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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
GDL 87: Killer VS Valcak
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Vernetti wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vernetti checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Polster needs to keep his hands up - Vernetti had a free shot at his head there.
Polster throws the kick towards the body but Vernetti avoids it.
Polster walks into a jab.
Vernetti is looking to clinch.
Vernetti lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vernetti.
Polster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vernetti.
Polster throws a push kick but Vernetti slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Vernetti tries to sprawl but Polster drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polster is trying to control. Vernetti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vernetti wants to control but Polster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Polster is trying to control the action in half guard but Vernetti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Polster is trying for a kimura here. Vernetti looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Polster wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eric Polster!
Eric Polster made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLBENT in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
GDL 87: Killer VS Valcak
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Nurmagomedov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Graves.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov has managed to clinch.
Nurmagomedov is trying to drag Graves to the mat but Graves just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nurmagomedov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Graves is defending well.
Joseph Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miroslav Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov has Graves pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Graves manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Graves goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Joseph Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves swinging wildly here.
Nurmagomedov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Graves.
Nurmagomedov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nurmagomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov shoots in and drives through. Graves sprawls well.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Graves goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
Graves looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Graves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nurmagomedov tries to score a body lock takedown but Graves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Graves is trying to break free.#TD2#
Graves is fighting off a takedown attempt but Nurmagomedov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Graves to the mat. Graves regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nurmagomedov stays in close to Graves's body and controls the position.
Nurmagomedov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Nurmagomedov won't allow Graves to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graves throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nurmagomedov is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Graves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Graves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Graves throws a quick inside leg kick.
Graves takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Graves forces Nurmagomedov back against the cage and clinches.
Graves prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graves pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graves misses with a series of wild punches.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Graves.
#T1#
Graves shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nurmagomedov eats them both and turns towards Graves to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Graves throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nurmagomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nurmagomedov staying calm.#T2#
More stalling from Nurmagomedov.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miroslav Nurmagomedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Nurmagomedov cracks Graves with a big right hand but Graves just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nurmagomedov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Graves is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nurmagomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T3##SUB2#
Nurmagomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Graves is defending well.
Nurmagomedov controlling the position.
Nurmagomedov prevents Graves from escaping the position.
Check out the look on Nurmagomedov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nurmagomedov advances to mount.
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T4#
BOOM! Nurmagomedov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nurmagomedov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nurmagomedov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Graves wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov controlling from the full mount.
Nurmagomedov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
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!
Nurmagomedov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nurmagomedov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miroslav Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Graves tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Graves avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graves scores with a jab.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Nurmagomedov counters by moving into the clinch.
Nurmagomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graves pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov instigates a clinch. #T1##BC#
Graves breaks the clinch.
Graves lands a high kick!
Nurmagomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Joseph Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Graves cracks Nurmagomedov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Graves misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Nurmagomedov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Graves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov slows the pace down in half guard.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graves tries to kick Nurmagomedov off but Nurmagomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the pace.
Nurmagomedov with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T3#
Let's hope that Nurmagomedov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Nurmagomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Graves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nurmagomedov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Graves is trying to stand.
Nurmagomedov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nurmagomedov misses with a takedown attempt
and Graves counters with a series of strikes. Nurmagomedov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Graves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nurmagomedov backs up against the cage.
Joseph Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov moves into the clinch.
Graves wants to break free but Nurmagomedov has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves working hard to break the clinch.
Graves is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joseph Graves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miroslav Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Graves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Graves 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Graves!
Joseph Graves gave a mention to ALPHAwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Miroslav Nurmagomedov spoke after the fight, saying 'All I want to say, is that I will come back stronger, faster, smarter and hungrier than ever before. Rossiya, my budem chempionami, nesmotrya ni na chto!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Vieira takes the fight into the clinch.
Theeson has had enough of the clinch but Vieira keeps him there for the moment.
Come on Vieira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Theeson tries to break the clinch but Vieira is controlling the position.
