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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SMASH: Zutis vs Banchamek
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Mahala doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Adams counters with a two punch combo.
Mahala dodges the punch combination from Adams.
#TD2#
Mahala dives in and scores a takedown into Adams's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahala is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.
Adams managing to control the position.
Mahala wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mahala showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mahala wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Mahala 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. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Adams has been cut.
Adams works over Mahala's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Beast Mahala has been cut.
Adams misses with a body shot.
#T2##CL2#
Mahala takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahala is working for takedown but Adams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Adams has Mahala pressed against the cage, preventing Mahala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Mahala closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Adams to the mat! Adams manages to get full guard. #ES#
Adams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Mahala has Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahala is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jack Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mahala.#T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adams obliges.
Mahala looks winded!#BC#
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mahala or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams, which made it look bad.
Adams throws a right and a left that Mahala avoids nicely.
Mahala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Mahala shoots in for a double leg but Adams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Adams pushes Mahala up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mahala's efforts to push away.
Adams lands a body punch. #T4##BC#
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams tries to bum rush Mahala with a series of wild strikes but Mahala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Adams dives in and scores a takedown into Mahala's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Mahala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Adams dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Adams tries to bum rush Mahala with a series of wild strikes but Mahala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mahala digs a good hook to Adams's body.
#TD2#
Mahala shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Adams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Adams scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mahala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams blocks a head kick by Mahala.
Adams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams lands a body shot.
#TD#
Adams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mahala!
Mahala is breathing heavily.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mahala prevents Adams from improving position.
Mahala is not content to let Adams control the position.
Mahala is trying to control Adams's posture but Adams avoids it.
Mahala regains half guard there - taking advantage of Adams's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jack Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mahala tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg. #SU#
Adams decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Adams wants to clinch.
Adams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mahala.
Adams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Mahala moves into the clinch.#T3#
Mahala drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab lands there for Adams.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams throws a right and a left that Mahala avoids nicely.
Mahala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Mahala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Adams tries to keep at a distance but Mahala has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Mahala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jack Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mahala.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mahala.
Mahala takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahala shoots in but no luck this time.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams feints and then cracks Mahala's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahala down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahala goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.
Adams throws a series of punches but Mahala moves out of range.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mahala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams throws a series of punches but Mahala moves out of range.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Adams dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mahala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mahala dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Adams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Adams darts in and clinches Mahala up against the cage.#BC#
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Adams misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams scores with a hook to the body. Mahala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Mahala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams looks to land a combination. Mahala sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Mahala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mahala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mahala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adams. Adams obviously looking to wear him down.
Jack Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Mahala closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mahala.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Mahala has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Mahala landing strikes from the mount.
Mahala looking to finish Adams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Adams!
Mahala looking to control but Adams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Mahala goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Adams turns into him and now he's in Mahala's guard.
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!
Mahala trying to control the position.
#T3#
Mahala is controlling Adams's posture.#SU#
Adams stands up and waves to Mahala to follow him.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams is looking to wear down Mahala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Mahala blocks with his arms.
Mahala jumps guard but Adams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adams gets underhooks to prevent Mahala's takedown attempt.
Jack Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jack Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beast Mahala.#BC#
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Adams, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adams.
Beast Mahala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Adams!
Beast Mahala was interviewed post fight and said 'It happens he was the better fighter today but onto the next one'.
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Event:
SMASH: Askishev vs Harrison
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Lord clinches. #TD#
Lord has picked Xavior up - he's going for a ride! Lord dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Xavior has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lord is on him like a limpet, forcing Xavior back against the cage.
Xavior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lord.
Lord changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xavior fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lord will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Lord. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lord looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Lord backs off Xavior throws a huge counter combo but Lord manages to avoid it all.
Lord shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xavior counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord shoots in looking for a takedown but Xavior manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lord's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lord displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xavior. #CL#
Lord gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Xavior looking for a takedown.
Lord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lord is looking for a takedown.
Xavior wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Xavior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xavior stuffs the takedown.
