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Event:
NJMMA XS 5
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Sophisticado tries to clinch but Nakano moves out of range.
Sophisticado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakano. Sophisticado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nakano connects with a body shot that sends Sophisticado's belly button to the back.
Nakano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nakano throws a jab when Sophisticado was well out of range.
Nakano moves out of range as Sophisticado strikes.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up
and Nakano counters with a stiff right hand.
Sophisticado wants to clinch up but Nakano keeps it at a distance.
Sophisticado thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano thuds his right hand into Sophisticado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nakano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sophisticado misses with a leg kick
letting Nakano counter with a right hand.
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!
Nakano lands a nice shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Nakano - just one landing.
Nakano has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sophisticado is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Sophisticado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Nakano.
Sophisticado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nakano tests Sophisticado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakano misses with a body kick.
Nakano moves away from the strike by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado tries to clinch but Nakano moves out of range.
Sophisticado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sophisticado moves out of range as Nakano strikes.
Sophisticado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sophisticado tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sophisticado tries to clinch but Nakano is having none of it.
Sophisticado tries to close the distance and clinch but Nakano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sophisticado misses with a straight left.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up.
Nakano keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Sophisticado throws out a loose jab but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Sophisticado blocks the leg kick.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up.
Sophisticado doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakano circles away.
Sophisticado moves in looking to clinch but Nakano pushes him off.#CL#
Sophisticado gets a clinch.
Nakano tries to break free but Sophisticado pushes him back against the cage.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nakano wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sophisticado has him pressed against the cage.
Sophisticado lands an elbow that stopped Nakano in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Naoyuki Nakano has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakano is trying to break the clinch but Sophisticado has him pressed against the cage.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Nakano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakano lands with a straight right. Sophisticado didn't see that one coming.
Sophisticado misses with a low kick.
Nakano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up.
Nakano lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Sophisticado doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakano circles away.
Sophisticado tries to clinch there but Nakano circles away.
Nakano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nakano connects with a nice looking jab.
Sophisticado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sophisticado's head.
Nakano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sophisticado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nakano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Sophisticado as he connects with a hook.
Sophisticado doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakano circles away.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up.
Sophisticado tries to clinch but Nakano is having none of it.
Nakano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sophisticado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakano is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sophisticado had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nakano jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Sophisticado wants to clinch up but Nakano keeps it at a distance.
Sophisticado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakano misses with an uppercut. Sophisticado saw that one coming.
Sophisticado tries to clinch but Nakano moves out of range.
Sophisticado moves out of range of the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakano scores with a sloppy right hand. Sophisticado should have avoided that one.
Sophisticado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nakano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sophisticado scrambles back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sophisticado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nakano lands a jab to Sophisticado's midsection.
Nakano misses the jab.
Nakano throws out a loose jab but Sophisticado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sophisticado tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nakano manages to circle out of the way.
Nakano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sophisticado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sophisticado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sophisticado avoids the body shot from Nakano.
Sophisticado is looking to counter the offense by Nakano and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoyuki Nakano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Naoyuki Nakano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nakano misses with a wild body shot.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up.
Nakano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up.
Sophisticado moves in looking to clinch but Nakano pushes him off.
Nakano throws a hook but Sophisticado avoids it easily.
Nakano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nakano lands a leg kick that knocks Sophisticado off balance momentarily.
Nakano throws a right hand that Sophisticado ducks under and follows up with a left that Sophisticado also avoids with ease.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nakano in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nakano misses the shot to the body.
Sophisticado tries to counter by clinching up but Nakano breaks away and moves out of range.
Nakano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Sophisticado moves into the clinch.
Nakano is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Nakano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nakano blocks an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
#BC2#
Nakano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nakano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Nakano misses with a two punch combination.
Sophisticado ducks right into an uppercut from Nakano.
Sophisticado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sophisticado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sophisticado misses with a straight right.
Nakano loads up on a big right hand but Sophisticado slips the punch.
Nakano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sophisticado momentarily.
Nakano takes a swing at Sophisticado's ribcage but misses.
Sophisticado wants to clinch.
Nakano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Nakano as he connects with a hook.
Sophisticado swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nakano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakano lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Sophisticado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sophisticado thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up.
A big left from Sophisticado misses.
Nakano scores with a sloppy right hand. Sophisticado should have avoided that one.
Sophisticado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sophisticado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakano.
Nakano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Sophisticado misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nakano! But no joy.
Sophisticado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nakano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nakano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sophisticado wants to clinch.#T3#
Nakano throws a big shot that misses.
