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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Pruitt clinches up against the cage.
Pruitt tries to pull guard but Sizemore holds him up against the cage and eventually Pruitt drops back down to his feet.
Sizemore with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sizemore is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Sizemore jumps guard.
Pruitt stays in close to Sizemore's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Sizemore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sizemore wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pruitt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pruitt's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1##SUB2#
Sizemore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pruitt doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pruitt manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pruitt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sizemore's guard.
Pruitt 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.
Sizemore doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sizemore manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pruitt fails to pull guard.
Sizemore tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sizemore tries to score a body lock takedown but Pruitt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Truman Pruitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Sizemore.#T2#
Pruitt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pruitt has Sizemore pushed against the cage.#TD#
Pruitt pulls Sizemore into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sizemore working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SU2#
Sizemore gets to his feet - Pruitt follows without any prompting.
Michael Sizemore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sizemore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Pruitt drives through and clinches with Sizemore against the cage.
Pruitt blocks an elbow strike.
Pruitt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sizemore misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pruitt.
Sizemore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pruitt prevents it.
#T3#
Sizemore wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pruitt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sizemore tries for a takedown but Pruitt manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Sizemore gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pruitt regains guard.
Sizemore looks winded!#SUB#
Pruitt has his foot on Sizemore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sizemore works his way back into a safe position though.
Sizemore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pruitt trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Pruitt working for a triangle but Sizemore defends it easily.
Sizemore trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4##SUB#
Pruitt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sizemore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sizemore trying to control but Pruitt is working from the bottom.
Sizemore working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pruitt's head.
Pruitt keeping moving, preventing Sizemore from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sizemore distracts Pruitt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Pruitt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sizemore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sizemore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sizemore is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sizemore 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#
Sizemore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pruitt tries to avoid it but Sizemore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pruitt to the ground. Pruitt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pruitt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sizemore with a poor takedown
and Pruitt counters with a left and a right that stings Sizemore.
Sizemore fails with the takedown.
Truman Pruitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Sizemore.#CL2#
Pruitt gets tackled into the cage by Sizemore. Sizemore maintains the clinch.
Pruitt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sizemore up against the cage.#TD#
Pruitt decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pruitt pulls Sizemore in to control the position.
Sizemore trying to control the position from guard on top but Pruitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pruitt has momentary wrist control but Sizemore slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Sizemore tries to free his leg and advance position but Pruitt is retaining full guard.
Michael Sizemore has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Pruitt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sizemore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sizemore lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sizemore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pruitt wants to stand and escape but Sizemore is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sizemore working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pruitt's head.
Sizemore trying to control but Pruitt is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sizemore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pruitt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sizemore has managed to get both his arms back between Pruitt's legs - danger averted.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sizemore lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sizemore distracts Pruitt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sizemore scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sizemore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pruitt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sizemore cracks Pruitt with a big elbow.
Sizemore is looking to take a break and control but Pruitt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pruitt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sizemore on the ground.
Sizemore is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Sizemore is staying tight to Pruitt's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU2#
Sizemore stands up. #CL2#
Pruitt tries to keep at a distance but Sizemore has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pruitt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sizemore to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Sizemore turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sizemore manages to end up in side control.
Pruitt bucks up and tries to throw Sizemore off but instead Sizemore has got his back!
Pruitt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sizemore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Pruitt is trying to defend against the choke here but Sizemore has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sizemore Tightens the hold and Pruitt taps out furiously! Sizemore displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Sizemore!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Sizemore tries for a takedown but Fox circles away easily#CL#
and Fox counters by moving into the clinch.
Sizemore fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Fox breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Sizemore darts in and clinches Fox up against the cage.
Fox landing knees to the body.
Sizemore is working for takedown but Fox is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burt Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Sizemore.
Fox throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Sizemore pulls Fox into guard.
Sizemore 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fox trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sizemore's guard.
Sizemore looking for a sweep. Not yet Sizemore, not yet.
Fox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sizemore on the ground.#T1#
Sizemore is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sizemore throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sizemore is trying to keep Fox in close.
#SUB2#
Sizemore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sizemore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fox manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Sizemore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sizemore working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fox's head.
Fox might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sizemore throwing strikes from guard but Fox blocks nicely.
Sizemore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Sizemore is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sizemore working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sizemore throwing strikes from guard but Fox blocks nicely.
Sizemore looking to sit in guard and control but Fox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Fox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Sizemore has his foot on Fox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fox works his way back into a safe position though.#SU#
Fox stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fox lands a two punch combo.
#T3#
Sizemore closes the distance and clinches up with Fox, looking for a takedown. Sizemore pushes Fox against the cage but Fox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sizemore looks winded!
Sizemore misses with a takedown attempt - Fox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sizemore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fox sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sizemore somewhat.
Sizemore misses with a takedown
letting Fox counter with a right hand. #CL#
Fox moves into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sizemore is trying to pull guard but Fox has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Sizemore tries to score a body lock takedown but Fox shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fox could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC#
Fox breaks the clinch.
