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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1058 Round 1
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Gane moves to clinch but Funny breaks away #TD#
and Funny counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Funny controlling the action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Funny connects with a nice short shot to Gane's temple.
Funny landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Funny takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Funny working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Funny works his way into full mount!
Funny raining down shots from the mount!
Gane is bucking up trying to escape but Funny cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Funny has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
The referee warns Gane that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T1#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Funny cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Funny tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Funny lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gane hang on?
Funny loads up with a big shot that hurts Gane! He's pulled Funny in close but Funny has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Gane survive? More strikes from Funny and Gane is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Doug Funny!
A relieved looking Doug Funny 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: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from McDagger as Pitbull shoots in.
McDagger lands with a right hand.
McDagger lands with a cross.
McDagger throws a right and a left that Pitbull avoids nicely.
McDagger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDagger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pitbull or perhaps it was just good defense by McDagger, which made it look bad.
McDagger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDagger there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDagger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pitbull manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pitbull.
McDagger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pitbull sprawls well. Pitbull wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDagger gets slowly back to his feet.
Pitbull is looking to slow McDagger down with leg kicks. #T1#
McDagger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Pitbull counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pitbull.
Pitbull is pressed up against the cage. McDagger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pitbull down to the mat. Pitbull avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conquer McDagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitbull gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pitbull wants to clinch up but McDagger keeps it at a distance.
McDagger tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitbull looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pitbull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McDagger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDagger is looking to counter punch.
Pitbull fails with a takedown attempt.
McDagger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pitbull keeps the fight on the outside.
McDagger takes one to the side of the head.
Pitbull takes a swing at McDagger's ribcage but misses.
McDagger keeps the fight on the outside.
McDagger fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Pitbull's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDagger misses with a head kick.
#T2#
McDagger fails with a takedown attempt.
Pitbull scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitbull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDagger throwing a counter right hand but Pitbull manages to avoid it.
Pitbull takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McDagger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitbull circles away quickly and effectively.
McDagger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pitbull eats them both and turns towards McDagger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McDagger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McDagger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDagger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pitbull.
Pitbull dives in and grabs McDagger's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDagger pushes down on Pitbull's head and hops out.
Pitbull looks winded!
McDagger lands a slapping body shot.
#T3##CL2#
Pitbull clinches with his opponent.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pitbull - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McDagger tries to score a body lock takedown but Pitbull shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Pitbull pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
McDagger shoots in and bounces Pitbull off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pitbull pushes McDagger off and gets back to his feet.
Pitbull misses with a two punch combination.
Pitbull avoids the head kick by McDagger.
Pitbull tries a quick counter leg kick but McDagger is wise to it.
Pitbull is looking to land body kicks.
McDagger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pitbull sprawls well. Pitbull wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McDagger gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitbull walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDagger connects with a looping right hand.
Patricio Pitbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by McDagger.
McDagger misses with a body kick.
McDagger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pitbull's head.
Nice cross by Pitbull.
McDagger throws a series of strikes that have Pitbull backpedaling.
Pitbull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pitbull takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDagger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pitbull eats them both and turns towards McDagger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McDagger connects with a right hand. Pitbull shakes it off.
Pitbull misses with a takedown #CL#
and McDagger counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McDagger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conquer McDagger 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#
Nice takedown defense from Pitbull. No joy for McDagger on that attempt. #CL#
McDagger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDagger avoiding damage as Pitbull throws knees to the body.
Pitbull looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Pitbull escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDagger wants to clinch.
McDagger shoots and misses
and Pitbull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDagger scores with a head kick. Pitbull tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McDagger lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDagger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McDagger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#Pitbull is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDagger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pitbull is still on wobbly legs! Can McDagger finish him?
Nice body punch from Pitbull.
Pitbull seems to have recovered his senses.
McDagger closes the distance but Pitbull moves to the side
and Pitbull counters with a good low kick that McDagger was not able to check. #T1#
McDagger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDagger lands with a nice body punch.
Pitbull fails to land the takedown.
Pitbull is breathing heavily.
McDagger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pitbull circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conquer McDagger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDagger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pitbull with a poor takedown
and McDagger counters with a two punch combo.
Pitbull showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDagger.
McDagger lands a jab-cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pitbull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conquer McDagger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDagger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T2#
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!
