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Event:
FCL - 22
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Rank with a poor takedown #CL#
and Lindsey moves into the clinch.#TD#
Lindsey has hold of one of Rank's legs. Rank is fighting the takedown attempt but Lindsey gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindsey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rank wants to stand but Lindsey is controlling the position.
Lindsey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rank is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lindsey dives into side control.
Rank wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rank wants to control but Lindsey postures up.
Rank avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lindsey.
Rank really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lindsey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rank is trying to get back to his feet.
Rank has one of Lindsey's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T1##SU#
Lindsey decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Rank closes the distance and clinches up with Lindsey, looking for a takedown. Rank pushes Lindsey against the cage but Lindsey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Lindsey moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Lindsey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lindsey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lindsey controls Rank momentarily but Rank frees himself. #SUB#
Lindsey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lindsey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rank content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Lindsey managing to control the position.
Rank tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindsey is retaining full guard.
Lindsey looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rank closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lindsey did well to prevent Rank getting side control.
Lindsey slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lindsey is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Rank won't allow Lindsey to sweep him here.
Lindsey is trying to control the position but Rank postures up.
Rank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lindsey looking to control but Rank passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Lindsey looking for submissions off his back.
We've been informed that Rank has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lindsey is trying to maintain the position but Rank is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rank trying to pass the guard but Lindsey defending well.
Rank keeps trying to improve his position.
Lindsey trying to control but Rank postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rank prevents Lindsey from standing back up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucian Lindsey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rank.
Rank content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lindsey looks to move to half guard but instead Rank has passed into mount! Damn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsey is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Lindsey is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lindsey squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rank wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rank looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lindsey controls the position.
Ftank Rank has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rank looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Rank jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lindsey manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lindsey is trying to buck Rank off.
Lindsey is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Rank controls the position.
Lindsey is not content to let Rank control the position.
Lindsey is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gym Goroshi London, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lindsey is letting Rank control him for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rank fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Lindsey looking to score a takedown here. Rank is defending well but Lindsey drives through and ends up in Rank's guard.
Lindsey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lindsey chips away with some ground and pound.
Rank looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lindsey is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Lindsey drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lindsey jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rank wants to stand up but Lindsey is controlling him.
Lindsey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rank is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rank is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lindsey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ftank Rank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lindsey misses with a few strikes there.
Rank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lindsey sprawls well. Lindsey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rank gets slowly back to his feet.
Lindsey dives in for a single leg takedown but Rank sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rank managing to block the knees to the body from Lindsey.
Lindsey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rank.
Rank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lindsey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lindsey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rank drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lindsey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lucian Lindsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ftank Rank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindsey gets underhooks to prevent Rank's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Lindsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lindsey working aggressively here.
Rank is trying to drag Lindsey to the mat but Lindsey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rank taking a breather.
Lindsey is looking to break free of the clinch but Rank has double underhooks.
Rank goes for a takedown attempt but Lindsey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rank has a takedown stuffed.
Rank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Lindsey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lindsey.
Lindsey leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rank has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lindsey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Rank drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Lindsey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lindsey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lindsey wants to stand and escape but Rank is having none of it.
Rank stopping the sweep attempt from Lindsey.#T3#
Lindsey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rank trying to control but Lindsey is working from the bottom.
Lindsey is striking but Rank is not phased and passes to half guard.
Lindsey wants to get back to his feet.
Lindsey trying to hold on to Rank's head to control him but Rank postures up.
Rank performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lindsey fails with a takedown attempt.
Lindsey misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rank is defended easily by Lindsey.
Lindsey connects with a solid leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rank shoots for a takedown but Lindsey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lucian Lindsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rank with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Lindsey counters by clinching up.
Rank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lindsey after a bit of a struggle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucian Lindsey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lindsey 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucian Lindsey! |
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Event:
FCL - 11
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Rank has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rank looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Rank misses with a takedown
and Hancock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hancock lands a two punch combo.
