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Event:
ACA 12: Spliffs vs Khufu
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Cottrell lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Facepuncher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Facepuncher using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cottrell is breathing heavily.
Facepuncher landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Facepuncher lands a good knee to the midsection. Cottrell won't want to take too many of those.
Facepuncher effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Facepuncher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A knee to the head by Facepuncher.
Facepuncher comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Facepuncher landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Kaden Cottrell has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Facepuncher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cottrell's defenses.
Facepuncher utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cottrell takes a knee to the side of the body.
Facepuncher lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Cottrell is rocked!
Facepuncher lands a big knee to the head and Cottrell goes down! Facepuncher pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ultimate Facepuncher! |
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Event:
ACA 6: Yakovenko vs Spliffs
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cottrell wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cottrell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cottrell is trying to stand.
Cottrell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson stalling.
Cottrell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson is looking to advance position but Cottrell won't allow it.
Cottrell missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jackson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jackson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Cottrell is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Cottrell trying to control but Jackson postures up.
#SUB#
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
Cottrell wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cottrell is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson controlling the pace. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cottrell for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Jackson working for a guillotine from mount but Cottrell is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Cottrell tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Jackson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cottrell to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cottrell shrugs it off. #SUB#
Jackson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Cottrell is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kill Shot Jackson!
Kill Shot Jackson gave a mention to UN-KAGED SAVAGE PEDS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
ACA 2: Keita vs Kondratuk
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cottrell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Facepuncher defends it nicely.#CL2#
Facepuncher closes the distance and pushes Cottrell back into the cage.
Facepuncher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Cottrell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Facepuncher has managed to clinch.
Cottrell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Facepuncher walks away with a smile on his face. Cottrell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Cottrell gets a double leg takedown into Facepuncher's guard.#ES2#
Facepuncher uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Facepuncher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cottrell working hard to break the clinch.
Facepuncher stalling in the clinch.
Facepuncher leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cottrell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaden Cottrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Facepuncher with a knee to the head.
#T1#
Cottrell has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Facepuncher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cottrell tries to break the clinch but Facepuncher is controlling the position.
Facepuncher taking a breather.
Cottrell tries to break the clinch but Facepuncher is controlling the position.
Our sources have told us that Cottrell has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Facepuncher connects with a knee to the head.
Facepuncher unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cottrell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cottrell has had enough of the clinch but Facepuncher keeps him there for the moment.
Facepuncher lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from Facepuncher.
Facepuncher is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Facepuncher gets underhooks to prevent Cottrell's takedown attempt.
Cottrell is breathing heavily.
Facepuncher lands a good knee to the midsection. Cottrell won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cottrell throws an elbow but misses.
Cottrell can't find room to land a body shot as Facepuncher controls the action.
Facepuncher lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Facepuncher. #T2#
Facepuncher lands an elbow that stopped Cottrell in his tracks for a moment.
Facepuncher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Facepuncher landing knees to the body.
Facepuncher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Facepuncher lands with a short shot to the head.
Facepuncher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #ROC2#Cottrell is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Kaden Cottrell has been cut.
Facepuncher connects with a knee to the head.
Oh Cottrell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Facepuncher has Cottrell pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Cottrell is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Facepuncher - that's hurt Cottrell badly! Oh, another knee lands and Cottrell is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Cottrell doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Ultimate Facepuncher! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyoto misses with a body shot
and Cottrell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cottrell shoots in but Kyoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kyoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kyoto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cottrell as he jumps to the side.
Kyoto 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.
Kyoto with a poor takedown #TD#
and Cottrell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cottrell.
Cottrell stopping the sweep attempt from Kyoto.#SUB#
Cottrell drops back looking for a leg! Kyoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kyoto manages to kick Cottrell off! Cottrell jumps back into Kyoto's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cottrell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cottrell scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Cottrell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kyoto's head.
Cottrell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cottrell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cottrell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Kyoto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Cottrell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cottrell passes Kyoto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cottrell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cottrell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cottrell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cottrell winds up and cracks Kyoto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cottrell controlling the action here.
