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Event:
AFC Sunday Night Fights
Date: Mar 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Sanna tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanna somewhat.
Luis tries to clinch up but Sanna circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Sanna closes the distance and clinches.
Luis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Sanna scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanna fails to pull guard.
Luis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luis looking to throw knees to the head but Sanna is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Sanna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanna as he avoids it easily.
Michael Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynor Luis.
Luis moves in looking to clinch but Sanna pushes him off.#CL#
Luis gets tackled into the cage by Sanna. Sanna maintains the clinch. #BC#
Sanna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanna. #ES2#
Luis sneaks out the side door and pushes Sanna away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Luis throws a body punch but Sanna moves out of range.
Sanna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luis avoids it really well and circles away.
Luis looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Luis missing with a left hand there. Sanna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Sanna takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanna displaying some good clinch control by pressing Luis up against the cage.
Sanna pushes Luis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luis avoiding damage as Sanna throws knees to the body.
Sanna lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Sanna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luis tries to avoid it but Sanna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luis to the ground. Luis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sanna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luis as he jumps to the side.
Sanna shoots and misses
and Luis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sanna avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Luis is defended easily by Sanna.#CL2#
Luis instigates a clinch. #T3#
Sanna wants a takedown.
Luis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanna pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Sanna ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sanna no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luis is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Sanna looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Luis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanna looking to control.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Luis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sanna is trying to control Luis's posture but Luis avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanna tries to bench press Luis off him but Luis keeps the position.
Luis working away.
Sanna is trying to improve his position.
Sanna looking for a sweep but Luis has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Michael Sanna will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Sanna misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luis throws a big counter head kick but Sanna avoids it with no problem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanna or perhaps it was just good defense by Luis, which made it look bad.
Sanna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luis tries to avoid it but Sanna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luis to the ground. Luis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luis shoots in for a takedown but Sanna shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Sanna was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sanna shoots in but no luck this time.
Luis wants to counter with a clinch but Sanna pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Sanna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanna blocks a head kick by Luis.
Sanna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luis avoids it really well and circles away.
Luis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sanna defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanna definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanna explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Luis shoots in for a takedown but Sanna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luis misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
Sanna clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Luis gets control of Sanna's arms and successfully pulls guard. Luis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sanna controls from within his opponent's guard. #ES2#
Luis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sanna off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Luis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick from Sanna lands but Luis takes it in his stride. #CUT#
It looks like Maynor Luis has been cut.#T2#
Luis shoots in looking for a takedown. Sanna tries to sprawl out of it but Luis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sanna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanna pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Luis follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Sanna.
Sanna leaves Luis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sanna appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanna defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanna avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luis doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanna circles away.
Sanna fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Luis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Luis. #T3#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Luis tries to pull guard but Sanna forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Sanna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanna shoots in looking for a takedown. Luis tries to sprawl out of it but Sanna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Luis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Sanna moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4##BC#
Sanna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Michael Sanna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanna fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Luis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanna avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanna throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sanna shoots in and drives through. Luis sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sanna wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Sanna moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Sanna breaks from the clinch.
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 Michael Sanna will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maynor Luis's cut.
That's time! Sanna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A left and a right from Luis both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Sanna moves into range and clinches up with Luis.
Sanna wants to take the fight to the mat but Luis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Luis misses with a knee to the head.
Luis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sanna prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Sanna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luis is looking to clinch.
As Luis tries to get set, Sanna tries to push him back and clinch up but Luis manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luis somewhat.
Michael Sanna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynor Luis.
Luis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sanna pinned against the cage. Sanna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Sanna shoots in and drives through. Luis sprawls well.
Luis wants to clinch.
Sanna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Sanna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanna pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sanna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Luis.
Sanna drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luis sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Sanna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Luis is trying to control Sanna's posture but Sanna avoids it.
Sanna tries to advance to mount but Luis instead regains half guard.
Sanna wants to stand up but Luis is controlling the position.
Luis is trying to maintain the position but Sanna is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Luis keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Luis regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sanna.
Maynor Luis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luis can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanna wants to control but Luis is keeping him busy. #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.
Luis keeping control of the position.
Luis wants to control but Sanna is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES2#
Luis has one foot on Sanna's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sanna lands with a nice body kick. #CL#
Sanna closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Luis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luis jumps guard but Sanna turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Luis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Maynor Luis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Sanna is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanna blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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 Michael Sanna.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanna, 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Sanna!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 13
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
That kick from Luis tenderised Ortiz 's leg. Ortiz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ortiz takes a kick to the side of the head.
No luck for Ortiz with that takedown attempt.
