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Event:
HFC 43
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Nobody misses with a wild body shot.
Nobody lands a leg kick that knocks Decker off balance momentarily.
Nobody scores with a spinning back kick!
Decker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Decker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nobody tries to avoid it but Decker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nobody to the ground. Nobody escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nobody moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Decker looking to score a takedown here. Nobody is defending well but Decker drives through and ends up in Nobody's guard.
Nobody lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nobody loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nobody lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nobody with a nice head shot there.
Nobody keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Decker's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nobody working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T1#
Nobody is working Decker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Decker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nobody is aware though and is defending well.
Nobody trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Decker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nobody can do anything to dispel that myth.
Decker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nobody is keeping the position for now.
Nobody looking for a sweep. Not yet Nobody, not yet.
Nobody throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Decker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Decker is looking to take a break and control but Nobody is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nobody gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Nobody is pressing down on Decker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nobody 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.#SUB2#
Nobody escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Decker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Decker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nobody looking to hit a scissor sweep but Decker is one step ahead there.
Decker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Decker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Decker stands and throws Nobody's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nobody trying to remain calm as Decker controls from the top position.
Nobody tries to buck Decker off but Decker is having none of it.#SUB#
Decker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nobody knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Nobody is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Decker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Decker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Nobody actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decker looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Decker passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nigel Nobody will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good exchange - Nobody coming out on top.
Nobody scoring well with a low kick there.
Nigel Nobody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Nobody gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Decker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Decker wants to control from the top but Nobody keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decker wants to pass the guard but Nobody is keeping the position.
Nobody has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Decker has passed into side control.
#T1#
Nobody is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Decker off and has taken his back!
Ramon Decker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nobody looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Decker wants to control his opponent's hands but Nobody gets his hands free.
Nobody lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Nobody.
Nobody scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Decker is looking for a way out.
Decker is covering up but some of the strikes from Nobody are getting through and doing damage.
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!
Nobody lands strikes to the head.
Decker trying to control the action but Nobody just sinks the hooks in. #T2#
Nobody is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Decker. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Decker is trapped and Nobody is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Nobody is working the ground and pound. Can Decker escape?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decker is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nobody scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Decker can't escape the position.
Decker is working hard here to advance position.
Decker breaks Nobody's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nobody keeping moving, preventing Decker from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Decker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nobody is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Decker, into his guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nobody landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Nobody avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Decker seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nobody with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Nobody connects with a couple of short punches.
Decker can't keep his opponent in guard - Nobody advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Decker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nobody scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nobody lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Decker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Nobody there.
Nobody working the head and body with strikes.
Decker wants to improve his position but Nobody is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Nobody 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Decker darts in looking for a takedown but Nobody gets double underhooks and turns Decker into the cage.
Decker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice sprawl there from Nobody as Decker shoots in.
Nobody was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Crunch! Nobody slams his shin into Decker's torso.
Both fighters circling a little - Nobody finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nobody lands with a nice body punch.
Nobody pushes Decker away with a front kick.
Decker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nobody.#TD#
Decker drives through with a takedown into Nobody's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Nobody looking for a guillotine here but Decker defends easily.
Decker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nobody keeping moving, preventing Decker from controlling successfully. #T1#
Nobody looking to hit a scissor sweep but Decker is one step ahead there.
Nobody lands some strikes from the bottom.
Decker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Decker stopping the sweep attempt from Nobody.#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.
Nobody is still trying to improve position.
Decker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nobody's head.
Nobody looking for a sweep. Not yet Nobody, not yet.
Decker chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Nobody had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Decker defends it easily.
Decker trying to control but Nobody is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nobody displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Decker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon Decker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Nobody connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nobody.
Nobody feints and then cracks Decker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Decker down.
Nobody cracks the inside of Decker's front leg.
Nobody slaps away a takedown attempt from Decker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nigel Nobody is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Decker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nigel Nobody seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nobody throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nobody is looking to slow Decker down with leg kicks. #T4#
Nobody tests Decker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decker is looking to clinch but Nobody is avoiding it.
Nobody scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Decker tries to clinch there but Nobody circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nobody, right into the meat.
Decker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Decker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Decker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nobody's waist but Nobody gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Decker off to one side.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Decker.
Ramon Decker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nobody avoids the body shot from Decker.
Nobody has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Nobody there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Nobody comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nobody 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Nobody!