McDagger throws a head kick that Pitbull semi-blocks.
McDagger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pitbull.
McDagger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDagger connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDagger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDagger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pitbull is fending him off so far but McDagger persists. Nope, Pitbull circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDagger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McDagger lands in his opponent's guard.
Pitbull has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McDagger has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Pitbull pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDagger tries to clinch up.#T3#
McDagger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Conquer McDagger is winning the standup battle so far.
Pitbull throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDagger counters with a straight right hand.
McDagger fails with a takedown attempt.
Pitbull shoots in for a double leg but McDagger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDagger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - McDagger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
McDagger shoots in but Pitbull avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
McDagger gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Pitbull breaks from the clinch.
McDagger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4#
McDagger misses with a series of wild punches.
McDagger lunges at Pitbull with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pitbull's hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Pitbull. #CL#
Pitbull tries to keep at a distance but McDagger has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
McDagger breaks the clinch.
#TD#
McDagger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pitbull tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McDagger is in Pitbull's guard.
McDagger scoring with punches to the head and body.
McDagger prevents Pitbull from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
McDagger decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pitbull displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McDagger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Conquer McDagger 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#
McDagger fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitbull, pushing him back against the cage.
McDagger has a couple of punches blocked by Pitbull.
Pitbull blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pitbull is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McDagger to keep the fight standing.#BC#
McDagger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDagger pushes Pitbull away with a front kick.
Pitbull takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Pitbull has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
McDagger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDagger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pitbull is fending him off so far but McDagger persists. Nope, Pitbull circles away and we're back to standing.
Pitbull digs a good body shot into McDagger's ribs.
McDagger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pitbull moves in looking to clinch but McDagger pushes him off.
McDagger tries to counter by clinching up but Pitbull breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Pitbull keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Pitbull fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDagger, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Pitbull jumps into guard, dragging McDagger to the mat.
McDagger wants to control from the top but Pitbull keeps moving. #ES2#
Pitbull has his feet on McDagger's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pitbull avoids the head kick by McDagger.
McDagger scores with a shot to the body.
McDagger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pitbull sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDagger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitbull circles away quickly and effectively.
McDagger throws the left hand but Pitbull avoids the punch easily.
Pitbull misses with a takedown attempt - McDagger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McDagger is looking to counter punch.
Pitbull will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDagger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McDagger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pitbull can do to turn this around?#T2#
Pitbull shoots in looking for a takedown. McDagger tries to sprawl out of it but Pitbull keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDagger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Conquer McDagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patricio Pitbull.
McDagger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDagger.
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!#CL2#
Pitbull clinches up with McDagger and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Pitbull breaks the clinch.
#CL#
McDagger clinches up with Pitbull and pushes him back against the cage.
McDagger jumps guard but Pitbull stands there with McDagger around his waist. McDagger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
McDagger breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
McDagger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDagger showed some decent athleticism there.
Pitbull has one foot on McDagger's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
McDagger jabs Pitbull right on the nose. Pitbull blinks but takes it well.
Pitbull fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
McDagger clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Pitbull breaks from the clinch.
McDagger looks to land a combination but Pitbull avoids it well.
Pitbull misses the jab.
McDagger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McDagger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McDagger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitbull manages to avoid it.
McDagger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pitbull is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDagger with a body shot.
Conquer McDagger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitbull on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice cross by McDagger.
Pitbull shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDagger pinned against the cage. McDagger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good standup being displayed there by McDagger as he connects with a hook.
McDagger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
McDagger connects with a body shot that sends Pitbull's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from McDagger misses.
McDagger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pitbull is fending him off so far but McDagger persists. Nope, Pitbull circles away and we're back to standing.
Patricio Pitbull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDagger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conquer McDagger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDagger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conquer McDagger!
In his post fight interview, Conquer McDagger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Overeem moves in looking to clinch but Pudzianowski pushes him off.
Pudzianowski leaves Overeem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Overeem misses with a takedown attempt - Pudzianowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pudzianowski lands a nice looking kick to the body. Overeem takes a step back to recover.
Pudzianowski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.#CL#
Pudzianowski takes the fight into the clinch.
Overeem tries to break the clinch but Pudzianowski is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski landing knees to the head.
