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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
EFL 2: Double Main Event
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Calloway connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#It looks like Rob Hardy has been cut.
Hardy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calloway tries to avoid it but Hardy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calloway to the ground. Calloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Calloway looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Calloway throws out a powerful jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Calloway.
Calloway feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hardys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hardy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calloway lands with an uppercut that bounces Hardy off the cage and back into range.
Hardy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#KD2#
Calloway feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hardy sprawling to the canvas! Hardy rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Calloway finish him?!
#ROC2#Hardy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy leaves his chin hanging out and Calloway seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hardy crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Calloway!
After the big win, Jim Calloway made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sakura Style and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 11
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Alexander tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexander misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Alexander closes the distance and pushes Stone back into the cage.
Alexander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alexander has a couple of punches blocked by Stone.
Alexander landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexander throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
Alexander lands a knee to the body.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Stone has had enough of the clinch but Alexander keeps him there for the moment.
Alexander's coach down at Pure Progress Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alexander's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alexander prevents Stone from breaking the clinch.
Alexander misses with an elbow over the top.
A knee to the head by Alexander.
Alexander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Stone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alexander working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Alexander escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alexander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alexander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Alexander pushes Stone up against the cage in a clinch.
Stone looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Alexander struggles to land a body shot inside as Stone controls his hands.
Stone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Alexander breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Alexander clinches up with Stone and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Alexander landing knees to the head.
#BC2#
Alexander pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alexander is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Stone like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Stone from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Alexander!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jon Alexander waved his t-shirt featuring Flawless Victory Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
MMAH 73
Date: Sep 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Skibbo throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Skibbo manages to circle out of the way.
Nice jab there from Skibbo.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Skibbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jayden Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skibbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Skibbo works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Jackson drives through and clinches with Skibbo against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Skibbo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Skibbo throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skibbo.
Skibbo lands a shoulder strike.
Skibbo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jackson throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jackson tries to land knees in the clinch but Skibbo avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Skibbo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson wants to clinch but Skibbo slips to the side#KD2#
and Skibbo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jackson! Skibbo lets Jackson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Jayden Jackson has been cut.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skibbo throws a big shot that misses.
Skibbo thuds a left hand into Jackson's body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skibbo.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2##KD2#
Skibbo drops Jackson with a beautiful combination! Jackson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Skibbo is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Jackson closes the distance but Skibbo moves to the side
and Skibbo counters with a big left hand that crumples Jackson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uno Skibbo!
Our winner, Uno Skibbo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Calloway tests Hardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Calloway.
Calloway misses with a two punch combination.
Calloway connects with the punch.
Hardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calloway.
Nice uppercut there from Calloway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy looks for a takedown but Calloway sprawls well.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Calloway as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Calloway throws the left hand but Hardy avoids the punch easily.
Calloway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardy is defended easily by Calloway.
Jim Calloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Hardy.
Hardy shoots in but Calloway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Calloway finds it's way through Hardy's defenses.
Calloway throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Hardy crashing down! Hardy tries to stagger back to his feet but Calloway just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Hardy asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Calloway!
Jim Calloway decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Hardy misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Hardy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hardy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee trying to control here.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee trying to control but Hardy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hardy manages to mount him!
#T1##SUB2#
Hardy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hardy avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Lee really wants to buck Hardy off and get back to his feet.
Hardy controlling from the full mount.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2##SUB2#
Hardy quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hardy but it's paid off an Lee is forced to tap! Nice work by Hardy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rob Hardy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 17, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Jackson clinches up with Uchfuhg and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Uchfuhg up against the cage.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Jackson.
Uchfuhg is trying to push Jackson away but Jackson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Uchfuhg looking for a takedown.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Uchfuhg blocks it with crossed arms.
Uchfuhg managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Uchfuhg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchfuhg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Uchfuhg.
Jayden Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djfhdwufh Uchfuhg.
Uchfuhg tries to pull guard but Jackson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Uchfuhg won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jackson. #T1#
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Djfhdwufh Uchfuhg has been cut.
Uchfuhg has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Uchfuhg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Uchfuhg looks winded!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Uchfuhg has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson just leaning against Uchfuhg, taking a breather.
Uchfuhg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uchfuhg.
Jackson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Uchfuhg in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Uchfuhg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jayden Jackson.#CL#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Uchfuhg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uchfuhg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Uchfuhg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson lands a body shot. #T3#
Jackson pushes Uchfuhg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson leaning against his opponent.
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson digs a right hand into Uchfuhg's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Uchfuhg's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jackson.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jackson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Uchfuhg wants a takedown.
#T4#
Jackson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Uchfuhg is trying to pull guard but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson has Uchfuhg pressed against the cage.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Uchfuhg 's eye.
A short left from Jackson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayden Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Djfhdwufh Uchfuhg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Uchfuhg fails with the takedown.
