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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 21, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Mandela pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kirby takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ron Kirby has been cut.#CL2#
Mandela closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Mandela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mandela shoots in for a takedown but Kirby shows good takedown defense. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Kirby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mandela shoots in for a takedown but Kirby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kirby throws a big counter combination but Mandela scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Mandela moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mandela breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Mandela moves into the clinch.
Kirby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mandela gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Mandela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandela misses with a takedown attempt
and Kirby counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ron Kirby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelson Mandela.
Mandela looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kirby is fending him off so far but Mandela persists. Nope, Kirby circles away and we're back to standing.
As Mandela looks to move away, Kirby throws a big counter combo but Mandela just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Mandela has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Kirby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mandela gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Mandela scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mandela is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kirby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mandela just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mandela is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Mandela breaks from the clinch.
Mandela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kirby defends well and Mandela ends up having to push Kirby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mandela tries for a takedown but Kirby circles away easily
and Kirby counters with a stiff right hand.
Mandela looks winded!#CL2#
Mandela has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Mandela jumps into guard, dragging Kirby to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kirby controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kirby missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mandela 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.#SU#
Kirby stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2##CL#
Kirby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mandela, pushing him back against the cage.
Mandela lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Mandela breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mandela misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kirby.
Mandela shoots in and drives through. Kirby sprawls well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Mandela gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mandela misses with a body punch.
Kirby is trying to pull guard but Mandela turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mandela is looking to break free of the clinch but Kirby has double underhooks.
Kirby tries a knee to the head but Mandela blocks it.
#BC2#
Mandela's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kirby could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mandela rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kirby counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Kirby has closed the distance and engaged Mandela in a clinch.
#TD#
Kirby pulls Mandela into guard.
Kirby is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kirby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Kirby is pulling down on Mandela's head to control his posture.
Kirby's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kirby is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mandela is fighting to break Kirby's control of his arms but Kirby is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kirby strikes from his own guard.
Mandela lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kirby throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kirby throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandela postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mandela trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Mandela postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mandela moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mandela escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Mandela drives through and clinches with Kirby against the cage.
Mandela tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kirby smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Mandela moves into range and clinches up with Kirby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelson Mandela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Kirby's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mandela goes for a double leg but Kirby avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kirby continues to drive forward.
Mandela has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Mandela has managed to clinch.
Mandela lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kirby goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mandela prevents it.
Mandela stops a takedown attempt from Kirby.
Kirby lands a nice elbow.
Kirby is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mandela is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Kirby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mandela looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Kirby jumps guard and drags Mandela to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mandela works over Kirby with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Mandela thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandela keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kirby's head.
Kirby is looking to stand up but Mandela isn't so interested in that idea.
Mandela scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kirby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Kirby looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mandela is one step ahead there.
Mandela landing with the ground and pound.
Mandela makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC2#
Kirby is rocked!
Kirby being controlled here, momentarily.
Mandela cracks Kirby with a solid left hand.
Oh Kirby is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mandela lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mandela arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kirby's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nelson Mandela!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Hanan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kirby defends well and Hanan ends up having to push Kirby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kirby throws a big counter combination but Hanan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hanan or perhaps it was just good defense by Kirby, which made it look bad.
As Hanan looks to move away, Kirby throws a big counter combo but Hanan just gets out of the way.
Hanan fails to land the takedown.
Ron Kirby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Hanan.#CL2#
Hanan darts in and clinches Kirby up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Kirby. #TD2#
Hanan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kirby could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hanan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kirby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Kirby thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hanan wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
Kirby pulls Hanan in close to his closed guard and prevents Hanan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kirby keeping moving, preventing Hanan from controlling successfully.
Kirby is trying to control the position but Hanan postures up.
Hanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hanan misses with a wild combination.
As Hanan looks to move away, Kirby throws a big counter combo but Hanan just gets out of the way.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL2#
Hanan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kirby wants to take the fight to the mat but Hanan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Hanan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hanan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kirby slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kirby wants to control from the top but Hanan keeps moving. #ES2#
Hanan pushes Kirby off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Hanan clinches up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Hanan breaks from the clinch.