Sizemore fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Fox moves into range and clinches up with Sizemore.
Fox using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sizemore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC#
Fox breaks the clinch.
Sizemore fails with the takedown.
It looked like Fox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sizemore.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fox lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Fox dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fox scores with a body shot.
Sizemore has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Fox counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fox.
Fox looking to throw knees to the head but Sizemore is blocking nicely.
Fox prevents the takedown attempt.
Sizemore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fox is defending well.
Burt Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Sizemore.
Sizemore looking for a takedown. #BC#
Fox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sizemore shoots and misses
and Fox counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Fox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sizemore's guard.
Fox has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fox landing with the ground and pound.
Sizemore is breathing heavily.
Fox wants to stand but Sizemore has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SU#
Fox stands and steps away. Sizemore gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Fox moves into range and clinches up with Sizemore.
Fox gets underhooks to prevent Sizemore's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Fox breaks from the clinch.
Sizemore has his takedown stuffed
and Sizemore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fox throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Fox shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Fox stands and steps away. Sizemore gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Fox has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T2#
Fox working Sizemore over with knees to the body.
Fox connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sizemore's face.
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!#BC#
Fox breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Fox has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fox lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fox.
Sizemore tries for a takedown but Fox circles away easily
and Sizemore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Fox shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sizemore napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sizemore tries to improve position but can't.
Fox is putting a hurting on Sizemore here, landing some big shots from side control. #T3##SU#
Fox stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Fox stuffs the takedown attempt from Sizemore. Sizemore gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Fox was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sizemore.
A right-left combo lands from Fox.
Crunch! Fox slams his shin into Sizemore's torso.
Sizemore with a poor takedown
and Fox counters with a left and a right that stings Sizemore.
Fox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sizemore can do to turn this around?#TD#
Fox shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sizemore napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sizemore is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Fox has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T4##CL#
Fox rushes Sizemore and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Fox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sizemore throws a combination that misses
and Fox counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fox scores with a shot to the body.
Sizemore shoots and misses
and Fox counters with a big head kick but Sizemore shrugs it off.
Sizemore blocks a head kick by Fox.
Sizemore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fox as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Fox 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#
Fox instigates a clinch.
Sizemore tries to pull guard but Fox holds him up against the cage and eventually Sizemore drops back down to his feet.
Sizemore is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fox is defending well.#BC#
Fox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sizemore fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fox avoids it really well and circles away.
Burt Fox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Sizemore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizemore with a poor takedown #CL#
and Fox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sizemore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sizemore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fox prevents it.
#BC#
Fox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Fox misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sizemore fails with the takedown#CL#
and Fox counters by moving into the clinch.
Fox has Sizemore pushed against the cage.#BC#
Fox manages to break the clinch.
Sizemore shoots and misses
and Fox counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Fox closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fox lands in his opponent's guard.
Fox engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Fox works over Sizemore with some ground and pound from guard.
Fox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SU#
Fox gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sizemore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fox counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Fox clinches up against the cage.
Fox prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Fox scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Fox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fox displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sizemore.
Fox throws a nice looking combination but Sizemore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fox lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sizemore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fox counters with a nice uppercut.
Fox lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Sizemore as Fox shoots in.
Sizemore fails to land the takedown.
Burt Fox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Fox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fox swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Fox tries to keep at a distance but Sizemore has taken the fight into the clinch.
Michael Sizemore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sizemore missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burt Fox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fox has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:25
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burt Fox!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Odonnell rushes Sizemore and presses him up against the cage.
Sizemore avoiding damage as Odonnell throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Sizemore is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Odonnell can't fight it off and eventually Sizemore manages to take the fight to the floor. Odonnell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sizemore throws a big elbow that misses.
Sizemore throws a big right hand that misses.
Odonnell really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Odonnell has his foot on Sizemore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sizemore works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sizemore looking to pass the guard.
Sizemore postures up in Odonnell's guard and throws a big left but Odonnell blocks it.
Odonnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizemore with a nice head shot there.
Sizemore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Odonnell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sizemore trying to control the position from guard on top but Odonnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Odonnell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sizemore has his hands clasped together but Odonnell extends and breaks Sizemore's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Odonnell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Odonnell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Sizemore darts in trying to clinch
and Stutavic counters with a right hand to the body.
Sizemore moves in looking to clinch but Stutavic pushes him off.
Sizemore looks to clinch
and Stutavic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stutavic keeps the fight on the outside.
Sizemore tries to clinch but Stutavic moves out of range.
Stutavic unleashes a big counter combination but Sizemore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Stutavic scores with a body shot.
Stutavic connects with the punch.
Stutavic throws a series of punches but Sizemore moves out of range.
Sizemore is looking for a counter combo.
Stutavic lands a nice hook to Sizemore's body. Sizemore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stutavic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stutavic slaps away a takedown attempt from Sizemore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stutavic thuds a left hand into Sizemore's body.