A relieved looking Nigel Nobody thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
HFC 37
Date: Feb 04, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
MIles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MIles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Decker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
MIles is pushing down on Decker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Decker is fighting to maintain full guard but MIles has managed to sneak the leg through.
Decker tries to get to full guard but MIles has control of the leg.
Decker trying to control here.
#SUB#
Decker is defending against the submission attempts here by MIles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Decker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MIles could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Decker missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
MIles is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Decker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike MIles!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Decker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Decker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Risemonger bucks up and tries to throw Decker off but instead Decker has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Risemonger is trying to stand back up.
Risemonger trying to control the hands but Decker breaks the grip.
Risemonger is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Decker working for a choke but Risemonger is defending well. #SUB2#
Decker looking for the choke from the back. #T1##SUB2#
Decker is persistently looking for the submission but Risemonger is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Risemonger defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Decker's arms. #SUB2#
Decker tightening his grip on Risemonger, looking for the choke.
Risemonger breaks Decker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Risemonger wants to control from the top but Decker keeps moving. #T2#
Decker wants to sweep here but Risemonger controlling him for the moment.
Decker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Decker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Decker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Risemonger drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Decker dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Decker trying to control the position from guard on top but Risemonger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Decker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Risemonger controls Decker momentarily but Decker frees himself.
Decker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Risemonger wants to stand and escape but Decker is having none of it.
Risemonger is trying to keep Decker in close.
Decker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Decker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Risemonger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Decker napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Risemonger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Decker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Decker looking for a sweep but Risemonger has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decker is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramon Decker will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Risemonger darts in and clinches Decker up against the cage.
Decker should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Decker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Risemonger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Decker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Decker is working for takedown but Risemonger is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jon Risemonger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramon Decker.
Decker fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Risemonger pulls guard successfully.
Risemonger striking from the bottom here.
Decker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Risemonger's head.
Decker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risemonger working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Risemonger is looking to stand up but Decker isn't so interested in that idea.
Risemonger working a defensive guard here.
Risemonger wants to stand but Decker is controlling the position.
Decker is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Risemonger forces Decker back against the cage and clinches.
Risemonger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Decker fails to pull guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Decker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Risemonger smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Risemonger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Decker sprawls well initially but Risemonger persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Decker looking for submissions off his back.
Decker is breathing heavily.
Decker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Risemonger trying to control but Decker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Decker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Risemonger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Risemonger scoring with some ground and pound.
Jon Risemonger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Risemonger trying to control the position from guard on top but Decker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Risemonger wants to stand but Decker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Risemonger is fighting to break Decker's control of his arms but Decker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Risemonger working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Decker trying to keep a closed guard but Risemonger is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Risemonger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Decker gets a double leg takedown into Risemonger's guard.
Decker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Risemonger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Risemonger wants to get back to his feet but Decker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Decker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Risemonger working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Risemonger looking for a sweep. Not yet Risemonger, not yet.
Decker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Risemonger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Decker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Decker is looking to take a break and control but Risemonger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Risemonger struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Decker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risemonger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Decker off and has taken his back!
Decker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Risemonger not allowing Decker to control his hands. #T1#
Decker wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Risemonger looking for the choke but no joy.
Risemonger keeps control of the position as Decker tries to break free.
Decker controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Risemonger gets his hands free as Decker looks to control.
Will Risemonger go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Decker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Risemonger.
Risemonger avoiding Decker 's attempts to control his hands.
Decker turns into Risemonger and is now in his guard.
Decker postures up.
#SUB2#
Decker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Risemonger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Decker advances to half guard.
Decker working Risemonger over with strikes.
Risemonger punching from the bottom.
Decker working the head and body with strikes.
Decker is thwarting Risemonger's attempts to control the position.
Risemonger won't allow Decker to pass to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Decker is looking for a kimura but Risemonger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Decker to get the leverage.
Decker trying to pass the guard but Risemonger defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Risemonger manages to get to full guard.
Risemonger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Decker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slapping body kick lands there for Risemonger.#TD2#
Decker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ramon Decker.
I think Decker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ramon Decker!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Decker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decker misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Rostov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Decker!
Decker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Decker pushes Rostov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rostov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rostov is looking to take a break and control but Decker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Rostov stands up.
Decker throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Rostov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rostov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Decker wants to sweep but no luck.
Decker controls Rostov momentarily but Rostov frees himself.
Decker keeping moving, preventing Rostov from controlling successfully.
Decker trying to keep a closed guard but Rostov is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rostov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Decker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rostov on the ground.