Kyoto wants to control but Cottrell is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cottrell connects with a nice short shot to Kyoto's temple.
Cottrell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cottrell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Cottrell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kyoto to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kyoto shrugs it off. #SUB#
Cottrell with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T4#
Cottrell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cottrell has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Cottrell is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kyoto can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cottrell looking to control but Kyoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyoto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaden Cottrell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Kyoto pushes Cottrell up against the cage in a clinch.
Cottrell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kyoto jumps guard but Cottrell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kyoto wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kyoto prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cottrell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kyoto is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaden Cottrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyoto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cottrell. #T1#
Cottrell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kyoto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cottrell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC#
Cottrell breaks from the clinch.
Kaden Cottrell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kyoto misses with an uppercut
and Cottrell counters with a low kick, right behind Kyoto 's knee.
Kyoto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Kyoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cottrell manages to avoid it.
Cottrell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kyoto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cottrell circles away.
Cottrell shoots in for a takedown but Kyoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Kyoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Cottrell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kyoto is breathing heavily.
Kyoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cottrell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kyoto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cottrell.
Kyoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Cottrell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kyoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cottrell feinted with a counter takedown.
Kyoto misses with a takedown
and Cottrell counters with a left to the body.
Kyoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cottrell.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kyoto has eaten all the pies!
Kyoto with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Cottrell counters by clinching up. #T3##TD#
Cottrell pulls Kyoto into guard.
Kyoto must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Cottrell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kyoto off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cottrell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cottrell.#TD#
Cottrell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kyoto is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cottrell dives into side control.
#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cottrell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cottrell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyoto can do to turn this around?
Cottrell working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Cottrell in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Cottrell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cottrell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kyoto down.
Kaden Cottrell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Cottrell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cottrell working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaden Cottrell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cottrell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kyoto tries to avoid it but Cottrell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kyoto to the ground. Kyoto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kyoto tries to clinch up
and Cottrell counters with a three punch combo that has Kyoto backing up. Kyoto nods at Cottrell to acknowledge the strikes.
Kyoto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kyoto wants to land a leg kick but Cottrell is out of range.
Cottrell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cottrell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kyoto but Kyoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kyoto with the counter takedown but Cottrell avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyoto leaves Cottrell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaden Cottrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A head kick by Kyoto misses
and Cottrell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kyoto shoots in looking for a takedown but Cottrell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kyoto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kyoto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cottrell swats away the attempt to clinch by Kyoto.
Cottrell tries to counter by clinching up but Kyoto breaks away and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kyoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kyoto shoots and misses
and Cottrell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cottrell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kyoto. #T2#
Cottrell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kyoto but Kyoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cottrell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kyoto as he avoids it easily.
Cottrell shoots in but Kyoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kyoto leaves Cottrell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kyoto tries to clinch up
and Cottrell counters with a three punch combo that has Kyoto backing up. Kyoto nods at Cottrell to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Kyoto misses with a takedown attempt
and Cottrell counters with a series of strikes. Kyoto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kyoto tries to clinch but Cottrell is having none of it.
Kaden Cottrell is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Cottrell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kyoto is looking to get back to his feet here but Cottrell is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kyoto's back.
Cottrell landing with strikes. #SUB#
Kyoto fending off the submission attempt from Cottrell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good control from Cottrell.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Cottrell lands a shot to the head.
Cottrell biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Cottrell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kyoto knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kyoto for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cottrell working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaden Cottrell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cottrell, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaden Cottrell!
In his post fight interview, Kaden Cottrell started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Cottrell forces Serra back against the cage and clinches.
Cottrell is trying to force a seperation but Serra has the dominant position.
Cottrell tries to pull guard but Serra forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cottrell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Serra backwards.
Serra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cottrell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Serra avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Serra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Serra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cottrell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cottrell is trying to improve his position.
Cottrell is not content to let Serra control the position. #SU#
Serra decides to stand back up.
Serra avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Cottrell tries to clinch but Serra is having none of it.
Cottrell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ethan Serra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaden Cottrell.