Luis lands a jab-cross combination. #CL#
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches.
Luis stalls. #BC2#
Luis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Ortiz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Luis tries to kick Ortiz off in order to stand up. Ortiz Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Ortiz decides to stand back up. #T1#
Ortiz stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Ortiz has managed to clinch.
Luis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Luis drags the fight down to the ground.
#SU#
Ortiz stands up and waves to Luis to follow him. #TD#
Ortiz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ortiz uses his free foot to push down on Luis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Luis. #T2#
Luis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ortiz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Ortiz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Luis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Luis and Ortiz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Luis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ortiz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ortiz controls the position.
Ortiz tries to advance to mount but Luis denies him.
Ortiz scores with punches from side control. #T3##SU#
Ortiz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Luis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortiz swivels and escapes.
Ortiz throws a nice looking combination but Luis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luis misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Ortiz instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ortiz wants the takedown. Luis is fighting it off but Ortiz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Luis's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Luis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ortiz has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Ortiz is trying to trip Luis. He has hold of a leg but Luis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ortiz persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Luis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luis being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Luis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ortiz lands a couple of digs.
Ortiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Luis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ortiz 's guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ortiz is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ortiz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ortiz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Luis's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tito Ortiz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Luis looks for a takedown but Ortiz sprawls well.
Ortiz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Luis tries to clinch up.
Ortiz attempts a counter takedown but Luis avoids it well and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Ortiz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ortiz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#TD#
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ortiz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Luis's face as Ortiz controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Luis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ortiz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Luis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Luis is looking to improve his position.
Ortiz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU#
Ortiz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Luis has a takedown stuffed.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Luis moves out of range.
#TD#
Ortiz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ortiz showed some decent athleticism there.
Luis is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Luis trying to control here.
Luis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Luis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ortiz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Luis can't keep his opponent in guard - Ortiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ortiz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ortiz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Luis for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ortiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ortiz slows the pace down in half guard.
Luis tries to get to full guard but Ortiz has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luis trying to control but Ortiz postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortiz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ortiz instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ortiz manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Ortiz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES2#
Luis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Luis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ortiz swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Luis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Ortiz tries for a kimura but Luis is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Luis's face as Ortiz controls the position.
Luis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Luis wants to get back to his feet.#SU#
Ortiz gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Ortiz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Ortiz lands a takedown into guard.
Luis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Ortiz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Luis lands with a nice combination. Ortiz backs away looking to recover.#T2##CL2#
Luis rushes Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Ortiz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Luis is looking to get back to is feet but Ortiz passes into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luis seems a little lost for a moment, as Ortiz dominates the positioning.
Ortiz working away.
Ortiz just content to control the position.
Luis manages to get back to half guard.
Luis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tito Ortiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, Ortiz seems content to control.#T3#
Luis is trying to stand back up but Ortiz is controlling him
Luis is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Luis tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ortiz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Luis is now in Ortiz 's guard. A big mistake from Ortiz there, giving up the dominant position!
Luis won't allow Ortiz to sweep him here. #SUB#
Luis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortiz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Luis has managed to get both his arms back between Ortiz 's legs - danger averted.
Ortiz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ortiz is pushing down on Luis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Luis is fighting to maintain full guard but Ortiz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maynor Luis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tito Ortiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortiz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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 Tito Ortiz .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ortiz , 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Ortiz !
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Event:
AFC Hard Knocks 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Luis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rumper pinned against the cage. Rumper gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Luis forces Rumper back against the cage and clinches.
Luis is trying to force a seperation but Rumper has the dominant position.
Rumper on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rumper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luis after a bit of a struggle.
Luis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Rumper ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rumper no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Luis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luis with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Rumper is pulling down on Luis's head to control his posture.
Rumper looking for a sweep. Not yet Rumper, not yet.
Rumper controlling Luis's posture.
Luis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rumper pulls Luis in to control the position. #SU2#
Luis gets to his feet. Rumper looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Luis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Luis closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Rumper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luis.
Luis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rumper defends it nicely.
Rumper changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Todd Rumper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynor Luis.
Luis throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Luis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Rumper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Luis gets caught flat footed, as Rumper shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rumper scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Luis is trying to keep Rumper in close.
Rumper throws a strike but Luis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Rumper trying to control the position.
Rumper wants to sweep but no luck. #SU2#
Rumper is working an open guard so Luis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Luis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rumper defends it nicely.
Rumper half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rumper tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luis defends well and Rumper ends up having to push Luis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Rumper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Rumper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rumper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
A big right from Rumper misses.
Luis tries a head kick but it misses.
Luis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luis is looking to clinch.
