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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Thurgen gets a clinch.
Warren tries to pull guard but Thurgen holds him up against the cage and eventually Warren drops back down to his feet.
Warren slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Thurgen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thurgen shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Thurgen gets a clinch.
Warren jumps guard but Thurgen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Warren tries to pull guard but Thurgen won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Thurgen decides to pull guard.
Thurgen is looking to sweep but instead, Warren has passed into half guard.
Thurgen wants to control but Warren is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Thurgen is defending against the submission attempts here by Warren.
#SUB2#
Thurgen looking for submissions off his back.
Thurgen is trying to get back to full guard.
Thurgen missing with punches from the bottom.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thurgen tries to roll over but Warren keeps him under control.
Thurgen gets full guard.
Thurgen wants to improve his position but instead Warren has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Thurgen is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Thurgen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warren pulls his head out easily.
Thurgen wants to control but Warren is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Thurgen looking for submissions off his back.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thurgen shoots in for a double leg but Warren sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thurgen connects with a leg kick. Warren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thurgen fails with the takedown#CL#
and Warren counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thurgen looks winded!#T4#
Thurgen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Thurgen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Warren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Warren is stalling here.
#BC2#
Thurgen manages to break the clinch.
Thurgen has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thurgen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Warren circles away quickly and effectively.
Warren tries to counter with a takedown but Thurgen is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Warren shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Thurgen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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 Gene Warren will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Thurgen.
Gene Warren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thurgen shoots for a double leg takedown but Warren sprawls well. He's pushed Thurgen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Warren tries to keep at a distance but Thurgen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Warren is trying to pull guard but Thurgen has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thurgen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Thurgen tries to score a body lock takedown but Warren shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Warren is trying to break the clinch but Thurgen is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren stalling in the clinch but Thurgen improves position.
Thurgen taking a breather.
Warren jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thurgen walks away with a smile on his face. Warren gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Warren.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Warren slaps away a takedown attempt from Thurgen, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Thurgen clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Thurgen decides to pull guard.
Thurgen is adopting a defensive guard.
Warren wants to stand but Thurgen is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Thurgen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Warren is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Thurgen.
You can see the frustration on Thurgen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Thurgen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Warren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thurgen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thurgen is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Warren trying to control the position but Thurgen is working away.
Thurgen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thurgen is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Warren is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Thurgen wants to hold on but Warren pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warren tries to control but Thurgen wriggling away.
Thurgen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Val Thurgen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Thurgen drives through and clinches with Warren against the cage.
Warren stalling in the clinch.
Thurgen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Warren to keep the fight standing.
Warren trying to stall but Thurgen improves his position.
#TD#
Warren drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thurgen wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
Warren not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thurgen looking to sit in guard and control but Warren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Thurgen controls Warren momentarily but Warren frees himself.
Thurgen wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Thurgen is pulling down on Warren's head to control his posture.
Thurgen wants to control the position but Warren says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Warren wants to stand up but Thurgen is controlling the position.
Thurgen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thurgen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thurgen is trying to hold Warren in close to prevent damage but Warren has managed to pass into half guard.
Thurgen tries to roll over but Warren keeps him under control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thurgen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Thurgen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Thurgen wants to control the action here but instead Warren manages to pass to full mount!
Thurgen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thurgen is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Warren there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T3#
Thurgen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Thurgen gets back to half guard.
Warren wants to get back to his feet.
Thurgen tries to roll over but Warren keeps him under control.
Thurgen trying to hold on to Warren's head to control him but Warren postures up.
#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.#SU#
Warren escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
Thurgen clinches up with Warren and pushes him back against the cage.
Thurgen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Warren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Thurgen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thurgen shoots in for a takedown but Warren shows good takedown defense.
Warren shoots in for a takedown but Thurgen shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gene Warren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Warren 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gene Warren!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Nagelburg lands a nice looking body shot.
Nagelburg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warren moves away.
Warren looks to throw the jab but Nagelburg is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nagelburg. Warren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warren attempts a counter takedown but Nagelburg avoids it well and moves away.
Warren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Gene Warren has been cut.
Nagelburg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Warren holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Warren really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Warren tries to pull guard but Nagelburg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nagelburg lands a nice shot to the body.
