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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CMMA 96 Connolly vs Longchain
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Farquharson connects with a solid leg kick.
Farquharson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zimmerman feints the counter takedown.
Farquharson throws a big shot that misses.
Nice takedown defense from Farquharson. No joy for Zimmerman on that attempt.
Farquharson looks to score with a jab to the body but Zimmerman is just out of range.
Zimmerman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zimmerman shoots in looking for a takedown. Farquharson tries to sprawl out of it but Zimmerman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Farquharson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Farquharson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Farquharson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Farquharson misses.
William Farquharson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Zimmerman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Farquharson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
William Farquharson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moritz Zimmerman.
A left lands for Farquharson.
Farquharson gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
so Zimmerman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zimmerman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farquharson is keeping the position for now.
Zimmerman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zimmerman looking to pass the guard.
Zimmerman with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Zimmerman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Farquharson dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Zimmerman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Zimmerman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Farquharson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farquharson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farquharson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
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!#SUB2#
Farquharson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zimmerman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Farquharson has managed to get both his arms back between Zimmerman's legs - danger averted.
Farquharson wants to get up but he can't break Zimmerman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zimmerman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Farquharson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Farquharson defends well.#SUB2#
Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Farquharson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Farquharson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Farquharson tries to stand but Zimmerman is controlling from the bottom.
Zimmerman 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##T3##SUB2#
Zimmerman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zimmerman not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Farquharson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Farquharson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking for a kimura but Farquharson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zimmerman to get the leverage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Zimmerman seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Zimmerman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Zimmerman seems to be working for a kimura but Farquharson defends the submission attempt.
Farquharson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zimmerman. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is trying to work for a kimura but Farquharson is defending well.
#SUB2#
Zimmerman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Farquharson trying to hold on to Zimmerman's head to control him but Zimmerman postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moritz Zimmerman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zimmerman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
William Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farquharson throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Zimmerman tries to counter it with a takedown but Farquharson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zimmerman looks for a takedown but Farquharson sprawls well.
A big left from Farquharson misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Farquharson.
A head kick by Farquharson misses #TD2#
and Zimmerman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zimmerman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zimmerman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zimmerman looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Zimmerman stands and throws Farquharson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Farquharson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zimmerman on the ground.#SUB2#
Zimmerman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Farquharson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Farquharson keeping his opponent close.
Farquharson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Zimmerman is working to tighten his grip on Farquharson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Farquharson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Zimmerman is really squeezing tight and eventually Farquharson passes out! Zimmerman breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Moritz Zimmerman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2021 |
#R1#
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Rourke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rourke was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rourke throws a head kick that misses.
James shoots in for a takedown but Rourke shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rourke misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and James counters with a head kick that drops Rourke to the mat! Rourke scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Rourke misses the jab.
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Rourke sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isadore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James moves out of range of the body kick from Rourke.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rourke counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rourke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rourke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Rourke finds it's way through James's defenses.
Rourke looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James looks to land a combination but Rourke avoids it well.
James misses with a body kick.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Rourke counter with a right hand.
James fails with the takedown
and Rourke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rourke counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee.
Rourke with the inside leg kick.
Rourke throws a nice inside leg kick.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with a right hand to the body. #TD#
James shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rourke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rourke desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T3#
James is keen to just control but Rourke is a slippery customer.
Rourke gets back to full guard.
Rourke has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Isadore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
Rourke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Rourke sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Rourke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rourke throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Rourke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rourke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rourke is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
James shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rourke defends it nicely.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rourke.
Rourke appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rourke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rourke lands a front kick.#T1#
A big left from Rourke misses.
Isadore James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isadore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rourke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
James scores with a push kick.
Julian Rourke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rourke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rourke's jab looks to have found its range, popping James under the eye.
James tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rourke defends well and James ends up having to push Rourke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rourke pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from James fails to land. #T2#
Rourke lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Rourke. #BC2#
Rourke breaks from the clinch.
Rourke misses with a body shot.
James takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James closes the distance but Rourke moves to the side
letting Rourke counter with a right hand.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Rourke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Rourke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Rourke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rourke throws a chopping leg kick but James manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rourke. #CL#
Rourke gets tackled into the cage by James. James maintains the clinch.
