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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 17
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Atherton throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Atherton enables Nightmare to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Atherton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nightmare trying to control but Atherton is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nightmare stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Atherton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
Nightmare gets to his feet - Atherton follows without any prompting.
Nightmare avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nightmare darts in and clinches Atherton up against the cage.
Atherton is trying to break the clinch but Nightmare is controlling him.#BC2#
Nightmare manages to break the clinch.
Atherton misses with a wild body shot.
Mark Atherton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Nightmare shoots in and bounces Atherton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nightmare trying to control the position from guard on top but Atherton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nightmare prevents Atherton from getting back to his feet.
Nightmare wants to control from the top but Atherton keeps moving.
Nightmare won't allow Atherton to get back to his feet. #T2##SU2#
Nightmare decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Atherton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nightmare manages to avoid it.
Nightmare tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nightmare.
Nightmare has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMAH League and Warrior Nation. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Nightmare wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atherton keeps working.
Nightmare sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Atherton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T3#
Nightmare wants to control for a moment but Atherton uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nightmare slips a nice elbow through Atherton's hands, connecting with Atherton's forehead.
Atherton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Atherton wants to get back to his feet.
Nightmare stalling away here and it's allowed Atherton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Nightmare wants to control from the top but Atherton keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nightmare might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Atherton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nightmare prevents Atherton from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Atherton keeping moving, preventing Nightmare from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nightmare shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Atherton but Atherton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nightmare shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atherton pinned against the cage. Atherton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Nightmare dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Atherton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nightmare closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atherton circles away.
Atherton keeps the fight on the outside.
Atherton misses with a hook. Nightmare ducked under it nicely.
Atherton misses with a looping left.
A jab from Nightmare misses.
It looked like Atherton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nightmare.
Nightmare slips a jab from Atherton.
Atherton avoids the head kick by Nightmare.
Atherton throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atherton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atherton throws a body punch but Nightmare moves out of range. #CL2#
Nightmare clinches up against the cage.
Nightmare'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.#T1#
Atherton working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Nightmare pulls Atherton into guard.
Nightmare trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Nightmare throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Atherton escapes and throws Nightmare's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nightmare tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Atherton wants to stand but Nightmare is controlling his arm.
Atherton tries to stand but Nightmare controls the position and pulls Atherton into his guard.
Nightmare trying to control the position.
Nightmare wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Atherton is now in half guard.
It looks like Atherton is going to stand back up.
Nightmare has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Atherton is working away from the top position though.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Nightmare manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nightmare wants to get back to his feet but Atherton is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Nightmare looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nightmare is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Atherton wanted to stand there but Nightmare had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cody Nightmare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nightmare tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Atherton misses the target.
Nightmare shoots in looking for a takedown. Atherton tries to sprawl out of it but Nightmare keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Atherton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Atherton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atherton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nightmare unleashes a big counter combination but Atherton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Atherton misses.
Nightmare tries for a takedown but Atherton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atherton is looking for a counter combo.
Mark Atherton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Nightmare.
Nightmare lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atherton circles away quickly and effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nightmare misses with a series of wild punches.
Nightmare tries for a takedown but Atherton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mark Atherton will probably get the nod.
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#
Nightmare tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Atherton swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Nightmare closes the distance and clinches.
Nightmare tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Atherton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Atherton working hard to break the clinch.
Atherton tries to break the clinch but Nightmare is controlling the position.
Atherton has had enough of the clinch but Nightmare keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Nightmare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmare shoots in and drives through. Atherton sprawls well.
Atherton is looking to counter punch.
Mark Atherton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Nightmare.
Nightmare tries to score a power double leg takedown but Atherton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nightmare somewhat.#T1#
Nightmare will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nightmare looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little feinted left hand from Atherton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atherton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Nightmare darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Atherton pushes Nightmare off looking to stand but Nightmare dives back in and keeps control.
Nightmare wants to control but Atherton is keeping him busy.
Nightmare is just content to waste time from the top position. Atherton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T2#
Nightmare wants to pass the guard but Atherton is keeping the position.
Nightmare trying to control but Atherton is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nightmare throws an elbow that misses. Atherton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nightmare's guard. Nice move by Atherton!#REVR#
Cody Nightmare has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Nightmare is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Nightmare is looking for a triangle here but Atherton uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3#
Nightmare can't do much from the bottom here.
Nightmare is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Atherton tries to stand but Nightmare is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
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.
Nightmare is trying to get back to his feet.
Nightmare trying his best to control but Atherton has mounted him.
Nightmare tries to lock up and control but Atherton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Atherton controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nightmare tries to hold on but Atherton postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Atherton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Atherton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Atherton!
A relieved looking Mark Atherton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Materla closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Materla breaks the clinch.
Materla avoids the body shot from Atherton.
Atherton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Materla.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atherton! But no joy.
Materla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atherton circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atherton! But no joy.
Materla shoots for a takedown but Atherton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Materla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atherton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materla moves away.
Atherton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Materla.
Atherton takes a swing at Materla's ribcage but misses.
Atherton throws a hook but Materla avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atherton misses the shot to the body.
