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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Townsend throws a lazy head kick
letting Salll counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Salll closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salll lands in his opponent's guard.
Salll trying to control the position from guard on top but Townsend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Townsend wants to stand up but Salll is controlling him.
Salll postures up in Townsend's guard and throws a big left but Townsend blocks it.
Townsend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salll trying to control but Townsend is working from the bottom.
Salll controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Townsend wants to get back to his feet but Salll is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Townsend trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Salll throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Townsend tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Salll is in Townsend's guard.
Townsend might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Townsend had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salll defends it easily.
Salll is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Townsend working a defensive guard but Salll passes into half guard.
Salll looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Salll is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Townsend defends it well. #T2##SUB2#
Salll is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Townsend is just riding it out for now. Salll eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Salll is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Townsend has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salll scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Salll is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Townsend! #T3#
Townsend's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Townsend defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Salll.
Salll content just to control the position here.
Salll looking to finish with strikes here!
Salll controlling from mount.
Salll throws some wild stikes that Townsend manages to avoid easily.
Salll throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Salll controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Townsend holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Salll tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Salll controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Salll is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Townsend has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Townsend!
Salll is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Salll throwing shots but Townsend is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Salll is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Townsend doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Salll.
Salll wants to lay and pray for a moment but Townsend keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Salll 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#
Townsend tries to clinch but Salll moves out of range. #TD2#
Salll shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Salll in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salll controlling from the top position.
Salll postures up in Townsend's guard and throws a big left but Townsend blocks it.
Salll slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salll in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Townsend is letting Salll control him for a moment. #T1#
Salll misses with the ground and pound.
Townsend trying to remain calm as Salll controls from the top position.
Salll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Townsend is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Townsend prevents Salll from moving into mount.
Salll has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Salll wants to control but Townsend is keeping him busy.
Salll throwing strikes but Townsend manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Salll regains half guard.#T2#
Townsend is nestled in close to Salll, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Salll moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salll pulls Townsend in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Salll is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Townsend has his hands clasped together but Salll extends and breaks Townsend's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Salll.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Salll!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Hansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Townsend.
Hansson tries to bum rush Townsend with a series of wild strikes but Townsend uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Townsend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Townsend swats away the attempt to clinch by Hansson.
Hansson misses with a left hand
and Townsend counters with a series of strikes. Hansson will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Townsend swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hansson throws a jab when Townsend was well out of range.
Hansson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Hansson moves out of range of the body kick.
Hansson throws a front kick aimed at Townsend's knee but Townsend avoids it well.
Townsend is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Hansson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Townsend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hansson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Townsend looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hansson passes into half guard.
Hansson is trying to control. Townsend wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Hansson not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Hansson is working for a kimura but Townsend is defending it quite comfortably.
Hansson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hansson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3##SUB2#
Townsend is defending against the submission attempts here by Hansson.
Townsend is staying active underneath Hansson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Hansson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Townsend is looking for a sweep. Hansson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Townsend is trying to stand back up but Hansson is controlling him
Townsend is refusing to be controlled, as Hansson sits in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hansson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Hansson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Townsend looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Townsend explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD2#
Hansson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Townsend pushes Hansson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hansson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hansson wants to control but Townsend is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Hansson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hansson trying to control the position but Townsend is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gustav Hansson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Townsend's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hansson tries to clinch but Townsend moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Townsend.
Townsend tries to clinch but Hansson moves out of range.
Hansson throws out a counter right but Townsend avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Hansson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hansson lands in his opponent's guard.
Hansson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend keeping full guard, as Hansson tries to pass.
Hansson trying to control but Townsend is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hansson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Hansson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Townsend is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Townsend has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Townsend keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hansson's head.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hansson is adopting a defensive guard.
Hansson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Townsend gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gustav Hansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Townsend staying out of range there.
Townsend tries to close the distance and clinch but Hansson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hansson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Townsend staying out of range there.#T3##TD2#
Hansson scores with a takedown into Townsend's guard.#ES#
Townsend scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hansson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Townsend on the side of the head.
