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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Rusov misses with a takedown attempt - Frost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frost dives in and grabs Rusov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rusov pushes down on Frost's head and hops out.
Frost fails to land the takedown.
Frost closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rusov circles away.
Rusov throws a counter high kick but Frost was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jan Rusov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jako Frost.
Frost throws a series of punches but Rusov moves out of range.
Rusov moves out of range as Frost throws a body kick.
It looked like Rusov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost dives in and grabs Rusov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rusov pushes down on Frost's head and hops out.
Rusov feinted with a counter takedown.
Rusov shoots for a double leg takedown but Frost sprawls well. He's pushed Rusov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frost tries to work over Rusov's front leg with a kick but Rusov checks it.
Rusov misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Rusov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frost.
As Frost looks to move away, Rusov throws a big counter combo but Frost just gets out of the way.
Frost doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rusov counters with a left and a right that stings Frost.
Frost throws a series of punches but Rusov moves out of range.
As Frost looks to move away, Rusov throws a big counter combo but Frost just gets out of the way.#TD#
Rusov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Frost has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rusov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Rusov manages to break the 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!
Rusov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frost avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Frost gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rusov counters with a three punch combo that has Frost backing up. Frost nods at Rusov to acknowledge the strikes.
Frost checks a low kick from Rusov.
Frost defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rusov.
Rusov keeps the fight on the outside.
Rusov avoids the head kick by Frost.
Frost fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rusov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frost looks winded!#T3#
Frost misses with a leg kick
and Rusov counters with a one-two to the body.
Frost fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Rusov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rusov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rusov 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.
Rusov misses with the ground and pound.
Rusov throws an elbow but Frost slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rusov throws an elbow but Frost slips to the side and avoids it well.#SU#
Rusov stands up and beckons Frost to his feet. #T4#
Frost tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rusov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frost somewhat.
As Frost looks to move away, Rusov throws a big counter combo but Frost just gets out of the way.
Rusov shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost shoots in and drives through. Rusov sprawls well.
Rusov is looking for a counter combo.
Rusov closes the distance and clinches up with Frost, looking for a takedown. Rusov pushes Frost against the cage but Frost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frost with a poor takedown
and Rusov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost has his takedown stuffed
and Rusov counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Rusov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Rusov dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frost is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rusov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frost is defending well.
Rusov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frost prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Rusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost is trying to pull guard but Rusov has him pressed against the cage.
Frost tries to pull guard but Rusov holds him up against the cage and eventually Frost drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost has Rusov pressed against the cage, preventing Rusov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Rusov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Rusov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Rusov drives through and clinches with Frost against the cage.
#TD2#
Frost manages to pull guard.
Frost tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusov throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Rusov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Frost fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rusov avoids it really well and circles away.
Frost is breathing heavily.
Rusov blocks a head kick by Frost.
#T2#
Rusov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frost defends well and Rusov ends up having to push Frost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rusov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Rusov pulls guard. #SUB2#
Frost is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rusov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rusov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Rusov stands up from Frost's guard - Rusov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rusov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rusov is looking for a counter combo.
No luck for Rusov with that takedown attempt.
Jako Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Frost leaves Rusov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frost appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Frost as he checks the leg kick.
Rusov doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Frost is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rusov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Rusov rushes Frost and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rusov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frost pushes off an throws an elbow but Rusov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt - Rusov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rusov goes for a double leg but Frost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frost continues to drive forward.
Frost jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rusov walks away with a smile on his face. Frost gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frost fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost stuffs the takedown attempt from Rusov. Rusov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jan Rusov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Rusov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frost is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rusov with a body shot.
Rusov blocks a head kick by Frost.
Rusov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rusov somewhat.
Frost with the counter takedown but Rusov avoids it easily.
Rusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Rusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Rusov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frost stuffs the takedown attempt from Rusov. Rusov gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rusov is defended easily by Frost.
Frost fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusov shoots for a takedown but Frost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frost drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rusov defends it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frost.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#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.
Rusov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
Frost fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frost as he avoids it easily.
Frost tries to clinch but Rusov is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jan Rusov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frost throws a head kick but Rusov moves out of range.
