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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Junglefights 1
Date: Jan 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Ismail looks to land a combination. Lock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Lock scores with a takedown into Ismail's guard.
Lock working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ismail's head.
Lock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lock trying to control the position from guard on top but Ismail is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ismail on the ground.
Lock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lock trying to control but Ismail is working from the bottom.
Lock looking to sit in guard and control but Ismail gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lock has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ismail has passed into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lock is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Lock is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#SU2#
Ismail decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lock to his feet.
Lock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ismail.#TD#
Lock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ismail napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lock cracks Ismail with a big right hand but Ismail just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lock is trying to ground and pound but Ismail uses the momentary lack of control by Lock to regain half guard. #T2#
Lock is looking to stall here but Ismail recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Ismail is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ismail wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lock is trying to pull guard but Ismail has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Lock goes for a takedown attempt but Ismail pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Ismail gets caught flat footed, as Lock shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ismail is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lock is looking to work some ground and pound but Ismail has wrist control.
Lock scoring with some ground and pound.
Lock wants to control from the top but Ismail keeps moving.
Lock is looking to advance position but Ismail has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T4#
Lock manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lock is looking to improve his position.
Lock is controlling Ismail's trapped leg to prevent Ismail from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Engin Ismail dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Lock shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lock was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ismail throws Lock to one side and escapes!
Engin Ismail is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Lock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ismail takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ismail regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lock's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Engin Ismail has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lock is looking to take a break and control but Ismail is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ismail has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lock lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Lock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ismail with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lock trying to control the action but Ismail is working from the bottom.
Lock slips a nice elbow through Ismail's hands, connecting with Ismail's forehead.
Lock working the head and body with strikes.
Lock winds up and cracks Ismail with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ismail on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ismail is breathing heavily.#T2#
Lock lands strikes from half guard.
Lock working over Ismail with some ground and pound. Ismail looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lock slows the pace down in half guard.
Lock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Lock.
Lock lands strikes from half guard.
Lock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Lock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ismail taking some punishment here, with Lock in his half guard.
Lock lands strikes from half guard.
Lock lands with a punch from half guard.
Lock working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Ismail is rocked!
Lock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ismail does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ismail is still in real trouble! Can Lock finish him?
Lock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lock takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lock is keen to just control but Ismail is a slippery customer.
Ismail seems to have recovered his senses.
Lock working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lock landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lock scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Lock winds up and cracks Ismail with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lock working over Ismail with some ground and pound. Ismail looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ismail is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lock scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ismail is trying to stand.
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. Lock connects with a nice short shot to Ismail's temple.
Ismail taking some punishment here, with Lock in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Lock dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD#
Lock throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ismail tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lock is in Ismail's guard.
Ismail can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lock controls the pace.
Lock postures up and lands a big shot to Ismail's brow.
Lock lands a couple of digs.
Lock trying to control but Ismail is working from the bottom.
Lock lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lock with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock landing with the ground and pound.
Lock lands a couple of digs.
Ismail takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lock lands a couple of elbows.
Lock working some strikes from top position.
Lock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lock landing with the ground and pound.
Lock works over Ismail with some ground and pound from guard.
Lock distracts Ismail with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lock lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lock looking to pass the guard.
Lock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Lock trying to control but Ismail is working from the bottom.
Lock passes Ismail's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ismail taking some punishment here, with Lock in his half guard.
Lock moves into full mount! Ismail won't be happy about that!
Lock is landing with some decent strikes but Ismail is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lock looking to finish Ismail with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ismail!
Lock is landing with some decent strikes but Ismail is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lock postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Ismail out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Lock goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rob Lock!
In defeat, Engin Ismail stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im really dissapointed with myself. I know i can do better.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2020 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Ismail. #CL2#
Pool moves into the clinch.
Pool working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ismail is trying to break free.
Ismail is trying to break free.
Ismail is trying to break the clinch but Pool is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismail wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pool has him pressed against the cage.