Serra with a poor takedown
and Cottrell counters with a head kick.
Cottrell avoids the head kick by Serra.
Serra lands a body shot.
Serra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cottrell. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cottrell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Serra to keep the fight standing.
Cottrell wants a takedown.
#T2##TD#
Serra pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Serra is pulling down on Cottrell's head to control his posture.
Cottrell preventing the sweep.
Serra will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cottrell distracts Serra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Serra keeping moving, preventing Cottrell from controlling successfully.
Cottrell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cottrell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Cottrell stops Serra from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Serra leaves Cottrell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Serra tries to counter with a takedown but Cottrell is quick to defend against it.
Cottrell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cottrell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cottrell looks winded!
Serra shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cottrell eats them both and turns towards Serra to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Serra shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cottrell sprawls well. Cottrell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Serra gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Serra rushes Cottrell and presses him up against the cage.#T4##TD#
Serra has Cottrell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Serra pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cottrell tumbling to the mat - Serra dives into Cottrell's guard.
Serra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU#
Serra stands and steps away. Cottrell gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cottrell shoots in looking for a takedown but Serra manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cottrell's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Serra dominated that round.
That's time! Serra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Serra instigates a clinch. #TD#
Serra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cottrell stopping the sweep attempt from Serra.
Serra looking to control.
Cottrell wants to pass the guard but Serra is keeping the position.
Serra 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.
Serra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serra is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Serra throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Cottrell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Serra has passed into half guard!
Cottrell wants to control but Serra is keeping busy.
Cottrell punching from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Cottrell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Serra pulls his head out easily.
Cottrell is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Serra is taking a breather. Cottrell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cottrell wants to improve his position but Serra is controlling well.
Serra is looking to take a break and control but Cottrell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Serra keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cottrell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Cottrell. No joy for Serra on that attempt.
Cottrell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3##TD#
Serra throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cottrell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Serra is in Cottrell's guard.
Cottrell is pulling down on Serra's head. It's preventing any offense from Serra, at least for the moment.
Cottrell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Serra has passed into side control.
#SU#
Serra decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cottrell to his feet.
Cottrell slaps away a takedown attempt from Serra, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Serra fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Serra. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Cottrell moves in looking to clinch but Serra pushes him off.
Serra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cottrell can do to turn this around?
Cottrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cottrell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Serra. #CL2#
Cottrell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Serra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cottrell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Serra dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Serra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cottrell shoots in but no luck this time.
Serra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cottrell tries to avoid it but Serra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cottrell to the ground. Cottrell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cottrell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Serra counters with a stiff right hand.
Cottrell doesn't manage to clinch there - Serra circles away.
Cottrell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Serra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cottrell somewhat.
Ethan Serra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaden Cottrell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cottrell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Serra's waist but Serra gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cottrell off to one side.
Cottrell keeps the fight on the outside.
Cottrell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Cottrell tries to keep at a distance but Serra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cottrell takes a shot to the head.
Cottrell stalling in the clinch but Serra improves position. #BC#
Serra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Serra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cottrell pinned against the cage. Cottrell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Serra lands a high kick!
#TD#
Serra changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cottrell looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T2#
Serra taking a breather here.
Cottrell wants to get back to his feet but Serra drags him back down.
Serra tries to advance to mount but can't.
Serra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cottrell keeps working.
Cottrell pushes Serra away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Serra gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Cottrell tries to bench press Serra off him but Serra keeps the position.
Cottrell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Cottrell closes the distance and clinches.
Cottrell is pushing Serra up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Serra will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cottrell up against the cage.#BC2#
Cottrell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cottrell lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Serra tries for a takedown but Cottrell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Serra as Cottrell shoots in.
Cottrell fails with a takedown attempt.
Cottrell misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Serra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Serra. #BC#
Serra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cottrell is defended easily by Serra.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serra dives in and grabs Cottrell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cottrell pushes down on Serra's head and hops out.
Kaden Cottrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ethan Serra is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Serra avoids the head kick by Cottrell.
Serra wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Serra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Serra has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Serra! |
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