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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Wazniac gets the takedown into side control.
Schwartz bucks up and tries to throw Wazniac off but instead Wazniac has got his back!
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Tokyo inform us that Wazniac has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#ES#
Schwartz is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Wazniac off. It looks like it's working - Wazniac slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Schwartz displaying calm under pressure there.
Schwartz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wazniac counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Schwartz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wazniac swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Wazniac gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wazniac looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Schwartz controlling the position well.
Schwartz wants to control but Wazniac passes into side.
Schwartz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schwartz tries to improve position but can't.
Wazniac taking a breather here.
Schwartz is not content to let Wazniac control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wazniac slows the pace down.
Schwartz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wazniac.
Schwartz is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Schwartz wants to control but Wazniac postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Schwartz stops Wazniac from passing to mount. #T3#
Wazniac takes a little break here. Schwartz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wazniac avoids the body shot from Schwartz.
Schwartz has his takedown stuffed
and Wazniac counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wazniac takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice takedown defense from Wazniac. No joy for Schwartz on that attempt.
Schwartz shoots in for a double leg but Wazniac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Schwartz is breathing heavily.#T4#
Schwartz doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Wazniac counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Wazniac has picked Schwartz up - he's going for a ride! Wazniac dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wazniac tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schwartz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Wazniac wants to work for an arm triangle but Schwartz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Schwartz is looking to control Wazniac's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schwartz avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petar Wazniac dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Schwartz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wazniac avoids it really well and circles away.
Wazniac stuffs the takedown.
Schwartz throws a jab when Wazniac was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wazniac leaves Schwartz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Wazniac moves into range and clinches up with Schwartz.#T1#
Schwartz wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Wazniac has hold of one of Schwartz's legs. Schwartz is fighting the takedown attempt but Wazniac gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Wazniac stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wazniac keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Schwartz darts in looking for a takedown but Wazniac gets double underhooks and turns Schwartz into the cage.
Wazniac is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#TD2#
Wazniac shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schwartz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Schwartz bucks up and tries to throw Wazniac off but instead Wazniac has got his back!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Schwartz showing good submission defense here.
Wazniac keeps control of the position easily here as Schwartz tries to buck him off.
Schwartz trying to control the action but Wazniac just sinks the hooks in. #T3#
I would not like to be Schwartz right now.
#SUB2#
Schwartz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Schwartz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Wazniac go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wazniac has good solid back control here. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Schwartz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wazniac controlling well, preventing Schwartz from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schwartz has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Wazniac.
Wazniac avoiding Schwartz 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petar Wazniac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Schwartz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Wazniac avoids the head kick by Schwartz.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wazniac sprawls well. Wazniac wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schwartz gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Wazniac has Schwartz up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wazniac is defending well.#T1#
Wazniac is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwartz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Schwartz decides to pull guard.
Wazniac controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schwartz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schwartz is trying to keep Wazniac in close.
#SU2#
Wazniac decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Schwartz fails with the takedown.
Petar Wazniac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##TD2#
Wazniac drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wazniac working the strikes but Schwartz uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Wazniac wants to work for an arm triangle but Schwartz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wazniac wants to pass the guard but Schwartz is defending well.
Wazniac has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Wazniac throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Schwartz because Wazniac loaded up on that one.
Schwartz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schwartz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
I would not like to be Schwartz right now.
#SUB2#
Wazniac is looking for the choke from the back position but Schwartz is controlling his hands well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wazniac trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Schwartz doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Schwartz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Wazniac has got his arm under Schwartz's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Schwartz has spun round into Wazniac's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
And that's the end of the fight!
Petar Wazniac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wazniac has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petar Wazniac!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Wazniac gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Patton to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Patton clinches with his opponent.
Patton is trying to push Wazniac away but Wazniac has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Patton manages to break the clinch.
Wazniac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patton slaps away a takedown attempt from Wazniac, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Patton is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Wazniac clinches. #T1##TD#
Patton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Patton working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patton has his hands on Wazniac's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Patton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wazniac defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Patton holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wazniac is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Wazniac got a little sloppy there for a moment and Patton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wazniac has managed to get both his arms back between Patton's legs - danger averted.
Patton wants to sweep here but Wazniac controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Patton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Patton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Wazniac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wazniac looks winded!#SUB2#
Wazniac drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wazniac jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Patton is trying to control the position but Wazniac postures up. #T3#
Patton managing to control the position. #SUB#
Patton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wazniac is aware though and is defending well.
Patton trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Wazniac avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Patton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Wazniac avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Patton trying to keep a closed guard but Wazniac is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Patton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Patton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Patton throwing a counter right hand but Wazniac manages to avoid it.
