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Event:
WPFA: Dominance II
Date: Jan 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Miocic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#KD#
Star Platinum drops Miocic with a beautiful combination! Miocic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Star Platinum is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Stipe Miocic has been cut.#CL#
Star Platinum moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miocic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Star Platinum has him pressed against the cage.
Star Platinum keeps control of Miocic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miocic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Star Platinum backwards.
Miocic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Star Platinum has him pressed against the cage.
Miocic is stalling here.
#BC#
Star Platinum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Star Platinum throws a right and a left that Miocic avoids nicely. #CL#
Star Platinum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Star Platinum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Miocic walks away with a smile on his face. Star Platinum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miocic swings for the body but Star Platinum moves out of range.
Miocic shoots in for a double leg but Star Platinum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Star Platinum.
Miocic looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Miocic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Star Platinum, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Miocic jumps guard.
Star Platinum wants to get up but he can't break Miocic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Star Platinum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Star Platinum tries to stand but Miocic is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Star Platinum is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Star Platinum controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Star Platinum wants to control from the top but Miocic keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Miocic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Star Platinum misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Star Platinum forces Miocic back against the cage and clinches.
Star Platinum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miocic is keeping busy.
Star Platinum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miocic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jotaro Star Platinum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stipe Miocic's cut.
That's time! Star Platinum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Star Platinum pushes Miocic up against the cage in a clinch.
Star Platinum drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miocic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Star Platinum taking a breather.
Miocic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Star Platinum.
Miocic tries to pull guard but Star Platinum forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Star Platinum is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miocic to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jotaro Star Platinum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Star Platinum wants to take the fight to the mat but Miocic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Star Platinum is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1##BC#
Star Platinum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miocic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Star Platinum.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miocic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Miocic keeps control of Star Platinum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Miocic.
Star Platinum is working for takedown but Miocic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Star Platinum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miocic is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Star Platinum is trying to stall.
Star Platinum is trying to stall.
Star Platinum seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Miocic is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#T2#
Star Platinum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miocic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miocic tries to break free but Star Platinum pushes him back against the cage.
Star Platinum tries to break free but Miocic pushes him back against the cage.
Miocic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Star Platinum has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Miocic after a bit of a struggle.
Miocic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Star Platinum has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Miocic on the inside.
Star Platinum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stipe Miocic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Star Platinum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jotaro Star Platinum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miocic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Star Platinum is trying to break the clinch but Miocic is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stipe Miocic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stipe Miocic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A right-left combo lands from Miocic. #CL#
Star Platinum instigates a clinch. #BC#
Star Platinum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miocic dodges the punch combination from Star Platinum.
Star Platinum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miocic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Miocic duly obliges.
Star Platinum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A combination from Miocic does no damage.
Star Platinum has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Star Platinum closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miocic wants to get back to striking at distance but Star Platinum won't allow it.
A short left from Miocic. #BC#
Star Platinum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Star Platinum drives through and clinches with Miocic against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miocic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Miocic. #T1#
Star Platinum tries to circle away but Miocic has him pinned against the cage.
Star Platinum wants to get back to striking at distance but Miocic won't allow it.
Miocic letting Star Platinum take a breather here.#BC2#
Miocic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Star Platinum has Miocic up against the cage in a clinch.
Star Platinum tries to stall but Miocic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Miocic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Star Platinum's efforts to push away.
Miocic is trying to force a seperation but Star Platinum has the dominant position.#BC#
Star Platinum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miocic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Star Platinum was well out of range. Poor timing from Miocic.
Star Platinum throws a big counter combination but Miocic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jotaro Star Platinum is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Star Platinum tries to bum rush Miocic with a series of wild strikes but Miocic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Star Platinum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Star Platinum tries to work over Miocic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Star Platinum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Star Platinum rushes Miocic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Miocic. #BC2#
Miocic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Star Platinum instigates a clinch. #BC#
Star Platinum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Miocic closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Star Platinum pulls guard successfully.
Miocic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Star Platinum looking to control.
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 Jotaro Star Platinum.
I think Star Platinum 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jotaro Star Platinum!
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Event:
WPFA VII: Samsonov vs Philips
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Miocic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheers as Wilder lands an impressive looking overhand right. Miocic doesn't seem phased though.
Wilder circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miocic is looking to clinch but Wilder is avoiding it.
Wilder cracks Miocic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilder works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miocic takes one on the button.
Miocic takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
Wilder swats away the attempt to clinch by Miocic.
Miocic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wilder lands a jab to the nose.