Vieira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Theeson or not.
Vieira is pushing Theeson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vieira works on Theeson's body with a couple of short punches.
Theeson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira just leaning against Theeson, taking a breather.
Vieira presses Theeson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vieira gets through Theeson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vieira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Theeson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vieira taking a breather.#T1#
Vieira slows down the pace here.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Vieira.
Still in the clinch, Vieira scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vieira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vieira pushes Theeson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vieira scores with a hook to the body.
Vieira scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Theeson controls his hands.
Vieira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on Vieira's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Vieira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vieira displaying some good clinch control by pressing Theeson up against the cage.
Vieira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Theeson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vieira stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jorlan Vieira.#CL2#
Vieira has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Vieira avoiding damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vieira.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vieira stalling.
A right handed body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira lands a nice uppercut.
Vieira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Theeson.
Come on Vieira - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A body shot lands from Vieira.
#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vieira.
Vieira lands a left hand.
Vieira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vieira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vieira tries a knee to the head but Theeson blocks it.
Vieira throws a knee to the head but misses.
A hook to the body from Vieira.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira lands a body shot.
Vieira scores with a hook to the body.
Vieira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vieira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vieira.
Vieira lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Theeson is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorlan Vieira dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Vieira ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Theeson's jaw. Theeson's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Vieira does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jorlan Vieira! |
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Event:
SAFO Outrage
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Stickmann tests Fist's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Stickmann throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Fist tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
Fist is rocked!#SUB2#
Stickmann is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oh Fist is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stickmann trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fist manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Stickmann 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.
Fist seems to have got his legs back now.#SU#
Fist gets to his feet - Stickmann follows without any prompting.
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stickmann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fist scores with a hook to the body. Stickmann takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stickmann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fist on the side of the head.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stickmann.
Stickmann defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
Stickmann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stickmann throws the left hand but Fist avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Fist misses. #T1#
Stickmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
Stickmann throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fist throwing a counter right hand but Stickmann manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Stickmann. That snapped Fist's head back.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Stickmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist throws a body punch but Stickmann moves out of range.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Stickmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Stickmann staying out of range there.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Fist takes one on the button.
Stickmann throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Stickmann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stickmann throws a big shot that misses.
Stickmann fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Fist out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rod Stickmann!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rod Stickmann waved his t-shirt featuring Kato's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
GDL 13: Muhapuro v Legba
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Boy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilder misses the target.
Wilder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilder is looking to counter punch.
Wilder throws a series of strikes that have Boy backpedaling.
Boy avoids the body shot from Wilder.
Boy feints the counter takedown.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt - Wilder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Billy Wilder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baby Boy.
Wilder just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Boy drives through with a takedown into Wilder's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wilder manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Wilder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boy shoots in but no luck this time.
Wilder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boy with a poor takedown
and Wilder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boy fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder slaps away a takedown attempt from Boy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilder looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
Boy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wilder misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder misses with a body shot.
Baby Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilder circles away.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt - Wilder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilder misses the target.
Wilder is looking to land body kicks.
Wilder is looking to wear down Boy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Boy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilder as he avoids it easily.
Boy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilder defends it nicely.
Boy looks winded!#T2#
Wilder cracks Boy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
Boy feints and as Wilder raises his hands in defense, Boy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wilder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!#SUB2#
Boy is trying to get an arm triangle but Wilder is defending well.
Boy prevents Wilder from escaping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Wilder is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Boy take his back! Uh oh - Boy has got a rear naked choke here! Wilder is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baby Boy!
As Baby Boy got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: First of all thank you God for this wonderful evening thanks for the blessing. It's my honor to make my debut Infront of all you guys. You were so amazing. I promise to keep getting better everyday. And I will never disappoint you guys. Specially the #GDL #Gamma stay true #BabyBoy #ImtheFuture'.