Luis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rumper.
Rumper fails with a takedown attempt.
Rumper fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Rumper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luis, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luis looking for a takedown.
Luis wants a takedown but no success here.
Luis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maynor Luis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rumper throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Luis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rumper misses with a knee strike.
Luis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Rumper breaks the clinch.
Luis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rumper as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Luis gets tackled into the cage by Rumper. Rumper maintains the clinch.
Rumper lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Rumper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luis has a takedown stuffed.
Todd Rumper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynor Luis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rumper rushes Luis and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Rumper manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
No luck for Rumper with that takedown attempt.
Luis throws a series of strikes that have Rumper backpedaling.
Luis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rumper tries to avoid it but Luis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rumper to the ground. Rumper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rumper tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Luis manages to circle out of the way.
Rumper misses with a low kick as Luis jumps back.
Rumper looks for a takedown but Luis sprawls well.
Rumper goes for a double leg but Luis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luis continues to drive forward.
Rumper displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Luis.
Rumper half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rumper blocks a head kick by Luis.
Rumper fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2##KD#
Rumper lands a big head kick that sends Luis tumbling to the mat! Rumper takes a step backwards and waves Luis back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Maynor Luis has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Rumper tries to keep at a distance but Luis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rumper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Luis wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rumper has him pressed against the cage.
Luis tries a knee to the head but Rumper blocks it.
Rumper has Luis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rumper leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD#
Rumper successfully pulls guard.
Rumper is trying to keep Luis in close.
#T3#
Rumper wants to get back to his feet but Luis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Luis trying to control the position from guard on top but Rumper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Rumper is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rumper effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Rumper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luis throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Rumper shoots and misses
enabling Luis to counter with a crisp jab.
Luis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Luis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rumper misses with a takedown
and Luis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rumper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rumper backing away here, and Luis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Rumper as Luis shoots in.
Rumper darts in trying to clinch
and Rumper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rumper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Luis counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Rumper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maynor Luis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Luis with that takedown attempt.
Luis lands with a shot to the body. #CL#
Rumper moves into the clinch.
Luis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rumper just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Rumper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luis tries for a takedown but Rumper sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Todd Rumper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynor Luis.
Luis shoots in for a double leg but Rumper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumper leaves Luis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rumper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rumper shoots in for a takedown but Luis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1##CL#
Rumper pushes Luis up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Luis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rumper ducks right into an uppercut from Luis. #TD#
Rumper gets a takedown into half guard.
Luis scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rumper manages to mount him!
Luis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Rumper jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Luis manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
Luis can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Rumper stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Luis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rumper shoots for a double leg takedown but Luis sprawls well. He's pushed Rumper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Todd Rumper is winning the standup battle so far.
Rumper lands a leg kick that knocks Luis off balance momentarily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Rumper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Rumper.
Luis throws a nice head kick!
Rumper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luis but Luis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luis dives in for a single leg takedown but Rumper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Luis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rumper.
Luis misses with a double jab.
Luis has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luis.
Luis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Rumper looks for a takedown but Luis sprawls well.
Rumper swats away the attempt to clinch by Luis.
Rumper shoots for a double leg takedown but Luis sprawls well. He's pushed Rumper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rumper tries to clinch up
and Luis counters with a three punch combo that has Rumper backing up. Rumper nods at Luis to acknowledge the strikes.
Rumper closes the distance and clinches up with Luis, looking for a takedown. Rumper pushes Luis against the cage but Luis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Rumper moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rumper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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 Todd Rumper.
I think Rumper 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Rumper!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Luis drives through and clinches with Mubanga against the cage.
Luis wants to take the fight to the mat but Mubanga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've been informed that Luis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mubanga slows down the pace here.
Luis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mubanga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Luis stalling in the clinch.
Luis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luis wants to take the fight to the mat but Mubanga manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luis jumps guard but Mubanga stands there with Luis around his waist. Luis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bupe Mubanga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynor Luis.#TD#
Mubanga drags the fight down to the ground.
We've been hearing good reports from Mubanga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mubanga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Luis stopping the sweep attempt from Mubanga.#T1#
Luis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mubanga is keeping the position for now.
Mubanga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Luis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Luis is adopting a defensive guard.
Mubanga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Luis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mubanga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luis wants to stand up but Mubanga is controlling him.
Mubanga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Luis working a defensive guard here.
Luis keeping moving, preventing Mubanga from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Luis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mubanga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mubanga manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mubanga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Mubanga tries to free his leg and advance position but Luis is retaining full guard.
Mubanga is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luis shoots and misses
and Mubanga counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mubanga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mubanga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luis tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Luis rushes Mubanga and presses him up against the cage.