Materla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Atherton pinned against the cage. Atherton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Atherton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Materla ducks under a wild hook from Atherton.
Materla throws a big counter combination but Atherton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Atherton gets tackled into the cage by Materla. Materla maintains the clinch.
Atherton tries to break the clinch but Materla is controlling the position.
Atherton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Materla is keeping busy.
Atherton is trying to break free.
Atherton wants to break free but Materla has control.
Atherton leaning against his opponent.
Atherton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Materla tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Materla is stalling here.
Materla is trying to force a seperation but Atherton has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Atherton avoids a wild elbow strike from Materla.
Materla keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atherton's efforts to push away.
Materla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Materla tries to break free but Atherton pushes him back against the cage.
Materla is looking to take this one to the mat.
Materla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Atherton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Materla tries for a takedown. No joy.
Materla will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Atherton up against the cage.
We've been informed that Atherton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Atherton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Atherton tries to break free but Materla pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Materla gets control of Atherton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Materla will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Atherton is looking to stand up but Materla won't let him. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Materla working a defensive guard but Atherton passes into half guard.
Materla is breathing heavily.
Atherton is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Materla shoots in but Atherton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Atherton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Atherton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materla.
Atherton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Materla.
Materla dives in for a single leg takedown but Atherton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Atherton is trying to break free.
Materla is trying to pull guard but Atherton has him pressed against the cage.
Atherton wants to get back to striking at distance but Materla won't allow it.
Materla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atherton stops a takedown attempt from Materla.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Materla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Materla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Atherton has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Atherton as Materla tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Materla is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Atherton pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Materla tries to pull guard but Atherton holds him up against the cage and eventually Materla drops back down to his feet.
Atherton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atherton prevents a takedown attempt there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Atherton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Atherton wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Atherton's face as he tries to break the clinch. #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.
Atherton trying to control the position but instead, Materla has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atherton into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Atherton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Materla can't break the clinch.
Atherton is trying to force a seperation but Materla has the dominant position.
Materla goes for a takedown attempt but Atherton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Atherton misses with a looping right.
Atherton is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Atherton misses with a looping left.
As Atherton looks to move away, Materla throws a big counter combo but Atherton just gets out of the way.
Atherton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Materla moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Materla dives in for a single leg takedown but Atherton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Atherton wants to get back to striking at distance but Materla won't allow it.
Atherton is trying to break the clinch but Materla has him pressed against the cage.
Atherton is looking to break free of the clinch but Materla has double underhooks.
Atherton wants to get back to striking at distance but Materla won't allow it.
Materla jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Atherton walks away with a smile on his face. Materla gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Atherton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materla.
Atherton misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atherton. Materla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atherton misses with a looping right.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Materla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atherton circles away.
Atherton misses with a looping right.
Materla blocks a jab.
Atherton throws a lazy right hand but Materla sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atherton. Materla does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Atherton.
Materla tries to counter with a takedown but Atherton is quick to defend against it.
Atherton throws a body shot but no joy.
Atherton leaves Materla with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atherton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atherton misses with a straight right.
Atherton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Materla was well out of range. Poor timing from Atherton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Atherton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Materla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atherton takes a swing at Materla's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Materla was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Materla just misses with a punch to the body.
Atherton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atherton just misses with a punch to the body.
Atherton throws a hook to the side of Materla's head but Materla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Materla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atherton.
Atherton takes a swing at Materla's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materla slips a straight right by Atherton.
Materla has a takedown stuffed.
Atherton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mark Atherton seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Atherton throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Materla fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Atherton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Atherton misses with a right hand #CL#
and Materla counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Materla drops down looking for an ankle pick but Atherton pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Materla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atherton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materla shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atherton throws a jab when Materla was well out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Atherton 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.
Atherton misses with a wild body shot.
Atherton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michal Materla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Atherton misses.
Materla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big right from Atherton misses.
Mark Atherton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Materla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atherton. Materla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atherton misses with a wild body shot.
Atherton throws a body punch but Materla moves out of range.
Atherton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Atherton takes a swing at Materla's ribcage but misses.
Atherton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Materla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atherton throws out the jab.
Atherton misses with a wild body shot.
As Atherton looks to move away, Materla throws a big counter combo but Atherton just gets out of the way.
Atherton throws an overhand right that lands on Materla's shoulder, as Materla tries to avoid the shot.
Atherton throws a jab when Materla was well out of range.#T3#
Materla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Atherton misses.
Atherton throws a body shot but no joy.
Materla appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mark Atherton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atherton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atherton misses the shot to the body.
Atherton loads up on a big right hand but Materla slips the punch.
Materla lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Atherton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Materla.
Atherton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Atherton misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Atherton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atherton misses with a looping left.#T4#
Materla tries to clinch but Atherton is having none of it.
Materla tries to clinch up but Atherton circles away and keeps his distance.
Materla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Atherton.
Materla misses with a head kick.
Materla slips a straight right by Atherton.
Atherton looks to score with a jab to the body but Materla is just out of range.
Atherton throws a hook but Materla avoids it easily.