Pool misses with some punches.
#T1#
Pool misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pool.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ismail.
Ismail blocks an uppercut.
Ismail wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pool throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ismail tries to break the clinch but Pool is controlling the position.
Ismail is looking to break free of the clinch but Pool has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pool.
Ismail wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pool has him pressed against the cage.
Ismail tries to break free but Pool pushes him back against the cage.
Ismail is looking to break free of the clinch but Pool has double underhooks. #T3#
Ismail wants to break free but Pool has control.
Ismail wants to get back to striking at distance but Pool won't allow it.
#BC#
Ismail pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pool rushes Ismail and presses him up against the cage.
Pool misses with the head strike.
Pool keeps control of Ismail as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ismail can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pool keeps control of Ismail as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ismail working hard to break the clinch.
Pool has a couple of punches blocked by Ismail.
Ismail tries to break the clinch but Pool is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pool misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dead Pool dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Pool moves into range and clinches up with Ismail.
Pool misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pool keeps control of Ismail as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ismail blocks an uppercut.
Pool lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pool.
A head punch on the inside from Pool fails to land. #T1#
Ismail wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ismail is trying to push Pool away but Pool has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pool misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pool has Ismail pressed against the cage, preventing Ismail from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pool fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pool has a couple of punches blocked by Ismail.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pool swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ismail is looking to break free of the clinch but Pool has double underhooks.
Pool fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ismail wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pool misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ismail has had enough of the clinch but Pool keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Pool prevents Ismail from breaking the clinch.
Pool tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ismail wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ismail blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pool softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pool misses with some punches.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ismail tries to break free but Pool pushes him back against the cage.
Ismail blocks an uppercut.
Pool misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pool has a couple of punches blocked by Ismail.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pool working aggressively here.
Pool tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dead Pool 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL2#
Pool clinches.
Ismail can't break the clinch.
Ismail tries to circle away but Pool has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Ismail escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Pool moves into the clinch successfully.
Pool has a couple of punches blocked by Ismail.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ismail wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pool scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Pool throws a head punch that misses.
Ismail wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ismail blocks an uppercut.
Pool lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ismail blocks an uppercut.
Ismail is trying to push Pool away but Pool has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ismail wants to get back to striking at distance but Pool won't allow it.
Ismail working hard to break the clinch.
Ismail tries to break free but Pool pushes him back against the cage.
Ismail blocking some punches.
Ismail is trying to force a seperation but Pool has the dominant position.
Dead Pool seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pool throws a punch but it's blocked by Ismail. #T3#
Pool throws a punch but it's blocked by Ismail.
Ismail has had enough of the clinch but Pool keeps him there for the moment.
Pool has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ismail blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ismail.
Pool working aggressively here.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ismail is trying to push Pool away but Pool has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ismail can't break the clinch.
Ismail is trying to push Pool away but Pool has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pool misses with the head strike.
Pool misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ismail can't break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dead Pool comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pool winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 25:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dead Pool!
Dead Pool was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Engin Ismail stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im really dissapointed with myself. I know i can do better.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Makunouchi has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Morris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makunouchi shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Morris was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Morris takes the fight into the clinch.
Morris has had enough of the clinch but Makunouchi keeps him there for the moment.
Makunouchi goes for a takedown attempt but Morris pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Morris pushes Makunouchi up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makunouchi is looking to break free of the clinch but Morris has double underhooks.
Makunouchi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morris smiles and moves away.
Carey Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ippo Makunouchi.
Makunouchi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morris is fending him off so far but Makunouchi persists. Nope, Morris circles away and we're back to standing.
Makunouchi fails with the takedown.#T1#
Morris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makunouchi throws a sloppy head kick and Morris moves out of range easily.
Morris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Makunouchi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Morris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makunouchi is trying to stall.
#BC#
Morris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makunouchi tries to land knees in the clinch but Morris avoids the damage to the body.