Good shot there by Wilder.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilder lands with a straight right. Miocic didn't see that one coming.
Wilder lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilder slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miocic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#KD2#
Wilder cracks Miocic with an uppercut from hell and Miocic crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Wilder's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#
Miocic is rocked!
Miocic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oh Miocic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Wilder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miocic seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilder stays in close to Miocic's body and controls the position.
Wilder has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Iron mikes mma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wilder is continuing to stall.
Wilder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #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.
Wilder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miocic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miocic tries to get out of the position.
Miocic is trying to control the position but Wilder postures up.
Wilder content to stall in guard here.
Wilder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilder sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miocic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilder on the ground.
Wilder sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilder with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drizontay Wilder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wilder keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Miocic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilder connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Miocic scrambles back to his feet.
Wilder keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miocic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilder changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miocic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miocic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilder connects with a looping right hand.
A jab lands there for Wilder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilder scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Miocic misses its intended target.
Wilder cracks Miocic with an open hand slap.
Wilder might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Miocic throws a right and a left that Wilder avoids nicely.
Miocic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
A shot to the liver by Wilder. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miocic is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wilder has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilder works Miocic's body with a nice hook.
Wilder tests Miocic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilder throws a right hand that Miocic ducks under and follows up with a left that Miocic also avoids with ease.
Drizontay Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Miocic. Those never looked like landing.
Drizontay Wilder seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Wilder and sends Miocic crashing to the mat! Wilder follows him down to the mat - Miocic regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miocic defending well though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wilder in particular looking to stall.
Miocic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilder.
Wilder missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Wilder there.
Wilder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Wilder slows the pace down in half guard.
Miocic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilder.
Wilder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wilder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miocic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilder.
Miocic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilder sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miocic defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wilder thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Miocic's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drizontay Wilder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A jab from Wilder does it's job there.
Wilder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miocic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miocic somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miocic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilder bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilder keeps the fight on the outside.
Miocic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Miocic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilder defends well and Miocic ends up having to push Wilder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miocic is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic moves in looking to clinch but Wilder pushes him off.
Miocic dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilder sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stipe Miocic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wilder works the jab nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Wilder finds it's way through Miocic's defenses.
Miocic is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Wilder moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drizontay Wilder!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Miocic looks to clinch
and Gold counters with a two punch combo.
Gold looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Miocic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gold fires out a quick counter leg kick but Miocic just manages to avoid it.
Miocic misses with a series of wild punches.
Miocic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miocic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gold.#CL#
Gold takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold is looking to break free of the clinch but Miocic has double underhooks.
Gold's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Gold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##TD2#
Miocic throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gold tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miocic is in Gold's guard.
Miocic wants to pass the guard but Gold is keeping the position.
Gold is trying to keep Miocic in close.
Miocic lands a couple of digs.
Miocic postures up.
Miocic controlling from the top position.
It looks like Miocic might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Miocic prevents Gold from getting back to his feet.
Miocic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Miocic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2##CL#
Gold clinches up with Miocic and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Miocic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Gold shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miocic napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
Miocic throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miocic shoots in for a takedown but Gold shows good takedown defense.
Miocic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gold throws a head kick that misses.
Miocic throws a series of punches but Gold avoids them all with ease.
Gold shoots for a takedown but Miocic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Miocic shoots in and drives through. Gold sprawls well.
Bejamin Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Miocic.#T3#
Miocic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gold needs to keep his hands up - Miocic had a free shot at his head there.
Miocic throws a shot from downtown. Gold moves away and avoids it.
Gold fails with the takedown.
Gold is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Miocic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gold napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU2#
Miocic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gold to his feet. #CL2#
Miocic has managed to clinch.
Gold wants to break free but Miocic has control.
#T4#
A short right from Miocic on the inside.
Miocic stalling.
Gold misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Miocic breaks from the clinch.
Miocic tries to clinch up.
Miocic looks to land a combination but Gold avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miocic wants to clinch up but Gold keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Miocic moves into the clinch.
Miocic is working for takedown but Gold is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Miocic manages to break the clinch.
Miocic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gold.
Miocic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gold tries to avoid it but Miocic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gold to the ground. Gold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gold attempts a counter takedown but Miocic avoids it well and moves away.
Gold tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miocic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gold somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stipe Miocic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Gold gets the takedown into side control.
Gold tries to advance to mount but Miocic denies him.
Gold wants to control but Miocic is keeping him busy.
