.
Donaire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stewart is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stewart goes for a double leg but Donaire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Donaire continues to drive forward.
Donaire tries to work over Stewart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC2#
Donaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donaire lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Donaire.
Stewart closes the distance but Donaire moves to the side
and Donaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stewart tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Donaire manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stewart on his heels. He'll look to pass Stewart's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Donaire decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Donaire bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Donaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Donaire decides to stand back up.
A right-left combo lands from Donaire. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart swings widly with a right hand
and Donaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donaire throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart throwing a counter right hand but Donaire manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Donaire manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stewart on his heels. He'll look to pass Stewart's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Donaire gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stewart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donaire throws a jab when Stewart was well out of range.
Donaire falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stewart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stewart tries to clinch but Donaire moves out of range.
It seemed like Donaire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Stewart gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bao Long Donaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stewart.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart is looking to clinch but Donaire is avoiding it.
Donaire lands a high kick!
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Donaire counters with a straight right hand.
Donaire throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Donaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart throws a sloppy head kick and Donaire moves out of range easily.
Donaire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Stewart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Donaire, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Donaire breaks from the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Donaire shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU2#
Donaire stands up and beckons Stewart to join him on the feet.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart looks to clinch
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donaire throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stewart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donaire misses with the combination.
#T2#
Stewart throws a chopping leg kick but Donaire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stewart tries to clinch up.
Donaire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stewart misses with a double jab
and Donaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donaire ducks right into an uppercut from Stewart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Donaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Donaire bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stewart bucks up and tries to throw Donaire off but instead Donaire has got his back!#SU2#
Donaire gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
#T3#
Stewart misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Donaire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Donaire gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Donaire has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Stewart tries to sprawl but Donaire drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Donaire stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
No luck for Stewart with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Donaire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stewart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Donaire closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Donaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Stewart moves into the clinch.
Donaire misses with a body punch.
Stewart tries to score a body lock takedown but Donaire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Donaire lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Donaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bao Long Donaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Donaire winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bao Long Donaire! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1020 Round 1
Date: Nov 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Donaire. #CL#
Levine closes the distance and clinches.
Donaire working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Levine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Levine closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Levine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Levine dives in and scores a takedown into Donaire's guard.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet but Levine passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Donaire has hold of Levine's hands but Levine slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Levine is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Levine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Donaire is trying to escape back to his feet but Levine uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T1#
Levine moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Levine tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Donaire is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Levine has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Levine staying calm.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet but Levine is dominant here and he's now got Donaire's back!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Donaire is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donaire is trying to stand back up.
Levine controls the position.#T3#
Donaire is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I would not like to be Donaire right now.
Levine has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Donaire defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Levine's arms. #T4#
Donaire wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Donaire is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Levine gets his way!
Levine controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donaire trying to get back to his feet but Levine is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Levine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Levine shoots in and bounces Donaire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Donaire wants to get back to his feet but Levine passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB##ES2#
Donaire kicks Levine off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Levine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Donaire taking a breather.
Levine tries to pull guard but Donaire holds him up against the cage and eventually Levine drops back down to his feet.
Levine is looking to take this one to the mat.#T1#
Levine stalling against the cage.
Donaire tries to break the clinch but Levine is controlling the position.
Donaire unloads a knee to the mid-section. Levine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Levine tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Levine. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Donaire manages to break the clinch.
Donaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Levine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Donaire closes the distance and pushes Levine back into the cage.#TD#
Levine pulls guard effortlessly.
Logan Levine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Levine is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU2#
Donaire stands and steps away. Levine gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2##CL#
Levine moves into the clinch.
Levine is working for takedown but Donaire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Levine slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Donaire manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Donaire shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levine has his hands clasped together around Donaire's back. He's all about the action.
Levine wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Levine wants to control but Donaire is keeping busy.
Donaire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Levine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Levine is controlling Donaire's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Levine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donaire can do to turn this around?
Donaire is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Levine controlling the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SU2#
Donaire escapes and gets back to his feet.
Levine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Donaire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Levine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Levine shoots in for a takedown but Donaire shows good takedown defense.
Donaire with the counter takedown but Levine avoids it easily.
No joy there for Levine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donaire cracks Levine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Levine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donaire throws a head kick but Levine moves out of range.
Donaire fails with the takedown.
Donaire tries to clinch there but Levine circles away.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Levine. #ES2#
Donaire explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bao Long Donaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Donaire gets caught napping as Levine dives in and scores a takedown. Donaire manages to retain guard.#ES2#
Donaire pushes Levine off and scrambles back to his feet.
Donaire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot lands for Donaire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Donaire.
Levine shoots in looking for a takedown but Donaire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Levine's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donaire lands a head kick!
Donaire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Levine takes one to the chin there.#T1##TD#
Levine closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Donaire's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donaire wants to stand up but Levine is controlling him.
Levine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Levine has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Donaire is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Donaire wants to stand and escape but Levine is having none of it.
Levine passes Donaire's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Levine seems to be working for a kimura but Donaire defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Donaire is trying to stand.
Levine controlling the action here.
Levine stops Donaire from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Levine keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Levine clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Levine successfully pulls guard.
Levine pulls Donaire in close to prevent any damage.
Levine lands a decent shot there.
Levine looking for a sweep. Not yet Levine, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levine is working hard here to advance position.
Levine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bao Long Donaire.
I think Donaire 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Logan Levine!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Logan Levine!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Logan Levine!
Logan Levine wins by unanimous decision! |
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