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Event:
TGC 18: Birthday Bashing
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Evans with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ducati counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Evans goes for a double leg but Ducati avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ducati continues to drive forward.#TD#
Ducati drives through with a takedown into Evans's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Evans manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Ducati gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ducati prevents Evans from improving his position.#SUB2#
Evans actively working from the bottom here.
Evans is trying to maintain the position but Ducati is very close to passing his half guard.
Ducati lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Evans has hold of Ducati's hands but Ducati slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Evans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ducati tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Evans.
Evans trying to control but Ducati postures up.
#SUB#
Ducati wants to work for an arm triangle but Evans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Evans is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ducati is tapping! Great win for Evans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Evans!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Kong misses with a hook. Ducati ducked under it nicely.
Kong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Ducati gets caught flat footed, as Kong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Ducati is looking for a triangle but Kong pushes his legs off easily.
Ducati has momentary wrist control but Kong slips an elbow through the middle.
Ducati utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kong throws a strike but Ducati rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Ducati has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kong is proving hard to escape from.
Ducati wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Kong working for a triangle but Ducati defends it easily.
Kong looking for a sweep. Not yet Kong, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Kong working for a triangle but Ducati defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kong looking for a guillotine here but Ducati defends easily.
#SUB2#
Ducati avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ducati wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving. #SUB2#
Kong looking for a guillotine here but Ducati defends easily.
Ducati landing some decent shots from guard.
Kong looking for a sweep. Not yet Kong, not yet.
Ducati is pushing down on Kong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kong is fighting to maintain full guard but Ducati has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kong is looking for a sweep. Ducati is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kong keeps trying to improve his position.
Well, if Ducati is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Kong is trying to get back to full guard.
Ducati controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kong looks to land a right hand but Ducati moved out of range.
Ducati fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice defenses there by Ducati.
Ducati lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kong fails with a takedown attempt.
Ducati closes the distance and clinches up with Kong, looking for a takedown. Ducati pushes Kong against the cage but Kong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Ducati with that takedown attempt.
Ducati tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Kong throws out a counter right but Ducati avoids it with no problem.
Ducati shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ducati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ducati misses with a takedown attempt
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Kong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kong misses with an uppercut.
Ducati darts in looking for a takedown but Kong gets double underhooks and turns Ducati into the cage.
Pierre Ducati is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but Ducati shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ducati uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
As Kong looks to move away, Ducati throws a big counter combo but Kong just gets out of the way.
Ducati fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kong avoids it really well and circles away.
Ducati swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a hook but Ducati blocks it.
Kong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kong.
Kong tries to score with some ground and pound. Ducati controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kong working the head with strikes.
Kong taking a break here but Ducati is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ducati wants to improve his position but Kong is controlling well.
Kong working over Ducati with some ground and pound. Ducati looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ducati trying to control but Kong postures up.
Kong working over Ducati with some ground and pound. Ducati looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ducati is in trouble now - Kong has advanced to mount!
Ducati manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Kong wants to free his trapped foot but Ducati is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ducati is looking for a sweep. Kong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kong is trying to control the action in half guard but Ducati is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kong is nestled in close to Ducati, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kong working Ducati over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kong lands a nice short elbow.
Ducati trying to hold on to Kong's head to control him but Kong postures up.
Kong works his foot free and advances to mount.
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!
Ducati is squirming around, avoiding Kong's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Kong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Kong.
Kong looking to control but Ducati is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kong wants to control but instead Ducati manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Kong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ducati is in trouble now - Kong has advanced to mount! #T4#
Ducati taking shots to the head.
Kong is stalling here but it's allowed Ducati to get half guard.
Ducati wants to control but Kong is keeping busy.
Kong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ducati slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kong trying to control but Ducati is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kong is trying to push Ducati away but Ducati has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ducati tries to pull guard but Kong holds him up against the cage and eventually Ducati drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Ducati throws a head kick but Kong moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong blocks a leg kick.