#TD2#
Hancock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rank trying to get back to full guard but Hancock takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hancock lands with some strikes.
Hancock with a couple of short strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hancock trying to control but Rank is having none of it.
Hancock lands a big shot there that rocks Rank but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rank slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hancock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hancock winds up and cracks Rank with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hancock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rank does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Hancock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rank haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hancock lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Rank looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Rank is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hancock pulls his head out easily.
Hancock working Rank over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hancock looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rank taking some punishment here, with Hancock in his half guard. #SUB#
Rank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hancock is trying to work for a kimura but Rank is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rank taking some punishment here, with Hancock in his half guard. #T2#
Hancock is trying to control. Rank wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hancock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Rank looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Hancock there.
Hancock lands strikes from half guard.
Hancock working the head and body with strikes.
Hancock working Rank over with strikes.
Rank definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hancock wants to pass to mount but Rank is defending the position. #SUB#
Rank actively working from the bottom here.
Hancock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rank keeps working.
Hancock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##SUB#
Rank looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hancock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hancock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rank keeps working.
Hancock is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hancock trying to control from half guard but Rank is working away.
Hancock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rank is pressing down on Hancock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hancock scoring with some ground and pound.
Hancock wants to stand but Rank has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Rank has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hancock doesn't defend quickly enough and Rank has managed to lock this one up! Can Hancock escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rank on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ftank Rank! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Rank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magamedkerishrop defends well and Rank ends up having to push Magamedkerishrop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Magamedkerishrop scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rank gets back to full guard.
Magamedkerishrop trying to control but Rank is working from the bottom.
Rank managing to control the position.
Magamedkerishrop postures up in Rank's guard and throws a big left but Rank blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magamedkerishrop throws a strike but Rank rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magamedkerishrop keeping full guard, as Rank tries to pass.
Rank seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Magamedkerishrop wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rank is now in half guard.
Magamedkerishrop trying to hold on to Rank's head to control him but Rank postures up.
Magamedkerishrop tries to get to full guard but Rank has control of the leg.
Rank looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like Rank might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magamedkerishrop wants to get back to his feet.
Magamedkerishrop trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rank misses with a takedown
and Magamedkerishrop counters with a head kick. That will keep Rank thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3#
Rank fails with the takedown
and Magamedkerishrop counters with a one-two to the body.
Ivan Magamedkerishrop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ftank Rank.
Rank misses with a takedown attempt - Magamedkerishrop sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magamedkerishrop changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rank looks winded!
Rank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magamedkerishrop defends well and Rank ends up having to push Magamedkerishrop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Magamedkerishrop slaps away a takedown attempt from Rank, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Magamedkerishrop drives through with a takedown into Rank's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Magamedkerishrop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Magamedkerishrop is looking to work some ground and pound but Rank has wrist control.
Rank is trying to control the position but Magamedkerishrop postures up.
Magamedkerishrop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magamedkerishrop lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magamedkerishrop with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magamedkerishrop lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Magamedkerishrop wants to get up but he can't break Rank's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magamedkerishrop could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Magamedkerishrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rank is pulling down on Magamedkerishrop's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rank misses with a takedown attempt
and Magamedkerishrop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Magamedkerishrop has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Magamedkerishrop lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magamedkerishrop wants to pass to mount but Rank is defending the position.
Rank tries to roll over but Magamedkerishrop keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Magamedkerishrop dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Magamedkerishrop looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rank!
Rank tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Magamedkerishrop tries to score with some ground and pound. Rank controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rank is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magamedkerishrop's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rank gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magamedkerishrop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rank managing to control the position.
Magamedkerishrop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rank works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Magamedkerishrop looking to sit in guard and control but Rank gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Magamedkerishrop has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rank has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Magamedkerishrop's face as Rank controls the position.
Magamedkerishrop is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Magamedkerishrop is trying to escape the position but Rank is controlling the position.