Sophisticado is looking to counter the offense by Nakano and move into the clinch.
Sophisticado ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sophisticado is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nakano.
Nakano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakano moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Nakano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sophisticado loads up on a big right hand but Nakano slips the punch.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up but Nakano circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakano jabs Sophisticado right on the nose. Sophisticado blinks but takes it well.
Sophisticado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sophisticado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up but Nakano circles away and keeps his distance.
Sophisticado avoids the body shot from Nakano.
Nakano throws a jab when Sophisticado was well out of range.
Sophisticado wants to clinch.
Sophisticado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakano misses with a looping right.
Nakano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sophisticado manages to avoid it.#T4#
Nakano throws a series of punches but Sophisticado avoids them all with ease.
Nakano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sophisticado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sophisticado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sophisticado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nakano throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sophisticado tries to clinch up but Nakano circles away and keeps his distance.
Nakano cracks Sophisticado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sophisticado throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Nakano to counter with a crisp jab.
Nakano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sophisticado's head.
Sophisticado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC2#
Sophisticado is rocked!
Nakano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Sophisticado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sophisticado avoids the body shot from Nakano.
#CL#
Sophisticado moves into the clinch successfully.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sophisticado seems to have got his legs back now.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow.
Nakano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naoyuki Nakano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Naoyuki Nakano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nakano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Sophisticado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sophisticado slips under a jab.
Sophisticado is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nakano.
Sophisticado looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up.
Nakano scores with a nice right hand.
Sophisticado slips a straight right by Nakano.
Sophisticado throws a shot from downtown. Nakano moves away and avoids it.
Sophisticado slips a jab from Nakano.
Nakano just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Nakano.
Sophisticado takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakano thuds a left hand into Sophisticado's body.
Sophisticado tries to clinch but Nakano moves out of range.
Nakano connects with a nice looking jab.
Sophisticado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nakano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nakano throws out a counter right but Sophisticado avoids it with no problem.
Sophisticado throws a jab when Nakano was well out of range.#T1#
Nakano lands with an uppercut that bounces Sophisticado off the cage and back into range.
Nakano tests Sophisticado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nakano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakano throws a hook to the side of Sophisticado's head but Sophisticado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Nakano tries to get set, Sophisticado tries to push him back and clinch up but Nakano manages to avoid the attempt.
Naoyuki Nakano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakano lands with a nice body punch.
Sophisticado is looking to clinch.
Nakano scores with a jab to the head.
Nakano tries to bum rush Sophisticado with a series of wild strikes but Sophisticado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sophisticado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Sophisticado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nakano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nakano blocks an elbow strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sophisticado - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nakano leaning against his opponent.
Nakano has had enough of the clinch but Sophisticado keeps him there for the moment.
Sophisticado looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Nakano's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Nakano blocks an elbow strike.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it misses.
Nakano blocks an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Nakano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sophisticado is looking to clinch.
Sophisticado doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakano circles away.
Nakano lands with a shot to the body.
Nakano throws a lazy right hand but Sophisticado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakano moves out of range as Sophisticado strikes.
Sophisticado throws an overhand right that lands on Nakano's shoulder, as Nakano tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Nakano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nakano swats away the attempt to clinch by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nakano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nakano is looking for the big counter here.
Sophisticado doesn't manage to clinch there - Nakano circles away.
Nakano swats away the attempt to clinch by Sophisticado.#T3#
Sophisticado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakano.
Nakano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sophisticado moves in looking to clinch but Nakano pushes him off.
Sophisticado tries to clinch but Nakano moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nakano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ramon Sophisticado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sophisticado tries to clinch
and Nakano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakano blocks a low kick nicely.
Sophisticado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sophisticado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nakano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Nakano. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Nakano finds it's way through Sophisticado's defenses.
Sophisticado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Nakano.
Nakano circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nakano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Sophisticado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nakano connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Nakano.
Nakano thuds a left hand into Sophisticado's body.
Nakano moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sophisticado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakano moves out of range of the strikes.
Sophisticado tries to clinch but Nakano is having none of it.
Sophisticado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakano.
Nakano lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nakano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Nakano catches Sophisticado right on the button with a cross.
Sophisticado misses with a straight right.
Nakano lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naoyuki Nakano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nakano 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Naoyuki Nakano!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Naoyuki Nakano!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Naoyuki Nakano!
Naoyuki Nakano wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 4
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Sophisticado throws out a loose jab but Jam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sophisticado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sophisticado wants to clinch.
