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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Edwards stuffs the takedown attempt from AZ. AZ gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Edwards was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Edwards slips a jab from AZ.
AZ tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by AZ or perhaps it was just good defense by Edwards, which made it look bad.
AZ tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
AZ fails to land with a series of punches.
Edwards scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but AZ swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
AZ stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and AZ wants it to stay on the feet.
AZ doesn't manage to clinch there - Edwards circles away.
Edwards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by AZ. #SU2#
AZ stands up.
Edwards tries for a takedown but AZ circles away easily#CL2#
and AZ holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards tries for a takedown. No joy.
Edwards tries to land knees in the clinch but AZ avoids the damage to the body.
Edwards wants to take the fight to the mat but AZ manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
AZ breaks from the clinch.
AZ showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Edwards.
AZ changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL2#
AZ moves into the clinch.#T2#
Edwards tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
AZ misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables AZ to keep the fight standing.
AZ is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
AZ is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
AZ keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Edwards's efforts to push away.#BC2#
AZ 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!
Edwards displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from AZ.
Edwards attempts a counter takedown but AZ avoids it well and moves away.
Edwards tries to clinch up.#T3#
Edwards changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. AZ tries to avoid it but Edwards manages to keep hold of a leg and drag AZ to the ground. AZ escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
AZ throws a series of strikes that have Edwards backpedaling.
AZ shoots in for a double leg but Edwards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edwards takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
AZ has a takedown stuffed.
Edwards appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
AZ drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Edwards is looking to get back to his feet here but AZ is keeping cool and he's managed to take Edwards's back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
AZ slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
AZ lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Edwards looking very determined here, making life difficult for AZ.
#SUB2#
AZ working for a choke but Edwards is defending well.
Edwards is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warner AZ 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#
AZ shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
AZ shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. AZ showed some decent athleticism there.
AZ is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
AZ is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Edwards doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time AZ.
Edwards is looking to control AZ's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Edwards avoid being mounted?#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
AZ lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Edwards wants to improve his position but AZ is controlling well.
AZ performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Edwards is looking to improve his position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Warner AZ has got the better of the ground game so far.
AZ is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
AZ swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.#T3#
AZ swinging wildly here.
Warner AZ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
AZ throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
AZ drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Edwards might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
AZ avoids the strikes from the bottom by Edwards.
Edwards is looking to reverse the position.
Edwards wants to get back to his feet.
AZ is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Edwards's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
AZ throws an elbow but Edwards slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
AZ thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
AZ has control of an arm but Edwards manages to advance to AZ's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warner AZ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Edwards.
AZ checks the leg kick.
AZ let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Edwards misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from AZ.
Edwards has a takedown stuffed.
AZ tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.
AZ has a takedown stuffed.
AZ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
AZ gets a double leg takedown into Edwards's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AZ throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
AZ sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edwards's guard.
AZ wants to take a breather but Edwards is having none of it. #T1#
AZ missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
AZ stalling.
AZ is stalling here. Edwards is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! AZ seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Edwards has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
AZ is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Edwards's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
AZ is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Edwards seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Edwards not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
AZ is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edwards pulls his head out easily.
AZ is trying to maintain the position but Edwards is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
AZ looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Edwards is stalling here. AZ is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Edwards seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and AZ has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Edwards tries to escape but AZ is in control.
Edwards wants to control but AZ postures up.
Edwards is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
AZ goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Edwards rolls with the submission and now he's on top in AZ's guard! Nice work there by Edwards!
Edwards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Edwards tries to free his leg and advance position but AZ is retaining full guard.
AZ controlling Edwards's posture. #ES2#
AZ is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but AZ has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables AZ to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Eddie Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warner AZ is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
AZ has Edwards pushed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warner AZ comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well AZ 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warner AZ!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
AZ fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
AZ plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Dexter King has been cut.
AZ is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
King gets tackled into the cage by AZ. AZ maintains the clinch.
King tries for a takedown. No joy.
AZ creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
AZ gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from King.
King drops down looking for an ankle pick but AZ pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King shoots in and drives through. AZ sprawls well.
AZ is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
AZ fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the cage.
AZ changes levels and goes for a takedown here. King fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. AZ tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. AZ manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from AZ.#T1#
King darts in looking for a takedown but AZ gets double underhooks and turns King into the cage. #TD2#
AZ scores with a takedown into King's guard.
King looking to hit a scissor sweep but AZ is one step ahead there. #SU2#
AZ gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Warner AZ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
AZ moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for AZ on that attempt.
No luck for AZ with that takedown attempt.
AZ throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T2#
AZ tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
AZ shoots for a double leg takedown but King sprawls well. He's pushed AZ's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
AZ looks winded!#TD#
AZ gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. AZ swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T3#
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King wants to stand and escape but instead AZ has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
King working for a triangle but AZ defends it easily.
AZ throwing strikes but missing.
AZ stopping the sweep attempt from King.#T4##SUB#
King has his feet on AZ's thighs here. He's pushed AZ off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! AZ screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dexter King!
A relieved looking Dexter King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 967 Round 2
Date: Mar 03, 2020 |
#R1#
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
AZ fails with an attempt to clinch.
AZ fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
King drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
AZ has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. King has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
King can't get the takedown.
AZ slows down the pace here.
AZ really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
AZ manages to break the clinch.
AZ is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
AZ shoots in for a takedown but King shows good takedown defense. #T1#
King misses the shot to the body.
AZ appears to be looking for a big counter.
King dodges the punch combination from AZ.
AZ tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
AZ closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
King is looking to reverse the position.
AZ working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
AZ is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. King knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on AZ's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AZ wants to pass the guard but King is defending well. #T2#
AZ wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. King manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
AZ preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and AZ defends well.
