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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 8
Date: May 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Gun works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#It looks like Slim Jim has been cut.
Jim looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jim fails with the takedown
and Gun counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Jim is rocked!
Gun fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Jim square on the jaw! Damn, Jim is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Gun! |
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Event:
SSDFN 2
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Lewis rushes Nishida and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Lewis is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Lewis decides to pull guard.
Lewis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nishida tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nishida wants to control from the top but Lewis keeps moving.
Lewis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lewis pulls Nishida in to control the position.
Nishida trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nishida stops Lewis from standing up.
Lewis is trying to keep Nishida in close.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet but Nishida is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD2#
Lewis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lewis showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Lewis 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.
Nishida is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Nishida looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nishida wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Lewis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nishida's head. #SUB2#
Lewis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nishida is just riding it out for now. Lewis eventually gives up the hold.
Nishida might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nishida trying to hold on to Lewis's head to control him but Lewis postures up.
Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Nishida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lewis is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Lewis is trying to control the action in half guard but Nishida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nishida trying to control from the bottom.
Nishida manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Nishida is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
Nishida lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nishida passes Lewis's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Nishida is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Nishida trying to control the action but Lewis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nishida is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Nishida is trying to work for a kimura but Lewis is defending well.
#SUB#
Nishida wants to work for an arm triangle but Lewis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nishida trying to control from half guard but Lewis is working away. #T5#
Lewis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nishida is looking to stall here but Lewis recovers full guard.
Nishida tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
Lewis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nishida postures up.
Lewis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nishida haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lewis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nishida is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lewis avoids the head kick by Nishida.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch but Nishida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Lewis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lewis lands in his opponent's guard.
Lewis won't allow Nishida to sweep him here.
Nishida is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nishida swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nishida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nishida is trying to keep Lewis in close.
#T7#
Nishida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lewis.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lewis controlling from the top position.
Nishida looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Nishida escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lewis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nishida tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Nishida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nishida keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Nishida wants to sweep but no luck.
Nishida lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lewis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nishida looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lewis is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Lewis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T9##SUB#
Nishida 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 stopping the sweep attempt from Nishida.#SUB#
Nishida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nishida bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lewis's guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Lewis pushes Nishida off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Lewis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nishida napping and manages to drive through into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Lewis will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Lewis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nishida quickly recovers to half guard.
Lewis prevents Nishida from improving his position.#SUB#
Nishida actively working from the bottom here.
Lewis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nishida tries to get to full guard but Lewis has control of the leg.
Nishida wants to control the action here but instead Lewis manages to pass to full mount!
Nishida gets back to half guard.
Lewis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nishida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Nishida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lewis trying to control from half guard but Nishida is working away.
Nishida wants to get back to full guard.
Nishida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lewis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lewis's back!#SUB#
Nishida looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Nishida has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Nishida looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Lewis defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nishida's arms.
Nishida not allowing Lewis to control his hands. #T2#
Nishida struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Nishida is cranking Lewis's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Lewis! He's tightened the choke and Lewis is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shunji Nishida! |
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Event:
SSDFN 1
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Bender falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cherry counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bender takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Cherry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cherry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cherry.
Bender prevents the takedown attempt.
Cherry prevents a body shot from Bender.
Bender struggles to land a body shot inside as Cherry controls his hands.
Bender throws a head punch that misses.
Cherry is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bender pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cherry tries a body shot but Bender blocks it.
A short right from Bender on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bender fails to land.
Bender wants to get back to striking at distance but Cherry won't allow it.
Cherry looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Bender breaks from the clinch.
Bender cracks Cherry with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bender scores with a hook to the body. Cherry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cherry is breathing heavily.#T1#
Bender paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bender cracks Cherry with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the ropes! Cherry falls to his knees and Bender doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Bender! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Jim slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Jim instigates a clinch.
Jim could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jim tries to land knees in the clinch but Dos avoids the damage to the body.
Dos is working for takedown but Jim is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Jim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jim finds it's way round the side to connect with Dos's head. #CUT#It looks like Bb Fighter Dos has been cut.#TD#
Jim shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jim was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jim gets to mount! Dos was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Dos is desperately trying to improve his position but Jim has a good base and remains in mount.