Townsend tries to clinch up.
Hansson is looking for the big counter here.
Townsend takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Townsend tries to clinch up but Hansson circles away and keeps his distance.#T4##TD2#
Hansson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Townsend wants to get back to his feet.
Hansson wants to control but Townsend is keeping him busy.
Hansson tries to pass to full mount but Townsend defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Townsend defending well though.
Hansson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Hansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Townsend throws a head kick that misses.
Renato Townsend is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Townsend showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hansson.
Townsend takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Hansson throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Townsend tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#
Townsend is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Renato Townsend has been cut.
Hansson advances position into side control!
Oh Townsend is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Hansson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hansson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Townsend. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Hansson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Townsend has escaped the position, nice work there.
Townsend seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##SUB2#
Hansson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Townsend rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hansson's guard! Nice work there by Townsend!
Hansson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Townsend throws a strike but Hansson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Townsend has momentary wrist control but Hansson slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Hansson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Townsend has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Hansson manages to get his head free but now Townsend has transitioned to an armbar! Hansson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Townsend! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Townsend!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Townsend has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bull's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bull is looking to break free of the clinch but Townsend has double underhooks.
Townsend is trying to break the clinch but Bull has him pressed against the cage.
Bull wants to break the clinch but can't.
Townsend tries a knee to the head but Bull blocks it.
Townsend keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bull's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Townsend creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bull is trying to break free.
Townsend pushes off an throws an elbow but Bull leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bull tries to break free but Townsend pushes him back against the cage.
Townsend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend is trying to drag Bull to the mat but Bull just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bull is trying to force a seperation but Townsend has the dominant position.
Bull wants to get back to striking at distance but Townsend won't allow it.
#T1#
Bull working hard to break the clinch.
Bull wants to break free but Townsend has control.
#BC2#
Bull manages to break the clinch.
#KD2#
Bull drops Townsend with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Townsend looks back up at him and smiles so Bull waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Townsend is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Renato Townsend has been cut.
Townsend ducks into an uppercut from Bull and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bald Bull!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Edwards shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Townsend napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Townsend bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Edwards gets a clinch.
Townsend avoiding damage as Edwards throws knees to the body.
#TD2#
Edwards turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards laying and praying for a moment but Townsend takes advantage and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Edwards is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Townsend defends it well.
Townsend is not content to let Edwards control the position.#T1##SUB#
Townsend looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Edwards is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Townsend pushes Edwards off looking to stand but Edwards dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Townsend doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards. #SUB#
Townsend looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Edwards prevents Townsend from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Edwards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Townsend has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edwards stops Townsend from getting back to his feet.
Townsend is staying active underneath Edwards, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Edwards trying to control the pace.
It looks like Edwards might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Edwards manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Townsend on his heels. He'll look to pass Townsend's guard now, I'm sure.
Edwards stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Townsend swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Edwards's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Townsend is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edwards is controlling him.
Edwards is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Townsend isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Edwards stacks Townsend on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Edwards!
Edwards controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Edwards dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Edwards dives in and scores a takedown into Townsend's guard.
Edwards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edwards prevents Townsend from getting back to his feet.
Edwards trying to control but Townsend is working from the bottom.
Edwards sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Townsend wants to get back to his feet but Edwards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Edwards looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Edwards with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Townsend is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Edwards trying to control but Townsend is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Edwards looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Townsend wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Edwards manages to pass to side control. #T2##REVR#
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Edwards. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Edwards slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Edwards wants to work for an arm triangle but Townsend is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Townsend misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Edwards wants to lay and pray for a moment but Townsend keeps working.
Edwards controlling the action here. #T3#
Edwards wants to take a breather but Townsend is having none of it. #SUB2#
Edwards is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Townsend is just riding it out for now. Edwards eventually gives up the hold.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Edwards in particular looking to stall.