Xavior displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lord.
Lord is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Xavior gets a clinch.
Lord throws an elbow but it misses.
Lord jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xavior walks away with a smile on his face. Lord gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Lord moves in looking to clinch but Xavior pushes him off.
Xavior is looking for the big counter here.
Lord shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xavior as he jumps to the side.
Xavior avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Xavior gets tackled into the cage by Lord. Lord maintains the clinch. #TD#
Lord ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lord no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Xavior is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lord trying to strike off his back.
Lord tries to strike from the bottom.
Xavior throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lord trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Lord wants to stand and escape but Xavior is having none of it.
Xavior trying to control the position from guard on top but Lord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lord bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xavior's guard. #REVR#
Lord wants to control from the top but Xavior keeps moving. #SU#
Lord stands up from Xavior's guard - Lord perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lord throws a sloppy head kick and Xavior moves out of range easily.
Lord tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xavior swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xavior tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lord shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xavior as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Lord darts in trying to clinch
and Xavior counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lord fails with the takedown.
Xavior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lord's waist but Lord gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xavior off to one side.
Xavior fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xavior closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lord circles away.
Lord fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xavior avoids it really well and circles away.
Lord is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dax Xavior will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Lord shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xavior defends it nicely.
Xavior tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lord defends well and Xavior ends up having to push Lord into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lord is looking to counter with a body kick.
Xavior keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Lord fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xavior, pushing him back against the cage.
Lord is looking to take this one to the mat.
Xavior tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Xavior breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavior lands a head kick. Lord smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lord tries a head kick but it misses.
Lord tries to clinch but Xavior is having none of it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Lord has Xavior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Xavior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Lord. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xavior is breathing heavily.
Lord drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xavior gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Lord successfully pulls guard.
Xavior throws a big elbow that misses.
Lord is trying to control the position but Xavior postures up.
Lord doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xavior preventing the sweep. #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.
Lord trying to control the position.
Lord wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Xavior is now in half guard.
Lord gets full guard.
Lord throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Xavior wanted to stand there but Lord had control of the position.
Xavior stopping the sweep attempt from Lord.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Xavior looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lord is fending him off so far but Xavior persists. Nope, Lord circles away and we're back to standing.
Lord is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lord misses with a double jab.
Xavior tries to clinch but Lord is having none of it.
Lord misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xavior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lord is trying to break the clinch but Xavior has him pressed against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Xavior breaks from the clinch.
Lord tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xavior defends well and Lord ends up having to push Xavior into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Xavior gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Lord ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lord no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lord preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lord keeping full guard, as Xavior tries to pass.
Lord trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xavior trying to control the position from guard on top but Lord is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lord is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gay Lord will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lord shoots in but Xavior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lord tries for a takedown but Xavior circles away easily#CL2#
and Xavior counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Lord has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Xavior uses from the top position.
Xavior is looking to stand up but Lord won't let him. #SUB#
Lord looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Xavior's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavior's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lord throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xavior not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Xavior trying to control but Lord is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lord is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lord shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xavior but Xavior pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gay Lord. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xavior throws a right hand that Lord ducks under and follows up with a left that Lord also avoids with ease.
Lord misses with a takedown attempt - Xavior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Xavior gets a clinch. #T2#
Xavior prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Xavior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xavior will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lord fails with a takedown attempt.
Xavior misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lord shoots in but no luck this time.
Xavior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lord went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Xavior avoids the head kick by Lord.
#T3#
No luck for Lord with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Xavior takes the fight into the clinch.
Lord can't break the clinch.
Lord jumps guard but Xavior stands there with Lord around his waist. Lord gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Xavior manages to break the clinch.
Lord tries to clinch up but Xavior circles away and keeps his distance.
Lord dives in for a single leg takedown but Xavior sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dax Xavior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lord will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Xavior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lord with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xavior will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Lord instigates a clinch.
Xavior gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lord.
#BC2#
Xavior manages to break the clinch.
Lord shoots for a takedown but Xavior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xavior fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lord avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dax Xavior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xavior 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dax Xavior!
