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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Anderson misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Anderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anderson wants to stand but Webster is controlling his posture from full guard.
Anderson trying to control but Webster is working from the bottom.
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like Anderson 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Anderson breaks from the clinch.
Webster is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Webster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Webster has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Webster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Webster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Webster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Webster keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Webster has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Webster keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is looking to stand up but Webster won't let him.
Anderson working some strikes from top position.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Webster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson passes Webster's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Webster is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Webster trying to control but Anderson postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Anderson 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#
Anderson misses with a leg kick. #TD2#
Webster gets caught napping as Anderson dives in and scores a takedown. Webster manages to retain guard.
Webster keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Webster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Webster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Webster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Webster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Anderson 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.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Webster is retaining full guard. #T1#
Anderson stays in close to Webster's body and controls the position.
Anderson trying to control but Webster is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Webster wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but Webster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB2#
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Webster doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Webster keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Anderson is thwarting Webster's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Webster tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Arron Webster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Anderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Webster did well to prevent Anderson getting side control.
Webster trying to hold on to Anderson's head to control him but Anderson postures up.
Webster wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Anderson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anderson is trying to control the action in half guard but Webster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Webster tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anderson is keen to just control but Webster is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Webster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Anderson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webster trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Anderson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Webster takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Anderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#ROC2#
Webster is rocked!#SUB2#
Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Webster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB2#
Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Webster is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Webster manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anderson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Webster trying to control here.
Webster slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#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.
Anderson tries to stand but Webster is controlling from the bottom.
Webster trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Webster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Webster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Corey Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Webster is keeping the position.#T3#
Anderson wants to control from the top but Webster keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Webster kicks Anderson off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Anderson stays in close to Webster's body and controls the position.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Webster keeps moving.
Anderson is looking to stand up but Webster won't let him. #SUB#
Webster working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Webster looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Corey Anderson.
I've got Anderson 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Anderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Bronze shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bronze controlling the action here.
Jones missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bronze pulls his head out easily.
Jones tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bronze has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T1#
Bronze with the ground and pound from mount.
Bronze wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bronze manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jones to take his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Jones manages to escape to his feet.
Jones fails with the takedown.#T2#
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bronze defends well and Jones ends up having to push Bronze into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bronze sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Bronze has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jones is on him like a limpet, forcing Bronze back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Bronze gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones regains guard.
Bronze sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bronze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bronze pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Bronze is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Bronze is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Bronze content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bronze is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bronze is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Bronze looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Bronze in his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronze works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Bronze 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#
Bronze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronze misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Bronze fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Bronze uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL#
Bronze tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bronze fails to pull guard.
Bronze gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bronze after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bronze blocks the elbow strike.
Jones wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lynwood Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronze is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bronze down to the mat. Bronze avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Bronze lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Lynwood Jones has been cut.
Bronze lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jones's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Bronze shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones is wriggling around but Bronze manages to pass to half guard.
Bronze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REVR#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bronze lands a nice short elbow.
Bronze has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bronze lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jones hang on?#ROC2#
Jones is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Bronze's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devin Bronze!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Anderson throws a leg kick but Mosley sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Mosley forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson stalling.
Anderson prevents Mosley from breaking the clinch.
Mosley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mosley walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mosley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mosley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mosley.
Mosley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mosley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Mosley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mosley throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Norberto Mosley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Anderson.#TD2#
Anderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mosley's guard.#SUB#
Mosley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mosley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Mosley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anderson content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Mosley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anderson pushing down on Mosley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson not doing much here.
#SUB#
Anderson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mosley.#SUB2#
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mosley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mosley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Mosley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mosley is trying to keep Anderson in close.
#SUB#
Mosley working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Mosley has an active guard here but Anderson has managed to pass into half guard.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#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.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Mosley defends it.
Anderson wants to stand up but Mosley is controlling the position.
Mosley is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mosley trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Mosley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Mosley wants to control but Anderson passes easily into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mosley wants to control but Anderson passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mosley throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Mosley, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Mosley against the cage but Mosley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mosley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mosley defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Mosley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mosley lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Mosley, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Mosley against the cage but Mosley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norberto Mosley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Anderson clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Mosley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mosley tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
#TD#
Mosley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mosley is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Mosley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anderson stacks Mosley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anderson!
Anderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mosley wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#T2#
Mosley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Corey Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mosley is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson striking off his back but it's not causing Mosley any problems.