Kong throws a solid leg kick but Ducati takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kong.
Ducati shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Kong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ducati tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kong lands a nice shot that snaps Ducati's head back.
Ducati doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ducati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ducati will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ducati blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kong misses the target.
A jab from Kong misses.
Ducati attempts a counter takedown but Kong avoids it well and moves away.
Ducati tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Ducati keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ducati uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
Ducati is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kong throws a hook to the side of Ducati's head but Ducati sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Kong blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Ducati moves into the clinch successfully.
Ducati tries to land knees in the clinch but Kong avoids the damage to the body.
Kong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ducati is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Ducati with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ducati blocks a body shot from Kong.
Ducati gets underhooks to prevent Kong's takedown attempt.
Ducati is looking to control Kong's arms but Kong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ducati has his back to the cage.
Kong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ducati gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC2#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Ducati gets a double leg takedown into Kong's guard.
Kong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ducati's guard. #T4#
Ducati on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ducati is staying active underneath Kong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kong wants to pass to mount but Ducati is defending the position. #SUB2#
Kong is looking for submissions but instead, Ducati has regained full guard.
Kong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ducati wants to stand and escape but Kong is having none of it.
Kong won't allow Ducati to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ducati trying to keep a closed guard but Kong is proving a slippery customer.
Kong is working Ducati over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Kong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Kong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ducati moves into the clinch.
Thornton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Thornton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Ducati breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thornton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ducati tries to avoid it but Thornton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ducati to the ground. Ducati escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Ducati's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD2#
Ducati looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thornton!
Thornton is trying to control Ducati's posture but Ducati avoids it.
Thornton trying to remain calm as Ducati controls from the top position.#SU2#
Ducati decides to stand back up. Ducati steps back and let's Thornton get back to his feet.#CL2#
Ducati has closed the distance and engaged Thornton in a clinch.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Ducati.
Thornton just leaning against Ducati, taking a breather.
Thornton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ducati is keeping busy.
Thornton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Ducati turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1#
Ducati controls the position.
Ducati tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Thornton is trying to control Ducati's posture but Ducati avoids it.
Ducati gets to mount! Thornton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Thornton throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ducati. What's that going to do exactly?
Ducati controlling from mount. #T2#
Ducati with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#
Thornton is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Vicente Thornton has been cut.
Ducati connects with a bit shot that sees Thornton covering up! More strikes from Ducati and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ducati is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ducati!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Ducati drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ducati would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ducati sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ducati tries to free his leg and advance position but Watts is retaining full guard.
Ducati controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Ducati stands and steps away. Watts gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Watts misses with the combination.
#T1#
Ducati fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Ducati. No joy for Watts on that attempt. #TD2#
Ducati closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ducati is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Watts could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2#
Watts wants to control but Ducati is keeping busy.
Watts is trying to stand up here but Ducati is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ducati darts in and clinches Watts up against the cage.#TD2#
Ducati lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Watts is trying to escape back to his feet but Ducati uses the scramble to pass into side control.
#T3#
You can see the frustration on Watts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Ducati stalls from top position.
Watts can't do much from the bottom here.
Watts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4##SUB2#
Ducati working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ducati tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ducati lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ducati dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ducati misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Ducati fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Watts sprawls well initially but Ducati persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ducati missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ducati seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ducati tries to stand and escape but Watts is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Ducati manages to move to mount!
Ducati looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Ducati has control of Watts's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Watts regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ducati connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ducati sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pierre Ducati has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ducati landing shots from mount.
Ducati controlling from the full mount.
Ducati landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ducati looking to control and managing it successfully.
The referee warns Watts that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mariano Watts has been cut.#T3#
A big strike lands for Ducati! That's really hurt Watts and he's turned his back - Ducati keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Ducati jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Ducati!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Ducati 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.
Ducati looking to pass the guard.
Carson really is a fat lump.
Ducati working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ducati slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducati working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ducati on the ground.#T1#
Carson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ducati has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carson is proving hard to escape from.