Abe Patton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petar Wazniac.#CL#
Patton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patton tries to break the clinch but Wazniac is controlling the position. #TD#
Patton jumps into guard, dragging Wazniac to the mat.
Patton is looking to sweep but instead, Wazniac has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Patton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wazniac shoots and misses
and Patton counters with a stiff right hand.
Wazniac shoots and misses
and Patton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wazniac fails with the takedown
and Patton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abe Patton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petar Wazniac.#CL#
Wazniac gets tackled into the cage by Patton. Patton maintains the clinch.
Wazniac is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Patton manages to break the clinch.
Patton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Patton tries to clinch but Wazniac moves out of range.
Wazniac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wazniac avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Patton tries to clinch but Wazniac moves out of range.
Patton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Petar Wazniac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Patton pushes Wazniac up against the cage in a clinch.#T2##BC#
Patton breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Patton pushes Wazniac up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Patton jumps into guard, dragging Wazniac to the mat.
Patton keeping full guard, as Wazniac tries to pass.
Patton is trying to control the position but Wazniac postures up.
Patton is controlling Wazniac's posture.
Wazniac postures up.
#SUB#
Patton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wazniac defends well.#T3#
Wazniac trying to control but Patton is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Patton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wazniac gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Patton is trying to keep Wazniac in close.
Patton is really struggling to control Wazniac but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Patton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Patton working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Patton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Patton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wazniac trying to control but Patton is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Patton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wazniac defends well.
Patton wants to control but Wazniac passes easily into half guard.
Patton wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wazniac controlling the action here.
Patton trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Patton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Patton rushes Wazniac and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Patton is trying to break the clinch but Wazniac is controlling him.
Wazniac tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Patton has hold of one of Wazniac's legs. Wazniac is fighting the takedown attempt but Patton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Patton is looking to stand up but Wazniac won't let him. #SU#
Patton decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wazniac, up you get!
Patton doesn't manage to clinch there - Wazniac circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wazniac takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Patton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wazniac.
As Wazniac backs away, Patton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wazniac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Patton. No joy for Wazniac on that attempt.
Abe Patton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petar Wazniac.
Wazniac slaps away a takedown attempt from Patton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wazniac is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Patton has Wazniac up against the cage in a clinch.
Patton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wazniac can do to turn this around?
Patton looking to stall.
Patton wants to get back to striking at distance but Wazniac won't allow it.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Patton is trying to pull guard but Wazniac has him pressed against the cage.
Patton wants to stall.
#BC#
Patton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patton tries to clinch
and Wazniac cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Patton moves to clinch but Wazniac breaks away
and Wazniac counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abe Patton is winning the standup battle so far.
Patton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wazniac swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wazniac shapes to counter with a head kick.#T3#
Wazniac throws a low kick but Patton avoids it.
It looked like Patton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Patton catches Wazniac right on the button with a cross.
Petar Wazniac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wazniac circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Patton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wazniac's half guard.#ES2#
Wazniac pushes Patton off and gets back to his feet.
Wazniac shoots in for a takedown but Patton shows good takedown defense. #T4##CL#
Patton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wazniac prevents Patton from breaking the clinch.
Patton scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patton trying to control the position but instead, Wazniac has worked for underhooks and has pushed Patton into the cage.
Patton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Patton successfully pulls guard.
Wazniac is fighting to break Patton's control of his arms but Patton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patton has a closed guard, preventing Wazniac from standing up.
Petar Wazniac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abe Patton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Patton pulls Wazniac in close to prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Patton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Patton 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Patton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Gonzales moves into range and clinches up with Wazniac.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wazniac swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Wazniac is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gonzales can't fight it off and eventually Wazniac manages to take the fight to the floor. Gonzales looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Gonzales kicks Wazniac off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Wazniac looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Gonzales manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonzales will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gonzales sets himself, and Wazniac steps forward looking for the clinch! Gonzales avoids it this time.
Gonzales lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Gonzales shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gonzales was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gonzales lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wazniac down.
#T1#
Gonzales is working Wazniac over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wazniac struggling a bit here.
Wazniac looks winded!
Wazniac takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzales landing strikes.
Gonzales is chipping away with strikes.
Gonzales remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gonzales connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wazniac some visible discomfort.
Gonzales looks up at the clock and then as Wazniac takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gonzales smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gonzales is chipping away with strikes.
Wazniac being controlled for a moment.