Billy Wilder spoke after the fight, saying 'I ain't had enough barbecue, without my barbecue I can't get the win for you guys. I'll be gettin' me some tonight!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Fist misses with a hook.
Kane throws a big counter head kick but Fist avoids it with no problem.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Fist scores with a nice strike.
Rob Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane blocks a jab.
Fist works the jab nicely.
Fist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kane's head backwards.
Fist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fist backing away here, and Kane unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fist throws out a powerful jab.
Kane needs to keep his hands up - Fist had a free shot at his head there.
Fist scores with a sloppy right hand. Kane should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Kane 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Kane slips a straight right by Fist.#T1#
Fist punishes Kane's body with a nice straight punch.
Fist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kane counters with a nice body kick.
Fist lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kane backs up against the cage.
Fist 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.
Fist lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.
Fist is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kane closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fist is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
Kane only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kane.
A cross from Fist lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kane takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
Kane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fist lands with an overhand left.
Fist jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kane defending well as Fist loads up on a big left hand.
Kane looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Fist smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fist lands with an uppercut that bounces Kane off the cage and back into range.
Fist throws a poor cross that misses
and Kane counters with an outside leg kick.
Fist lands a really nice looking cross but Kane seems unphased.
Fist lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Fist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T3#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kane.
Fist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fist connects with a looping right hand.
Fist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kane's head backwards.
Fist throws a jab when Kane was well out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Kane.
Fist misses with a series of wild punches.
Fist throws out a loose jab but Kane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kane has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kane momentarily.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Kane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.#T4#
Kane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fist throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kane counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fist connects with a single shot there.
Fist misses with an uppercut. Kane saw that one coming.
Fist fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kane slips a jab from Fist.
Nice uppercut lands for Fist. That snapped Kane's head back.
Fist tries to bum rush Kane with a series of wild strikes but Kane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kane tries a quick counter leg kick but Fist is wise to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fist is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab lands there for Fist.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Kane slips the punch.
Kane was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Fist dominated that round.
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#
Fist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Fist catches Kane right on the button with a cross.
Kane throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fist throws a right hand that misses
and Kane counters with an outside leg kick.
Kane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Fist misses
and Kane counters with a big head kick but Fist shrugs it off.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kane might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fist has got the better of the exchanges.
Fist misses with a left hand
and Kane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kane looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fist is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A good leg kick by Kane.
Kane fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
A jab from Fist misses.
Kane throws a big counter head kick but Fist avoids it with no problem.
Fist connects with a body shot.
Fist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fist throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kane follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kane.
Fist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fist throws an off balance right hand
and Kane counters with a big head kick but Fist shrugs it off.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Fist cracks Kane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Kane moves away and avoids it.
Kane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fist cracks a nice hook into Kane's ribs.
Kane on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kane's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kane scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Fist misses.
Fist takes a swing at Kane's ribcage but misses.
Fist scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fist bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fist darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#
Kane is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Fist there.
Kane is still on wobbly legs! Can Fist finish him?
Fist lands a brutal uppercut that launches Kane off his feet! Kane tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Fist!
In his post fight interview, Rob Fist started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
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Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Newport throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newport misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Knight fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newport , pushing him back against the cage.
Knight slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by Newport .
#TD#
Knight jumps guard.
Knight manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Newport manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Knight throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newport works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Knight stops Newport from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Newport wants to stand and escape but Knight is having none of it.
Knight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Knight wants to control from the top but Newport keeps moving.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Newport really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Knight drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knight jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Newport working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ed Newport is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Knight tries to keep at a distance but Newport has taken the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Newport working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#TD#
Knight pulls guard successfully.
Knight looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Newport decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Newport works Knight's body with a nice hook.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt
and Newport counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knight is breathing heavily.#T3#
Knight takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Newport connects with a superb combination that knocks Knight out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Newport before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Knight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ed Newport !
Ed Newport thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
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Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
That kick from Peterson tenderised StormThrone's leg. StormThrone is trying to keep his angry face on.