Hanan tries for a takedown but Kirby circles away easily
and Kirby counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kirby tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Kirby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Hanan gets a trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kirby has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hanan is on him like a limpet, forcing Kirby back against the cage.
Kirby is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hanan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kirby up against the cage.
Kirby jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hanan walks away with a smile on his face. Kirby gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Hanan shoots and misses
and Kirby counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kirby counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Hanan clinches up with Kirby and pushes him back against the cage.
Kirby is trying to pull guard but Hanan has him pressed against the cage.
Hanan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirby goes for a takedown attempt but Hanan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hanan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kirby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abdul Hanan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kirby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Hanan moves into range and clinches up with Kirby.
Kirby wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Hanan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanan shoots in looking for a takedown but Kirby manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hanan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kirby went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hanan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kirby's waist but Kirby gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanan off to one side.
Kirby is looking for a counter combo.
Hanan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kirby tries to avoid it but Hanan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kirby to the ground. Kirby escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ron Kirby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Hanan.
Kirby moves out of range as Hanan throws a body kick.
As Hanan looks to move away, Kirby throws a big counter combo but Hanan just gets out of the way.
Abdul Hanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hanan clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Hanan lands a takedown into guard.
Kirby is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanan wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving. #T1#
Kirby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanan wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
Kirby is pulling down on Hanan's head to control his posture.
Abdul Hanan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kirby scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Kirby working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Hanan moves into the clinch.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kirby scores with a knee to the head.
Kirby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hanan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kirby stops a takedown attempt from Hanan.
#TD2#
Hanan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kirby can't fight it off and eventually Hanan manages to take the fight to the floor. Kirby looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kirby pulls Hanan in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Hanan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kirby looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kirby looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kirby! #REVR#
Hanan trying his best to control but Kirby has mounted him.#T3#
Kirby tries to control but Hanan wriggling away.
Hanan gets back to half guard.#SU#
Kirby stands up from half guard.
Ron Kirby is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Hanan closes the distance and clinches.
Hanan fails to pull guard.
Kirby fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Hanan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hanan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Still in the clinch, Hanan scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hanan.
Hanan stalling in the clinch but Kirby improves position.
Kirby misses with a knee strike.
#BC2#
Hanan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kirby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanan is breathing heavily.
Hanan lunges at Kirby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kirby's hand. #CL2#
Hanan closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Kirby is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hanan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kirby to the mat. Kirby regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Hanan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hanan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdul Hanan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A head kick by Hanan misses
and Kirby counters with a three punch combo that has Hanan backing up. Hanan nods at Kirby to acknowledge the strikes.
Hanan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Hanan closes the distance and pushes Kirby back into the cage.
Kirby creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kirby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanan is struggling to control the position.
Hanan stalling against the cage.
Kirby goes for a takedown attempt but Hanan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hanan is defended easily by Kirby.
Kirby throws a big counter combination but Hanan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Hanan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Ron Kirby has been cut.
Kirby scores with a three punch combo!
#CL2#
Hanan clinches. #TD2#
Hanan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kirby regains guard.
Kirby is wriggling around but Hanan manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Kirby has hold of Hanan's hands but Hanan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanan wants to control but Kirby is keeping him busy. #T2#
Hanan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hanan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirby is trying is best to control the position here.
Kirby wants to control but Hanan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirby is holding on to half guard well.
Kirby trying to hold on to Hanan's head to control him but Hanan postures up.
Hanan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kirby does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Hanan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kirby is just riding it out for now. Hanan eventually gives up the hold. #SU2#
Hanan stands up from half guard. #T3##TD2#
Hanan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kirby is trying to control but can't.
Hanan wants to control but Kirby is keeping him busy.
Kirby is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
#T4#
Hanan working the ground and pound effectively.
Hanan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirby is looking to escape.
Hanan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hanan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdul Hanan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hanan 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdul Hanan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Dillick throws the left hand but Kirby avoids the punch easily.
Dillick falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Kirby moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kirby manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Dillick closes the distance and clinches.
Dillick prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD2#
Dillick wants the takedown. Kirby is fighting it off but Dillick persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kirby's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby keeping full guard, as Dillick tries to pass.
Kirby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Kirby striking off his back but it's not causing Dillick any problems.
Kirby might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kirby is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dillick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kirby throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dillick throws a big right hand that misses.