Carson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ducati manages to pass to side control.
Carson wants to get back to his feet.
Ducati seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Carson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ducati has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Ducati controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Ducati jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Carson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Carson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ducati has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T3#
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.
Carson is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Ducati stands up.
Pierre Ducati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ducati misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Carson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Ducati breaks the clinch.
Ducati closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Leland Carson has been cut.#TD2#
Ducati throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Carson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ducati is in Carson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ducati stays in close to Carson's body and controls the position.
It looks like Ducati might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Let's hope that Ducati has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ducati has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carson is proving hard to escape from.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ducati dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leland Carson's cut.
That's time! Carson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Ducati drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carson is wriggling around but Ducati manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ducati in particular looking to stall.
Ducati tries to stand and escape but Carson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducati takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ducati has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Ducati in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Carson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ducati!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre Ducati!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Ducati lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Billie Merrill has been cut.
Merrill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ducati paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ducati steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Merrill.#TD2#
Ducati shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ducati wants to pass to mount but Merrill is defending the position.
Ducati controlling the action here.
Merrill could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Merrill trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ducati manages to pass to mount!
Ducati fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Merrill regains half guard.#T1#
Ducati is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Ducati is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Merrill defends it well.
Ducati sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Merrill is trying to stand up here but Ducati is controlling him well.
Merrill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ducati is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Ducati is looking for a kimura but Merrill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ducati to get the leverage. #ES#
Merrill has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ducati is on him like a limpet, forcing Merrill back against the cage.
Merrill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ducati avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Ducati has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Merrill regains guard immediately.
Ducati slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Merrill wants to stand up but Ducati is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merrill has a closed guard, preventing Ducati from standing up.
Ducati advances to half guard.
Ducati performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Merrill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU2#
Ducati stands up from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Ducati darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Ducati dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billie Merrill's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Merrill closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ducati quickly recovers to half guard.
Ducati wants to control but Merrill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ducati works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ducati wants to hit a switch here but Merrill passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ducati there!
Merrill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ducati is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducati sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ducati has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Merrill is thwarting Ducati's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ducati can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ducati is trying to get back to full guard.
Ducati manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ducati not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ducati. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Merrill throwing strikes but missing.
Ducati manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merrill manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ducati connects with a couple of short punches.
Ducati sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Merrill keeping full guard, as Ducati tries to pass.
Ducati is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ducati stands and throws Merrill's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ducati lands a few punches from side control.
Ducati tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Ducati trying to control the action but Merrill is working from the bottom.
Ducati tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ducati goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Merrill rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ducati's guard! Nice work there by Merrill!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pierre Ducati will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Billie Merrill's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ducati clinches up with Merrill and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Ducati breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Ducati closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Merrill to the mat! Merrill manages to get full guard.
Ducati would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ducati slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ducati grinds an elbow into Merrill's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merrill is not content to let Ducati control the position.
Ducati controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Merrill tries to bench press Ducati off him but Ducati keeps the position.
Ducati scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Merrill to see if he's OK.
Merrill manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ducati wants to get back to full guard but Merrill has passed into side control.
Ducati tries to buck Merrill off but Merrill is having none of it.
Ducati regains half guard.#T2#
Merrill throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ducati wants to get back to full guard.
Pierre Ducati has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ducati manages to get to full guard.
Merrill is fighting to break Ducati's control of his arms but Ducati is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Ducati working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merrill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merrill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Ducati has his hands on Merrill's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Merrill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ducati has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merrill has managed to get both his arms back between Ducati's legs - danger averted.
Merrill lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ducati working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merrill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merrill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Merrill got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ducati has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merrill has managed to get both his arms back between Ducati's legs - danger averted.
Ducati takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ducati 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#
Merrill wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ducati wants to work for an arm triangle but Merrill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Billie Merrill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pierre Ducati is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Merrill looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Ducati comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ducati 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Ducati!
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