Wazniac takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2##SU#
Gonzales stands up and beckons Wazniac to his feet. #TD2#
Gonzales gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wazniac to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Gonzales is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wazniac presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Wazniac has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gonzales clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gonzales could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gonzales is in bad spot here.
#ES#
Gonzales manages to stand up with Wazniac still on his back. Eventually Wazniac drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position. #CL#
Gonzales takes the fight into the clinch. #T3##TD#
Gonzales has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wazniac uses from the top position. #SUB#
Gonzales is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wazniac throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Gonzales's body to avoid the submission. Gonzales has instead reached around Wazniac's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Gonzales arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Orlando Gonzales!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Wazniac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Molina's waist but Molina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wazniac off to one side. #TD#
Molina closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wazniac to the mat! Wazniac manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Wazniac pushes Molina off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Molina looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Molina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Molina tries to close the distance and clinch but Wazniac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wazniac wants to counter the offense by Molina and move into the clinch position.
Molina tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wazniac swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Molina is defended easily by Wazniac.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stacy Molina. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Wazniac. No joy for Molina on that attempt. #TD2#
Wazniac throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Molina tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wazniac is in Molina's guard.
Wazniac sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Molina's guard.
Wazniac controlling the pace.
Wazniac wants to pass to mount but Molina is defending the position.
Molina punching from the bottom.
#T2#
Wazniac takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU2#
Wazniac stands up from half guard. #TD#
Molina closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Molina lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Molina stands up and waves to Wazniac to follow him.
Molina shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wazniac pinned against the cage. Wazniac gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wazniac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Molina defends it well.#T3#
Molina looks for a takedown but Wazniac sprawls well.
Wazniac fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Molina fails with a takedown attempt. #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.
Wazniac shoots in for a double leg but Molina sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wazniac shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Molina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Molina really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Molina shoots in looking for a takedown but Wazniac manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Molina's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wazniac or perhaps it was just good defense by Molina, which made it look bad.
Molina throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wazniac avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Molina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petar Wazniac dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Molina looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wazniac is fending him off so far but Molina persists. Nope, Wazniac circles away and we're back to standing.
Molina displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wazniac.
Molina leaves Wazniac with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stacy Molina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wazniac turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wazniac shoots in for a double leg but Molina sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stacy Molina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petar Wazniac.
Molina fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Molina.
Molina fails to land the takedown.
Molina has a takedown stuffed.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Molina shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wazniac as he avoids it easily.
Wazniac lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Molina closes the distance and pushes Wazniac back into the cage.#BC#
Molina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wazniac goes for a double leg but Molina avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Molina continues to drive forward.
Molina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wazniac defends it nicely.
Wazniac doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Molina counters with a head kick. That will keep Wazniac thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Wazniac or perhaps it was just good defense by Molina, which made it look bad. #TD#
Molina closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Molina lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Wazniac pushes Molina off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T4#
Wazniac stuffs the takedown.
Wazniac shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Molina but Molina pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Molina pushes Wazniac up against the cage in a clinch.
Molina has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wazniac avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Molina changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wazniac fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wazniac shoots in for a takedown but Molina shows good takedown defense.
Molina tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wazniac manages to circle out of the way.
Wazniac misses with a takedown attempt - Molina sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stacy Molina will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Molina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wazniac defends it nicely.
No luck for Wazniac with that takedown attempt.
Wazniac closes the distance and clinches up with Molina, looking for a takedown. Wazniac pushes Molina against the cage but Molina circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wazniac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stacy Molina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petar Wazniac.#T1#
Molina stuffs the takedown.
Stacy Molina is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wazniac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Molina gets the takedown into side control.
Wazniac takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wazniac is trying to work for a sweep but Molina has mounted him!
Molina will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wazniac takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Molina raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wazniac tries to reverse the position but Molina maintains control.
Molina lands a big shot there that rocks Wazniac but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Molina has hold of Wazniac's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wazniac manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Molina prevents Wazniac from getting the reversal.#SU#
Molina stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Molina stuffs the takedown attempt from Wazniac. Wazniac gets slowly back to his feet.
As Wazniac tries to get set, Molina tries to push him back and clinch up but Wazniac manages to avoid the attempt.
Molina fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Molina shoots for a takedown but Wazniac saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wazniac fails with the takedown.
Molina doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wazniac counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Molina fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wazniac avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Molina dives in for a single leg takedown but Wazniac sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wazniac tries to counter with a clinch but Molina shakes him off and moves away.
Wazniac connects with a body shot that sends Molina's belly button to the back.
Wazniac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wazniac shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Molina sprawls well. Molina wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wazniac gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stacy Molina showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Molina 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stacy Molina!
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