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Event:
Warrior MMA 5
Date: Sep 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Kemp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kemp wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
East moves into range and clinches up with Kemp.
Kemp stops a takedown attempt from East.
East has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kemp after a bit of a struggle.
Joel Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry East.
East is trying to pull guard but Kemp has him pressed against the cage.
East has Kemp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kemp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kemp manages to break the clinch.
Kemp fails with a takedown attempt.
East unleashes a big counter combination but Kemp bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
East shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
East throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kemp's waist but Kemp gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing East off to one side.
East dives in and grabs Kemp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kemp pushes down on East's head and hops out.
East swats away the attempt to clinch by Kemp.
East tries to clinch up.#T1#
Kemp throws a nice outside leg kick.
East sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Kemp clinches.
East tries to pull guard but Kemp holds him up against the cage and eventually East drops back down to his feet.
Kemp tries to score a body lock takedown but East shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kemp connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Garry East has been cut.
Kemp is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kemp gets control of East's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kemp will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
East stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kemp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kemp tries to strike from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Kemp'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.#SUB#
Kemp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB#
Kemp working for a triangle but East defends it easily.
Kemp doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
East sitting in guard here, content to control.
East looking to sit in guard and control but Kemp gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kemp sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
East keeping moving, preventing Kemp from controlling successfully.
Kemp tries to free his leg and advance position but East is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
East is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
East has his foot on Kemp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kemp works his way back into a safe position though.
East trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as East holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kemp trying to control the position from guard on top but East is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
East is looking to clinch but Kemp is avoiding it.
Kemp chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kemp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
East is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kemp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kemp.
East wants to get back to his feet but Kemp is dominant here and he's now got East's back!#SUB#
Kemp patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
East wants to control his opponent's hands but Kemp gets his hands free.
Kemp throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joel Kemp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kemp moves in looking to clinch but East pushes him off.
East throws a series of strikes that have Kemp backpedaling.
No luck for Kemp with that takedown attempt.
East shoots in for a takedown but Kemp shows good takedown defense.
East stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from East is defended easily by Kemp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kemp throws a head kick that misses.
East wants to counter with a clinch but Kemp pushes him away.
Nice sprawl there from Kemp as East shoots in.
Joel Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry East.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kemp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Kemp blocks a low kick nicely.
Kemp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
East slips under a jab.
Kemp tries to clinch but East moves out of range.
Kemp avoids the head kick by East.
Kemp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from East enables Kemp to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. East manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if East can do anything to dispel that myth.
East wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kemp is now in half guard.
East desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kemp prevents East from standing back up.
Kemp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that East can do to turn this around?#T2#
East is pressing down on Kemp's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kemp preventing the sweep.
Kemp showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
East is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kemp trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kemp trying to control the position from guard on top but East is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kemp wants to stand and escape but instead East has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
East tries to free his leg and advance position but Kemp is retaining full guard.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that East has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kemp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kemp preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
East tries to free his leg and advance position but Kemp is retaining full guard.
Kemp thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
East controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kemp misses with a takedown #CL2#
and East counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by East.
Kemp fails to pull guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kemp is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables East to keep the fight standing.
Kemp tries to score a body lock takedown but East shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Kemp.
#BC#
Kemp breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
East stuffs the takedown attempt from Kemp. Kemp gets slowly back to his feet.
Kemp shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts East as he jumps to the side.
Joel Kemp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
East darts in and clinches Kemp up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
East drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kemp gets the underhooks and prevents it.
East prevents a body shot from Kemp.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry East showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
East scores with a nice right hand.
Kemp keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Kemp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with East, pushing him back against the cage.
Kemp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kemp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite East's efforts to push away.
East wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
East jumps guard but Kemp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Joel Kemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry East.
Kemp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Kemp has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics East uses from the top position.
Kemp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB#
Kemp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and East defends well.
East controlling from the top position.
Joel Kemp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
East stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kemp swivels though and keeps the full guard.
East is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kemp is trying to keep East in close.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Kemp throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! East escapes and throws Kemp's legs to the side, diving into side control!
East controlling the position from side mount. #SU2#
East decides to stand back up. #T3#
East tries to clinch up.
Kemp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
East looking to land some kicks to the body here.
East dives in and grabs Kemp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kemp pushes down on East's head and hops out.
Kemp changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
East shoots in for a takedown but Kemp shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kemp tries to clinch there but East circles away.
Kemp walks into a straight right hand from East.
Kemp lets loose with a powerful body kick. East will feel that in the morning.
East tries a head kick but it misses.
Kemp tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but East paws at him with a jab and circles away.
East darts in looking for a takedown but Kemp gets double underhooks and turns East into the cage.
East takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kemp or perhaps it was just good defense by East, which made it look bad.
Joel Kemp is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
East wants to clinch up but Kemp keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Kemp with that takedown attempt.
Kemp fails with the takedown.
East is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kemp fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from East. No joy for Kemp on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
East fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Kemp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joel Kemp.
Well Kemp 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 4
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1#
Seagal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Seagal shoots in but no luck this time.