Morris is looking to break free of the clinch but Makunouchi has double underhooks. #T2#
Makunouchi is trying to break the clinch but Morris has him pressed against the cage.
Morris wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Morris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makunouchi tries to counter with a clinch but Morris shakes him off and moves away.
Makunouchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morris seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makunouchi moves away.
Makunouchi scores with a shot to the body.
Makunouchi lands a nice hook to Morris's body. Morris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Makunouchi is defended easily by Morris.#CL#
Makunouchi tries to keep at a distance but Morris has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Makunouchi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morris tries to break the clinch but Makunouchi is controlling the position. #BC#
Morris breaks from the clinch.
Makunouchi tries for a takedown but Morris circles away easily
and Morris counters with a left and a right that stings Makunouchi.
Morris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Makunouchi clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Makunouchi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Makunouchi is trying to pull guard but Morris has him pressed against the cage.
Morris has had enough of the clinch but Makunouchi keeps him there for the moment.
Makunouchi is trying to push Morris away but Morris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Makunouchi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Morris is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Makunouchi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morris's efforts to push away.#BC#
Morris manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Makunouchi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Morris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morris. Makunouchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makunouchi unleashes a big counter combination but Morris bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Makunouchi shoots in for a takedown but Morris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carey Morris dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Morris moves into the clinch.#BC#
Morris manages to break the clinch.
Makunouchi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Morris drives through and clinches with Makunouchi against the cage.
Makunouchi tries to break the clinch but Morris is controlling the position. #BC#
Morris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Makunouchi clinches up with Morris and pushes him back against the cage.
Makunouchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makunouchi tries to pull guard but Morris won't allow it.
Morris working hard to break the clinch.
Makunouchi avoiding damage as Morris throws knees to the body.
#T1##BC#
Morris breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morris is trying to push Makunouchi away but Makunouchi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morris gets underhooks to prevent Makunouchi's takedown attempt.
Carey Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ippo Makunouchi.#BC#
Morris breaks the clinch.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Makunouchi can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Morris, right into the meat.
Makunouchi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carey Morris is winning the standup battle so far.
Makunouchi tries for a takedown but Morris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morris lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Morris ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makunouchi moves away.
Carey Morris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Makunouchi clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Morris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##TD2#
Morris gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Makunouchi to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Morris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Makunouchi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Morris is tightening it up a little... Makunouchi has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Makunouchi reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Makunouchi taps out! Nice BJJ there by Morris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Carey Morris!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Vegan throws a leg kick #CL#
and Bridges counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bridges. #BC2#
Vegan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bridges rushes Vegan and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Vegan manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vegan is trying to control the position but Bridges postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vegan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bridges.
Bridges landing some decent shots from guard.
Bridges throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bridges connects with a couple of short punches.
Bridges could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bridges is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bridges scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bridges stopping the sweep attempt from Vegan.
Vegan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB2#
Vegan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bridges passes into side control.
Vegan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vegan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Vegan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bridges in side control, throwing shots but Vegan defends.
Vegan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bridges asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SU#
Bridges has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #CL#
Bridges forces Vegan back against the cage and clinches.#T2#
Bridges fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vegan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bridges avoids it.#TD2#
Vegan successfully pulls guard.
Vegan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bridges throwing strikes from guard but Vegan blocks nicely.
Bridges postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bridges throwing strikes from guard but Vegan blocks nicely.
Bridges postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vegan trying to keep a closed guard but Bridges is proving a slippery customer.
Vegan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Bridges postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vegan throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Bridges stopping the sweep attempt from Vegan.#SUB2#
Bridges got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vegan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bridges has managed to get both his arms back between Vegan's legs - danger averted.
Bridges might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vegan is trying to keep Bridges in close.
Vegan wants to control the position but Bridges says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bridges missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bridges is nestled in close to Vegan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vegan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Bridges thows a huge punch but Vegan dodges it nicely.