#T3#
Frost looks to throw a body kick
and Rusov counters with a left and a right that stings Frost.
Rusov goes for a double leg but Frost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frost continues to drive forward.
Rusov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rusov manages to avoid it.
Frost doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rusov counters with a three punch combo that has Frost backing up. Frost nods at Rusov to acknowledge the strikes.
Jan Rusov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frost has his takedown stuffed
and Rusov counters with a left and a right that stings Frost. #T4#
Rusov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frost is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rusov shoots for a double leg takedown but Frost sprawls well. He's pushed Rusov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rusov sprawls well. Rusov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frost gets slowly back to his feet.
Rusov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frost's waist but Frost gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rusov off to one side.
Jako Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost throws a low kick, looking for Rusov's leg but Rusov calmly moves out of range.
Rusov appears to be looking for a big counter.
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 Jan Rusov.
Well Rusov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Rusov!
Jan Rusov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Vittalli manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shields on his heels. He'll look to pass Shields's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Vittalli gets to his feet. Shields looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vittalli is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shields goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Lorenzo Vittalli has been cut.#TD2#
Vittalli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shields manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vittalli keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
Stalling in the clinch from Vittalli.
Vittalli fails to pull guard.
Vittalli is trying to drag Shields to the mat but Shields just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vittalli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shields is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jason Shields has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Vittalli.#T1##BC2#
Vittalli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shields throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shields throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Vittalli feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vittalli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vittalli advances position into side control!
Vittalli controlling from side mount. #T2#
Vittalli lands some shots froms side control.
Vittalli controls the position.
Shields tries to bench press Vittalli off him but Vittalli keeps the position.
Shields might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Vittalli has an Americana. Shields didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Vittalli is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Vittalli hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lorenzo Vittalli! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Watkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Watkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Watkins throws a big shot that misses.
Watkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Love misses with a hook. Watkins ducked under it nicely.
Watkins works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Watkins throws a right hand that Love ducks under and follows up with a left that Love also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Love clinches with his opponent.
Love tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Love throws a head punch that misses.
Love swings wildly with an uppercut but Watkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Love - that landed with a thud.
Love misses with a punch on the inside.
Love can't find room to land a body shot as Watkins controls the action.
Watkins blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins. #T1#
Love can't find room to land a body shot as Watkins controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watkins.
Watkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Love tries a body shot but Watkins blocks it.
Love is leaning against Watkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Love.
Watkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Love has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Watkins uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Love pushes a forearm under Watkins's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Watkins is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buddha Love! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Birmingham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Keyes has Birmingham up against the cage in a clinch.
Keyes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Birmingham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keyes's elbow.
Birmingham wants to get back to striking at distance but Keyes won't allow it.
Birmingham tries to break free but Keyes pushes him back against the cage.
Keyes tries to pull guard but Birmingham holds him up against the cage and eventually Keyes drops back down to his feet.
Birmingham is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alonzo Birmingham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Keyes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmingham tries to break the clinch but Keyes is controlling the position.
Keyes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD2#
Keyes pulls guard successfully.
#T1#
Keyes trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Keyes looking for a guillotine here but Birmingham defends easily.
Keyes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Birmingham manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Keyes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Keyes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Keyes is still trying to improve position.#ES#
Birmingham uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Keyes throws a head kick that misses.
Birmingham tries to bum rush Keyes with a series of wild strikes but Keyes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Keyes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Birmingham napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keyes is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Birmingham will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Birmingham tries to bench press Keyes off him but Keyes keeps the position.
Keyes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Birmingham is looking to regain half guard here but Keyes keeps moving and retains side control.
An elbow from Keyes crashes against the mat.
Birmingham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Keyes decides to stand back up.
Keyes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Jason Keyes has been cut.
Birmingham throws a leg kick but Keyes sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Keyes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Birmingham did well to prevent Keyes getting side control.
Birmingham wants to stand back up but Keyes manages to pass into side control.
Birmingham is breathing heavily.#T4#
Keyes throws a strike aimed at the side of Birmingham's head but Birmingham avoids it well.#SU2#
Keyes decides to stand back up. Keyes steps back and let's Birmingham get back to his feet.
