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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1051 Round 2
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Fleet misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Phantom pushes Fleet up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fleet's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Phantom breaks from the clinch.
Fleet changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phantom tries to avoid it but Fleet manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phantom to the ground. Phantom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fleet tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phantom swivels and escapes.
Phantom avoids the head kick by Fleet.
Phantom works over Fleet's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Carlos Fleet has been cut.#CL#
Fleet clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Phantom jumps into guard, dragging Fleet to the mat.
Phantom trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fleet has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Phantom is proving hard to escape from.
Fleet controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phantom is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Phantom stopping the sweep attempt from Fleet.
Phantom content to stall in guard here.
Phantom postures up.
Fleet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phantom postures up in Fleet's guard and throws a big left but Fleet blocks it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Phantom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Fleet looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Phantom passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleet is refusing to be controlled, as Phantom sits in half guard.
Fleet is looking for a sweep. Phantom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phantom not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3##SUB#
Fleet actively working from the bottom here.
Phantom is trying to control. Fleet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Phantom not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice sprawl there from Fleet as Phantom shoots in.
Fleet attempts a counter takedown but Phantom avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Phantom moves into range and clinches up with Fleet.
Phantom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phantom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fleet drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Phantom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Fleet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleet fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Phantom blocks an elbow strike.
Phantom lands an elbow inside.
Fleet working hard to break the clinch.
Phantom avoiding damage.
Fleet stalling in the clinch.
Phantom tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Phantom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Phantom instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Phantom takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleet tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fleet trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Phantom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Fleet's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Phantom misses with a takedown attempt - Fleet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fleet fails with the takedown
and Phantom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phantom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fleet but Fleet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phantom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Phantom is looking to clinch but Fleet is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleet swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phantom lands a jab to Fleet's midsection.
Fleet tries to close the distance and clinch but Phantom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phantom darts in looking for a takedown but Fleet gets double underhooks and turns Phantom into the cage.
Carlos Fleet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Phantom.#T1#
Fleet shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phantom but Phantom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phantom blocks a head kick by Fleet.
Phantom throws a fast counter high kick but Fleet manages to duck under it in time.#CL#
Fleet drives through and clinches with Phantom against the cage.
Fleet stalling the fight.
Phantom prevents the takedown attempt.
Phantom is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fleet to keep the fight standing.
Phantom is trying to pull guard but Fleet has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Phantom pulls guard effortlessly.
Phantom being controlled here, momentarily.
Fleet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Fleet working some strikes from top position.
Fleet engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Phantom tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Phantom is looking for a triangle here but Fleet uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Fleet is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phantom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Fleet tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Fleet wants to take a breather but Phantom manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fleet.
Phantom has a closed guard, preventing Fleet from standing up. #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.
Phantom wants to control the position but Fleet says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fleet trying to pass the guard but Phantom defending well.
Fleet is nestled in close to Phantom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fleet keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fleet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Fleet dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Fleet's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Phantom tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fleet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phantom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phantom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Danny Phantom seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Fleet closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Phantom to the mat! Phantom manages to get full guard.
Fleet looking to sit in guard and control but Phantom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fleet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phantom tries to free his leg and advance position but Fleet is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fleet holds on and takes a little breather. #T1##SU2#
Phantom stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fleet dives in for a single leg takedown but Phantom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Phantom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fleet pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Phantom back to the cage. Fleet follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Fleet clinches up with Phantom and pushes him back against the cage.
Phantom is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Phantom wants to stall.
Phantom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Phantom prevents Fleet from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Phantom is working for takedown but Fleet is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carlos Fleet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Phantom.
Fleet leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Fleet.
Fleet prevents the takedown attempt.
Phantom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fleet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phantom pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Fleet fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Phantom sprawls well initially but Fleet persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Phantom tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Fleet manages to move to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleet is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T3#
Fleet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fleet with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB#
Fleet goes for an armbar but Phantom turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Phantom.