Dos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Dos is trying to reverse the position but instead Jim has taken his back - oops!
Dos tries to roll but Jim sticks to his back.
The referee is taking a good look at Dos as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Jim!
Dos rolls, trying to escape but Jim keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Jim is persistently looking for the submission but Dos is defending it well.
I really don't envy Dos right now.
Jim trying to control momentarily.
Jim landing with strikes. #T2#
Jim struggling to keep hold of the position.
Jim keeps control of the position as Dos tries to break free.
Jim is looking to control Dos but Dos is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dos is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Jim working for the choke.
Dos tries to break free.
Dos trying to control the hands but Jim breaks the grip.
Jim is hanging on to Dos's back as he tries to escape.
Dos is still trying to improve position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T3#
Good control from Jim.
Dos tries to roll but Jim sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Jim patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jim's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dos can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Dos has hold of Jim's leg, trying to break free but it's let Jim lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Dos is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Jim throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Slim Jim! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Lewis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Lewis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Lewis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Lewis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Thompson holds him up against the cage and eventually Lewis drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to avoid it but Lewis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thompson to the ground. Thompson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stephen Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Lewis.
Thompson throws a head kick that Lewis semi-blocks.
Thompson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1##CL#
Thompson has Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson jumps guard but Lewis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thompson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lewis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Lewis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A lazy body kick from Lewis
and Thompson counters with a head kick. #T2#
Thompson tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Thompson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lewis gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson tries to counter by clinching up but Lewis breaks away and moves out of range.
Lewis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lewis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Lewis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lewis blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Lewis unleashes a big counter combination but Thompson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Lewis looks to move away, Thompson throws a big counter combo but Lewis just gets out of the way.#CL#
Thompson rushes Lewis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Josh Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##CL2#
Lewis rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Lewis gets a clinch.
Lewis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thompson is defending well.#BC#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lewis has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lewis avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Lewis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lewis closes the distance and clinches up with Thompson, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes Thompson against the cage but Thompson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Lewis gets a clinch.
Lewis wants to take the fight to the mat but Thompson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Thompson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Lewis has double underhooks. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Lewis.
Lewis missing with knees to the body.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Lewis has him pressed against the cage.
Lewis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stephen Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Lewis.#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lewis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thompson attempts a counter takedown but Lewis avoids it well and moves away.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis tries to clinch up.
Thompson throwing a counter right hand but Lewis manages to avoid it.
Stephen Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Thompson misses with a kick to the body.
Thompson sets himself, and Lewis steps forward looking for the clinch! Thompson avoids it this time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lewis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lewis can do to turn this around?#T3#
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lewis circles away.
Lewis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lewis dives in for a single leg takedown but Thompson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thompson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stephen Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Lewis is looking to clinch.
Thompson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lewis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Lewis gets a clinch.
Thompson working hard to break the clinch.
Thompson wants to break free but Lewis has control.
Lewis jumps guard but Thompson stands there with Lewis around his waist. Lewis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Lewis rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Thompson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Thompson leaves Lewis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thompson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Thompson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stephen Thompson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Thompson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lewis is out of range and Thompson settles back down.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
Thompson throws a counter high kick but Lewis was just alert enough to avoid it.
Thompson connects with a leg kick.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lewis throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throws a combination that misses
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Lewis backing up. Lewis nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
Lewis fails with the takedown.
Stephen Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Lewis.
Lewis throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Lewis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Thompson lands a front kick.
Good leg kick by Thompson.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thompson defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thompson throws the kick towards the body but Lewis avoids it.
Lewis throws a big counter head kick but Thompson avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Lewis moves out of range easily.
Lewis throws a counter combo.
Lewis tries to bum rush Thompson with a series of wild strikes but Thompson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Lewis gets tackled into the cage by Thompson. Thompson maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lewis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Lewis slips under a jab from Thompson.#T3#
Lewis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thompson sizes up Lewis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Thompson clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson wants to clinch.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well.
Lewis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lewis wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Thompson moves into the clinch.#BC#
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Lewis misses.
Thompson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thompson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lewis is defended easily by Thompson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Thompson!
After winning the bout, Stephen Thompson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1186 Round 1
Date: Apr 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Swain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cherry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swain swivels and escapes.