Gay Lord spoke after the fight, saying 'No use talking about it onto the next one '.
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Event:
SMASH: Askishev vs Harrison
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Muwamba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Muwamba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Morrow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Morrow was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Morrow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Morrow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muwamba.
Muwamba wants to clinch.
Morrow throwing a counter right hand but Muwamba manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muwamba fails with the takedown.
Morrow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Muwamba's sensitive parts. #T1#
Morrow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Muwamba.
James Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadali Muwamba.
Muwamba lands with a cross.
Muwamba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Morrow tries to avoid it but Muwamba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Morrow to the ground. Morrow escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Muwamba shoots in and drives through. Morrow sprawls well.
Morrow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Muwamba throws a nice looking combination but Morrow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muwamba closes the distance and clinches up with Morrow, looking for a takedown. Muwamba pushes Morrow against the cage but Morrow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muwamba is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morrow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Muwamba throws a sloppy head kick and Morrow moves out of range easily.
Morrow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Muwamba looks winded!
Muwamba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Morrow's waist but Morrow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Muwamba off to one side.
Morrow misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Muwamba misses with a takedown attempt - Morrow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kadali Muwamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muwamba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morrow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morrow looks to land a combination but Muwamba avoids it well.
Muwamba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morrow circles away.
Morrow really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Muwamba misses with a takedown
and Morrow counters with a three punch combo that has Muwamba backing up. Muwamba nods at Morrow to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Morrow.
Morrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Morrow misses with a double jab.
Muwamba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Morrow to counter with a crisp jab.
Morrow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morrow wants it to stay on the feet.
As Muwamba looks to move away, Morrow throws a big counter combo but Muwamba just gets out of the way.
Muwamba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morrow pinned against the cage. Morrow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morrow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Muwamba.
Muwamba unleashes a big counter combination but Morrow bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Muwamba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morrow can pounce on him.
Muwamba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morrow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Morrow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Muwamba circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab from Morrow.
Morrow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Muwamba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morrow misses with the combination.
Muwamba shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Morrow as he jumps to the side.
Morrow fires out a quick counter leg kick but Muwamba just manages to avoid it.
Morrow lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morrow misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Morrow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Muwamba scores with a sloppy right hand. Morrow should have avoided that one.
Morrow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Muwamba. #TD2#
Muwamba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morrow to the mat! Morrow manages to get full guard.
Morrow looking for a sweep. Not yet Morrow, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muwamba throws a big right hand that misses.
Morrow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morrow has control of Muwamba's left arm, preventing Muwamba from doing any damage. #T1#
Morrow 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrow is working hard here to advance position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Muwamba trying to control the position from guard on top but Morrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morrow misses with a double jab.
Muwamba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morrow as he avoids it easily.
Morrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morrow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
James Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadali Muwamba.#T2#
Muwamba dives in for a single leg takedown but Morrow sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Morrow quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Muwamba is breathing heavily.
Morrow keeps the fight on the outside.
As Muwamba looks to move away, Morrow throws a big counter combo but Muwamba just gets out of the way.
Muwamba tries to clinch up but Morrow circles away and keeps his distance.
Muwamba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Muwamba tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morrow swivels and escapes.
A little feinted left hand from Morrow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Morrow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morrow looks to land a combination but Muwamba avoids it well.
Muwamba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morrow counters with a three punch combo that has Muwamba backing up. Muwamba nods at Morrow to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Morrow throws a right and a left that Muwamba avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Morrow.
#CL2#
Muwamba forces Morrow back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Morrow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muwamba swings widly with a right hand
and Morrow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Morrow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Muwamba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morrow misses with a few strikes there.
Morrow slaps away a takedown attempt from Muwamba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Morrow appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Muwamba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morrow seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morrow lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Morrow misses.
Morrow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Morrow wants it to stay on the feet.
Morrow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muwamba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James Morrow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Muwamba is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Morrow.
Muwamba shoots in and drives through. Morrow sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Morrow dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Morrow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Muwamba backs up against the cage.