Atherton looks to score with a jab to the body but Materla is just out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atherton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Materla sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Materla seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Materla.
Michal Materla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Atherton misses the jab.
Materla attempts a counter takedown but Atherton avoids it well and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Atherton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Atherton 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Atherton!
Mark Atherton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
Atherton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mark Atherton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atherton misses with an uppercut. Woods saw that one coming.
Woods feinted with a counter takedown.
Atherton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woods on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#It looks like Dexter Woods has been cut.
Atherton misses with a body shot.
Atherton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Woods feinted with a counter takedown.
Atherton looks to throw the jab but Woods is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atherton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Woods moves out of range as Atherton strikes.
Woods tries to counter with a takedown but Atherton is quick to defend against it.
Woods looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Atherton is fending him off so far but Woods persists. Nope, Atherton circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Atherton misses with a series of wild punches.
Atherton throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Atherton throws a jab but it's blocked by Woods.
Atherton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Atherton.
Atherton lands a nice shot that snaps Woods's head back.
Atherton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atherton throws a looping overhand right but Woods ducks down to avoid it.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Atherton. Beautiful body shot.
Atherton missing with a left hand there. Woods was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Atherton scores with a shot to the body.
Woods moves forwards but Atherton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mark Atherton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Atherton throws a body shot but no joy.
Atherton lands a jab to Woods's midsection.
Atherton misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atherton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Woods changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Atherton with a jab.
Atherton fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Woods on the side of the head.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atherton.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atherton throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Atherton scores with a jab to the body.
Atherton misses with a hook. Woods ducked under it nicely.
Woods changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Atherton misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Woods tries to counter with a takedown but Atherton is quick to defend against it.
Atherton throws a hook to the side of Woods's head but Woods sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atherton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Woods attempts a counter takedown but Atherton avoids it well and moves away.
Woods takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Woods moves out of range of the strikes.
Woods takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Atherton throws a jab when Woods was well out of range.
Woods defending well as Atherton loads up on a big left hand.
Woods drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atherton sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Atherton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Woods's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woods attempts a counter takedown but Atherton avoids it well and moves away.
Woods avoids the body shot from Atherton.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Atherton misses with a two punch combination.
Woods tries to counter with a takedown but Atherton is quick to defend against it.
Atherton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atherton.
Woods changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Atherton takes a swing at Woods's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atherton throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atherton looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Mark Atherton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atherton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Atherton.
Woods tries to counter with a takedown but Atherton is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Woods ducks under a wild hook from Atherton.
Woods drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atherton sprawls and moves away.
Atherton scores with a sloppy right hand. Woods should have avoided that one.
Atherton dips to his left and cracks Woods with an uppercut!
Woods uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atherton.
Atherton loads up on a big right hand but Woods slips the punch.
Atherton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Woods momentarily.
Atherton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
A big right from Atherton misses.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Woods slips under a jab.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atherton lands with a good body shot.
Atherton looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atherton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Atherton.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Atherton tests Woods's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woods shoots for a takedown but Atherton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Atherton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Atherton misses the shot to the body.
Woods gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Atherton.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Woods might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Atherton misses with a wild body shot.
Atherton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Atherton throws out a loose jab but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atherton throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Woods counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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.#SU#
Woods decides to return to a standing position.
Atherton misses the shot to the body.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Atherton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Woods sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Atherton just misses with a punch to the body.
Woods tries to counter with a takedown but Atherton is quick to defend against it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Atherton.
The fighters circling - Atherton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atherton misses the shot to the body.
Woods drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atherton sprawls and moves away.
Atherton throws a lazy right hand but Woods sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Woods changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atherton. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Atherton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dexter Woods'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!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Atherton. Woods does a little dance to reset his feet.
Atherton throws a shot from downtown. Woods moves away and avoids it.
Woods slips under a jab.
Woods changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Woods takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Atherton looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Atherton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atherton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Woods half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Atherton catches Woods right on the button with a cross.
Nice cross by Atherton.#T1#
Atherton looks to score with a jab to the body but Woods is just out of range.
Atherton misses with a wild combination.
Woods showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atherton.
Atherton scores with a jab.
Woods blocks a jab.
Woods tries to counter with a takedown but Atherton is quick to defend against it.
Mark Atherton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Atherton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Woods in his tracks.
A slow jab from Atherton misses its intended target.
Woods changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Woods gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Woods moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Atherton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atherton throws a body shot but no joy.
Woods changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Woods moves away from the strike by Atherton.
Woods appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Atherton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atherton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Atherton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woods.
Woods drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atherton sprawls and moves away.
Woods avoids the body shot from Atherton.
Woods changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Atherton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Woods was well out of range. Poor timing from Atherton.
Woods slips under a jab.
Woods avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
A lazy left from Atherton finds it's target.
Atherton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Woods uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atherton.
Atherton throws a good cross that connects.
Atherton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Atherton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woods.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atherton throws out a loose jab but Woods uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woods steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atherton.
Woods attempts a counter takedown but Atherton avoids it well and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Atherton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Atherton 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Atherton!
Mark Atherton seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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