Cherry swats away the attempt to clinch by Swain.
Swain throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Swain clinches up with Cherry and pushes him back against the cage.
Swain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Cherry pulls guard effortlessly.
Cherry trying to keep a closed guard but Swain is proving a slippery customer.
Swain being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cherry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cherry won't allow Swain to get back to his feet.
Cherry trying to control but Swain is working from the bottom.
Cherry will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Swain wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cherry manages to pass to side control.
Swain is trying to stand back up but Cherry is controlling him
Cherry controlling the action here.
Swain is trying to control but Cherry passes into side control!
A lull in the action here.
Cherry prevents Swain from escaping the position.
Cherry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swain keeps working. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Cherry decides to stand back up. Cherry steps back and let's Swain get back to his feet.
Swain tries to clinch but Cherry is having none of it.
Cherry tries to counter by clinching up but Swain breaks away and moves out of range.
Swain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#It looks like Dave Cherry has been cut.
Cherry changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Swain tries to avoid it but Cherry manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Swain to the ground. Swain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cherry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cherry checks a leg kick.
Swain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Cherry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cherry goes for a double leg but Swain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swain continues to drive forward.#BC#
Cherry breaks the clinch.
Swain dives in for a single leg takedown but Cherry sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cherry went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice sprawl there from Cherry as Swain shoots in.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Swain, as that shot connected.
Cherry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swain's waist but Swain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cherry off to one side. #T3#
Cherry shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cherry is breathing heavily.
Swain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swain.
Swain avoids the head kick by Cherry.
Good leg kick by Swain.
Cherry shoots in but Swain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Swain lands a jab to Cherry's midsection.
Cherry walks into a left hand.
Cherry has a takedown stuffed.
Cherry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cherry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cherry somewhat.#T4##CL2#
Swain rushes Cherry and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Swain breaks from the clinch.
Swain misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Swain takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Cherry has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Swain uses from the top position.
Swain trying to control but Cherry is working from the bottom.
Swain wants to stand but Cherry has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeVonde Swain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Cherry's cut.
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#
Cherry is looking to clinch.
Cherry closes the distance and clinches up with Swain, looking for a takedown. Cherry pushes Swain against the cage but Swain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cherry throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Swain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swain tries to counter with a clinch but Cherry shakes him off and moves away.
Swain misses with a low kick as Cherry jumps back.
Swain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Swain.
Swain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cherry is fending him off so far but Swain persists. Nope, Cherry circles away and we're back to standing.
Swain leaves Cherry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Cherry. 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.
Swain connects with a single shot there.
DeVonde Swain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cherry has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Swain works Cherry's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Cherry rushes Swain and presses him up against the cage.
Swain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cherry smiles and moves away.
Swain shoots in for a double leg but Cherry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cherry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Swain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cherry stuffs the takedown.
Cherry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swain's waist but Swain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cherry off to one side.
Cherry shoots in for a takedown but Swain shows good takedown defense.
Cherry fails with a takedown attempt.
Swain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cherry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Swain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cherry shoots in for a double leg but Swain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cherry sets himself, and Swain steps forward looking for the clinch! Cherry avoids it this time.
Cherry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Swain - just one landing.
Swain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cherry was well out of range. Poor timing from Swain.
Cherry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Swain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cherry as he avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cherry fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Swain.
Dave Cherry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Swain misses with a combination
and Cherry counters with a series of strikes. Swain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cherry shoots in and drives through. Swain sprawls well.
Swain shoots in for a double leg but Cherry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cherry fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swain.
Swain looks to land a left hand but Cherry moved out of range nicely.
Cherry goes for a double leg but Swain avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Swain continues to drive forward.#T4##BC2#
Swain breaks the clinch.
Swain lands a jab.
Swain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Cherry drives through and clinches with Swain against the cage.
Cherry'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.#BC2#
Swain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swain moves in looking to clinch but Cherry pushes him off.#CL#
Cherry rushes Swain and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Cherry breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeVonde Swain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Cherry's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cherry shoots in looking for a takedown. Swain tries to sprawl out of it but Cherry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cherry under the eye.#ROC2#Cherry is rocked!
Cherry tries to get into range but Swain steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Cherry! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Swain scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). DeVonde Swain! |
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