Gold happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold trying to control the position but Miocic is working away. #T1#
Gold prevents Miocic from escaping the position.
Miocic is not content to let Gold control the position.
Miocic is trying to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gold misses with a takedown attempt - Miocic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Miocic moves in looking to clinch but Gold pushes him off.
Miocic misses with a few strikes there.
Miocic has his takedown stuffed
and Gold counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Miocic throws an off balance right hand
and Gold counters with a three punch combo that has Miocic backing up. Miocic nods at Gold to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gold.
Miocic is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Miocic misses with a two punch combination.
Miocic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miocic wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bejamin Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miocic shoots in and drives through. Gold sprawls well.
Miocic cracks Gold with a good jab.
Gold connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gold is defended easily by Miocic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Miocic clinches up with Gold and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Miocic pushes Gold back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Miocic breaks the clinch.
Miocic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miocic checks the leg kick.
Miocic misses with a looping left.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miocic lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Miocic breaks the clinch.
Miocic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gold.
#CL2#
Miocic clinches with his opponent.
Gold fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Gold wants to break free but Miocic has control.
Miocic scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Miocic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miocic tries to clinch but Gold is having none of it.
Bejamin Gold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Gold tries to keep at a distance but Miocic has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Miocic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Miocic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stipe Miocic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Miocic breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Miocic.
Gold on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miocic just misses with a punch to the body.
Gold throws a sloppy head kick and Miocic moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stipe Miocic 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Miocic clinches up against the cage.
Gold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miocic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Gold breaks the clinch.
Miocic wants to clinch.
Miocic stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Gold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gold is trying to pull guard but Miocic has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Bejamin Gold has been cut.#BC#
Gold's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Gold closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gold tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miocic smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bejamin Gold. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Miocic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gold tries to throw a body punch but Miocic avoids it by throwing Gold back against the cage.
Miocic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miocic prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Miocic manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Miocic clinches up with Gold and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Miocic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Miocic keeping moving, preventing Gold from controlling successfully.
Miocic pulls Gold in close to his closed guard and prevents Gold from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Miocic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miocic is keeping the position for now.
Stipe Miocic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Gold looking to sit in guard and control but Miocic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Miocic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Miocic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miocic keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gold's head.
Miocic works over Gold with some ground and pound from guard.
Miocic looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miocic connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Miocic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gold has momentary wrist control but Miocic slips an elbow through the middle.
Miocic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gold wants to stand but Miocic is controlling the position. #SU2#
Miocic decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miocic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gold circles away quickly and effectively.
Gold throws a big counter combination but Miocic scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gold shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Miocic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bejamin Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stipe Miocic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gold working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stipe Miocic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miocic 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stipe Miocic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Miocic has hold of one of Murphy's legs. Murphy is fighting the takedown attempt but Miocic gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SU#
Miocic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Murphy, up you get!
Murphy fails with the takedown
enabling Miocic to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Miocic as he checks the leg kick.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Miocic.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Miocic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miocic throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.#TD#
Miocic shoots in and gets a takedown into Murphy's guard.
Murphy is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Miocic dives into side control.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Miocic is working Murphy over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Miocic politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Miocic prefers to stall for the moment though.
Murphy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Miocic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown. Miocic tries to sprawl out of it but Murphy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miocic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Miocic rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.#T2##TD#
Miocic manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Murphy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Miocic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Murphy, into his guard. #REVR#
Miocic advances to half guard.
Miocic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miocic is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now.
Miocic prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Miocic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Miocic working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miocic connects with a nice short shot to Murphy's temple.
Miocic prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Miocic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Miocic is nestled in close to Murphy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miocic winds up and cracks Murphy with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Murphy is looking to control Miocic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murphy avoid being mounted?
Miocic controlling the action here.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Miocic has control of the leg.
Miocic winds up and cracks Murphy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Miocic is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Miocic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Murphy for as long as he can get away with.
Miocic prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Miocic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stipe Miocic dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Murphy misses with a body punch
#KD#
and Murphy is countered with a crisp right hand from Miocic that sends him to the canvas! Miocic follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#
Murphy is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Murphy is looking for a sweep.
Murphy is still in real trouble! Can Miocic finish him?
Murphy prevents Miocic from moving into mount.
Murphy is trying to escape the position but Miocic is controlling the position.
Miocic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Miocic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miocic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miocic staying calm.
Miocic cracks Murphy with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Miocic immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Murphy is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Miocic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stipe Miocic!
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