Mubanga prevents Luis from breaking the clinch.#T4##BC#
Mubanga breaks the clinch.
Mubanga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Luis defends well and Mubanga ends up having to push Luis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mubanga tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Luis has Mubanga up against the cage in a clinch.
Luis tries to pull guard but Mubanga holds him up against the cage and eventually Luis drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Luis manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Luis is defended easily by Mubanga.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mubanga counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Maynor Luis has been cut.
Mubanga scores with a head kick. Luis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mubanga misses with a body shot
and Luis counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bupe Mubanga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maynor Luis's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Luis shoots in looking for a takedown but Mubanga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Luis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mubanga misses with a wild body shot.
Luis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Mubanga has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Luis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luis shoots in for a double leg but Mubanga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mubanga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Luis circles away.
Luis fails with the takedown.
Bupe Mubanga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maynor Luis.
Mubanga fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubanga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luis as he avoids it easily.
Luis tries to counter with a clinch but Mubanga shakes him off and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mubanga.
Luis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Mubanga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mubanga moves in looking to clinch but Luis pushes him off.
Mubanga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Luis but Luis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Luis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Luis. No joy for Mubanga on that attempt.
Luis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mubanga is looking to clinch.
Mubanga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Luis counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Nice body kick from Luis.
Mubanga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Luis as he avoids it easily.
Luis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No luck for Mubanga with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Luis moves into the clinch.
Mubanga is looking to take this one to the mat.
Luis tries to land knees in the clinch but Mubanga avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Mubanga breaks from the clinch.
Luis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mubanga keeps the fight on the outside.
Mubanga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mubanga moves in looking to clinch but Luis pushes him off.
Luis fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Mubanga shoots in but no luck this time.
Luis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mubanga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mubanga shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Luis eats them both and turns towards Mubanga to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Mubanga tries to keep at a distance but Luis has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Mubanga manages to break the clinch.
Luis fails with a takedown attempt.
Mubanga feinted with a counter takedown.
Mubanga shoots in for a takedown but Luis shows good takedown defense.
Mubanga shoots in for a double leg but Luis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luis is looking for the big counter here.
Bupe Mubanga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mubanga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luis swivels and escapes.#T4#
Mubanga circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luis misses with a takedown #CL#
and Mubanga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mubanga tries a knee to the head but Luis blocks it.
Luis has Mubanga pressed against the cage.
Luis tries to score a body lock takedown but Mubanga shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mubanga tries to pull guard but Luis won't allow it.
Luis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mubanga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luis walks away with a smile on his face. Mubanga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Luis shoots in for a takedown but Mubanga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maynor Luis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maynor Luis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mubanga misses with a takedown attempt - Luis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mubanga tries to clinch there but Luis circles away.
#CL2#
Luis clinches up with Mubanga and pushes him back against the cage.
Luis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mubanga letting Luis take a breather here.
Mubanga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luis smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luis tries to close the distance and clinch but Mubanga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mubanga tried to counter with a leg kick but Luis avoided it.
Mubanga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luis swivels and escapes.
As Mubanga backs off Luis throws a huge counter combo but Mubanga manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bupe Mubanga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luis.
Luis shoots in looking for a takedown. Mubanga tries to sprawl out of it but Luis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mubanga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Luis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mubanga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mubanga's waist but Mubanga gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Luis off to one side.
Luis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mubanga. #CL2#
Luis clinches up with Mubanga and pushes him back against the cage.#T2##BC#
Mubanga breaks from the clinch.
Mubanga fails with a takedown attempt.
Mubanga misses with a takedown
and Luis counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Mubanga gets tackled into the cage by Luis. Luis maintains the clinch.
Mubanga misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luis trying to land knees to the body.
Luis has had enough of the clinch but Mubanga keeps him there for the moment.
Luis tries to pull guard but Mubanga holds him up against the cage and eventually Luis drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Mubanga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Mubanga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luis.
Luis tries to clinch but Mubanga moves out of range.
No luck for Mubanga with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Mubanga moves into the clinch successfully.
Mubanga dodges an elbow strike from Luis.
Mubanga tries to score a body lock takedown but Luis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Luis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mubanga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Luis closes the distance and clinches up with Mubanga, looking for a takedown. Luis pushes Mubanga against the cage but Mubanga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Luis is looking to clinch but Mubanga is avoiding it.
Mubanga is looking to land body kicks.
Luis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mubanga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mubanga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mubanga throws a push kick but Luis slaps the foot to one side.
No luck for Mubanga with that takedown attempt.
Luis shoots in looking for a takedown but Mubanga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Luis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mubanga is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Luis.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luis fails with the takedown#CL#
and Mubanga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mubanga.