Morrow circles away from the clinch attempt
and Morrow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Muwamba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Morrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Morrow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Muwamba moves forwards but Morrow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Muwamba throws a lazy body kick
and Morrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Muwamba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Muwamba throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Morrow counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#
Muwamba is rocked!
Morrow misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Morrow.
James Morrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrow connects with a good right hand that stumbles Muwamba. Muwamba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Muwamba is still on wobbly legs! Can Morrow finish him?
Muwamba fails with the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrow misses the target.
Muwamba seems to have recovered his senses.
Morrow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2##CL2#
Muwamba darts in and clinches Morrow up against the cage.#BC#
Morrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Muwamba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Morrow defends well and Muwamba ends up having to push Morrow into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
James Morrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadali Muwamba.
Muwamba shoots in looking for a takedown. Morrow tries to sprawl out of it but Muwamba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Morrow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from Muwamba is predictable there
and Morrow counters with an inside leg kick.
Muwamba fails in his attempt to clinch.
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!
Morrow lands a lovely overhand right.
Morrow throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Morrow throws a series of punches but Muwamba avoids them all with ease.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A good leg kick by Morrow.
Morrow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Muwamba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Muwamba moves in looking to clinch but Morrow pushes him off.
Morrow throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Muwamba steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Morrow.
A punch combination from Morrow misses.
Muwamba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Muwamba looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Morrow misses the target.#T4#
Muwamba doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morrow ducks under a wild hook from Muwamba.
Morrow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morrow feints a jab promting Muwamba to slip. Morrow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Muwamba slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!#CL2#
Muwamba rushes Morrow and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Muwamba misses with an elbow strike.
Kadali Muwamba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Morrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muwamba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morrow to keep the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Morrow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morrow, 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Morrow!
An intense looking James Morrow took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Thank you Alexander for giving me an opportunity here. As for Muwamba, you're very talented. I hope we'll cross paths again - as friends this time, not enemies in the cage.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Lord ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Lord closes the distance and clinches.
Kenny is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kenny has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kenny can't break the clinch.
Kenny is looking to break free of the clinch but Lord has double underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kenny looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenny wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lord has him pressed against the cage.
Lord jumps guard but Kenny stands there with Lord around his waist. Lord gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
Kenny wants to break free but Lord has control.
Lord lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Lord manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lord pulls Kenny in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Kenny is posturing up here but Lord has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kenny tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kenny has to tap! Slick submission there by Lord!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gay Lord!
Denzil J Kenny spoke after the fight, saying 'I wanna apologize to coach, my daddy, my brothers, Denzil, Denzil Jr, Denzil the third, and most importantly, my dog Pinky. I'm gonna drink the pain away, see y'all later at the bar.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Muwamba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Muwamba wants to stand up but Chandler has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Muwamba slips a nice elbow through Chandler's hands, connecting with Chandler's forehead.
Muwamba tries to stand and escape but Chandler is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler tries to roll over but Muwamba keeps him under control.
Chandler gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chandler is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Chandler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler content to stall in guard here.
Muwamba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chandler is one step ahead there. #T1#
Chandler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Muwamba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chandler content to stall in guard here.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chandler wants to stand but Muwamba is controlling his posture from full guard. #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.
Chandler stays in close to Muwamba's body and controls the position.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chandler lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Muwamba throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chandler escapes and throws Muwamba's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Muwamba tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chandler presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Muwamba is just holding on here. Chandler manages to take his back.
#T3#
Chandler missing with strikes from the back.
Chandler keeps control of the position as Muwamba tries to break free.
#SUB#
Muwamba showing good submission defense here.
Muwamba trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Chandler is riding his opponent, not letting Muwamba buck him off.
Chandler not allowing Muwamba to control his hands. #T4#
Chandler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Muwamba just trying to survive but Chandler is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chandler controlling the position well here. Muwamba rolled but Chandler kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Muwamba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burl Chandler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chandler is defended easily by Muwamba.
A head kick from Muwamba lands but Chandler takes it in his stride.