Sophisticado wants to clinch.#CL2#
Sophisticado takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Sophisticado looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Jam can't break the clinch.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jam has had enough of the clinch but Sophisticado keeps him there for the moment.
Jam blocks an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Jam avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Jam.
Jam lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jam is trying to break the clinch but Sophisticado is controlling him.
Jam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jam blocks the elbow strike.
Jam avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado is looking to control Jam's arms but Jam gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sophisticado has his back to the cage.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado takes a shot to the head.
Jam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jam dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Jam lands an uppercut.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jam's efforts to push away.#T2#
Jam displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sophisticado up against the cage.#BC#
Jam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sophisticado tries to clinch but Jam moves out of range.
Sophisticado throws a poor cross that misses
and Jam counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sophisticado fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sophisticado tries to clinch up
and Jam makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jam lands a glancing blow to the side of Sophisticado's head.
Jam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sophisticado.
A counter left hand to the body from Jam misses its target.
Sophisticado tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jam counters with a nice uppercut.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up.
Jam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Sophisticado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sophisticado.#CL2#
Jam tries to keep at a distance but Sophisticado has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Jam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jam stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jam as the two fighters clinch.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC#
Jam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sophisticado throws a hook but Jam avoids it easily.
Sophisticado throws a lazy uppercut
and Jam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sophisticado thinking.
Ramon Sophisticado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sophisticado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Jam checks a leg kick.
Sophisticado tries to clinch there but Jam circles away.
Jam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sophisticado fails in his attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Jam misses the target.
Sophisticado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jam changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sophisticado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sophisticado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jam throwing a counter right hand but Sophisticado manages to avoid it.
Jam lands with a nice combination. Sophisticado backs away looking to recover.#ROC#
Sophisticado is rocked!
Sophisticado tries to clinch up
and Jam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sophisticado doesn't manage to clinch there - Jam circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamaican Jam dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sophisticado tries to clinch but Jam moves out of range.
Sophisticado throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jam counters with a nice uppercut.
Jam swats away the attempt to clinch by Sophisticado.
Jam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good work by Jam as he checks the leg kick.
Jam was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sophisticado misses with a left hand
and Jam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up.
Sophisticado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sophisticado fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado looks for the body kick but Jam saw that one coming.
Jam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sophisticado.
Jam swings for the body but Sophisticado moves out of range.
Jam moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Sophisticado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sophisticado is looking to clinch.
Sophisticado looks to clinch
and Jam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jam catches Sophisticado with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sophisticado is still on wobbly legs! Can Jam finish him?
Sophisticado closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sophisticado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jam cracks Sophisticado with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sophisticado tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jam pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sophisticado is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamaican Jam!
A very excited looking Jamaican Jam made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Sophisticado has closed the distance and engaged Magomedov in a clinch.
Sophisticado blocks an elbow strike.
Sophisticado is pressed up against the cage. Magomedov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sophisticado down to the mat. Sophisticado avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sophisticado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
#CL2#
Sophisticado takes the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov tries to pull guard but Sophisticado forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Magomedov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Magomedov dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Magomedov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Magomedov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Ibragim Magomedov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Magomedov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibragim Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow.
Magomedov can't get the takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sophisticado is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Magomedov 's eye. #CUT2#
Ibragim Magomedov's cut is getting worse.
Magomedov looking to stall.
Magomedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sophisticado.
Magomedov stalling the fight.
Sophisticado blocks a body shot from Magomedov.
Sophisticado is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sophisticado stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Magomedov blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Sophisticado.
A frustrated look appears on Magomedov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Magomedov is trying to push Sophisticado away but Sophisticado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Magomedov is trying to break the clinch but Sophisticado has him pressed against the cage.
Magomedov leaning against his opponent.
Magomedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Sophisticado avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Sophisticado.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Magomedov's brow.
Sophisticado stalling.
#T2#
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Ibragim Magomedov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sophisticado is trying to maintain a safe position but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns Sophisticado into the cage.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside that Magomedov shrugs off.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Magomedov dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sophisticado prevents a body shot from Magomedov.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Magomedov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Magomedov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado. #CUT2#
Jeez, Ibragim Magomedov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice elbow from Sophisticado.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ibragim Magomedov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ramon Sophisticado!
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Event:
AnC 8: Gashi vs. Tophat
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Lambert lands a jab.
Lambert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sophisticado circles away quickly and effectively.