James can't break the clinch.
Rourke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rourke prevents it.
#T4##BC2#
Rourke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James moves in looking to clinch but Rourke pushes him off.
Rourke throws a fast counter high kick but James manages to duck under it in time.
Rourke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Rourke.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice uppercut there from Rourke.
James throws a nice looking combination but Rourke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
James throws a sloppy head kick
and Rourke counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rourke connects with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Rourke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rourke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
James fails to land the takedown.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Rourke counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isadore James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rourke lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rourke lands a leg kick that knocks James off balance momentarily.
James tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rourke throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
James slips under a jab from Rourke.
James throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rourke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rourke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Julian Rourke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James on the wrong end of a nice hook.
James is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rourke lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rourke fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James misses with a takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rourke avoids it really well and circles away.
Isadore James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rourke lands with an overhand left.
James darts in trying to clinch
and Rourke counters with a nice body shot.
James avoids the body shot from Rourke.
James scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James is looking to clinch but Rourke is avoiding it.
James misses with a head kick.
Rourke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Rourke scoring well with a low kick there.
James uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rourke.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Rourke follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rourke lands with a shot to the body.
Rourke stuffs the takedown attempt from James. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rourke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James closes the distance but Rourke moves to the side
and Rourke counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4#
James doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rourke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rourke lands a nice leg kick that just misses James's sensitive parts.
James with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
James shoots in for a double leg but Rourke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rourke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Rourke scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Rourke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rourke 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Rourke! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Rourke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Hippy Hanson has been cut.
Hanson misses with a left hand
and Rourke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanson misses with a body punch
#KD2#
and Rourke counters with a crisp one two that drops Hanson! Rourke thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hanson to his feet! Hanson is in big trouble!#ROC2#Hanson is rocked!
Rourke closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hanson! Rourke dives in looking to finish! Hanson is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Rourke! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 44
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rourke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rourke flicks out a counter leg kick but Barnes steps away.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rourke as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Rourke gets caught flat footed, as Barnes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rourke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Rourke has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Rourke is retaining full guard.
Barnes works over Rourke with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Rourke keeps moving.
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Rourke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rourke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC#Rourke is rocked!#T2#
Barnes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rourke is still in real trouble! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnes loads up on a big left hand. Rourke felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Barnes looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Rourke can't hide his disappointment, as Barnes celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abraham Barnes!
In his post fight interview, Abraham Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
SPPS 38 - Welterweight Clash
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Rourke swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ecker counters with a low kick, right behind Rourke 's knee.
Rourke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ecker has a takedown stuffed.
Devin Ecker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL#
Ecker clinches.
Rourke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rourke misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rourke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ecker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rourke has a couple of punches blocked by Ecker.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rourke's brow.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rourke avoids it.
Ecker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Rourke misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rourke.
Rourke avoiding damage as Ecker throws knees to the body.
Ecker takes a shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Ecker has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rourke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ecker blocks an uppercut.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
Rourke blocks the elbow strike.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but Rourke blocks it.
Ecker lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Julian Rourke has been cut.
Rourke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ecker misses with a knee strike.
Rourke scores with a shoulder strike.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
Rourke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ecker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ecker prevents a body shot from Rourke.
Ecker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rourke.
#T2#
Ecker tries to throw a body punch but Rourke avoids it by throwing Ecker back against the cage.
Rourke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ecker lands an elbow inside that Rourke shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ecker looking to throw knees to the head but Rourke is blocking nicely.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rourke avoiding damage as Ecker throws knees to the body.
Rourke tries to break free but Ecker pushes him back against the cage.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but Rourke blocks with his arms.
Rourke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rourke prevents a body shot from Ecker.
Ecker blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ecker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rourke's brow. #BC2#
Rourke manages to break the clinch.
Ecker throws a head kick but Rourke moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ecker or perhaps it was just good defense by Rourke, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Rourke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Rourke blocks the low kick.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown but Rourke shows good takedown defense.
Rourke counters with a body kick.