Stutavic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sizemore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stutavic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sizemore is breathing heavily.#T1#
Stutavic jabs Sizemore to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stutavic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#KD2#
Stutavic lands a left and a right that send Sizemore crashing to the mat, dazed. Stutavic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Sizemore is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Stutavic has cracked Sizemore with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Stutavic lands another huge swinging hook and Sizemore tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Sizemore, before Stutavic can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Stutavic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Sizemore misses with a low kick.
Brock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sizemore but Sizemore pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Sizemore shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sizemore showed some decent athleticism there.
Sizemore is trying to control the action in half guard but Brock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Brock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sizemore pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizemore is stalling here. Brock is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sizemore seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brock has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sizemore struggling a bit here.#SU#
Brock decides to stand back up. #T1#
A head kick misses from Brock. #TD2#
Brock gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sizemore to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brock looking for a guillotine here but Sizemore defends easily.
Brock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Brock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sizemore defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sizemore drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brock dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2##SU#
Brock decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sizemore, up you get! #TD2#
Sizemore looking to score a takedown here. Brock is defending well but Sizemore drives through and ends up in Brock's guard.
Sizemore wants to pass the guard but Brock is keeping the position.
Sizemore in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU2#
Sizemore gets to his feet - Brock follows without any prompting.
Brock is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Sizemore shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sizemore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brock keeps working. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sizemore lands with a punch from half guard.
Sizemore lands with a punch from half guard.
Sizemore scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brock moves into full guard.
Sizemore works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sizemore is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sizemore tries to pass to full mount but Brock defends it.
Sizemore is looking to take a break and control but Brock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4##SU2#
Sizemore stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Brock to get to his feet.
Sizemore is looking to clinch but Brock is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Sizemore scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sizemore is trying to control the action in half guard but Brock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Brock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sizemore drops an elbow to the side of Brock's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sizemore lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Sizemore is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sizemore dominated that round.
That's time! Brock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Sizemore throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brock tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sizemore is in Brock's guard.
Sizemore slips nicely into half guard.
Sizemore scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sizemore is looking to take a break and control but Brock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sizemore landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Sizemore trying to control the action but Brock is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sizemore is trying to work for a kimura but Brock is defending well.
Sizemore is breathing heavily.
Brock is trying to maintain the position but Sizemore is very close to passing his half guard.
Sizemore has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sizemore thows a huge punch but Brock dodges it nicely.
Brock is refusing to be controlled, as Sizemore sits in half guard.
Sizemore lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brock is refusing to be controlled, as Sizemore sits in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brock is trying to control but can't.
Sizemore trying to control from Brock's half guard. Brock has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sizemore trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sizemore throwing strikes from guard but Brock blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Sizemore throws a head kick but Brock moves out of range.
#TD#
Brock dives in and scores a takedown into Sizemore's guard.#ES2#
Sizemore pushes Brock off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Sizemore gets a takedown into half guard.
Sizemore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sizemore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brock keeps working. #SUB#
Brock actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sizemore passes to full mount!
Sizemore dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Sizemore wants to finish this one by submission but Brock is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sizemore.
Sizemore postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brock looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Sizemore goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Brock turns into him and now he's in Sizemore's guard.
Brock wants to pass the guard but Sizemore is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Sizemore 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! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sizemore closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brock did well to prevent Sizemore getting side control.
Sizemore throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sizemore working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Brock's thigh. Brock counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Brock is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Brock is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sizemore wants to control but Brock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Brock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sizemore sees it coming and defends easily.
Sizemore is trying to maintain the position but Brock is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Brock is working for a kimura but Sizemore is defending it quite comfortably.
Sizemore works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sizemore looking for a sweep. Not yet Sizemore, not yet. #SU#
Brock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Brock moves into range and clinches up with Sizemore.#TD2#
Sizemore has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brock uses from the top position. #T2##SU#
Brock stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sizemore throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Brock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brock trying to control but Sizemore is working from the bottom.
Sizemore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brock wants to control from the top but Sizemore keeps moving. #ES2#
Sizemore is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brock presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brock tries a knee to the head but Sizemore blocks it.
#TD2#
Sizemore tightens his grip and picks Brock up, before dumping him to the ground. Brock manages to land in guard.
Sizemore trying to control the position from guard on top but Brock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brock has momentary wrist control but Sizemore slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Sizemore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sizemore is in close to Brock's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sizemore scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sizemore throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Brock is looking for a triangle but Sizemore pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Brock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sizemore gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sizemore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brock is keeping the position for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Brock throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sizemore pushing down on Brock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sizemore is keen to just control but Brock is a slippery customer.
Sizemore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Sizemore is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brock sees it coming and defends easily.
Sizemore wants to take a breather but Brock is having none of it.
Michael Sizemore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sizemore slips a nice elbow through Brock's hands, connecting with Brock's forehead.
Winford Brock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock is staying active underneath Sizemore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Sizemore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sizemore 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Sizemore!
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