StormThrone shoots for a takedown but Peterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Peterson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and StormThrone counters by moving into the clinch.
Peterson tries to work over StormThrone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Peterson is trying to break free.#BC2#
StormThrone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peterson. StormThrone does a little dance to reset his feet.
And StormThrone tries to counter it with a takedown but Peterson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peterson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
StormThrone takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Peterson blocks a head kick by StormThrone.
A low kick from Peterson misses #TD2#
and StormThrone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by StormThrone.
StormThrone controlling from the top position. #T1#
Peterson wants to stand and escape but StormThrone is having none of it.
StormThrone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
StormThrone tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
StormThrone is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
StormThrone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
StormThrone controls the position.
StormThrone's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3##SUB2#
StormThrone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no StormThrone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson is looking to get back to his feet here but StormThrone is keeping cool and he's managed to take Peterson's back.
StormThrone controls the action.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domique StormThrone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Peterson tries to bum rush StormThrone with a series of wild strikes but StormThrone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
StormThrone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Peterson can pounce on him.
Sam Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
StormThrone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peterson.
StormThrone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peterson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Peterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
StormThrone blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Peterson.
Peterson misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Peterson.
StormThrone steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Peterson.#T1#
Peterson throws a series of punches but StormThrone avoids them all with ease.
StormThrone scores with a head kick. Peterson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sam Peterson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
StormThrone instigates a clinch.
StormThrone is working for takedown but Peterson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peterson wants to get back to striking at distance but StormThrone won't allow it.
StormThrone goes for a takedown attempt but Peterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sam Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domique StormThrone.#TD2#
StormThrone gets a double leg takedown into Peterson's guard.
StormThrone slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
StormThrone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
StormThrone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
StormThrone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
StormThrone stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Peterson to get to his feet.
StormThrone goes for a double leg but Peterson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peterson continues to drive forward.
Some wild striking there from Peterson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
StormThrone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peterson as he avoids it easily.
StormThrone slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
StormThrone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Peterson dominated that second round.
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#
StormThrone misses with a takedown attempt - Peterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peterson misses with a combination
#TD2#
and StormThrone counters with a single leg into guard. Peterson didn't expect that.
StormThrone sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
StormThrone gets to his feet. Peterson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
StormThrone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peterson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Peterson throws a chopping leg kick but StormThrone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Peterson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
StormThrone is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Peterson throws a right hand that StormThrone ducks under and follows up with a left that StormThrone also avoids with ease.
StormThrone changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
StormThrone shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Peterson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
StormThrone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SU2#
StormThrone gets to his feet - Peterson follows without any prompting. #T2#
Peterson stuffs the takedown.
Peterson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Peterson misses with a low kick.
StormThrone slips a jab and a cross from Peterson.
A head kick by Peterson misses #CL2#
and StormThrone counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
StormThrone jumps guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU#
Peterson stands up from StormThrone's guard - Peterson perhaps looking for a knockout.
StormThrone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sam Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domique StormThrone.
StormThrone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peterson's waist but Peterson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing StormThrone off to one side. #T3##TD2#
StormThrone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
StormThrone gets to his feet. Peterson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Peterson fails to land with a series of punches.
StormThrone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peterson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from StormThrone.
Peterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T4#
StormThrone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Peterson but Peterson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peterson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
StormThrone wants to clinch up but Peterson keeps it at a distance.
Peterson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
StormThrone shoots in looking for a takedown but Peterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing StormThrone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
StormThrone shoots in and bounces Peterson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Peterson wants to stand but StormThrone is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Peterson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peterson 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Peterson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Roman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Knight clinches up with Roman and pushes him back against the cage.
Knight blocks a body shot from Roman.
Knight goes for a takedown attempt but Roman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Roman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Knight quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Knight has one foot on Roman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Roman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Knight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roman looking to stall.