Muwamba scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muwamba shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chandler lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chandler or perhaps it was just good defense by Muwamba, which made it look bad.
Muwamba shoots in looking for a takedown but Chandler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Muwamba's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kadali Muwamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Chandler misses with a takedown attempt
and Muwamba counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Chandler is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Burl Chandler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Muwamba is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Chandler is in big trouble! Muwamba is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Chandler. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Kadali Muwamba!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lord. #ES#
Singleton throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Singleton throws a looping overhand right but Lord ducks down to avoid it.
Lord appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Singleton gets caught flat footed, as Lord shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lord stopping the sweep attempt from Singleton.
Lord is looking to work some ground and pound but Singleton has wrist control.
Lord wants to control from the top but Singleton keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lord 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.
Lord prevents Singleton from getting back to his feet.
Lord postures up.
#T1#
Lord slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Singleton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Lord gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Singleton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lord smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Lord forces Singleton back against the cage and clinches.
Singleton tries to pull guard but Lord holds him up against the cage and eventually Singleton drops back down to his feet.
Singleton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lord has him pressed against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Lord jumps guard.
Lord wants to stand but Singleton is controlling the position.
Singleton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Singleton is fighting to break Lord's control of his arms but Lord is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Singleton throwing strikes from guard but Lord blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Lord working for a triangle but Singleton defends it easily.
Singleton landing some decent shots from guard.
Lord is trying to control the position but Singleton postures up. #T3#
Lord looking to hit a scissor sweep but Singleton is one step ahead there.
Singleton throwing strikes from guard but Lord blocks nicely.
Lord trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Singleton postures up.
Singleton throws a strike but Lord rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Singleton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU2#
Lord stands up and waves to Singleton to follow him. #TD2#
Lord closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lord lands in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Lord looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Singleton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lord.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Singleton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lord has passed into half guard!
Singleton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Lord dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Lord throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Singleton was covering up waiting for the punch and Lord finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Singleton keeping moving, preventing Lord from controlling successfully.
Lord looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Singleton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lord passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord scores with a couple of short elbows.#T1#
Singleton seems a little lost for a moment, as Lord dominates the positioning.
Singleton defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lord wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Singleton, who protects the arm well.
Singleton tries to improve position but can't.
Lord throws an elbow but Singleton slips to the side and avoids it well.#SU2#
Lord decides to stand back up.
Singleton avoids the head kick by Lord.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Singleton tries to sprawl but Lord drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Singleton wants to get back to his feet.
Lord missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lord trying to control the action but Singleton is working from the bottom.
Singleton tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lord is trying to control. Singleton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SU2#
Lord gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Singleton tries to clinch up but Lord circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Lord instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Lord's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Singleton blocks a head kick by Lord.
Singleton is looking to counter the offense by Lord and move into the clinch.
Lord throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singleton throws a big counter combination but Lord scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Lord changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Singleton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lord is breathing heavily.#ES#
Singleton sneaks out the side door and pushes Lord away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Lord clinches up with Singleton and pushes him back against the cage.
Singleton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lord smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Singleton tries to keep at a distance but Lord has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Singleton pulls Lord into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Singleton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lord escapes and throws Singleton's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4##SUB2#
Lord thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lord working away.#SU2#
Lord stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Lord takes the fight into the clinch.
Singleton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gay Lord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lord moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gay Lord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Lord shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lord was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lord slows the pace down.
Singleton trying to control but Lord flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Lord wants to control but Singleton is keeping busy.
Lord throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Singleton fending off the submission attempt from Lord.
Lord trying to control.#T1#
Lord controlling well, preventing Singleton from escaping the position.
Lord struggling to land strikes to the head as Singleton covers up.
You can see the frustration on Singleton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Singleton defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lord's arms.
Singleton can't escape the position.
Singleton is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lord misses with an elbow to the head.
Lord controls the position.
Singleton is keeping busy.
Singleton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Singleton trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lord really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Singleton.#T3#
Singleton can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lord is looking for the choke from the back position but Singleton is controlling his hands well.