Sophisticado wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Sophisticado clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Lambert avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Sophisticado lands a damaging elbow.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Cedrick Lambert has been cut.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Lambert being controlled against the cage.
Lambert dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert wants to break free but Sophisticado has control.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.
Sophisticado leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Lambert is trying to force a seperation but Sophisticado has the dominant position.
Lambert has had enough of the clinch but Sophisticado keeps him there for the moment.
Lambert told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Lambert is trying to force a seperation but Sophisticado has the dominant position.
Sophisticado controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Lambert manages to break the clinch.
Sophisticado moves out of range of the strikes.
Sophisticado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambert.
Ramon Sophisticado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Sophisticado - just one landing.
Lambert keeps the fight on the outside.
Lambert looks to land a left hand but Sophisticado moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Sophisticado closes the distance and pushes Lambert back into the cage.
Sophisticado'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.#T2#
Nice elbow from Sophisticado.
Lambert avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sophisticado definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lambert's brow.
Lambert working hard to break the clinch.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside that Lambert shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambert wants to stall.
#T3#
Lambert avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Sophisticado manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lambert is trying to force a seperation but Sophisticado has the dominant position.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Lambert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lambert avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it misses.
Sophisticado lands an elbow that stopped Lambert in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside that Lambert shrugs off.
Lambert is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lambert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lambert's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sophisticado avoiding damage.
Sophisticado gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Sophisticado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Lambert's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sophisticado avoids the head kick by Lambert.
#CL#
Sophisticado closes the distance and clinches.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow.
Sophisticado keeps control of Lambert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lambert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lambert is trying to break the clinch but Sophisticado is controlling him.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lambert is working for takedown but Sophisticado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Lambert tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lambert dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Lambert blocks the elbow strike.
Sophisticado lands a damaging elbow.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A bit of stalling here from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado is stalling here.
Lambert takes an elbow to the temple.
Lambert pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ramon Sophisticado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lambert takes an elbow to the forehead. #T2#
Lambert takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sophisticado lands a damaging elbow.
Sophisticado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lambert can do to turn this around?
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sophisticado takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lambert misses with a punch to the body.
Lambert blocks the elbow strike.
Lambert dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lambert blocks the elbow strike.
Lambert has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Lambert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Lambert takes an elbow to the temple.
Sophisticado stalling.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sophisticado stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Lambert fails to pull guard.
Ramon Sophisticado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedrick Lambert.
Nice elbow from Sophisticado.
Lambert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Lambert dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lambert's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lambert's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Sophisticado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Lambert's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Sophisticado gets a clinch.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside.
Sophisticado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lambert takes an elbow to the temple. #TD2#
Lambert pulls Sophisticado into guard.
Sophisticado looking to pass the guard.
Sophisticado 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophisticado wants to pass the guard but Lambert is keeping the position.
Sophisticado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SUB2#
Lambert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sophisticado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Sophisticado from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lambert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sophisticado defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sophisticado is one step ahead there.
Sophisticado is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Sophisticado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lambert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sophisticado has managed to get both his arms back between Lambert's legs - danger averted.
Sophisticado showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##SUB2#
Lambert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sophisticado defends well.
Sophisticado stays in close to Lambert's body and controls the position.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Sophisticado from controlling successfully.
Sophisticado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lambert looking for a sweep. Not yet Lambert, not yet.
Lambert keeping full guard, as Sophisticado tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lambert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sophisticado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB2#
Lambert working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sophisticado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sophisticado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sophisticado stopping the sweep attempt from Lambert.#SUB2#
Lambert looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lambert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sophisticado tries to free his leg and advance position but Lambert is retaining full guard.
Sophisticado stopping the sweep attempt from Lambert.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lambert escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sophisticado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sophisticado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sophisticado won't allow Lambert to sweep him here.
Sophisticado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Lambert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lambert isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sophisticado stacks Lambert on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sophisticado!
Sophisticado taking a breather here.
Sophisticado trying to control the action but Lambert is working from the bottom.
Sophisticado tries to advance to mount but Lambert denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lambert is looking to regain half guard here but Sophisticado keeps moving and retains side control.
Sophisticado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lambert on the ground.
Lambert prevents Sophisticado from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Sophisticado clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Lambert's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Lambert shoots for a double leg takedown but Sophisticado sprawls well. He's pushed Lambert's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lambert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado is looking to clinch but Lambert is avoiding it.
Sophisticado looks to land a right hand but Lambert moved out of range.#CL#
Sophisticado drives through and clinches with Lambert against the cage.
Lambert blocks the elbow strike.