King is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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!
AZ won't allow King to sweep him here.
AZ knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.#T3##SUB2#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
AZ showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
King is looking for a triangle but AZ pushes his legs off easily.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
AZ sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and AZ defends well.#T4##SUB2#
King looking for a guillotine here but AZ defends easily.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King wants to hit a switch here but AZ passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for King there!
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
King sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dexter King will probably get the nod.
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#
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from AZ.#CL#
AZ clinches.
King wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but AZ has him pressed against the cage.
King can't get the takedown.
AZ is looking for a takedown up against the cage. King gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
AZ is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. King can't fight it off and eventually AZ manages to take the fight to the floor. King looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but AZ can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, AZ has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
King is trying to work for a kimura but AZ is defending well.
King trying to control from AZ's half guard. AZ has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #ES#
AZ is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC#
AZ pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for AZ on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warner AZ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
AZ shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
King should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
AZ plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
AZ shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##TD2#
King feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
AZ uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
AZ shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
King shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than King was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
King moves into full mount!
King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
King has hold of AZ's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and AZ manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
King working for a guillotine from mount but AZ is in no mood to give up. #T3#
King fails to advance to AZ's back. #SUB2#
King goes for an armbar but AZ turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from AZ.
King 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.
AZ trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
AZ will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB2#
King pushes a forearm under AZ's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, AZ is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dexter King!
Dexter King thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 967 Round 1
Date: Mar 02, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Jacobs clinches up with AZ and pushes him back against the cage.
Jacobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
AZ jumps guard.
Jacobs preventing the sweep.
AZ trying to keep a closed guard but Jacobs is proving a slippery customer.
AZ wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but AZ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
AZ managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AZ is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jacobs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jacobs is fighting to break AZ's control of his arms but AZ is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
AZ not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
AZ shoots in and bounces Jacobs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Jacobs manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Jacobs manages to pull guard.
Jacobs has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
AZ showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
AZ loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
AZ works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jacobs trying to control here.
#SU#
AZ stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jacobs to get to his feet. #CL#
AZ gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Jacobs being controlled against the cage.
AZ tries to pull guard but Jacobs holds him up against the cage and eventually AZ drops back down to his feet.
AZ has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jacobs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for AZ to work.
AZ is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warner AZ. That's going to take a lot out of him.
AZ prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jacobs working hard to break the clinch.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
AZ scores a nice knee to the body.
AZ taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC#
AZ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
AZ shoots in and bounces Jacobs off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Jacobs manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
AZ jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jacobs walks away with a smile on his face. AZ gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Jacobs finds it's way through AZ's defenses.
Jacobs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. AZ tries to avoid it but Jacobs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag AZ to the ground. AZ escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
AZ went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
AZ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Jacobs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
AZ tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
AZ forces Jacobs back against the cage and clinches.
Jacobs is trying to break the clinch but AZ is controlling him.
AZ displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jacobs up against the cage.
AZ stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with AZ for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
AZ tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jacobs smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like AZ wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jacobs shoots in but no luck this time.
Jacobs throws a jab when AZ was well out of range.
Jacobs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Warner AZ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Jacobs.#T1##TD#
AZ gets the takedown into side control.
Jacobs trying to remain calm as AZ controls from the top position.
Jacobs is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
AZ working away.#SU#
AZ stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
AZ manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jacobs on his heels. He'll look to pass Jacobs's guard now, I'm sure.
AZ content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Jacobs is trying to keep AZ in close.
Jacobs keeping full guard, as AZ tries to pass.
AZ works over Jacobs with some ground and pound from guard.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing AZ from controlling successfully.
AZ sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3##SU#
AZ stands up from Jacobs's guard - AZ perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts AZ as he jumps to the side. #TD#
AZ dives in and scores a takedown into Jacobs's guard.
AZ landing some decent shots from guard.
AZ pushes down on Jacobs's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Jacobs trying to hold on to AZ's head to control him but AZ postures up.
#SU#
AZ stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jacobs to get to his feet.
AZ lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jacobs's sensitive parts.
AZ scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
AZ fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jacobs sprawls well initially but AZ persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jacobs pushes AZ off but AZ dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
AZ has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jacobs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warner AZ dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
AZ looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jacobs!
Sloppy strikes there by AZ.
Jacobs tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AZ working the head with strikes.
AZ scoring with punches from side control.
Warner AZ overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
AZ working the body and head with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Jacobs throws AZ to one side and escapes!#TD#
Jacobs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Jacobs wriggles free and stands up.
Warner AZ is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jacobs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
AZ shoots for a takedown but Jacobs saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
AZ shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU#
Jacobs is working an open guard so AZ takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
AZ fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacobs now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
AZ drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jacobs is wriggling around but AZ manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SUB#
AZ is looking for a kimura but Jacobs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for AZ to get the leverage. #T2#
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!#SU#
AZ postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jacobs to stand up.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but AZ circles away and keeps his distance.
AZ connects with a high kick. #TD#
AZ gets a double leg takedown into Jacobs's guard.
AZ postures up.
AZ prevents Jacobs from getting back to his feet.
AZ is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. AZ doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. AZ manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Jacobs controls AZ momentarily but AZ frees himself.
AZ advances to half guard. #SUB#
AZ is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jacobs sees it coming and defends easily.
Jacobs tries to regain full guard. Instead though, AZ has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T4#
Jacobs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jacobs tries to control the position but AZ now has his back.
AZ has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jacobs's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warner AZ showed his dominance in that final round.
Well AZ 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 Skip Squint scores the fight for Warner AZ!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Warner AZ!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Warner AZ!
Warner AZ wins by unanimous decision!
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