Ecker with a poor takedown
and Rourke counters with a low kick, right behind Ecker 's knee.
Ecker wants to clinch but Rourke slips to the side
and Rourke counters with an inside leg kick.
Rourke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rourke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ecker.
Rourke avoids the body shot from Ecker.
#T4#
Ecker moves in looking to clinch but Rourke pushes him off.
Ecker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Julian Rourke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ecker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rourke swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ecker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rourke tries to avoid it but Ecker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rourke to the ground. Rourke escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ecker wants to clinch
and Rourke counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rourke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rourke tries a head kick but it misses.
Ecker tries to clinch but Rourke is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Rourke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julian Rourke's cut.
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#
Rourke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ecker. That did some damage!
Ecker shoots in for a takedown but Rourke shows good takedown defense.
Ecker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rourke counters with a low kick, right behind Ecker 's knee.
Ecker closes the distance and clinches up with Rourke, looking for a takedown. Ecker pushes Rourke against the cage but Rourke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ecker blocks the body kick.
Ecker throws a sloppy head kick and Rourke moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Rourke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rourke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rourke checks a low kick from Ecker.#T1#
Rourke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rourke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ecker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rourke with a nice calf kick.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Ecker closes the distance and pushes Rourke back into the cage.
Ecker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Devin Ecker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rourke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rourke scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rourke working aggressively here.
#T2#
Ecker scores with a knee to the head.
Rourke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ecker's elbow. #BC2#
Rourke breaks from the clinch.
Rourke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Ecker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ecker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ecker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rourke scores with a head kick. Ecker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ecker throws a head kick but Rourke moves out of range.
It seemed like Rourke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rourke stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Rourke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Ecker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ecker shoots in for a double leg but Rourke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Rourke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rourke throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ecker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rourke's waist but Rourke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ecker off to one side.
Ecker walks into a left hand.
Ecker misses with a takedown attempt - Rourke sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rourke with a hook.#T4#
Ecker with a poor takedown
and Rourke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ecker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ecker shoots in looking for a takedown. Rourke tries to sprawl out of it but Ecker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rourke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rourke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rourke is looking to slow Ecker down with leg kicks.
Rourke scores with a hook to the body. Ecker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ecker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Rourke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Julian Rourke's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rourke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rourke's corner calls for a 1-2. Rourke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ecker has a takedown stuffed.
Rourke looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Rourke throws a leg kick which misses Ecker's front leg but catches the back leg as Ecker tries to avoid it.
Ecker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Rourke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Ecker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rourke jabs at Ecker's body.
Rourke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ecker's sensitive parts. #T1##CL#
Rourke tries to keep at a distance but Ecker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rourke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rourke leaning against his opponent.
Ecker misses with a knee strike.
Ecker tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rourke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rourke misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Rourke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rourke looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rourke lands a really nice looking cross but Ecker seems unphased.
Ecker throws a head kick that misses
and Rourke counters with a good low kick that Ecker was not able to check.
Rourke slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2##TD#
Rourke gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rourke is trying to control the position but Ecker postures up.
Rourke pulls Ecker in close to prevent any damage.
Rourke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ecker.
Ecker tries to stand but Rourke is controlling from the bottom.
Ecker throws a big elbow that misses.
Ecker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ecker tries to stand but Rourke is controlling from the bottom.
Rourke looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Devin Ecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ecker wants to control from the top but Rourke keeps moving.
Ecker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ecker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rourke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ecker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rourke counters with an inside leg kick.
Rourke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ecker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rourke circles away.
Rourke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Rourke connects with an inside leg kick.
Julian Rourke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rourke throws a leg kick which misses Ecker's front leg but catches the back leg as Ecker tries to avoid it.
Rourke lands a leg kick that knocks Ecker off balance momentarily.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rourke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ecker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ecker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rourke defends well and Ecker ends up having to push Rourke into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
Rourke lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Rourke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lazy left from Rourke finds it's target.
Julian Rourke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ecker 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Rourke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rourke 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Rourke!
Devin Ecker was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to congratulate Julian Rourke for a hell of a performance. You were the better man today. But tomorrow, I go back to work.'. |
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