Sophisticado slows down the pace here.
Lambert is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Sophisticado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Lambert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lambert tries to score a body lock takedown but Sophisticado shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ramon Sophisticado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cedrick Lambert.#BC2#
Lambert breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lambert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Lambert tries to get set, Sophisticado tries to push him back and clinch up but Lambert manages to avoid the attempt.
Ramon Sophisticado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lambert is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sophisticado wants to clinch.
Lambert swats away the attempt to clinch by Sophisticado.#CL#
Sophisticado gets a clinch. #T2#
Sophisticado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lambert up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sophisticado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sophisticado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lambert's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Lambert 's eye.
Sophisticado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lambert's defenses.
Lambert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sophisticado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Lambert 's eye. #T3#
Sophisticado keeps control of Lambert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sophisticado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sophisticado is pushing Lambert up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado. #T4#
Lambert wants to stall.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lambert wants a takedown but no success here.
Lambert avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Lambert tries to land a knee to the head but Sophisticado blocks with his arms.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC#
Lambert is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Cedrick Lambert's cut even more.
Lambert avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Lambert is still on wobbly legs! Can Sophisticado finish him?
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Sophisticado had his way with Cedrick Lambert in that round.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Lambert's cut.
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!
#R5#
Sophisticado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lambert checks it well. #CL#
Sophisticado clinches up against the cage.
Lambert blocks an elbow strike.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lambert seems to have recovered his senses.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lambert blocks the elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Lambert can't get the takedown.
Sophisticado content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sophisticado slows down the pace here.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Lambert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sophisticado avoids the elbow strike from Lambert, against the cage.
Sophisticado'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.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado taking a breather.#T2#
Lambert dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado lands a damaging elbow.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sophisticado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Lambert 's eye.
Lambert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lambert's brow.
Sophisticado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sophisticado'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.
Lambert wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Sophisticado stalling.
Lambert wants a takedown but no success here.
Sophisticado lands a damaging elbow. #TD2#
Lambert pulls guard.
Sophisticado won't allow Lambert to sweep him here.
Lambert is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sophisticado controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cedrick Lambert has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lambert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sophisticado looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Lambert manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sophisticado manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sophisticado working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Lambert drops back looking for a leg! Sophisticado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sophisticado manages to kick Lambert off! Lambert jumps back into Sophisticado's guard.
Lambert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sophisticado is controlling Lambert's posture.
Cedrick Lambert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lambert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sophisticado managing to control the position.
Sophisticado is trying to keep Lambert in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Sophisticado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sophisticado, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:43
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 50:44
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Sophisticado!
Ramon Sophisticado is the new lightweight champion!
The defeated Cedrick Lambert had this to say: 'Man, I've been working too hard for this, I'll be back better than ever.'.
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Event:
Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.5
Date: Mar 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Gillette ducks under a wild hook from Sophisticado.
Gillette throws a big shot that misses.
Sophisticado tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sophisticado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gillette swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sophisticado tries to close the distance and clinch but Gillette swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gillette throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sophisticado on the side of the head.
Sophisticado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Gillette was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sophisticado.#CL2#
Sophisticado rushes Gillette and presses him up against the cage.
Gillette is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gillette tries to break the clinch but Sophisticado is controlling the position.
Sophisticado effectively controlling the action here.
Gillette is looking to break free of the clinch but Sophisticado has double underhooks.
Gillette lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gillette wants to get back to striking at distance but Sophisticado won't allow it.
Sophisticado stalling in the clinch but Gillette improves position.
A frustrated look appears on Gillette's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it misses.
#T1#
Sophisticado effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado has Gillette pressed against the cage, preventing Gillette from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gillette as Sophisticado tries to tie him up.
Sophisticado stalling in the clinch but Gillette improves position.
Gillette taking a breather.
Gillette is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sophisticado lands an elbow that stopped Gillette in his tracks for a moment.
Gillette blocks an elbow strike.
Gillette wants to get back to striking at distance but Sophisticado won't allow it.
Nice body punch from Gillette - that landed with a thud.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow.
Sophisticado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gillette wants to break free but Sophisticado has control.
Sophisticado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gillette's efforts to push away.
Gillette blocks an elbow strike.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
Gillette wants to break free but Sophisticado has control.
Gillette blocks an elbow strike.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Raul Gillette has been cut.#BC#
Gillette breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sophisticado tries to clinch but Gillette is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sophisticado slips a jab from Gillette.
Gillette throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gillette circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gillette misses with a hook.
