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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
UnderGround FC 1
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Tanaka closes the distance and clinches.
Tanaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Tanaka.
A short body shot lands from Tanaka as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Tanaka.
Tanaka is stalling here.
A short right from Tanaka.
Tanaka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tanaka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka tries to circle away but Hek has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Tanaka.
Tanaka pushes Hek back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tanaka after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Hek wants a takedown.
Tanaka lands a body punch.
Hek tries to score a body lock takedown but Tanaka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ho Hek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tanaka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hek or not.
A hook to the body from Tanaka.
Hek tries for a takedown but Tanaka manages to get underhooks.
Tanaka scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ho Hek has been cut.
Tanaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanaka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tanaka controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Tanaka. #T2#
Tanaka scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tanaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tanaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tanaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tanaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hek.
Tanaka stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Tanaka.
A nice left hand lands by Tanaka.
#T3#
Tanaka avoiding damage as Hek throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws an elbow but it misses.
A body shot lands from Tanaka.
#TD#
Hek gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tanaka regains guard.
#SUB2#
Hek content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Tanaka has locked up a guillotine! Tanaka's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hek is holding on here and Tanaka must be using up a lot of energy. Hek has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Tanaka gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shiro Tanaka!
A very excited looking Shiro Tanaka rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 901 Round 3
Date: Mar 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Mamoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Mamoli. No joy for Hek on that attempt.
Mamoli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hek swivels and escapes.
Hek shoots in and drives through. Mamoli sprawls well.
Mamoli is looking for a counter combo.
Hek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mamoli is fending him off so far but Hek persists. Nope, Mamoli circles away and we're back to standing.
Naghi Mamoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ho Hek.
Hek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mamoli avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Mamoli gets a takedown into half guard.
Mamoli not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hek is looking to control Mamoli's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hek avoid being mounted?#T1#
Mamoli slows the pace down in half guard.
Mamoli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hek's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.#SUB#
Mamoli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mamoli really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mamoli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hek defending well though. #SUB#
Mamoli is looking for a kimura here.
Mamoli slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Hek is trying to stand up here but Mamoli is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hek darts in looking for a takedown but Mamoli gets double underhooks and turns Hek into the cage.
Mamoli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hek shoots and misses
and Mamoli counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Mamoli takes the fight into the clinch.
Mamoli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hek goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mamoli prevents it.
#TD#
Mamoli lands a takedown into guard.
#T4#
Mamoli distracts Hek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mamoli tries to stand but Hek is controlling from the bottom.
Mamoli missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hek controls Mamoli momentarily but Mamoli frees himself.
Mamoli has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hek is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naghi Mamoli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Mamoli closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mamoli has Hek pushed against the cage.
Mamoli misses with a punch to the body.
Mamoli misses with a body punch.
Mamoli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hek can do to turn this around?
Hek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mamoli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hek tries to score a body lock takedown but Mamoli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Mamoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hek fails with a takedown attempt.
Mamoli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hek sprawls and moves away.
Naghi Mamoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ho Hek.
Hek dives in and grabs Mamoli's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mamoli pushes down on Hek's head and hops out.#T1#
Hek shoots and misses
and Hek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Mamoli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hek avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamoli.
Mamoli controlling the action here.
Hek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mamoli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hek wants to control the action here but instead Mamoli manages to pass to full mount!
Mamoli is landing with some decent strikes but Hek is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT#
It looks like Ho Hek has been cut.#T2##SUB#
Mamoli working for a guillotine from mount but Hek is in no mood to give up.
Naghi Mamoli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mamoli landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mamoli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mamoli throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Mamoli connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#
Hek is rocked!
Mamoli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mamoli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mamoli'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.#T3#
Mamoli is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mamoli trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hek tries to reverse the position but Mamoli maintains control.
Mamoli throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB#
Mamoli is working for a guillotine from mount but Hek frees his head quite easily.
Mamoli controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mamoli manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hek to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Naghi Mamoli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ho Hek's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mamoli leaves Hek with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hek darts in looking for a takedown but Mamoli gets double underhooks and turns Hek into the cage.
