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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GDL 43: Muhapuro vs River
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spam fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice sprawl there from Kimura as Spam shoots in.#TD2#
Spam fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kimura to the ground. Spam is now in Kimura's guard.
Spam looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Spam defends easily.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Spam from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kimura looking for a guillotine here but Spam defends easily.
Spam looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Spam trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spam advances to half guard.
Kimura knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spam on the ground.#SUB2#
Spam seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kimura is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jack Spam!
Jack Spam thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 17
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Lewis dives in and scores a takedown into Davis's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis tries to stand but Davis is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Davis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lewis is aware though and is defending well.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Davis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lewis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lewis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Davis has his feet on Lewis's thighs here. He's pushed Lewis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lewis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kenny Davis!
A relieved looking Kenny Davis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GDL 37: Sitsongrit vs Poika
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyrzykowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Guerva.
Wyrzykowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
Guerva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wyrzykowski is trying to control the position but Guerva postures up. #SUB#
Guerva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Guerva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Wyrzykowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wyrzykowski is trying to keep Guerva in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyrzykowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Guerva manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Guerva wants to stand up but Wyrzykowski is controlling him. #T1#
Wyrzykowski trying to control but Guerva is working from the bottom.
Wyrzykowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Guerva's guard. #SUB2#
Wyrzykowski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Wyrzykowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Wyrzykowski seems to be working for a kimura but Guerva defends the submission attempt.#T2##SUB2#
Wyrzykowski is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Wyrzykowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Wyrzykowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guerva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Guerva moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Wyrzykowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Guerva dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Guerva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guerva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wyrzykowski keeping moving, preventing Guerva from controlling successfully.
Wyrzykowski keeping full guard, as Guerva tries to pass.
Guerva trying to control but Wyrzykowski is working from the bottom. #T4#
Guerva postures up.
#SUB2#
Wyrzykowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guerva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wyrzykowski is tightening it up a little... Guerva has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Guerva reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Guerva taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wyrzykowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Michal Wyrzykowski! |
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Event:
CMMA 5 Gracie vs Steiner
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cheryshev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ivanov throws a lazy right hand but Cheryshev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cheryshev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cheryshev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ivanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Cheryshev.
Ivanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cheryshev throws a combination. Ivanov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#It looks like Ustin Ivanov has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Cheryshev rushes Ivanov and presses him up against the cage.
Ivanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cheryshev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cheryshev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ivanov backwards.
Cheryshev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Cheryshev. #T1#
Ivanov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cheryshev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Andreii Cheryshev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ustin Ivanov.
Ivanov takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Cheryshev on the inside. #ROC#Ivanov is rocked!
Nice body punch from Cheryshev.
Ivanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheryshev finish him?
Ivanov looks winded!
Cheryshev lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ivanov to his knees! Cheryshev keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andreii Cheryshev! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 9
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis gets caught napping as Usman dives in and scores a takedown. Lewis manages to retain guard.
Usman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Usman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lewis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Usman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lewis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Usman on the ground.
Usman distracts Lewis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Usman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Usman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Usman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usman advances to half guard.
Lewis wants to improve his position but Usman is controlling well.
Usman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lewis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Usman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Usman there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Usman seems to be looking for submissions.
Usman is controlling the pace.
Usman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Usman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Usman with a couple of short strikes.
Usman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Usman looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lewis is rocked!
It looks like Adam Lewis has been cut.
Usman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh Lewis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Usman dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Usman controlling from mount.
Lewis seems to have got his legs back now.
Lewis takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Usman's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamaru Usman! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes scores with a nice strike.
Phillips is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reyes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phillipss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reyes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phillips.
Phillips uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reyes.
Phillips throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Phillips. Those never looked like landing.
Phillips scores with a jab.
Phillips scores with a push kick.
Phillips ducks under a wild hook from Reyes.
Phillips looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Phillips fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reyes checks it well.
Phillips moves out of range of the strikes.
Phillips looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reyes throws the left hand but Phillips avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Phillips does no damage.
Phillips takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Phillips shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Phillips throws a body kick that misses
and Phillips takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phillips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips tests Reyes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phillips connects with a leg kick. Reyes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Phillips takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Reyes.
Phillips is looking to land body kicks.
Phillips throws a head kick but Reyes moves out of range.
Phillips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phillips takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reyes lands a big uppercut and Phillips crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Phillips looks OK. Reyes waves Phillips back to his feet!
Phillips is rocked!
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!
Phillips on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phillips is still on wobbly legs! Can Reyes finish him?
Phillips ducks into an uppercut from Reyes and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grady Reyes! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 981 Round 1
Date: May 03, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Trellheim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Guerva defends it nicely.
Guerva stuffs the takedown.
Of Trellheim closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Guerva bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Of Trellheim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diego Guerva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barak Of Trellheim.
Guerva looking to score a takedown here. Of Trellheim is defending well but Guerva drives through and ends up in Of Trellheim's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Trellheim is trying to keep Guerva in close.
Guerva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerva'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.
Of Trellheim keeping moving, preventing Guerva from controlling successfully.
Guerva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Guerva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Of Trellheim trying to keep a closed guard but Guerva is proving a slippery customer.
Of Trellheim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guerva is aware though and is defending well.
Guerva is stalling in the full guard.
Guerva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Guerva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guerva working some strikes from top position.
Guerva takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Guerva 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.
Guerva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Guerva being controlled here momentarily.
Guerva trying to control but Of Trellheim is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerva is really struggling to control Of Trellheim but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Guerva slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Of Trellheim controls Guerva momentarily but Guerva frees himself.