Mosley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mosley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson striking off his back but it's not causing Mosley any problems. #SU#
Mosley stands up and waves to Anderson to follow him.
Mosley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Mosley trying to control the position but instead, Anderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mosley into the cage.#T3#
Mosley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mosley just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather.
Mosley is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
Mosley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Mosley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mosley pinned against the cage. Mosley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Anderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mosley's guard.#T4#
Anderson wants to control from the top but Mosley keeps moving.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Mosley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into side control.
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.
Mosley is looking to reverse the position.
Mosley is letting Anderson control him for a moment.
Mosley tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Anderson lands a heavy elbow.
Anderson lands a big elbow.
Anderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Mosley throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Corey Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mosley is proving hard to escape from.
Mosley controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson wanted to stand there but Mosley had control of the position. #SUB#
Mosley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Mosley is keeping him busy.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mosley has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Anderson winds up and cracks Mosley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anderson is controlling the pace.
Mosley is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mosley avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Mosley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson is taking a breather. Mosley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Mosley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Mosley looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mosley is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
#SUB2#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Mosley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mosley tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mosley wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson dives in and grabs Mosley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mosley pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Anderson lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mosley to see if he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Mosley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Anderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mosley hang on?
Mosley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mosley is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mosley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Anderson.
Norberto Mosley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corey Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mosley can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Anderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Baird closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bronze to the mat! Bronze manages to get full guard.
Baird might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bronze throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Baird with a nice head shot there.
Baird controlling from the top position.
Baird throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bronze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baird has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bronze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Bronze isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baird stacks Bronze on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Baird!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Baird thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Baird working the ground and pound.
Baird scoring with punches and elbows.
Baird wants to stand but Bronze has his arm trapped.
Bronze tries to improve position but can't.
Bronze tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Baird lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bronze wants to hold on but Baird pushes him away.
Baird could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Bronze is desperately trying to improve his position but Baird has a good base and remains in mount.
Baird breaks from Bronze's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Baird breaks from Bronze's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bronze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bronze tries to reverse the position but Baird maintains control.
Bronze looks winded!
The referee warns Bronze that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Baird controlling from mount.
Bronze keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baird lands a nice shot to the head.
Baird tries to control but Bronze wriggling away.
Baird controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Baird looking to secure an arm triangle but Bronze defends it well.
Baird looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T4#
Baird avoids the attempt from Bronze to control.
Bronze working to try and regain half guard.
Bronze tries to hold on but Baird pushes him away.
Baird trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Baird dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Bronze closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baird to the mat! Baird manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Baird is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bronze throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Baird's body to avoid the submission. Baird has instead reached around Bronze's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Baird arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kent Baird!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Draganov instigates a clinch.
Draganov is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Bronze has picked Draganov up - he's going for a ride! Bronze dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Draganov tries to kick Bronze off but Bronze keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bronze wants to stand up but Draganov is controlling the position.
Draganov punching from the bottom.
Draganov 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.
Draganov is looking for a sweep. Bronze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bronze wants to control but Draganov is keeping him busy.
Bronze tries to pass to full mount but Draganov defends it. #SUB2#
Draganov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bronze looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Draganov tries to kick Bronze off but Bronze keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1#
Bronze trying to control the action but Draganov is working from the bottom.
Draganov moves into full guard.
Draganov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bronze puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bronze slows the pace down in half guard.
Draganov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Draganov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Draganov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bronze uses it to pass to side control.
Draganov wants to control but Bronze postures up.#T2#
Draganov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Bronze tries for a kimura but Draganov is defending well.
Bronze is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Draganov tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Draganov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Draganov is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Draganov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bronze landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Draganov is trying to get back to half guard.
Draganov is trying to escape the position but Bronze is controlling the position. #T3#
Bronze is looking to take a break and control but Draganov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Draganov misses with a strike from the bottom.
Draganov is looking for a sweep.
Draganov keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Bronze swings around for an armbar but Draganov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bronze's guard.
Draganov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Draganov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bronze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Draganov stopping the sweep attempt from Bronze.
Bronze is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Draganov is controlling him.
Draganov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Bronze is looking for a triangle but Draganov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bronze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Devin Bronze will probably get the nod.
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#
Draganov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bronze back to the cage. Draganov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've been informed that Draganov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Draganov throws a wild body kick that Bronze sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Draganov rushes Bronze and presses him up against the cage.
Bronze tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Draganov is trying to drag Bronze to the mat but Bronze just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Draganov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bronze moves into the clinch.
Draganov prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Draganov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bronze prevents it.