Sophisticado misses the jab.
Sophisticado is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sophisticado wants to clinch up but Gillette keeps it at a distance.
Sophisticado is looking to clinch but Gillette is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Sophisticado misses the target. #T3#
A left lands for Gillette.
A swing and a miss from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gillette tries to bum rush Sophisticado with a series of wild strikes but Sophisticado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gillette throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sophisticado wants to clinch
enabling Gillette to counter with a crisp jab.
Gillette swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sophisticado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gillette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gillette moves away from the strike by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado misses with a looping right.
Gillette throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sophisticado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sophisticado closes the distance but Gillette moves to the side
letting Gillette counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Gillette.
#T4##CL2#
Sophisticado has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Gillette tries to circle away but Sophisticado has him pinned against the cage.
Gillette tries to break the clinch but Sophisticado is controlling the position.
Gillette is trying to break free.
Sophisticado lands a damaging elbow.
Gillette working hard to break the clinch.
Gillette dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado taking a breather.
Sophisticado prevents Gillette from breaking the clinch.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gillette content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gillette has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gillette content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gillette working hard to break the clinch.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gillette's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Sophisticado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raul Gillette's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Gillette throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sophisticado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sophisticado wants to counter with a clinch but Gillette pushes him away.
Sophisticado tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gillette swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gillette swats away the attempt to clinch by Sophisticado.
Gillette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sophisticado wants to counter with a clinch but Gillette pushes him away.
Sophisticado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gillette swats away the attempt to clinch by Sophisticado.
Gillette misses with a double jab.
Sophisticado wants to clinch up but Gillette keeps it at a distance.
Gillette misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sophisticado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillette connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sophisticado. Sophisticado circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot lands for Gillette.
Sophisticado tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sophisticado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sophisticado tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gillette counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Sophisticado throws a hook to the side of Gillette's head but Gillette sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sophisticado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gillette paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gillette connects with a body shot that sends Sophisticado's belly button to the back.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up but Gillette circles away and keeps his distance.
Gillette is looking to counter punch.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up.
Gillette keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sophisticado wants to clinch up but Gillette keeps it at a distance.
Sophisticado is looking to clinch but Gillette is avoiding it.
It looked like Gillette wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sophisticado tries to clinch
and Gillette counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sophisticado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up.
Sophisticado moves in looking to clinch but Gillette pushes him off.#CL2#
Sophisticado moves into the clinch.
Ramon Sophisticado seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gillette blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Gillette is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gillette lands an uppercut.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gillette avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Gillette is trying to break the clinch but Sophisticado is controlling him.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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!
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside.
Gillette is trying to force a seperation but Sophisticado has the dominant position.
Gillette has had enough of the clinch but Sophisticado keeps him there for the moment.
Gillette is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sophisticado has Gillette pressed against the cage, preventing Gillette from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gillette wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gillette's brow.
Gillette tries to circle away but Sophisticado has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Gillette blocks the elbow strike.
Sophisticado keeps control of Gillette as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gillette can't break the clinch.
Gillette wants to get back to striking at distance but Sophisticado won't allow it.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Gillette lands a body shot.
Sophisticado lands a damaging elbow.
Sophisticado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gillette's efforts to push away.
Gillette has had enough of the clinch but Sophisticado keeps him there for the moment.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside that Gillette shrugs off.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gillette looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good body shot from Gillette.
#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside.
Sophisticado has Gillette pressed against the cage, preventing Gillette from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sophisticado stalling.
Gillette blocks an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Gillette wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gillette tries to circle away but Sophisticado has him pinned against the cage.
Gillette blocks an elbow strike.
Sophisticado will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gillette up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gillette's brow.
Gillette dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Gillette wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sophisticado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gillette tries to break the clinch but Sophisticado is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Sophisticado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raul Gillette's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Gillette circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sophisticado tries to clinch but Gillette moves out of range.
Gillette throws a lazy right hand but Sophisticado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gillette just misses with a punch to the body.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gillette manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gillette misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sophisticado looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gillette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sophisticado circles away quickly and effectively.
Sophisticado tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sophisticado throws a leg kick but Gillette moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophisticado wants to clinch up but Gillette keeps it at a distance.
Sophisticado tries to clinch up.
Sophisticado misses with an uppercut
and Gillette counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raul Gillette is winning the standup battle so far.
Gillette misses with a two punch combination.
Sophisticado tries to work over Gillette's front leg with a kick but Gillette checks it. #T1#
Sophisticado is looking to clinch but Gillette is avoiding it.
