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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Tunika tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tunika has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Alexius is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Alexius cracks the inside of Tunika's front leg.
Alexius lands a nice hook to Tunika's body. Tunika takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alexius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Alexius misses. #TD#
Alexius darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tunika wants to control but Alexius is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tunika is trying to control but Alexius passes into side control!
Tunika tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Alexius has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T1#
Alexius digs a good hook to Tunika's body.
Alexius lands a body shot.
Alexius throws a series of punches but Tunika moves out of range. #TD#
Tunika gets caught napping as Alexius dives in and scores a takedown. Tunika manages to retain guard.#SU#
Alexius decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tunika, up you get!
Alexius delivers a nice body kick.
Alexius scores with a hook to the body. Tunika takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alexius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexius lands a really nice looking cross but Tunika seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tunika was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexius.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexius. That's going to slow Tunika down.
Alexius lands with a good body shot.
Tunika just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Alexius pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tunika back to the cage. Alexius follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alexius throws a right hand that Tunika ducks under and follows up with a left that Tunika also avoids with ease.
Alexius lands an overhand right.
Alexius misses with the combination.
Tunika tries to bum rush Alexius with a series of wild strikes but Alexius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alexius scores with a nice strike.
Alexius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tunika falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alexius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alexius connects with a leg kick. Tunika looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Alexius fails with a takedown attempt.
Alexius digs a good body shot into Tunika's ribs.#T3#
Alexius throws a series of punches but Tunika avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Alexius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tunika wants to get back to full guard.
Tunika is still trying to improve position.
Tunika has a hand on Alexius's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Alexius takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Alexius tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #T4##SU#
Alexius stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Alexius pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tunika back to the cage. Alexius follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alexius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tunika or perhaps it was just good defense by Alexius, which made it look bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tunika looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Alexius 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.
Tunika is looking to stand back up but Alexius counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tunika.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bessarion Alexius dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Tunika throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexius cracks Tunika with a good jab.
Bessarion Alexius is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexius lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexius plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Alexius darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alexius seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Alexius wants to stand up but Tunika manages to regain full guard.
Alexius wanted to stand there but Tunika had control of the position. #T1#
Alexius trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Tunika wants to control but Alexius passes easily into half guard.
Tunika is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tunika manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alexius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tunika can do to turn this around?#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexius slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Tunika.
Tunika wants to improve his position but Alexius is controlling well.
Tunika is looking to escape.
Tunika wants to get back to full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tunika wants to control but Alexius passes into side.
#T3#
Alexius tries to stand but Tunika is controlling his head. #SU#
Alexius decides to stand back up. Alexius steps back and let's Tunika get back to his feet.#CL2#
Alexius tries to keep at a distance but Tunika has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexius tries for a takedown but Tunika manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Alexius manages to break the clinch.
Alexius is looking to wear down Tunika with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tunika tries to close the distance and clinch but Alexius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Alexius swinging wildly here.
Tunika takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexius misses the shot to the body.
Alexius takes a swing at Tunika's ribcage but misses.
Alexius throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tunika on the side of the head.
Tunika fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexius keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid body kick from Alexius.
Bessarion Alexius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Alexius.
Tunika with the counter takedown but Alexius avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tunika keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bessarion Alexius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tunika moves in looking to clinch but Alexius pushes him off.
Alexius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tunika.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bessarion Alexius dominated that second round.
That's time! Alexius's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Alexius throws a push kick but Tunika slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Alexius closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tunika bucks up and tries to throw Alexius off but instead Alexius has got his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexius seems like he's trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tunika is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Alexius controlling from the back.
Alexius is hanging on to Tunika's back as he tries to escape.
Tunika trying to control but not successfully.
Tunika controlling Alexius 's hands.
Alexius wants to stand up but Tunika is stuck to his back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alexius avoiding Tunika 's attempts to control his hands. #SU#
Alexius has Tunika's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Alexius scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Alexius lands the left hand.
Alexius tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Tunika has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Tunika is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alexius is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tunika to the mat. Tunika regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Tunika kicks Alexius off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Tunika tries to clinch but Alexius is having none of it.
Tunika takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tunika is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tunika doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexius circles away.
Tunika takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tunika is looking to land body kicks.
Alexius tries to counter by clinching up but Tunika breaks away and moves out of range.
Tunika takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tunika gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alexius.
Alexius moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexius lands the left hand.
Alexius lands with a cross. #T4#
Alexius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tunika is looking to clinch.