Ho Hek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mamoli.
Hek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mamoli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mamoli tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hek manages to circle out of the way.
Naghi Mamoli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ho Hek.
Hek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mamoli is fending him off so far but Hek persists. Nope, Mamoli circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamoli throws a head kick but Hek moves out of range.
Hek blocks a head kick by Mamoli.
Hek tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mamoli swivels and escapes.#CL#
Mamoli has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Mamoli successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mamoli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hek is aware though and is defending well.
Hek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mamoli has Hek pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hek prevents Mamoli from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Hek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hek works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mamoli is looking to escape.
Mamoli controlling the position for now.
Hek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hek controlling the action here.#SUB#
Mamoli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hek pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mamoli is staying active underneath Hek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hek stops Mamoli from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Hek wants to work for an arm triangle but Mamoli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mamoli tries to get to full guard but Hek has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hek darts in looking for a takedown but Mamoli gets double underhooks and turns Hek into the cage. #CL#
Mamoli clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Mamoli is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hek can't fight it off and eventually Mamoli manages to take the fight to the floor. Hek looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mamoli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hek's head.#T3#
Mamoli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mamoli looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mamoli would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamoli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mamoli showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mamoli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mamoli pinned against the cage. Mamoli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamoli throws a leg kick but Hek sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hek misses with a takedown attempt
and Mamoli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ho Hek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naghi Mamoli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hek misses with a body shot
and Mamoli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Naghi Mamoli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mamoli has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Naghi Mamoli!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Naghi Mamoli!
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Naghi Mamoli!
Naghi Mamoli wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 901 Round 2
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Hek closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hek wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hek is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Harris is trying to improve his position.
Harris tries to strike but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hek trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom. #T1#
Harris wants to get back to his feet.
Harris manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Harris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hek is not content to let Harris control the position.#T2##SUB#
Harris seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hek is defending against the submission attempts here by Harris.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hek being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Harris stands and throws Hek's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harris trying to control the position but Hek is working away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU#
Harris decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romeo Harris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Harris shoots and misses #TD2#
and Hek counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Harris pulls Hek in to control the position.
Hek lands a couple of elbows.
Harris is trying to control the position but Hek postures up.
Hek wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hek avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hek trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom. #T1##SU2#
Hek decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Harris, up you get!
Nice takedown defense from Hek. No joy for Harris on that attempt.
Hek shoots for a double leg takedown but Harris sprawls well. He's pushed Hek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Hek persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Hek sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romeo Harris. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Harris forces Hek back against the cage and clinches.
Harris gets underhooks to prevent Hek's takedown attempt.
Hek wants a takedown.
Hek tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T2#
Harris has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hek avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harris working hard to break the clinch.
Harris looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harris tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Hek has him pressed against the cage.
Hek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harris after a bit of a struggle.
Harris has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hek is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Harris's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
Hek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harris has had enough of the clinch but Hek keeps him there for the moment.
Harris is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hek is defending well.
Hek tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Hek has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Harris is trying to keep an underhook but Hek manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hek is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harris holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Harris wants to sweep but Hek has passed to side control!#T4##SU2#
Hek decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Harris closes the distance and clinches up with Hek, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes Hek against the cage but Hek circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hek unleashes a big counter combination but Harris bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Hek.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hek tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hek to the ground. Hek escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Hek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harris, pushing him back against the cage.
Harris is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hek has Harris pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harris manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris jumps guard but Hek stands there with Harris around his waist. Harris gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Hek gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harris regains guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ho Hek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hek fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harris sprawls well initially but Hek persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hek is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Harris manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Harris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hek defends well.
Hek pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hek has managed to get both his arms back between Harris's legs - danger averted.
Hek passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Hek controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris manages to get back to half guard.
Hek content to control rather than advance.
Hek is trying to control the action in half guard but Harris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hek scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Harris is not content to let Hek control the position.
Ho Hek has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, if Hek 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.