Ivan Magamedkerishrop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Magamedkerishrop wants to control but Rank postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Magamedkerishrop shoots in and bounces Rank off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rank is pulling down on Magamedkerishrop's head to control his posture.
Magamedkerishrop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magamedkerishrop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rank can do to turn this around?#T4#
Rank pulls Magamedkerishrop in close to prevent any damage.
Magamedkerishrop won't allow Rank to sweep him here.
Magamedkerishrop wants to stand but Rank is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rank is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
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 Ivan Magamedkerishrop will probably get the nod.
That's time! Magamedkerishrop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
No luck for Rank with that takedown attempt.
Rank shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rank takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Magamedkerishrop shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rank's guard.
Rank has momentary wrist control but Magamedkerishrop slips an elbow through the middle.
Rank is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Magamedkerishrop has his hands clasped together around Rank's back. He's all about the action.
Magamedkerishrop tries to get to full guard but Rank has control of the leg.
Rank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magamedkerishrop is trying to stand.
#T1#
Magamedkerishrop is trying to get back to full guard.
Rank is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Magamedkerishrop is trying to control but can't.
Magamedkerishrop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rank stalling. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magamedkerishrop is looking to escape.
Rank controlling the action here.
Rank is pressing down on Magamedkerishrop's thigh, looking to free his foot. Magamedkerishrop is holding on for now.
Magamedkerishrop is looking to get back to full guard here but Rank has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Magamedkerishrop is letting Rank control him for a moment.
Rank is continuing to stall.
Magamedkerishrop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magamedkerishrop tries to get out of the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Magamedkerishrop shoots in and bounces Rank off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rank manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magamedkerishrop manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Magamedkerishrop looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rank has picked Magamedkerishrop up and slammed him! Magamedkerishrop can't keep hold of the triangle and Rank manages to pass to side control!#T4#
A lull in the action here as Rank stalls from top position.
You can see the frustration on Magamedkerishrop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rank content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The adventures of Rank the control monster continue. Boring.
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 Ivan Magamedkerishrop.
Well Magamedkerishrop 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ivan Magamedkerishrop!
Ivan Magamedkerishrop seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Rank gets the takedown into side control.
Stephens is looking to regain half guard here but Rank keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephens on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Stephens is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rank off and has taken his back!
Rank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stephens wants to control the position but Rank frees himself and scrambles - Stephens manages to regain control in side control.
Stephens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rank keeps working. #SUB2#
Stephens tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stephens tries to advance to mount but Rank instead regains half guard.
Stephens looks winded!
Rank makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rank.#T2#
Rank 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#
Rank is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rank seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stephens for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#SUB2#
Stephens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rank trying to control the pace. #T3#
Rank wants to pass the guard but Stephens is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rank in particular looking to stall.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rank passes to full mount!
Stephens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rank controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rank fails to advance to Stephens's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ftank Rank dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Rank closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stephens did well to prevent Rank getting side control.
Rank slows the pace down in half guard.
Rank continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rank has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Rank controlling the position easily from mount.
Stephens is trying to escape the mount but Rank keeps good control and instead manages to take Stephens's back.
Stephens is breathing heavily.
Good control from Rank.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rank has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Stephens tries to escape the position.
Rank slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Stephens tries to escape but Rank has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rank is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rank.
More hug and hope from Rank.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ftank Rank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rank's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ftank Rank dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Rank throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stephens tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rank is in Stephens's guard.
Rank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rank is pushing down on Stephens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stephens is fighting to maintain full guard but Rank has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rank slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Further stalling from Rank.#T1#
Rank wants to free his trapped foot but Stephens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephens can do to turn this around?
Rank takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rank is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stephens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rank controlling his opponent.
Stephens gets back to half guard.
Rank seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Rank wants to pass to mount but Stephens is defending the position.
Rank controlling the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Rank scores with a takedown into Stephens's guard.
Rank is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rank continues to hold on tight.#T4#
Rank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephens is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rank controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Rank closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stephens's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ftank Rank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rank 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ftank Rank! |
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