Roman misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Roman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knight is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knight keeps control of Roman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knight has Roman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knight taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roman has had enough of the clinch but Knight keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Roman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Knight has closed the distance and engaged Roman in a clinch.
Roman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knight or not.
Roman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knight keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roman's efforts to push away.#T2#
Roman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knight to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otha Roman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knight prevents Roman from breaking the clinch.
Knight is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roman to keep the fight standing.
Roman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roman prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Roman pulls Knight into guard.
Knight looking to pass the guard.
Knight is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Knight wants to pass the guard but Roman is keeping the position.
Knight is looking to advance position but Roman has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##SUB#
Roman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Roman prevents Knight from getting the reversal.#T4#
Knight tries to buck Roman off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Roman goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Knight is on top in guard.
#SU2#
Knight gets to his feet. Roman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Roman shoots in looking for a takedown but Knight manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knight.
Roman tries to counter with a takedown but Knight is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roman as he avoids it easily.
Knight changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roman tries to avoid it but Knight manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roman to the ground. Roman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenny Knight will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Knight stuffs the takedown attempt from Roman. Roman gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Knight.
Roman attempts a counter takedown but Knight avoids it well and moves away.
Knight shoots in for a double leg but Roman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Roman shows good takedown defense.
Otha Roman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Knight.
Roman tries for a takedown but Knight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knight dives in for a single leg takedown but Roman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roman attempts a counter takedown but Knight avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roman wants it to stay on the feet.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt.
Roman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Knight sprawls and moves away.
Knight is breathing heavily.#T1#
Knight will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roman darts in looking for a takedown but Knight gets double underhooks and turns Roman into the cage. #CL2#
Knight drives through and clinches with Roman against the cage.
Roman lands a knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knight wants a takedown.
#TD#
Roman decides to pull guard.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Roman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roman holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
Knight controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Roman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Roman managing to control the position.
Roman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Knight preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Roman wants it to stay on the feet.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knight misses with a takedown attempt
and Roman counters with a one-two to the body.
Knight shoots in for a double leg but Roman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Knight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roman's waist but Roman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knight off to one side.
Roman fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Roman shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knight fails to land the takedown.
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roman pinned against the cage. Roman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roman fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roman's waist but Roman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knight off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otha Roman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roman.
Roman fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Roman tries to keep at a distance but Knight has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knight is defending well for now.
Knight has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Roman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Roman.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Roman obliges.#T1#
Roman tries to throw a body punch but Knight avoids it by throwing Roman back against the cage.
Knight is trying to pull guard but Roman turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee is keeping an eye on Roman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Knight is looking to take this one to the mat.
Otha Roman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Knight.#BC#
Roman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knight wants to clinch up but Roman keeps it at a distance.
Roman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Knight defends it nicely.
Kenny Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knight wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
Knight fails with the takedown
and Roman counters with a head kick.
Knight stuffs the takedown attempt from Roman. Roman gets slowly back to his feet.
Knight shoots in for a takedown but Roman shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Roman as Knight shoots in.
Knight shoots in but Roman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Otha Roman is winning the standup battle so far.
Knight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roman. #T3#
Roman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Knight but Knight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown but Roman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knight's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Knight shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roman but Roman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Roman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Roman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knight follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Knight darts in looking for a takedown but Roman gets double underhooks and turns Knight into the cage.
Knight closes the distance and clinches up with Roman, looking for a takedown. Knight pushes Roman against the cage but Roman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knight's waist but Knight gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roman off to one side.
Knight fails with a takedown attempt. #T4#
Knight stuffs the takedown.
Roman tries to clinch
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Knight gets a clinch.
Knight managing to block the knees to the body from Roman.
Knight wants to take the fight to the mat but Roman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roman tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knight on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight is working for takedown but Roman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knight goes for a takedown in the clinch but Roman prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otha Roman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roman 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otha Roman!
Kenny Knight spoke after the fight, saying 'I will not stop training over a loss. Everyone loses once in a while.'.
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