Alexius lands the left hand.#CL#
Alexius clinches up against the cage.
Tunika tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Alexius breaks the clinch.
Bessarion Alexius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tunika shoots in looking for a takedown but Alexius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tunika's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexius jabs Tunika to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tunika shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alexius as he jumps to the side.
Tunika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexius closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Alexius. Those never looked like landing.
Nica Tunika has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tunika tries to clinch but Alexius moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bessarion Alexius showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexius, 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bessarion Alexius!
Bessarion Alexius seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 2
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Tunika shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wyatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Tunika tests Wyatt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tunika tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wyatt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wyatt scores with a shot to the body.
Tunika scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wyatt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tunika throws a head kick that misses
and Wyatt counters with a two punch combo.
Tunika tries to clinch there but Wyatt circles away.
Wyatt throws a jab when Tunika was well out of range.
Tunika only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wyatt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tunika avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tunika with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Wyatt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
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!
Tunika has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wyatt after a bit of a struggle.
Brent Wyatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nica Tunika.
Wyatt tries to break the clinch but Tunika is controlling the position. #BC#
Wyatt breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Wyatt tries to keep at a distance but Tunika has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Wyatt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wyatt digs a good body shot into Tunika's ribs.
Wyatt throws a shot to the body.
Tunika tries to clinch up but Wyatt circles away and keeps his distance.
Wyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tunika moves away.
Wyatt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tunika slips under a jab.
Tunika looks to clinch
and Wyatt counters with a nice body shot.
Wyatt circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wyatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Wyatt lands a left and a right that send Tunika crashing to the mat, dazed. Wyatt thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Tunika is rocked!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyatt lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Tunika head around and knocks him out cold! Wyatt hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brent Wyatt!
Brent Wyatt took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Dont count me out... '.
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Event:
Torcida 45 -
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Tunika feints a jab promting Liebknecht to slip. Tunika then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Liebknecht slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Liebknecht takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tunika steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Liebknecht.#TD2#
Tunika is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Liebknecht's half guard.
Liebknecht is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tunika scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tunika works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tunika takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Liebknecht is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Stratosphere, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Liebknecht really wants to buck Tunika off and get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Tunika moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Liebknecht has worked his arm free - good work by Liebknecht!
#SUB2#
Tunika goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Liebknecht has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tunika but great work by Liebknecht.#ES2#
Tunika throws Liebknecht to one side and escapes!#CL2#
Tunika darts in and clinches Liebknecht up against the cage.
Tunika tries to pull guard but Liebknecht holds him up against the cage and eventually Tunika drops back down to his feet.
Liebknecht misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Tunika breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Tunika moves into range and clinches up with Liebknecht.
Tunika blocking some punches.
#T2#
Liebknecht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tunika wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Liebknecht has him pressed against the cage.
Tunika has Liebknecht pushed against the cage.
Tunika can't break the clinch.
Liebknecht landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tunika drops down looking for an ankle pick but Liebknecht pulls his leg out and moves away.
Liebknecht takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Liebknecht has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tunika is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Liebknecht gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karl Liebknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nica Tunika.
Tunika wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2#
Tunika has clasped his hands together around Liebknecht's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Liebknecht wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Liebknecht is not content to let Tunika control the position. #SU2#
Tunika stands up and beckons Liebknecht to his feet. #CL2#
Tunika instigates a clinch.
Liebknecht looking to throw knees to the head but Tunika is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Tunika has hold of one of Liebknecht's legs. Liebknecht is fighting the takedown attempt but Tunika gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Liebknecht is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tunika dives into side control.
#REVR#
Tunika looking to control but instead Liebknecht has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4#
Tunika throwing shots but Liebknecht is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Liebknecht is trying to stand up here but Tunika is controlling him well.
Tunika wants to pass to mount but Liebknecht is defending the position.
Liebknecht is not content to let Tunika control the position.
Liebknecht keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nica Tunika dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Tunika closes the distance and clinches.
Tunika tries to stall but Liebknecht uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tunika tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tunika tries to break free but Liebknecht pushes him back against the cage.
Tunika tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Tunika tightens his grip and picks Liebknecht up, before dumping him to the ground. Liebknecht manages to land in guard. #SU2#
Tunika gets to his feet - Liebknecht follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Tunika closes the distance and pushes Liebknecht back into the cage.
Liebknecht is struggling to control the position.
Liebknecht lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liebknecht lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Liebknecht working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Tunika breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice takedown defense from Liebknecht. No joy for Tunika on that attempt.