Sophisticado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gillette.
Sophisticado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gillette.
Gillette throws a looping overhand right but Sophisticado ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Sophisticado forces Gillette back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gillette working hard to break the clinch.
Sophisticado is trying to maintain a safe position but Gillette gets an underhook and turns Sophisticado into the cage.
Gillette is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Gillette wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gillette wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gillette working hard to break the clinch.
Gillette letting Sophisticado take a breather here.
Gillette looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Gillette looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gillette wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sophisticado has him pressed against the cage.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Gillette blocks an elbow strike.
Gillette tries to break free but Sophisticado pushes him back against the cage.
Sophisticado is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sophisticado is trying to maintain a safe position but Gillette gets an underhook and turns Sophisticado into the cage.
Gillette avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Gillette working hard to break the clinch.
Gillette avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Sophisticado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gillette tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sophisticado's elbow. #T3#
Come on Gillette - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Gillette blocks an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Gillette tries to break free but Sophisticado pushes him back against the cage.
Gillette is trying to push Sophisticado away but Sophisticado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it misses.
Gillette avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Gillette is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gillette wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Sophisticado.
Gillette blocks an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado lands an elbow that stopped Gillette in his tracks for a moment.
Gillette can't break the clinch.
Gillette wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gillette wants to break free but Sophisticado has control.
Gillette is trying to push Sophisticado away but Sophisticado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
Gillette has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gillette tries to break the clinch but Sophisticado is controlling the position.
Gillette is looking to break free of the clinch but Sophisticado has double underhooks.
Gillette wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gillette struggles to land a body shot inside as Sophisticado controls his hands.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Gillette 's eye.
Nice elbow from Sophisticado.
Raul Gillette has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gillette is trying to force a seperation but Sophisticado has the dominant position.
Gillette blocks the elbow strike.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gillette's efforts to push away.
Gillette tries to circle away but Sophisticado has him pinned against the cage.
Sophisticado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gillette's defenses.
Gillette misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gillette struggles to land a body shot inside as Sophisticado controls his hands.
Gillette is trying to push Sophisticado away but Sophisticado has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ramon Sophisticado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gillette can't find room to land a body shot as Sophisticado controls the action.
Gillette takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#
Gillette is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Sophisticado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sophisticado 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Sophisticado!
Raul Gillette was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent was the better fighter tonight, I know I could've won if I hadn't got caught like that. My apologies go out to all my fans for my disappointing loss.'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 830 Round 2
Date: Feb 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Wali fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sophisticado checks it well. #CL2#
Sophisticado darts in and clinches Wali up against the cage.
Wali wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice elbow from Sophisticado.
Wali dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Wali 's eye.
Sophisticado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Wali jumps guard but Sophisticado turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Sophisticado.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Sophisticado.
Wali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sophisticado is keeping busy.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wali dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside that Wali shrugs off. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wali's brow.
Sophisticado is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wali takes an elbow to the temple.
Wali tries to break the clinch but Sophisticado is controlling the position.
Wali is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sophisticado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wali has had enough of the clinch but Sophisticado keeps him there for the moment.
Wali is trying to force a seperation but Sophisticado has the dominant position.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sophisticado lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Gato Wali has been cut.
Wali takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sophisticado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sophisticado lands an elbow that stopped Wali in his tracks for a moment. #ROC2#
Wali is rocked!
Wali blocks an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Oh Wali is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Wali tries to circle away but Sophisticado has him pinned against the cage.
Wali seems to have got his legs back now.
Sophisticado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wali's defenses. #TD#
Wali pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sophisticado slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sophisticado must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wali trying to control the position here.
Sophisticado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wali swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wali doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Wali looking to control.
Wali 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Wali working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sophisticado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wali is tightening it up a little... Sophisticado has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sophisticado reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sophisticado taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wali!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gato Wali!
An out of breath Gato Wali thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 830 Round 1
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Sophisticado gets a clinch.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado. #CUT#
It looks like Demichell Savilo has been cut.
Sophisticado just leaning against Savilo, taking a breather.
Sophisticado controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
Savilo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Savilo with that takedown attempt.
Savilo wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Sophisticado has managed to clinch.
Savilo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sophisticado lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sophisticado taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it misses.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Savilo misses with a knee strike.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Savilo 's eye.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sophisticado lands an elbow that stopped Savilo in his tracks for a moment.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Savilo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Savilo dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Savilo blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Savilo's brow.