Phantom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Phantom won't allow Fleet to sweep him here. #T4#
Fleet keeping moving, preventing Phantom from controlling successfully.
Phantom trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fleet holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleet has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Fleet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fleet 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Danny Phantom!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Danny Phantom!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Danny Phantom!
Danny Phantom wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1051 Round 1
Date: Jun 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Fleet shoots for a takedown but Tobias saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fleet throws a sloppy body shot
and Tobias counters with a nice uppercut.
A lazy left from Tobias finds it's target.#TD#
Fleet manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tobias on his heels. He'll look to pass Tobias's guard now, I'm sure.
Fleet cracks Tobias with a solid left hand.
Fleet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tobias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tobias really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fleet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tobias keeping moving, preventing Fleet from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleet tries to free his leg and advance position but Tobias is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleet seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fleet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Fleet forces his way into half guard.
Tobias is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fleet passes to full mount!
Fleet looking to finish Tobias with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tobias!#T2#
Fleet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tobias is working to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tobias can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fleet connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB#
Fleet looking for a guillotine from mount but Tobias is having none of it.
Fleet fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tobias is bucking up trying to escape but Fleet cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fleet is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Tobias tries to reverse the position but Fleet maintains control.
Fleet working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fleet controlling his opponent.
Fleet wants to get back to his feet but Tobias is holding on tight.
Fleet controlling from mount.
Tobias looks winded!
Fleet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Fleet is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tobias can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by Fleet.
Fleet dominating with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Fleet dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
No luck for Fleet with that takedown attempt.
Tobias looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fleet fails to land the takedown.
Tobias throws a counter combo.#CL#
Fleet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fleet controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Fleet decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobias throws a strike but Fleet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Fleet stands and throws Tobias's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fleet wants to stand but Tobias is controlling his arm.
Tobias wants to control but Fleet postures up.
Carlos Fleet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fleet is staying tight to Tobias's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fleet tries to stand but Tobias is controlling his head.
Fleet staying calm.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tobias wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tobias is looking for a sweep.
Fleet works to advance to full mount. Tobias defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fleet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tobias is breathing heavily.#T3#
Fleet scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fleet blocks Tobias's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Fleet content just to control the position here. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fleet raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fleet lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fleet content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleet working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Fleet dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Fleet has closed the distance and engaged Tobias in a clinch.
The referee calls for Fleet to work.
#BC#
Fleet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fleet shoots in looking for a takedown. Tobias tries to sprawl out of it but Fleet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tobias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tobias feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fleets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleet fails with a takedown attempt.
Anton Tobias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Fleet has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Carlos Fleet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fleet fails to land with a series of punches.
Tobias stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tobias wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Fleet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tobias looks to land a combination. Fleet sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fleet walks into a jab.
Fleet shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tobias sprawls well. Tobias wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fleet gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fleet tries to clinch but Tobias moves away
and Tobias counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Fleet fails with a takedown attempt.
Fleet shoots in and drives through. Tobias sprawls well.
Fleet moves forwards but Tobias connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Fleet has Tobias up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tobias.
Fleet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tobias prevents it.
#T3##BC#
Fleet breaks the clinch.
Anton Tobias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tobias keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fleet tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tobias sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fleet somewhat.
Tobias lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T4#
Tobias jabs Fleet right on the nose. Fleet blinks but takes it well.
Tobias lands with a nice combination. Fleet backs away looking to recover.
Fleet misses with a head kick.
Tobias is looking for the big counter here.
Anton Tobias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fleet tries to land a front kick but Tobias steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tobias lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tobias stuns Fleet with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tobias lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tobias throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Fleet closes the distance and pushes Tobias back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Tobias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fleet 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Carlos Fleet!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Carlos Fleet!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Anton Tobias!
Carlos Fleet wins by split decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1051 Round 1
Date: Jun 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Mackay shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mackay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mackay gets slowly back to his feet.