Hek is trying to control the action in half guard but Harris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hek stalling away here and it's allowed Harris to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hek really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harris being controlled here, momentarily.
Hek looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris but Harris pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Harris darts in and clinches Hek up against the cage.#TD#
Harris has hold of one of Hek's legs. Hek is fighting the takedown attempt but Harris gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harris is pushing down on Hek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hek is fighting to maintain full guard but Harris has managed to sneak the leg through.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hek is doing well to control the position and prevent Harris from advancing to side control.
Harris trying to control the action but Hek is working from the bottom. #T4#
Hek is looking to improve his position.
Harris content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hek moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Romeo Harris.
I think Harris has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight for Ho Hek!
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight for Ho Hek!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Ho Hek!
Ho Hek wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 901 Round 1
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Dodds is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hek's half guard.
Dodds working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dodds keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dodds not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dodds controlling the action here.#ES2#
Hek makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hek misses with a wild combination.
Hek wants to clinch.#T1#
Hek stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Hek gets a double leg takedown into Dodds's guard.
Hek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dodds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hek wants to control from the top but Dodds keeps moving.
Dodds working a defensive guard here.
Hek wants to control from the top but Dodds keeps moving.
Hek sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Hek's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hek wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Hek feints and as Dodds raises his hands in defense, Hek changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hek advances to half guard.
Well, if Hek 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.
#T3#
Hek tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dodds knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dodds trying to hold on to Hek's head to control him but Hek postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dodds is looking for a sweep. Hek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dodds is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hek pulls his head out easily.
Hek wants to take a breather but Dodds is having none of it.
Hek controlling the action here.
Hek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dodds wants to control but Hek is keeping busy.
Hek is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Hek controlling the action here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hek tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hek fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dodds dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hek. That did some damage!
Hek misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ho Hek 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##TD2#
Hek throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dodds tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hek is in Dodds's guard.
Dodds is wriggling around but Hek manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Dodds tries to kick Hek off but Hek keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Hek seems to be looking for submissions.
Hek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dodds keeps working.
Hek is thwarting Dodds's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Dodds is looking for a sweep. Hek is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dodds is staying active underneath Hek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hek is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dodds has Hek pulled in close to control his posture.
Hek looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dodds swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dodds 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.
Hek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dodds shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hek as he jumps to the side.
Hek tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ho Hek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dodds counters with a one-two to the body. #TD#
Dodds scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hek can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hek keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dodds looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hek is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dodds's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dodds's back!#T3#
Hek has good solid back control here.
More stalling from Hek.
Dodds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hek wants to control but Dodds is keeping busy.
Hek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dodds is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hek controlling from the back.
Dodds trying to control the position but Hek manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hek has good solid back control here.
Hek gets his hands free as Dodds looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ho Hek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Dodds fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hek to the ground. Dodds is now in Hek's guard.
Dodds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hek 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.
Hek wants to stand up but Dodds is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodds throws an elbow that misses. Hek uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dodds's guard. Nice move by Hek!#REVB##T1##SUB#
Dodds is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hek is aware though and is defending well.
Hek wants to control from the top but Dodds keeps moving.
Hek showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hek wants to control from the top but Dodds keeps moving.
Dodds is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hek is controlling him.
Hek engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hek tries to free his leg and advance position but Dodds is retaining full guard.
Hek is working Dodds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dodds working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Hek fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dodds to the ground. Hek is now in Dodds's guard.#ES#
Dodds uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dodds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hek swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Hek shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dodds's guard.
Hek is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hek looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Hek is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hek stopping the sweep attempt from Dodds.
Dodds keeping moving, preventing Hek from controlling successfully.
Hek sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hek wants to control from the top but Dodds keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hek chips away with some ground and pound.
Hek is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hek stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dodds swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dodds lands a head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dodds.
Hek shoots in looking for a takedown but Dodds manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hek tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dodds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michael Dodds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho Hek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Hek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dodds, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Dodds.
I think Hek 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Ho Hek!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Ho Hek!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Ho Hek!
Ho Hek wins by unanimous decision!
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