Nagelburg pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nagelburg managing to block the knees to the body from Warren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren jumps guard but Nagelburg stands there with Warren around his waist. Warren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nagelburg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Warren tries to stall but Nagelburg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1##BC#
Warren manages to break the clinch.
Nagelburg scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Nagelburg lands.
Nagelburg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andre Nagelburg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Nagelburg.#ROC2#
Warren is rocked!
Warren is breathing heavily.
Nagelburg lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Warren is looking to close the distance but Nagelburg sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Warren crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Warren is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Andre Nagelburg!
Andre Nagelburg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Sabatoni has managed to clinch.
Sabatoni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sabatoni is looking to break free of the clinch but Warren has double underhooks.
Warren leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sabatoni is looking for a takedown.
Warren tries to pull guard but Sabatoni won't allow it.
Warren jumps guard but Sabatoni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Warren jumps guard but Sabatoni stands there with Warren around his waist. Warren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gene Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Warren - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Warren trying to control the position but instead, Sabatoni has worked for underhooks and has pushed Warren into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sabatoni as Warren tries to tie him up. #T1#
Sabatoni tries to break free but Warren pushes him back against the cage.
Sabatoni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Warren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Warren tries to pull guard but Sabatoni forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Warren jumps guard but Sabatoni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Warren tries to pull guard but Sabatoni holds him up against the cage and eventually Warren drops back down to his feet.
Sabatoni wants to take the fight to the mat but Warren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Warren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Warren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sabatoni to keep the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Warren stalling.
Sabatoni wants to get back to striking at distance but Warren won't allow it.
Warren keeps control of Sabatoni as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Warren breaks the clinch.
#T2#
A punch combination from Sabatoni misses.
Sabatoni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Warren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sabatoni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warren slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Sabatoni.
Sabatoni is doing well to control the position and prevent Warren from advancing to side control.
Warren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Warren is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sabatoni is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warren pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Sabatoni moves into full guard.
#SU#
Warren stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Warren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Gene Warren has been cut.
A jab from Sabatoni does it's job there.#T4#
Warren tries to move into range but Sabatoni moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC2#
Warren is rocked!
Warren moves out of range of the body kick from Sabatoni.
Oh Warren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sabatoni connects with a superb combination that knocks Warren out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Sabatoni before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Warren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Sabatoni!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Warren tries to sprawl but Algool drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Algool is thwarting Warren's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Algool looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Warren really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Warren trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Algool is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algool stalling away here and it's allowed Warren to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Algool must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Algool stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Warren has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Algool manages to get his head free but now Warren has transitioned to an armbar! Algool grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Warren! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gene Warren!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Altuve looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Altuve shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warren as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Altuve moves into range and clinches up with Warren.
Warren really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Altuve jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Warren walks away with a smile on his face. Altuve gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Warren drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Altuve wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Warren manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SU#
Warren decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altuve throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Warren's waist but Warren gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Altuve off to one side.
Gene Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcos Altuve.
Warren leaves Altuve with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Altuve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warren doesn't seem bothered though.
Altuve with a poor takedown
and Warren counters with a big head kick but Altuve shrugs it off. #CL2#
Altuve clinches up against the cage.
Warren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Warren.#TD#
Warren manages to pull guard.
Altuve must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Warren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Altuve's guard. #REVR#
Altuve is trying to hold Warren in close to prevent damage but Warren has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Warren trying to control the pace.
Altuve taking some punishment here, with Warren in his half guard. #SU#
Warren stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Marcos Altuve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Altuve shoots and misses #CL#
and Warren counters by clinching up.
Altuve looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warren misses with a punch on the inside.
Warren will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Altuve up against the cage.
Altuve changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Warren fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T3##TD#
Warren shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Altuve napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Altuve is looking to get back to his feet here but Warren is keeping cool and he's managed to take Altuve's back.#SUB#
Altuve has hold of Warren's leg, trying to break free but it's let Warren lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Altuve is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Warren throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gene Warren!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Warren throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diamond was covering up waiting for the punch and Warren finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Warren manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diamond scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Warren manages to mount him!
Warren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warren dominating with strikes here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren misses with a head shot.
Diamond tries to lock up and control but Warren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diamond tries to reverse the position but Warren maintains control.
Warren controlling his opponent.
Diamond should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T1#
Warren scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Diamond?
Warren avoids the attempt from Diamond to control.