Uchfuhg misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
Uchfuhg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Uchfuhg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson tries to escape but Uchfuhg is in control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uchfuhg trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Uchfuhg in side control lands a decent elbow. #T1#
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Uchfuhg can't control as he wanted to and Jackson manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Uchfuhg prevents Jackson from standing back up.
Uchfuhg is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Uchfuhg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Uchfuhg working the head and body with strikes.
Uchfuhg is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES#
Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Uchfuhg with a poor takedown #CL#
and Jackson moves into the clinch.
Uchfuhg is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Jackson.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Uchfuhg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jayden Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djfhdwufh Uchfuhg.
Jackson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Uchfuhg jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Uchfuhg won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jackson obliges.
Jackson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Uchfuhg up against the cage.
Jackson lands a good knee to the midsection. Uchfuhg won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson works on Uchfuhg's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Uchfuhg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jayden Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Uchfuhg's ribcage. Uchfuhg let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Uchfuhg is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uchfuhg is defending well for now.#BC2#
Uchfuhg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson lands an elbow just above Uchfuhg 's eye.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uchfuhg can do to turn this around?
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayden Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Djfhdwufh Uchfuhg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Uchfuhg looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Uchfuhg has his takedown stuffed
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Uchfuhg. #CL2#
Uchfuhg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Uchfuhg jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Uchfuhg around his waist. Uchfuhg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jayden Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djfhdwufh Uchfuhg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Uchfuhg blocks with his arms.
Jackson lands a nice elbow.
Uchfuhg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Uchfuhg is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Uchfuhg trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jackson scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uchfuhg is defending well for now.
Uchfuhg tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson stalling.
#T2#
Uchfuhg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Uchfuhg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Uchfuhg, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson landing knees to the head.
Uchfuhg avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson wants to stall.
Uchfuhg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Uchfuhg in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson wants to stall.
Uchfuhg wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
#BC2#
Uchfuhg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uchfuhg tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Uchfuhg gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch. #T3#
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Uchfuhg takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Uchfuhg is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Uchfuhg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Uchfuhg wants a takedown.
#T4#
Jackson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jackson slows down the pace here.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jayden Jackson.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Djfhdwufh Uchfuhg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jackson instigates a clinch.
Uchfuhg tries to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson stalls.
Uchfuhg takes an elbow to the temple.
Djfhdwufh Uchfuhg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jayden Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uchfuhg cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jayden Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jayden Jackson!
Jayden Jackson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Cleo counters with a single leg into guard. Stone didn't expect that.
Cleo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cleo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cleo is stalling in the full guard.
Stone wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cleo is now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cleo in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone is trying to maintain the position but Cleo is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Cleo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cleo thows a huge punch but Stone dodges it nicely.
Cleo passes to side control. #SUB2#
Cleo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cleo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Stone's face as Cleo controls the position.
Cleo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stone being controlled for a moment. #SU2#
Cleo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Cleo tries for a takedown but Stone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stone.
Stone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cleo swinging wildly here.
Cleo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stone counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cleo throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Stone throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Cleo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cleo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Stone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cleo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Cleo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Cleo instigates a clinch.
Cleo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marc Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrone Cleo.
Cleo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stone smiles and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleo dives in for a single leg takedown but Stone sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cleo looks winded!
Stone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cleo swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Cleo 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#
Stone tries to clinch #TD2#
and Cleo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stone!
Stone is looking for a sweep.
Cleo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Stone is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Stone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cleo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Cleo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
A head kick by Cleo misses
and Stone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cleo stuffs the takedown attempt from Stone. Stone gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone tries to bum rush Cleo with a series of wild strikes but Cleo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cleo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stone at a distance.
Stone misses with a low kick as Cleo jumps back.
Cleo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cleo misses the shot to the body.
Cleo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stone is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Cleo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Cleo is trying to pull guard but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Stone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stone has a couple of punches blocked by Cleo.
Cleo tries to land knees in the clinch but Stone avoids the damage to the body.
Stone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stone misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Cleo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Cleo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleo cracks Stone with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cleo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cleo controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Cleo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cleo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
Stone can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cleo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Cleo has control of the leg.
Cleo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cleo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Cleo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Cleo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stone checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Cleo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stone keeping full guard, as Cleo tries to pass.
Cleo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stone's guard.
Stone is trying to control but Cleo manages to pass to mount!
Stone is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone regains half guard.
Cleo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1##SUB2#
Cleo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cleo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Cleo is working for a kimura but Stone is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Cleo is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cleo works his way into full mount!
Cleo avoids the attempt from Stone to control.#T3#
Cleo controlling the position easily from mount.
Cleo can't control as he wanted to and Stone manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Cleo lands with a punch from half guard.
Cleo is looking to advance position but Stone won't allow it.
Stone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cleo is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cleo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cleo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Stone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone trying to control but Cleo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Cleo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cleo 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Cleo! |
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