Mackay misses with the body kick#CL2#
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
James misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mackay has James pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. James manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Mackay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Mackay pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from James does no damage.
Mackay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. James tries to avoid it but Mackay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag James to the ground. James escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mackay avoids it really well and circles away.
James misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
James clinches up with Mackay and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
James breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
James shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mackay manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mackay uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mackay tries to clinch but James is having none of it. #TD2#
James gets a double leg takedown into Mackay's guard.
Mackay has his feet on James's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mackay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mackay shoots and misses #CL2#
and James counters by moving into the clinch.
Mackay wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2##TD2#
James has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mackay uses from the top position.
James wants to sweep here but Mackay controlling him for the moment.
James wants to stand up but Mackay is controlling him.
Mackay trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Mackay decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James tries a head kick but it misses.
Mackay moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
As Mackay backs off James throws a huge counter combo but Mackay manages to avoid it all.#T3##CL2#
James closes the distance and clinches.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Mackay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Mackay jumps into guard, dragging James to the mat.
James in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
James trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mackay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. James manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mackay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
James is pulling down on Mackay's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mackay won't allow James to sweep him here. #T4#
James is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mackay is controlling him. #SUB#
Mackay thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mackay is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
James is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mackay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU#
James is working an open guard so Mackay takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mackay tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesse James will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
James misses with the combination.
Mackay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mackay fails with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on James's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
James manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mackay on his heels. He'll look to pass Mackay's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
James wants to control from the top but Mackay keeps moving.
Mackay 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.
James must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
James looking to pass the guard.
Mackay is trying to control the position but James postures up.
Mackay is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because James is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
James is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
James is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
James pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mackay dives in and grabs James's left leg, looking for a takedown. James pushes down on Mackay's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Mackay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Mackay, which made it look bad.
James shoots in but Mackay avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James tries to pull guard but Mackay won't allow it.
Mackay drops to a knee looking for a takedown but James gets the underhooks and prevents it.
James jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mackay walks away with a smile on his face. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3#
Mackay walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. James checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
James is looking for the big counter here.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mackay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
James pushes Mackay up against the cage in a clinch.
James is looking for a takedown.
James gets underhooks to prevent Mackay's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
James pulls guard successfully.
Connar Mackay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Mackay stands and steps away. James gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mackay fires out a quick counter leg kick but James just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Mackay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as James sprawls well. James wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mackay gets slowly back to his feet.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
James slaps away a takedown attempt from Mackay, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
James pushes Mackay up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James tries to pull guard but Mackay holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse James 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
James tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James fails with the takedown.
No luck for Mackay with that takedown attempt.
Mackay shoots and misses #CL2#
and James counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Mackay with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Mackay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackay wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
James gets a clinch. #BC2#
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Mackay tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mackay is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Mackay circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James closes the distance and clinches up with Mackay, looking for a takedown. James pushes Mackay against the cage but Mackay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Mackay.
Mackay fails with the takedown.#CL2#
James rushes Mackay and presses him up against the cage.
Mackay is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mackay avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mackay avoids it.
Mackay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for James with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
James gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James is trying to pull guard but Mackay has him pressed against the cage.
James jumps guard but Mackay turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mackay wants to break free but James has control.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Mackay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mackay wants it to stay on the feet.
Mackay seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
Mackay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mackay is defended easily by James.
Mackay misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mackay fails with an attempt to clinch.
James feints a counter leg kick.
Mackay misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T4#
Mackay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mackay wants it to stay on the feet.
Mackay tries to close the distance and clinch but James swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
James rushes Mackay and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Mackay slaps away a takedown attempt from James, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As James looks to move away, Mackay throws a big counter combo but James just gets out of the way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mackay shoots for a takedown but James saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Mackay. Mackay gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse James comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got James 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Jesse James!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Jesse James!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Jesse James!
Jesse James wins by unanimous decision! |
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