Diamond is wriggling around trying to escape.
Warren controlling the pace for now.
Warren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Warren is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diamond is surviving well by controlling Warren's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Warren working for a guillotine from mount but Diamond is in no mood to give up.
Warren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Warren misses with a head shot.#T2#
Diamond is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diamond is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Diamond is working to get back to half guard.
Warren thowing shots but they're missing.
Warren with good strikes from the mount here!
Diamond is in all sorts of trouble here.
Warren controlling the position easily from mount.
Diamond tries to buck Warren off but he can't manage it. #T3#
Warren prevents Diamond from getting the reversal.
Diamond tries to lock up and control but Warren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diamond tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Warren working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Diamond is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Diamond really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Warren. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Warren lands a heavy elbow.
Warren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diamond's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Diamond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Warren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diamond is looking to improve his position but Warren isn't that keen on the idea.
Diamond is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Warren scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Diamond can't escape the position.
Warren controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Warren is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Diamond is surviving well by controlling Warren's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Warren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Diamond has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Warren jumps guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warren holds on and takes a little breather.
Warren has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Diamond wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving. #SUB#
Warren looking for a guillotine here but Diamond defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond wanted to stand there but Warren had control of the position.
Gene Warren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Diamond wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving. #T1#
Diamond wants to stand but Warren has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diamond preventing the sweep.
Diamond advances to half guard.
Diamond wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Warren uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Diamond stopping the sweep attempt from Warren.#SUB#
Warren has his foot on Diamond's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diamond works his way back into a safe position though.
Warren managing to control the position.
Warren will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Warren looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Warren pulls Diamond in to control the position.
Diamond wants to get up but he can't break Warren's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#ES#
Warren pushes Diamond off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Diamond clinches up against the cage.
Diamond taking a breather. #TD#
Warren drags the fight down to the ground.
Warren will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Diamond must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Warren is adopting a defensive guard.
Diamond wants to get up but he can't break Warren's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Warren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diamond's guard. #REVR#
Warren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diamond can do to turn this around?
Diamond working a defensive guard but Warren manages to pass into side control anyway.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet but Warren is dominant here and he's now got Diamond's back!
Warren is not going to allow Diamond to sit and survive in this position.
Diamond is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Warren trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diamond doesn't escape.
Diamond is trying to break free.
#T4#
Warren is riding his opponent, not letting Diamond buck him off.
Diamond is trying to break free.
Warren wants to control but Diamond is keeping busy.
Diamond trying to get back to his feet but Warren is in full control for now.
Diamond is in bad spot here.
Diamond is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Warren.
Diamond trying to get back to his feet but Warren is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warren controlling the position well here. Diamond rolled but Warren kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Warren dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diamond throws a sloppy head kick
and Warren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diamond with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Warren counter with a right hand. #CL#
Warren pushes Diamond up against the cage in a clinch.
Warren throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diamond jumps guard but Warren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diamond throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond trying to land knees to the body.
Diamond jumps guard but Warren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gene Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Diamond.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Warren blocking some punches.
Diamond misses with some punches.
#T1#
Warren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diamond to keep the fight standing.
Diamond swings wildly with an uppercut but Warren uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Warren - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Diamond stalling in the clinch but Warren improves position. #TD#
Warren has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Diamond uses from the top position.
Warren trying to control the position.
Warren looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diamond trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diamond tries to stand but Warren is controlling from the bottom. #T2#
Warren controls Diamond momentarily but Diamond frees himself.
Diamond trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
Diamond wants to stand and escape but instead Warren has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Diamond wants to get back to his feet but Warren passes into half guard.
Diamond is looking to get back to is feet but Warren passes into side control.
Diamond struggling a bit here.
Diamond is looking to regain half guard here but Warren keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Diamond is being controlled here.
Diamond bucks up and tries to throw Warren off but instead Warren has got his back!
I would not like to be Diamond right now.
Diamond is in bad spot here.
Diamond trying to control the hands but Warren breaks the grip.
You can see the frustration on Diamond's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Diamond is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Diamond tries to escape but Warren has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
Jack Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diamond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Warren has the hooks in. Diamond is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diamond is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Warren controls the position.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet.
Warren really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diamond.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Warren working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Diamond is doing well to defend. Warren seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Diamond is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gene Warren!
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