Bridges missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vegan is trying to maintain the position but Bridges is very close to passing his half guard.
Bridges missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SU#
Bridges stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Vegan rushes Bridges and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vegan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bridges up against the cage.
Vegan avoiding damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Vegan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Bridges 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#
Vegan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bridges was covering up waiting for the punch and Vegan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bridges is looking to stand up but Vegan isn't so interested in that idea.
Vegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bridges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elvis Bridges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vegan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #ES#
Bridges scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Vegan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bridges was covering up waiting for the punch and Vegan finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Bridges manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Vegan drags the fight down to the ground.
Bridges is working Vegan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bridges lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bridges working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vegan's head.
Bridges scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bridges postures up.
#SUB2#
Vegan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bridges passes into side control.
Bridges throws a strike aimed at the side of Vegan's head but Vegan avoids it well.
Bridges grinds an elbow into Vegan's temple.
Bridges fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Vegan is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Bridges landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bridges misses with the ground and pound.
Bridges cracks Vegan with a big elbow.
Bridges in side control lands a decent elbow.
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!
Vegan can't do much from the bottom here.
Bridges working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bridges working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bridges cracks Vegan with a big elbow.
Bridges working the ground and pound from side control.
Bridges avoids the strikes from the bottom by Vegan.#SU#
Bridges decides to stand back up. Bridges steps back and let's Vegan get back to his feet.#TD2#
Vegan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bridges's guard.#T3##ES#
Bridges manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Vegan stops a takedown attempt from Bridges.
#TD2#
Vegan has Bridges pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vegan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bridges tumbling to the mat - Vegan dives into Bridges's guard.#ES#
Bridges pushes Vegan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Elvis Bridges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Vegan has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Vegan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bridges keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vegan's head.#SUB2#
Vegan looking for a guillotine here but Bridges defends easily.
Vegan is breathing heavily.
Vegan wants to stand and escape but Bridges is having none of it. #T4#
Bridges landing with the ground and pound.
Bridges postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bridges trying to control but Vegan is working from the bottom. #SU#
Bridges stands and steps away. Vegan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vegan misses with a low kick as Bridges jumps back.
Sexy Vegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bridges tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Vegan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vegan showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Bridges has one foot on Vegan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Bridges dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bridges tries to clinch but Vegan is having none of it.
Bridges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vegan can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Vegan pushes Bridges up against the cage in a clinch.
Bridges blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Bridges is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vegan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bridges to the mat. Bridges regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Bridges wriggles free and stands up.
Vegan throws the kick towards the body but Bridges avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Bridges drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vegan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bridges misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Vegan tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Bridges works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
You can see the frustration on Vegan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bridges scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vegan to see if he's OK.
Bridges landing strikes.
Vegan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bridges.
Bridges cracks Vegan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bridges scoring with punches and elbows.
Bridges working the ground and pound.
Vegan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bridges. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vegan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bridges wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bridges looks up at the clock and then as Vegan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bridges smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T2#
Bridges is chipping away with strikes.
Bridges creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vegan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes there by Bridges.
Vegan is trying to control Bridges's posture but Bridges avoids it. #SU#
Bridges decides to stand back up. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Vegan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bridges is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Vegan to the mat. Vegan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bridges is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Vegan looking for a guillotine here but Bridges defends easily.
#T3#
Bridges lands a couple of digs.
Bridges postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bridges keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vegan's head.
Bridges throws a big elbow that misses.
Bridges scoring with some ground and pound.
Bridges landing some decent shots from guard.
Bridges working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vegan's head.#SUB2#
Bridges avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Bridges is working Vegan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bridges cracks Vegan with a solid left hand.
Bridges is looking to work some ground and pound but Vegan has wrist control.
Vegan controls Bridges momentarily but Bridges frees himself.
Vegan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vegan striking off his back but it's not causing Bridges any problems.
Bridges lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Vegan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bridges working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vegan's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Bridges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bridges, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Bridges!
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