Lord biding his time, controlling Singleton.
Singleton avoids the strikes from Lord.
Singleton is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lord.
Lord struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Lord working for the choke.
Singleton tries to roll but Lord sticks to his back.
Lord doesn't have the hooks in and Singleton manages to turn into his guard.
Singleton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Singleton postures up and lands a big shot to Lord's brow.
Singleton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#ES2#
Lord pushes Singleton off and gets back to his feet.
Lord takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lord.
Singleton is looking to get back to his feet here but Lord is keeping cool and he's managed to take Singleton's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stacy Singleton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lord has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Randall takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Mahala pulls guard successfully.
Randall stays in close to Mahala's body and controls the position.
Mahala trying to control the position.
Randall really is a fat lump.
Randall stopping the sweep attempt from Mahala.
Mahala has his hands on Randall's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Mahala has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Randall is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1##TD2#
Mahala lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mahala is thwarting Randall's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mahala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Randall is looking to improve his position.
Mahala keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Randall holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mahala tries to stand and escape but Randall actually recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Randall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Randall pulls Mahala in close to his closed guard and prevents Mahala from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mahala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mahala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randall is looking to sweep but instead, Mahala has passed into half guard.
Mahala is nestled in close to Randall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Randall is controlling Mahala's trapped leg to prevent Mahala from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahala performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Randall wants to control but Mahala is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Randall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Randall is controlling Mahala's trapped leg to prevent Mahala from advancing to side control.
Mahala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SU2#
Mahala decides to return to a standing position.
A head kick misses from Mahala. #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.
Mahala wants to clinch but Randall slips to the side
and Randall counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Mahala has Randall up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Mahala.
#TD2#
Mahala lands a takedown into guard.
Mahala trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Randall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mahala.
Randall wants to stand up but Mahala is controlling him.
Mahala looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mahala trying to control the position from guard on top but Randall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beast Mahala 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##CL2#
Mahala has managed to clinch.
Mahala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahala prevents Randall from breaking the clinch.
Mahala lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Mahala decides to pull guard.
Mahala looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randall stands up over Mahala, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Randall's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahala is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mahala striking off his back but it's not causing Randall any problems. #T1##SUB2#
Mahala looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Randall has picked Mahala up and slammed him! Mahala can't keep hold of the triangle and Randall manages to pass to side control!
Randall just content to control the position.
Beast Mahala has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mahala is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Randall is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Mahala can't escape the position.
Randall controlling from the full mount.
Mahala can't escape the position.
Mahala tries to hold on but Randall pushes him away.
Mahala is breathing heavily.#T2#
Randall content just to control the position here.
Randall avoids the attempt from Mahala to control.
Randall controlling the pace for now.
Mahala is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mahala is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Randall lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mahala hang on?
Randall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Poor strikes thrown by Randall there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Randall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Randall continues to stall.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Randall's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Randall prevents Mahala from getting the reversal.
Randall controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahala throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Randall dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mahala scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Randall tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mahala gets his hands free as Randall looks to control. #SUB2#
Mahala is persistently looking for the submission but Randall is defending it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Randall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T1#
Randall trying to control but not successfully.
Randall can't escape the position.
Randall wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mahala has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Randall has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Mahala struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mahala lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Randall is trying to get back to his feet but Mahala has full control of the position and if anything, Randall has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Randall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Mahala is persistently looking for the submission but Randall is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Mahala is looking for the choke from the back position but Randall is controlling his hands well.
Randall trying to control the hands but Mahala won't let him.
Randall's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Mahala's hands.
Mahala trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Randall doesn't escape. #T3##SUB2#
Mahala working for a choke but Randall is defending well.
Randall trying to get back to his feet but Mahala is in full control for now.
Randall breaks Mahala's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Mahala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Randall controls the pace.
Randall throwing strikes but missing.
Randall has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mahala is proving hard to escape from.
Randall stays in close to Mahala's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More hug and hope from Randall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beast Mahala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mahala 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beast Mahala!
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