Guerva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Guerva wants to pass the guard but Of Trellheim is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Of Trellheim has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Guerva should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Of Trellheim has tightened it up now! Guerva should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barak Of Trellheim! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Branca fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips tries to clinch up but Branca circles away and keeps his distance.
Branca looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Branca 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.
Branca lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips wants to sweep but no luck.
Branca lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Branca is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Branca works over Phillips with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branca scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Branca controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Branca's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Branca postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Branca distracts Phillips with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Phillips is rocked!
Branca chips away with some ground and pound.
Phillips is still in real trouble! Can Branca finish him?
Branca not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Branca looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Branca loads up on a big left hand. Phillips felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Branca looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Phillips can't hide his disappointment, as Branca celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ferdinando Branca! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov throws a head kick that misses.
Blank gets caught napping as Ivanov dives in and scores a takedown. Blank manages to retain guard.
Ivanov is in close to Blank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ivanov is stalling in the full guard.
Ivanov gets to his feet and stands over Blank, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Blank felt that one! Ivanov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Blank from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ustin Ivanov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips scores with a one two! Kennedy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Phillips misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick by Phillips misses
and Kennedy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Phillips throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Phillips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kennedy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phillips is defended easily by Kennedy .
Phillips fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kennedy counters with a three punch combo that has Phillips backing up. Phillips nods at Kennedy to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips misses with a right hand
and Kennedy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Phillips is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rory Phillips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Kennedy to counter with a crisp jab.
Phillips lands a jab to the nose.
Phillips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Kennedy responds with a good body kick, but Phillips manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kennedy did well to prevent Phillips getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kennedy keeps working.
Kennedy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Phillips.
Phillips stands up from half guard.
Phillips attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy is looking for the big counter here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Phillips.
Kennedy blocks a head kick by Phillips.
Kennedy throws out a counter right but Phillips avoids it with no problem.
Kennedy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phillips avoids it really well and circles away.
Kennedy shoots in but no luck this time.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kennedy as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phillips.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phillips takes a swing at Kennedy 's ribcage but misses.
Phillips throws a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Phillips!
Phillips explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kennedy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Phillips tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kennedy is in Phillips's guard.
Phillips manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kennedy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kennedy wants it to stay on the feet.
Phillips is breathing heavily.
Kennedy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch combination from Kennedy misses.
Phillips fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kennedy to the ground. Phillips is now in Kennedy 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips content to stall in guard here.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Kennedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips throws a big right hand that misses.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.
Phillips stays in close to Kennedy 's body and controls the position.
Phillips stands up from Kennedy 's guard - Phillips perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Phillips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kennedy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Phillips.
Kennedy shoots in and drives through. Phillips sprawls well.
Phillips throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kennedy wants to clinch up but Phillips keeps it at a distance.
Phillips clinches.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Phillips holds him up against the cage and eventually Kennedy drops back down to his feet.
Phillips drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kennedy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Phillips dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Kennedy shows good takedown defense.
Phillips fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phillips looks for a takedown but Kennedy sprawls well.
Kennedy is looking to clinch but Phillips is avoiding it.
Phillips is looking to counter with head kicks.
Phillips throws a leg kick that misses.
Phillips throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kennedy lands a head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phillips.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips misses with a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with a two punch combo.
Phillips takes the fight into the clinch.
Phillips is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy tries to score a body lock takedown but Phillips shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kennedy breaks the clinch.
Phillips takes the fight into the clinch.
Phillips pulls Kennedy into guard.
Kennedy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kennedy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kennedy 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips struggling a bit here.
Kennedy wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
Kennedy staying calm.
Phillips gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phillips defends it well.
Phillips kicks Kennedy off and gets back to his feet.
Phillips closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Phillips tries for a kimura but Kennedy is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips cracks Kennedy with a big right hand but Kennedy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Phillips connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kennedy some visible discomfort.
Phillips is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kennedy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Phillips decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kennedy to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennedy tries for a takedown but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kennedy is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phillips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phillips shoots in but no luck this time.
Kennedy blocks the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Phillips dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phillips swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kennedy scores with a one two! Phillips had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Phillips shoots in but Kennedy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phillips tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, jab by Kennedy - just one landing.
Kennedy swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.
Kennedy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Phillips is looking to slow Kennedy down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phillips shoots for a double leg takedown but Kennedy sprawls well. He's pushed Phillips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kennedy stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rory Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy dives in for a single leg takedown but Phillips sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It appears Phillips was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kennedy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kennedy punishes Phillips's body with a nice straight punch.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown. Kennedy tries to sprawl out of it but Phillips keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kennedy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A quick step to the side and Phillips tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phillips forces Kennedy back against the cage and clinches.
Phillips tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Phillips jumps guard but Kennedy stands there with Phillips around his waist. Phillips gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Phillips breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kennedy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kennedy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Phillips.
Kennedy blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Phillips.
Rory Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Phillips as Kennedy shoots in.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt
and Kennedy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kennedy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phillips was well out of range. Poor timing from Kennedy .
Kennedy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phillips.
Phillips looks for a takedown but Kennedy sprawls well.
Rory Phillips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phillips but Phillips pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kennedy darts in looking for a takedown but Phillips gets double underhooks and turns Kennedy into the cage.
Phillips lands with a kick to the temple. Kennedy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt
and Kennedy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kennedy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phillips moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Phillips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Phillips throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phillips changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kennedy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Phillips is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kennedy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips stands up and beckons Kennedy to his feet.
Phillips gets the takedown into side control.
Phillips stands up.
Justin Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kennedy misses with a combination
and Phillips counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Rory Phillips.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phillips, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Phillips! |
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