Luis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luis tries to break the clinch but Mubanga is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maynor Luis.
I think Luis 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maynor Luis!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 3
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Mubanga takes the fight into the clinch.
Luis tries for a takedown but Mubanga manages to get underhooks.
Mubanga fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Luis can't get the takedown.
Mubanga goes for a takedown in the clinch but Luis prevents it.
Mubanga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luis after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bupe Mubanga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Luis.
Luis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Mubanga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubanga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Luis is fending him off so far but Mubanga persists. Nope, Luis circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Mubanga. No joy for Luis on that attempt.
Mubanga blocks a head kick by Luis.
Mubanga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Luis is defended easily by Mubanga.
Mubanga feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
A head kick by Luis misses
and Mubanga counters with a left right combination that sends Luis crashing to the mat - Mubanga wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Luis out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bupe Mubanga!
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Event:
AFL: Caged fury
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Luis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying is best to control the position here.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Luis.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Luis has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Silva works to full guard.
Luis trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva pushes a forearm under Luis's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Luis is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Julio Silva!
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Event:
AFL Manuel vs Silva
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Luis tries for a takedown but Mikhailov circles away easily#TD2#
and Mikhailov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mikhailov content to stall in guard here.
Luis controls Mikhailov momentarily but Mikhailov frees himself.
Mikhailov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luis is keeping the position for now.
Luis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Luis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mikhailov 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 referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Luis is looking to clinch but Mikhailov is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Mikhailov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Luis to the ground. Mikhailov is now in Luis's guard.
Mikhailov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mikhailov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mikhailov takes a little break here. Luis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Mikhailov cracks Luis with a big right hand but Luis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Luis struggling a bit here.
Luis is looking for a sweep.
Luis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mikhailov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Luis trying to control the action but Mikhailov is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Mikhailov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Luis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mikhailov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Luis is looking for a kimura but Mikhailov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luis to get the leverage.
Mikhailov trying to control here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mikhailov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mikhailov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Luis slows the pace down in half guard.
Luis is thwarting Mikhailov's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikhailov is pressing down on Luis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mikhailov has his hands on Luis's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikhailov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Luis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikhailov circles away.#TD2#
Mikhailov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mikhailov lands in his opponent's guard.
Luis is wriggling around but Mikhailov manages to pass to half guard.
Mikhailov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REVR#
Luis tries to get to full guard but Mikhailov has control of the leg.
Mikhailov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luis trying to control from the bottom.
Mikhailov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1##SUB2#
Mikhailov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Luis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mikhailov working the head and body with strikes.
Luis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luis pushes Mikhailov off looking to stand but Mikhailov dives back in and keeps control.
Mikhailov is thwarting Luis's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mikhailov not doing much here.
#T3#
Mikhailov is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Luis fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maynor Luis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luis fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Mikhailov moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Mikhailov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Luis has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Mikhailov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luis! #T4#
Mikhailov is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Luis will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Luis is looking to regain half guard here but Mikhailov keeps moving and retains side control.
Mikhailov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Luis down.
Mikhailov has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mikhailov controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikhailov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mikhailov is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Mikhailov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mikhailov tightens his grip and picks Luis up, before dumping him to the ground. Luis manages to land in guard.
Luis looking to control but Mikhailov passes into half guard.
Luis trying to hold on to Mikhailov's head to control him but Mikhailov postures up.
Mikhailov is pressing down on Luis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Luis is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhailov drops an elbow to the side of Luis's head.
Mikhailov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Luis trying to control from the bottom.
#SU2#
Mikhailov decides to stand and escape the position.
Luis tries to clinch up.
Luis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Luis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mikhailov manages to get back to half guard.
Mikhailov is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Luis trying to mount his opponent but Mikhailov defends it.
Mikhailov is holding on to half guard well.
Mikhailov is looking for a sweep. Luis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mikhailov trying to control but Luis postures up.
Mikhailov controlling the position well.
Mikhailov is trying to maintain the position but Luis is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Luis is looking to take a break and control but Mikhailov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mikhailov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luis, right into the meat.
Luis motions for Mikhailov to come forward. Luis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Luis with that takedown attempt. #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.
Luis looks to clinch #TD2#
and Mikhailov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Luis! #ES#
Luis throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mikhailov misses with a body kick.
Luis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mikhailov.
Mikhailov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Luis defends it nicely.
Maynor Luis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Mikhailov gets a double leg takedown into Luis's guard.
Luis controls Mikhailov momentarily but Mikhailov frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Mikhailov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mikhailov 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Mikhailov!
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