Seagal does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Seagal rushes East and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seagal looking for a takedown. #BC2#
East breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Seagal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seagal seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Seagal scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
East keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
East is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
East lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seagal at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
East tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seagal defends well and East ends up having to push Seagal into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
East throws a sloppy head kick and Seagal moves out of range easily.
East tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seagal swivels and escapes.
Seagal moves in looking to clinch but East pushes him off.#T1#
East tries a head kick but it misses.
Seagal looks for a takedown but East sprawls well.
Seagal tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Seagal. No joy for East on that attempt.
East shoots in but no luck this time.
Seagal shoots in looking for a takedown. East tries to sprawl out of it but Seagal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. East manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Seagal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC2#
East escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
East closes the distance and clinches up with Seagal, looking for a takedown. East pushes Seagal against the cage but Seagal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Seagal is looking to clinch.
Seagal shoots in for a takedown but East shows good takedown defense.
East tries to counter with a clinch but Seagal shakes him off and moves away.
Seagal shoots in and drives through. East sprawls well.
Seagal doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and East counters by clinching up.
East changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Seagal fights it off and pushes away nicely.
East is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seagal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - East scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
East misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seagal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
East is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Good shot there by Seagal.
Seagal throws out a leg kick but East moves out of range and Seagal only half commits.
Seagal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and East holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Seagal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Seagal has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics East uses from the top position.
East controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
East looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Seagal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and East defends well.
East looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Seagal is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and East dives into side control.
East throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that East has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
You can see the frustration on Seagal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
East throws a strike aimed at the side of Seagal's head but Seagal avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Garry East dominated that round.
That's time! Seagal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
East fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
East shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seagal sprawls well. Seagal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. East gets slowly back to his feet.
East keeps the fight on the outside.
East shoots in but no luck this time.
Jake Seagal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry East.
Seagal is looking to clinch.
Garry East seems to be getting the better of the standup.
East tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seagal swivels and escapes.
East tries to score a power double leg takedown but Seagal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten East somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
East tries to move into range but Seagal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
East shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Seagal as he avoids it easily.
Jake Seagal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
East tries to clinch but Seagal moves out of range.
East is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Seagal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with East, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Seagal drags the fight down to the ground.
Seagal pulls East in close to his closed guard and prevents East from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
East stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seagal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
East postures up.
#SU2#
East decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Seagal, up you get!
Seagal throws a sloppy head kick and East moves out of range easily.
East lands with a right hand.
East darts in looking for a takedown but Seagal gets double underhooks and turns East into the cage.
East avoids a kick to the body.
#T3#
East throws a half hearted mid kick.
East shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Seagal pinned against the cage. Seagal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Seagal keeps the fight on the outside.
East has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Seagal counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
East manages to break the clinch.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Seagal has knocked East down with a huge combo! Seagal steps away and waves a wobbly East back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#East is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Garry East has been cut.
Seagal shoots in for a takedown but East shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
East is still on wobbly legs! Can Seagal finish him?
East shoots in and drives through. Seagal sprawls well.
Seagal half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
East seems to have recovered his senses.
East defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Seagal.
East is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seagal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says East as he avoids it easily.
Seagal blocks a head kick by East.
No luck for East with that takedown attempt.
Seagal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
East is breathing heavily.
Seagal tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but East swivels and escapes.
Seagal misses with a takedown attempt - East sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
East's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and East duly obliges.
East shoots in looking for a takedown. Seagal tries to sprawl out of it but East keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Seagal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Seagal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Seagal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
East unleashes a big counter combination but Seagal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seagal.
East is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
No luck for East with that takedown attempt.
Seagal changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Seagal shoots in but East avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seagal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and East counters with a three punch combo that has Seagal backing up. Seagal nods at East to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Seagal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
East dives in for a single leg takedown but Seagal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
East gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Seagal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables East to keep the fight standing.
Seagal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as East walks away with a smile on his face. Seagal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
East rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seagal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
No luck for East with that takedown attempt.
Seagal tries a low kick but East avoids it.
East wants to counter the offense by Seagal and move into the clinch position.
East changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seagal tries to avoid it but East manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seagal to the ground. Seagal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
East takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seagal misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
East gets a clinch.
East is looking for a takedown.
Seagal fails to pull guard.
Seagal is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
East breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Seagal dives in for a single leg takedown but East sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Seagal is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Seagal jumps guard but East stands there with Seagal around his waist. Seagal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Seagal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. East gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Seagal misses with the head strike.
Seagal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but East has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
East breaks from the clinch.
East shoots in looking for a takedown but Seagal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing East's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Seagal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with East, pushing him back against the cage.
East missing with knees to the body.
Seagal managing to block the knees to the body from East.
#T3#
Seagal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Seagal stops a takedown attempt from East.
#TD#
Seagal pulls guard successfully.
East is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Seagal isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. East stacks Seagal 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 East!
East throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
East working away.#T4#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
East controlling the position from side mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Seagal'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
East working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
East trying to control the position but Seagal is working away.
East throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garry East comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think East 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garry East! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA 3
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
East misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Arnold darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
East is trying to control but can't.