Birmingham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Birmingham wants it to stay on the feet.
Keyes lands with a hook. Birmingham tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Keyes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Keyes is struggling to control the position.
Keyes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Birmingham tries to circle away but Keyes has him pinned against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jason Keyes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Keyes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Keyes moves into range and clinches up with Birmingham.
Keyes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Birmingham tries to break the clinch but Keyes is controlling the position.
Birmingham has had enough of the clinch but Keyes keeps him there for the moment.
Birmingham has had enough of the clinch but Keyes keeps him there for the moment.
Birmingham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Keyes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Birmingham working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmingham misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Keyes manages to break the clinch.
Alonzo Birmingham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Birmingham thows a leg kick but Keyes checks it
and Birmingham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Keyes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Birmingham counters with a left and a right that stings Keyes.
Birmingham throws a shot to the body.
Keyes slips a jab and a cross from Birmingham.
Nice takedown defense from Birmingham. No joy for Keyes on that attempt.
Birmingham throws a one two combo.
Birmingham leaves Keyes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alonzo Birmingham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Keyes.
Keyes is breathing heavily.
Birmingham misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Keyes moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Keyes breaks from the clinch.
Keyes shoots in and drives through. Birmingham sprawls well.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keyes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Birmingham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keyes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keyes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Birmingham lands a leg kick that knocks Keyes off balance momentarily.
Birmingham scores with a hook to the body. Keyes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice takedown defense from Birmingham. No joy for Keyes on that attempt.
Keyes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Birmingham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keyes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Birmingham.
Alonzo Birmingham is winning the standup battle so far.
Birmingham lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Keyes backs up against the cage.
#T3#
Keyes fails with the takedown.
Birmingham misses with a kick to the body.
Keyes with the counter takedown but Birmingham avoids it easily.
Birmingham misses with a few strikes there.
Birmingham misses the shot to the body.
As Birmingham backs off Keyes throws a huge counter combo but Birmingham manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Keyes gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Keyes pulls guard effortlessly.
Birmingham trying to control the position from guard on top but Keyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birmingham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Keyes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keyes wants to sweep here but Birmingham controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Birmingham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Birmingham with a nice head shot there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Birmingham is looking to stand up but Keyes won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Birmingham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alonzo Birmingham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Keyes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Keyes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Birmingham chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A punch combination from Birmingham misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Birmingham as he connects with a hook.
Birmingham throws a series of punches but Keyes moves out of range.
Birmingham throws a low kick, looking for Keyes's leg but Keyes calmly moves out of range.
Keyes dives in for a single leg takedown but Birmingham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Birmingham went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Birmingham punishes Keyes's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmingham lands a slapping body shot.
Keyes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Birmingham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Birmingham catches Keyes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Keyes shoots in but Birmingham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Birmingham misses the target.
Alonzo Birmingham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Keyes.#T1##CL2#
Keyes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Birmingham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keyes can do to turn this around?
Birmingham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keyes leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Birmingham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keyes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Birmingham wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Birmingham can't break the clinch.
Birmingham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Keyes has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Keyes pulls guard successfully.
#T2#
Birmingham wanted to stand there but Keyes had control of the position.
Keyes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Birmingham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keyes on the ground.
Birmingham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SU2#
Keyes decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keyes.#T3#
Keyes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Birmingham to score with a decent uppercut.
Birmingham lands with a good body shot.
A low kick lands for Keyes.
Keyes closes the distance and clinches up with Birmingham, looking for a takedown. Keyes pushes Birmingham against the cage but Birmingham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Birmingham lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Birmingham throws a leg kick but Keyes moved away.
Keyes dodges the punch combination from Birmingham.
#CL2#
Keyes has closed the distance and engaged Birmingham in a clinch.
#T4#
Keyes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Birmingham after a bit of a struggle.
Birmingham is looking to break free of the clinch but Keyes has double underhooks. #TD2#
Keyes manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Birmingham trying to control but Keyes is working from the bottom.
Birmingham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Keyes keeping moving, preventing Birmingham from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birmingham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Keyes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Birmingham manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Alonzo Birmingham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Birmingham 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alonzo Birmingham!
After the fight, Alonzo Birmingham was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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