Edwards stops Townsend from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edwards trying to control from half guard but Townsend is working away.
Edwards trying to control the pace.
Townsend is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Townsend doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Edwards feints and as Townsend raises his hands in defense, Edwards changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Townsend keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Edwards stops Townsend from standing up.
Townsend controls Edwards momentarily but Edwards frees himself.
Edwards slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Edwards is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1#
Edwards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Townsend pushes Edwards off looking to stand but Edwards dives back in and keeps control.
Townsend controlling the position well.
Townsend is trying to stand up here but Edwards is controlling him well.
Edwards trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Townsend paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Townsend could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Edwards closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Edwards trying to control the position but Townsend is working away.
Townsend is letting Edwards control him for a moment.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Townsend is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee asks Edwards politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Edwards prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3##SUB2#
Edwards wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Townsend, who protects the arm well.
Townsend tries to escape but Edwards is in control. #SUB2#
Edwards has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Townsend is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Edwards yanks on the arm and Townsend is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Edwards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mickey Edwards!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Bakajovic moves into range and clinches up with Townsend.
Bakajovic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#TD2#
Bakajovic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bakajovic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakajovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Townsend will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Bakajovic content to stall in guard here.
Townsend doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Townsend can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bakajovic controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bakajovic misses with a kick to the body
and Townsend counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Bakajovic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Townsend is trying to defend but Bakajovic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bakajovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Bakajovic wants to stand up but Townsend manages to regain full guard.
Bakajovic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Bakajovic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Bakajovic clinches.
Bakajovic landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Renato Townsend has been cut.
Bakajovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bakajovic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Bakajovic lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrij Bakajovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Renato Townsend's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Bakajovic pushes Townsend up against the cage in a clinch.
Bakajovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Townsend avoids the damage to the body.
Bakajovic holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bakajovic slowing the pace effectively.
Bakajovic avoiding damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bakajovic. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bakajovic with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Bakajovic has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Townsend regains guard immediately.
Bakajovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Bakajovic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
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.
Bakajovic looking to sit in guard and control but Townsend gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Townsend throwing strikes but missing.
Bakajovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bakajovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Townsend trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bakajovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Townsend.
Townsend throwing strikes but missing.
Bakajovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Bakajovic has his hands on Townsend's head, controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bakajovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bakajovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Townsend is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Townsend accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Bakajovic drives through and clinches with Townsend against the cage.
#TD2#
Bakajovic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bakajovic sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Bakajovic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bakajovic stops Townsend from getting back to his feet.
Bakajovic slows the pace down in half guard.
Bakajovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Townsend's head.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrij Bakajovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Renato Townsend's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Bakajovic clinches with his opponent.
Bakajovic misses with a knee to the head.
Bakajovic misses with a knee to the head.
Bakajovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bakajovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bakajovic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee calls for Bakajovic to work.
Bakajovic tries a knee to the head but Townsend blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Townsend being controlled against the cage.#TD2#
Bakajovic has clasped his hands together around Townsend's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
Bakajovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Townsend keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Townsend pushes Bakajovic away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bakajovic gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bakajovic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Townsend is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bakajovic tries to clinch up but Townsend circles away and keeps his distance.
Townsend drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bakajovic sprawls and moves away.
Bakajovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Townsend is looking to counter the offense by Bakajovic and move into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Townsend checks a leg kick. #T3##TD2#
Bakajovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Townsend sprawls well initially but Bakajovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Townsend tries to kick Bakajovic off but Bakajovic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bakajovic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Townsend pushes Bakajovic off looking to stand but Bakajovic dives back in and keeps control.
Townsend regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bakajovic.
Bakajovic controlling from the top position. #T4##SUB#
Bakajovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Townsend has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bakajovic has managed to get both his arms back between Townsend's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Townsend is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bakajovic defends well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bakajovic misses with a wild body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Townsend gets caught flat footed, as Bakajovic shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bakajovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrij Bakajovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bakajovic 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrij Bakajovic!
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