#T1#
Draganov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bronze just stands there and leans against the cage.
Devin Bronze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragan Draganov.#TD#
Bronze manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Draganov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bronze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bronze looking for a sweep. Not yet Bronze, not yet.
Bronze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Draganov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Draganov won't allow Bronze to sweep him here.
Draganov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bronze looking to control.
Draganov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bronze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Draganov shoots for a double leg takedown but Bronze sprawls well. He's pushed Draganov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bronze is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Draganov.
Draganov lands a nice hook to Bronze's body. Bronze takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Draganov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bronze swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Draganov pushes Bronze up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Draganov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bronze uses from the top position. #T3##SUB2#
Draganov is looking for a triangle but Bronze pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Draganov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bronze's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bronze is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bronze won't allow Draganov to get back to his feet.
Draganov striking off his back, scoring a few points.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Bronze decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Devin Bronze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Draganov clinches. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Draganov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Bronze jumps into guard, dragging Draganov to the mat.
Bronze trying to control the position.
#SU2#
Draganov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Draganov moves into the clinch successfully.
Draganov tries to pull guard but Bronze forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Draganov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Draganov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Draganov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragan Draganov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bronze looks to land a body kick but Draganov moved away.#CL2#
Draganov moves into the clinch.
Draganov is stalling here.
Bronze is working for takedown but Draganov is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Draganov fails to land. #TD2#
Draganov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bronze uses from the top position.
Bronze won't allow Draganov to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draganov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Draganov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bronze connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Draganov striking off his back but it's not causing Bronze any problems. #T1#
Draganov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Draganov is striking but Bronze is not phased and passes to half guard.
Draganov is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Draganov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bronze prevents Draganov from improving his position.
Draganov is in trouble now - Bronze has advanced to mount!
Devin Bronze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Draganov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Draganov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Bronze lands a big shot there that rocks Draganov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Draganov is trying desperately to improve position.
Bronze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Draganov is looking to escape.
Bronze is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Draganov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Draganov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bronze can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Draganov is looking to escape.
Draganov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Draganov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Draganov is working to get back to half guard.
Draganov is squirming around, avoiding Bronze's attempts to control the action.
Draganov is trying to reverse the position but instead Bronze has taken his back - oops!
Draganov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Bronze's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Bronze throwing wild punches that miss their target. #T4#
Draganov trying to control the action but Bronze just sinks the hooks in.
Bronze wants to control but Draganov is keeping busy.
Draganov is trying to break free.
Bronze tries to keep control of the position but Draganov is staying busy.
Draganov tries to escape but Bronze has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Draganov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronze trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Draganov doesn't escape.
Draganov turns into Bronze and is now in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Bronze showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bronze 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Devin Bronze!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
Frost seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Frost is trying to stall.
#TD#
Frost manages to pull guard.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Frost working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost has momentary wrist control but Anderson slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Frost.
Anderson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard.
Frost working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
Anderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anderson works over Frost with some ground and pound from guard.
Frost tries to strike from the bottom.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Frost is keeping the position.
Anderson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frost seems keen to control Anderson's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Anderson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frost to the mat! Frost manages to get full guard.
Anderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Frost can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anderson controls the pace.
Anderson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Frost has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Frost throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Frost working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Anderson working some strikes from top position.#T4#
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.
Frost trying to control the position.
Frost is striking but Anderson is not phased and passes to half guard.
Frost is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Anderson 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##CL2#
Anderson darts in and clinches Frost up against the cage.
Anderson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frosts head.
Frost avoids a wild elbow strike from Anderson.
Frost tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Anderson jumps into guard, dragging Frost to the mat.
Frost has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Anderson is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Frost is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Anderson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Frost doesn't defend quickly enough and Anderson has managed to lock this one up! Can Frost escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Anderson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Corey Anderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. French manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
French is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Anderson dives into side control.
#REVR#
Anderson takes a little break here. French wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Anderson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Anderson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee asks Anderson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Anderson prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
French tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.
Anderson controlling the position from side mount.
French really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#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.
French is looking to regain half guard here but Anderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Anderson working the ground and pound from side control.
Anderson staying calm.
Anderson scoring with punches from side control. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Anderson stalls from top position.
French tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Anderson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Anderson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Anderson slows the pace down.