Overeem is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pudzianowski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pudzianowski jumps guard but Overeem stands there with Pudzianowski around his waist. Pudzianowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Pudzianowski has Overeem pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Overeem manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Overeem drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pudzianowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.
Overeem throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pudzianowski counters with a straight right hand.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Pudzianowski closes the distance and clinches.
Overeem is looking to take this one to the mat.
Overeem tries to circle away but Pudzianowski has him pinned against the cage.
Overeem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Overeem breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Overeem.
Pudzianowski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Overeem gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Overeem is trying to break free.
Pudzianowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Overeem pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem fails with a takedown attempt.
Pudzianowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Pudzianowski attempts a counter takedown but Overeem avoids it well and moves away.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Pudzianowski drives through and clinches with Overeem against the cage.
#TD#
Pudzianowski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Overeem uses from the top position. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pudzianowski manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pudzianowski jumps guard but Overeem stands there with Pudzianowski around his waist. Pudzianowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pudzianowski fails to pull guard.
#T3##TD#
Pudzianowski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Overeem distracts Pudzianowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Overeem is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Overeem stands up from Pudzianowski's guard - Overeem perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Overeem shoots in but Pudzianowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Overeem tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pudzianowski defends well and Overeem ends up having to push Pudzianowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pudzianowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Overeem does no damage.
Pudzianowski looks for a takedown but Overeem sprawls well.
Pudzianowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pudzianowski dives in and grabs Overeem's left leg, looking for a takedown. Overeem pushes down on Pudzianowski's head and hops out.
Pudzianowski is breathing heavily.#CL#
Pudzianowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Overeem, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Overeem escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Pudzianowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Overeem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pudzianowski or perhaps it was just good defense by Overeem, which made it look bad.
Overeem looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pudzianowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Overeem can do to turn this around?
Overeem throws a nice looking combination but Pudzianowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pudzianowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Overeem.
Pudzianowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pudzianowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Overeem.
#CL2#
Overeem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pudzianowski, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Overeem is trying to push Pudzianowski away but Pudzianowski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pudzianowski slows down the pace here.
#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Overeem.
Overeem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pudzianowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Overeem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pudzianowski is defending well for now.
Pudzianowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pudzianowski here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#BC#
Pudzianowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pudzianowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Pudzianowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pudzianowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mariusz Pudzianowski is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Overeem shoots in for a double leg but Pudzianowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pudzianowski is defended easily by Overeem.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Overeem stuffs the takedown attempt from Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Overeem shoots in for a takedown but Pudzianowski shows good takedown defense.
Overeem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pudzianowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Overeem somewhat.#CL2#
Overeem instigates a clinch. #T3#
Pudzianowski is trying to pull guard but Overeem turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pudzianowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Overeem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Pudzianowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pudzianowski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Overeem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Overeem clinches with his opponent.
Overeem manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Overeem's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Overeem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pudzianowski as he jumps to the side.
Pudzianowski darts in looking for a takedown but Overeem gets double underhooks and turns Pudzianowski into the cage.
Overeem working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Pudzianowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Overeem darts in and clinches Pudzianowski up against the cage.
Overeem is pressed up against the cage. Pudzianowski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Overeem down to the mat. Overeem avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Overeem shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Overeem stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Overeem has closed the distance and engaged Pudzianowski in a clinch.
Pudzianowski has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Overeem after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alistair Overeem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Overeem moves into the clinch.
Overeem looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Overeem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pudzianowski jumps guard but Overeem stands there with Pudzianowski around his waist. Pudzianowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pudzianowski tries to land a knee to the head but Overeem blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Pudzianowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Pudzianowski misses.
As Pudzianowski backs off Overeem throws a huge counter combo but Pudzianowski manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Overeem clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Overeem breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Overeem goes for a double leg but Pudzianowski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pudzianowski continues to drive forward.#T1#
No luck for Pudzianowski with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Overeem moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Pudzianowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Overeem forces Pudzianowski back against the cage and clinches.
Pudzianowski tries to pull guard but Overeem holds him up against the cage and eventually Pudzianowski drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pudzianowski avoids it.
Overeem looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2##TD2#
Overeem is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pudzianowski can't fight it off and eventually Overeem manages to take the fight to the floor. Pudzianowski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pudzianowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Overeem stands and throws Pudzianowski's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Overeem has an Americana. Pudzianowski didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Overeem is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Overeem hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alistair Overeem!
Alistair Overeem 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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