Savilo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Savilo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Savilo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sophisticado just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ramon Sophisticado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demichell Savilo.
Come on Savilo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Savilo 's eye.
Sophisticado lands an elbow that stopped Savilo in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savilo tries to circle away but Sophisticado has him pinned against the cage.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sophisticado throws an elbow but misses.
Savilo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Savilo dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
#TD2#
Savilo pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sophisticado looking to pass the guard.
Sophisticado knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savilo on the ground.#SUB2#
Savilo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sophisticado uses it to pass to side control.
#T3#
You can see the frustration on Savilo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Savilo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sophisticado's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Savilo is trying to get back to full guard.
Sophisticado is thwarting Savilo's attempts to control the position.
Savilo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sophisticado seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Savilo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Savilo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sophisticado's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sophisticado's back!
Sophisticado really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Savilo's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Sophisticado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demichell Savilo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sophisticado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Savilo. Savilo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savilo moves away from the strike by Sophisticado. #CL#
Sophisticado has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sophisticado throws an elbow that misses.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Savilo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado has Savilo pushed against the cage.
Sophisticado'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.
Sophisticado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savilo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophisticado creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Savilo's defenses. #CUT#
That has opened up Demichell Savilo's cut even more.
Savilo is looking to control Sophisticado's arms but Sophisticado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Savilo has his back to the cage. #T1#
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sophisticado stalling.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it misses.
Savilo leaning against his opponent.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Savilo 's eye.
Savilo tries to pull guard but Sophisticado won't allow it.
Ramon Sophisticado has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it misses.
Sophisticado'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.
Savilo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Savilo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Savilo dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Sophisticado throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Savilo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Savilo tries to pull guard but Sophisticado holds him up against the cage and eventually Savilo drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Savilo decides to pull guard.
Savilo is trying to keep Sophisticado in close.
Sophisticado wants to pass the guard but Savilo is keeping the position.
Savilo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Savilo wants to sweep here but Sophisticado controlling him for the moment.
Savilo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Sophisticado sitting in guard here, content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Savilo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sophisticado is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Demichell Savilo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savilo fails to land the takedown.
Ramon Sophisticado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demichell Savilo.
Savilo has a takedown stuffed.
Savilo is breathing heavily.#CL#
Sophisticado clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sophisticado creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Savilo is looking to control Sophisticado's arms but Sophisticado gets an underhook and turns him. Now Savilo has his back to the cage.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside that Savilo shrugs off.
Sophisticado gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado. #CUT#
The cut above Demichell Savilo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sophisticado is pushing Savilo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sophisticado for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savilo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sophisticado to keep the fight standing.
Savilo blocks the elbow strike.
Sophisticado lands an elbow inside that Savilo shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Sophisticado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demichell Savilo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sophisticado misses with a hook. Savilo ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Sophisticado closes the distance and pushes Savilo back into the cage.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.
Sophisticado looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Savilo avoids the elbow strike from Sophisticado, against the cage.
Savilo being controlled against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sophisticado. #TD2#
Savilo pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Savilo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sophisticado defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sophisticado is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1##SUB2#
Savilo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sophisticado will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sophisticado looking to sit in guard and control but Savilo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Savilo wants to control from the top but Sophisticado keeps moving.
Sophisticado pulls Savilo in close to prevent any damage.
Sophisticado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Savilo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Savilo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sophisticado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Savilo wants to control from the top but Sophisticado keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ramon Sophisticado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savilo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sophisticado throws out the jab.
Savilo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Sophisticado tries to clinch up.#CL#
Sophisticado moves into the clinch.
Savilo avoids a wild elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado pushes off an throws an elbow but Savilo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sophisticado pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Savilo is working for takedown but Sophisticado is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sophisticado comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sophisticado throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Savilo takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sophisticado just misses with a elbow thrown towards Savilo's brow.
Savilo is trying to pull guard but Sophisticado has him pressed against the cage.
Savilo dodges an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado lands an elbow just above Savilo 's eye. #CUT#
Demichell Savilo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Savilo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Savilo blocks an elbow strike from Sophisticado.
Sophisticado prevents the takedown attempt.
Ramon Sophisticado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demichell Savilo.
Savilo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sophisticado misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2#
Savilo pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sophisticado preventing the sweep.
Savilo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sophisticado is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Savilo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sophisticado is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Sophisticado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sophisticado, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Ramon Sophisticado!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Ramon Sophisticado!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Ramon Sophisticado!
Ramon Sophisticado wins by unanimous decision!
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