Dillick with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirby working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Dillick moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Dillick pulls guard. #T2#
Dillick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kirby is one step ahead there.
Kirby content to stall in guard here.
Kirby really is a fat lump.
Dillick trying to keep a closed guard but Kirby is proving a slippery customer.
Kirby 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.
Dillick wants to sweep but no luck.
Dillick trying to strike off his back.
Kirby won't allow Dillick to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB#
Kirby drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dillick dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kirby looking to control but Dillick passes into half guard.
Kirby flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kirby trying to control here.
Dillick is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dillick lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#
It looks like Ron Kirby has been cut.
Dillick stalling.
Dillick is stalling here. Kirby is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dillick seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kirby has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Dillick tries to buck Kirby off but Kirby is having none of it.
Dillick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kirby wants to control but Dillick is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillick is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrock Dillick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Kirby's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Dillick gets tackled into the cage by Kirby. Kirby maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Dillick turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Dillick decides to stand back up. #CL#
Kirby rushes Dillick and presses him up against the cage.
Kirby tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dillick just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Dillick wants the takedown. Kirby is fighting it off but Dillick persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kirby's guard against the cage.
Dillick trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Kirby trying to keep a closed guard but Dillick is proving a slippery customer.
Dillick trying to control but Kirby is working from the bottom.
Tyrock Dillick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kirby is pulling down on Dillick's head. It's preventing any offense from Dillick, at least for the moment.#T1#
Kirby is trying to control the position but Dillick postures up.
Dillick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillick tries to free his leg and advance position but Kirby is retaining full guard.
Kirby striking off his back but it's not causing Dillick any problems.
Kirby can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dillick controls the pace.
Kirby throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dillick slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Dillick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dillick performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #ES#
Kirby has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dillick is on him like a limpet, forcing Kirby back against the cage.
Dillick is pressed up against the cage. Kirby has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dillick down to the mat. Dillick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dillick throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good shot there by Dillick.
Dillick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kirby pinned against the cage. Kirby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3##CL2#
Dillick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kirby drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Kirby. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dillick pulls guard.
Dillick trying to keep a closed guard but Kirby is proving a slippery customer.
Dillick wants to stand up but Kirby is controlling him. #T4#
Dillick keeping moving, preventing Kirby from controlling successfully.
Kirby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Kirby stands and steps away. Dillick gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dillick misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Dillick with that takedown attempt.
Kirby throws a big counter combination but Dillick scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Dillick clinches up with Kirby and pushes him back against the cage.
Kirby looking to throw knees to the head but Dillick is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrock Dillick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ron Kirby's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kirby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dillick is trying to drag Kirby to the mat but Kirby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dillick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dillick gets underhooks to prevent Kirby's takedown attempt.
Kirby is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dillick is defending well.#BC#
Kirby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Dillick instigates a clinch.
Dillick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirby changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dillick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Kirby. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kirby gets tackled into the cage by Dillick. Dillick maintains the clinch. #T1#
Dillick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kirby tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dillick smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dillick throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dillick shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kirby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dillick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dillick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kirby defends well and Dillick ends up having to push Kirby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dillick looks to land a combination but Kirby avoids it well. #CL#
Dillick tries to keep at a distance but Kirby has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kirby lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#TD2#
Dillick has hold of one of Kirby's legs. Kirby is fighting the takedown attempt but Dillick gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dillick wants to control from the top but Kirby keeps moving.
Dillick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillick landing with the ground and pound.
Kirby is trying to control the position but Dillick postures up.
Dillick advances to half guard.
Kirby wants to control but Dillick is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Dillick looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dillick is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T3#
Kirby is trying to control but can't.
Dillick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kirby is doing well to control the position and prevent Dillick from advancing to side control.
Kirby throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kirby is trying to maintain the position but Dillick is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Dillick clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Dillick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dillick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kirby throwing a counter right hand but Dillick manages to avoid it.
Dillick shoots in for a takedown but Kirby shows good takedown defense.
Dillick takes a swing at Kirby's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kirby misses the target.#CL2#
Dillick clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillick is pushing Kirby up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dillick is pressed up against the cage. Kirby has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dillick down to the mat. Dillick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrock Dillick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dillick 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrock Dillick!
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