Rostov wants to control from the top but Decker keeps moving.
Decker wants to stand but Rostov is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rostov landing some decent shots from guard.
Rostov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Decker has momentary wrist control but Rostov slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Decker has momentary wrist control but Rostov slips an elbow through the middle.
Decker keeping full guard, as Rostov tries to pass.
Rostov content to stall in guard here.
Rostov trying to control the position from guard on top but Decker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Decker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Decker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A lazy left from Decker finds it's target.#T3#
Decker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Decker has Rostov up against the cage in a clinch.
Rostov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Decker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decker misses with a head kick.
Rostov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rostov shoots for a takedown but Decker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rostov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Decker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Decker misses with a head kick.
Decker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decker tries to clinch up but Rostov circles away and keeps his distance.
Decker lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Rostov misses with a head kick.
Decker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rostov was well out of range. Poor timing from Decker.
Decker misses with a low kick as Rostov jumps back.
Rostov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rostov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Decker is fending him off so far but Rostov persists. Nope, Decker circles away and we're back to standing.
Ramon Decker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Rostov.
Rostov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Rostov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Decker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rostov looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decker trying to control the position from guard on top but Rostov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Decker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Decker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rostov is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ramon Decker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Decker misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Rostov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rostov.
Decker is controlling Rostov's posture.
Decker has a closed guard, preventing Rostov from standing up.
Rostov is stalling in the full guard.
Rostov trying to control the position from guard on top but Decker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rostov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rostov is one step ahead there. #T1#
Rostov trying to control but Decker is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Decker wants to stand and escape but Rostov is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Decker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Decker lands a left hand.
Rostov is looking for a takedown.
Rostov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Decker walks away with a smile on his face. Rostov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Decker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decker blocks a head kick by Rostov.
Rostov dives in for a single leg takedown but Decker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ramon Decker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxim Rostov.#T2#
Rostov blocks a head kick by Decker.
Rostov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ramon Decker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decker lands a jab to Rostov's midsection.#CL#
Decker clinches with his opponent.
Rostov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Decker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Decker breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Decker moves into the clinch.
Decker keeps control of Rostov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Decker scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Decker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rostov is breathing heavily.
Decker throws a body punch but Rostov moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Decker stalling the fight.
#T3##BC#
Decker manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Decker clinches up with Rostov and pushes him back against the cage.
Decker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rostov can do to turn this around?
A short right from Decker.
Rostov is trying to push Decker away but Decker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Decker tries to land knees in the clinch but Rostov avoids the damage to the body.
Rostov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Decker.
Rostov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Decker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rostov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Decker to keep the fight standing.#T4##BC#
Decker breaks from the clinch.
Rostov doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Decker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Decker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rostov up against the cage.
Ramon Decker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Decker trying to land knees to the body.
#BC#
Decker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Rostov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Decker won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rostov working the body and head with strikes. #SUB2#
Rostov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Decker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Decker is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Decker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Decker scores with a leg kick.
Decker blocks a head kick by Rostov.
#CL#
Decker has closed the distance and engaged Rostov in a clinch.
Decker could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A short right from Decker on the inside.
Rostov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Decker avoids it.#BC#
Decker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Decker swats away the attempt to clinch by Rostov.
A head kick misses from Decker. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Rostov pulls guard successfully.
Decker is looking to work some ground and pound but Rostov has wrist control.
Decker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Rostov working for a triangle but Decker defends it easily.
Rostov keeping moving, preventing Decker from controlling successfully.
Rostov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rostov pulls Decker in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Rostov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Decker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Decker trying to control the position from guard on top but Rostov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Decker wanted to stand there but Rostov had control of the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Rostov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Decker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Decker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Decker wants to control from the top but Rostov keeps moving. #T3#
Rostov is trying to keep Decker in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Decker throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Rostov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Decker's guard.#SUB#
Decker has an active guard here but Rostov has managed to pass into half guard.
Rostov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Decker keeps working. #SU2#
Rostov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Decker misses with a body kick.
Decker throws a head kick that misses
and Rostov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Decker thinking. #T4#
Rostov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decker tries to counter with a takedown but Rostov is quick to defend against it.
Decker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rostov.#TD2#
Rostov gets the takedown into side control.
Decker bucks up and tries to throw Rostov off but instead Rostov has got his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decker can't escape the position.
Rostov lands shots from the back. #SUB2#
Decker won't enjoy being in this position. Rostov looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Decker is tapping - it's over boys! Rostov picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maxim Rostov!
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