Anderson working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
French knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.#SU2#
Anderson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
French tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten French somewhat.#T4#
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.#TD2#
Anderson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Anderson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Anderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, French rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anderson's guard! Nice work there by French!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Anderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
French shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for French on that attempt. #TD2#
Anderson scores with a takedown into French's guard.#ES#
French has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Anderson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Rubin French is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
French gets caught flat footed, as Anderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anderson stays in close to French's body and controls the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
French looking to control.
#T1#
Anderson is stalling in the full guard.
Anderson with a nice head shot there.
French will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
French shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rubin French. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for French with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Anderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
French kicks off Anderson and gets to his feet. #T3#
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
French feinted with a counter takedown.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson connects with a nice cross there... French is looking wobbly and Anderson recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send French to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Anderson jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corey Anderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Bronze fails to land with a series of punches.
And Rush counters with a quick kick to the body but Bronze blocks it.
Bronze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rush as he jumps to the side.
Rush half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bronze lands a body shot.
Rush wants to clinch.
Bronze moves in looking to clinch but Rush pushes him off.
Rush looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Bronze shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rush manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rush trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB#
Rush is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bronze has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rush is proving hard to escape from.
Rush can't keep his opponent in guard - Bronze advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Bronze seems content to control.
Rush wants to control but Bronze passes into side.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rush is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Bronze decides to stand back up.
Bronze misses with a takedown attempt
and Rush counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rush throws a leg kick which misses Bronze's front leg but catches the back leg as Bronze tries to avoid it.
Rush throws a solid leg kick but Bronze takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rush.
Bronze tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rush tries to clinch but Bronze is having none of it.
Bronze shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rush but Rush pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ronny Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Bronze.#T3#
Rush blocks the body kick.
Bronze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rush stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rush scores with a nice body kick.
Good work by Bronze as he checks the leg kick.
Bronze fails with a takedown attempt.
Rush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Devin Bronze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronze lands with a nice body kick. #T4##TD2#
Bronze shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bronze was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rush is looking for a sweep.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Bronze 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 Rush's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bronze lands a few punches from side control.
Bronze cracks Rush with a big right hand but Rush just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronze moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Bronze dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bronze will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rush could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bronze lands a jab-cross combination.
Bronze misses with a two punch combination.
Bronze moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Bronze gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Rush escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bronze fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronze tries to clinch up but Rush circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Bronze gets a double leg takedown into Rush's guard.
Bronze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Rush 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronze with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bronze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bronze's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bronze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bronze trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU2#
Bronze gets to his feet - Rush follows without any prompting.
Rush looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Good work by Bronze as he checks the leg kick.
Bronze moves in looking to clinch but Rush pushes him off.
Bronze fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ronny Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Bronze.
Rush is looking to clinch but Bronze is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bronze looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Bronze moves into the clinch.
Rush looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bronze is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Rush gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bronze.
Bronze is breathing heavily.
Bronze drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rush pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Rush has closed the distance and engaged Bronze in a clinch.
Bronze jumps guard but Rush stands there with Bronze around his waist. Bronze gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rush is looking to break free of the clinch but Bronze has double underhooks. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bronze jumps guard but Rush stands there with Bronze around his waist. Bronze gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Bronze escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bronze. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#CL#
Rush closes the distance and clinches.
Rush is looking to break free of the clinch but Bronze has double underhooks.
Bronze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rush after a bit of a struggle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bronze is working for takedown but Rush is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Rush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Devin Bronze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##CL#
Rush moves into the clinch.
Rush swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rush wants to break free but Bronze has control.
Bronze tries to work over Rush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Rush.
Bronze lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Ronny Rush has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush has had enough of the clinch but Bronze keeps him there for the moment.
Bronze has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rush after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Bronze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Bronze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bronze avoids the head kick by Rush.
Rush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bronze tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bronze shoots in and drives through. Rush sprawls well.
Ronny Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Bronze.
Bronze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Rush was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bronze takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bronze misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rush counters with a good, hard body kick but Bronze shrugs it off.
Bronze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rush feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Rush darts in and clinches Bronze up against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Bronze jumps guard.
Bronze keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
Rush seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rush lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Bronze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rush doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rush manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Rush seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rush is in close to Bronze's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Rush avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rush controlling from the top position.
Rush trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bronze manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Rush is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bronze is aware though and is defending well.
Bronze content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rush has Bronze pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Rush is looking for a triangle but Bronze pushes his legs off easily.
Bronze lands a couple of elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rush wants to sweep but no luck.
Ronny Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devin Bronze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Rush working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bronze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bronze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Ronny Rush.
I think Bronze has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Bronze!
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