My spies in Rio Grappling Club inform me that Arnold has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
East is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Arnold has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! East is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Wendall Arnold! |
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Event:
Warrior MMA
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
East with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duncan counters with a two punch combo.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown but East shows good takedown defense.
East steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duncan.
Duncan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? East is fending him off so far but Duncan persists. Nope, East circles away and we're back to standing.
Duncan goes for a double leg but East avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as East continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
East breaks from the clinch.
Duncan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. East manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from East is defended easily by Duncan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duncan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Garry East has been cut.#CL2#
East rushes Duncan and presses him up against the cage.
East prevents Duncan from breaking the clinch.#T1##BC2#
East breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Duncan does no damage.
East wants to counter the offense by Duncan and move into the clinch position.
East moves out of range as Duncan throws a body kick.
Duncan shoots in but East avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from East. No joy for Duncan on that attempt.
Duncan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
East stuffs the takedown attempt from Duncan. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Duncan is breathing heavily.
East has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
East takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
East with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
East pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
East stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and East wants it to stay on the feet.
East throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Duncan counters by clinching up.
Duncan can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
East pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duncan tries to clinch up.
East lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
East is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duncan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duncan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Duncan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but East circles away quickly and effectively.
East shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Duncan dives in for a single leg takedown but East sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
East wants to counter the offense by Duncan and move into the clinch position.
Duncan is trying to force a seperation but East has the dominant position.#TD2#
East manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
East working a defensive guard here.
East trying to control the position here.
East tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
East is pulling down on Duncan's head. It's preventing any offense from Duncan, at least for the moment.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duncan tries to stand but East is controlling from the bottom.
East bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duncan's guard. #REVB#
East looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
East drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duncan dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Duncan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Garry East will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
East clinches up with Duncan and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
East manages to break the clinch.
East keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duncan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and East counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
East moves into the clinch successfully.
Duncan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. East is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
East manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Duncan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
East throws a head kick but Duncan moves out of range.
East fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duncan is defended easily by East.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duncan tries to clinch but East is having none of it. #CL#
Duncan instigates a clinch. #BC2#
East escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
East tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duncan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten East somewhat.
Garry East seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for East with that takedown attempt.
Roger Duncan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Duncan throws a combination. East tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
East will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
East is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - East throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
East shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duncan counters with a three punch combo that has East backing up. East nods at Duncan to acknowledge the strikes.
Duncan tries for a takedown but East sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
East looking to score a takedown here. Duncan is defending well but East drives through and ends up in Duncan's guard.
Duncan wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
East dives in for a single leg takedown but Duncan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duncan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. East tries to avoid it but Duncan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag East to the ground. East escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T3##CL2#
East moves into range and clinches up with Duncan.
Duncan tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
East pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
East darts in looking for a takedown but Duncan gets double underhooks and turns East into the cage. #CL#
Duncan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duncan has had enough of the clinch but East keeps him there for the moment.
Duncan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC#
Duncan manages to break the clinch.
Duncan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Duncan misses.
East doesn't manage to clinch there - Duncan circles away.
#T4#
Duncan shoots in for a double leg but East sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
East misses with a low kick as Duncan jumps back.
A punch combination from East misses.
East misses with a two punch combination.
Duncan drops down looking for a counter takedown but East sprawls and moves away.
East lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Duncan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? East is fending him off so far but Duncan persists. Nope, East circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
East fails with the takedown.
Duncan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Duncan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from East.
It looked like Duncan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from East.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roger Duncan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
East instigates a clinch.
East is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
East pulls Duncan into guard.
Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but East is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duncan passes East's left leg - he's now in half guard.
East is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duncan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duncan's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan breaks East's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
East takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duncan postures up in East's guard and throws a big left but East blocks it. #SUB2#
East looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Duncan has picked East up and slammed him! East can't keep hold of the triangle and Duncan manages to pass to side control!#T1#
East wants to control but Duncan postures up.
Duncan takes a little break here. East wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
East tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Duncan stands up and beckons East to his feet.
East shoots in for a double leg but Duncan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As East looks to move away, Duncan throws a big counter combo but East just gets out of the way.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts East as he jumps to the side. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duncan is looking to clinch but East is avoiding it.
Duncan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from East.
Roger Duncan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry East.
East tries for a takedown but Duncan circles away easily#CL#
and Duncan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
East wants to break free but Duncan has control.
East is struggling to control the position.
Duncan jumps guard but East stands there with Duncan around his waist. Duncan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
East is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duncan is keeping busy.
East keeps control of Duncan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Duncan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. East just stands there and leans against the cage.
East is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duncan is defending well.
East prevents Duncan from breaking the clinch.
Duncan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables East to keep the fight standing.
East just leaning against Duncan, taking a breather.
East is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duncan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
East stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
East is trying to break free.
Duncan stalling.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Duncan pulls East into guard.
Duncan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
East trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duncan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
East not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roger Duncan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Duncan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
East fails with the takedown.
Duncan drops down looking for a counter takedown but East sprawls and moves away.
Duncan shoots for a takedown but East saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Duncan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duncan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Garry East! |
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