Jab from Liebknecht.#T1##CL2#
Tunika instigates a clinch.
Liebknecht throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tunika blocks it with crossed arms.
Liebknecht goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tunika wants a takedown.
Tunika goes for a takedown in the clinch but Liebknecht prevents it.
Karl Liebknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nica Tunika.
Tunika slows down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Liebknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Tunika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tunika is looking to control Liebknecht's arms but Liebknecht gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tunika has his back to the cage.
Tunika is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Liebknecht is defending well.
Liebknecht misses with some punches.
Tunika tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liebknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Liebknecht tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Liebknecht dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tunika looking to stall.
Liebknecht misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tunika is struggling to control the position.
A right hand to the body from Tunika.
Liebknecht pushes Tunika back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tunika wants to get back to striking at distance but Liebknecht won't allow it.
Liebknecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Tunika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Liebknecht misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Tunika gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Tunika 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.
#T3##SUB2#
Tunika is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Tunika seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tunika trying to control the action but Liebknecht is working from the bottom.
Liebknecht keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tunika thows a huge punch but Liebknecht dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Tunika stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Tunika closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Liebknecht did well to prevent Tunika getting side control.#ES#
Liebknecht has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tunika is on him like a limpet, forcing Liebknecht back against the cage.
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 Karl Liebknecht will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Tunika looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Liebknecht!#SUB2#
Tunika goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Liebknecht has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tunika but great work by Liebknecht.
Tunika sneaks back into half guard.
Tunika trying to control here.
Tunika wants to control but Liebknecht passes into side.
Tunika struggling a bit here.#T1#
Tunika tries to improve position but can't.
Tunika is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Liebknecht is controlling him well.
Tunika tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Liebknecht has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tunika throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Liebknecht counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Liebknecht throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Tunika fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liebknecht, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Tunika drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tunika is trying to push Liebknecht away but Liebknecht has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tunika tries to score a body lock takedown but Liebknecht shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tunika is looking to break free of the clinch but Liebknecht has double underhooks.
Liebknecht has a couple of punches blocked by Tunika.
Tunika is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Liebknecht gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Karl Liebknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nica Tunika.
Liebknecht is working Tunika over against the cage.
Tunika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liebknecht lands a left hand.
Liebknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Liebknecht is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Liebknecht with a knee to the head.
Liebknecht lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Liebknecht. #T3#
Liebknecht throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tunikas head.
Liebknecht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tunika backwards.
Tunika drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liebknecht gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Liebknecht lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liebknecht.
Tunika misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karl Liebknecht has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Liebknecht throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tunikas head.
Liebknecht has Tunika pressed against the cage, preventing Tunika from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Liebknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tunika tries to land knees in the clinch but Liebknecht avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tunika tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liebknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liebknecht is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tunika wants to break free but Liebknecht has control.
#T4#
Liebknecht is pressed up against the cage. Tunika has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Liebknecht down to the mat. Liebknecht avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Liebknecht takes the fight into the clinch.
Liebknecht lands a left hand.
Liebknecht tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tunika misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Liebknecht.
Tunika wants to take the fight to the mat but Liebknecht manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tunika throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Liebknecht lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Liebknecht.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Liebknecht lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Liebknecht is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tunika is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Liebknecht showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Liebknecht 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Karl Liebknecht!
A relieved looking Karl Liebknecht thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Torcida 41 -
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Tunn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tunika throws a nice looking combination but Tunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tunn lands a body shot.
Tunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tunn swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Tunika counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tunika.
Tunika controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tunika is pushing down on Tunn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tunn is fighting to maintain full guard but Tunika has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tunn is trying to stand up here but Tunika is controlling him well.
Tunika content to control rather than advance.
Tunn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tunika on the ground.
Tunn is trying to stand up here but Tunika is controlling him well.
Tunika is nestled in close to Tunn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tunika content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Tunn is trying to escape back to his feet but Tunika uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Tunika is working Tunn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tunika works to advance to full mount. Tunn defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SU2#
Tunika stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T2#
Tunika misses with a head kick.
Tunika walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2#
Tunika closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Tunn manages to break the clinch.
Tunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Tunn throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Tunika moves into the clinch successfully.
Tunika goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tunn prevents it.
#BC#
Tunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tunika shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tunn but Tunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tunn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck for Tunika with that takedown attempt.
Gommy Tunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nica Tunika.#TD2#
Tunika shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tunn's guard.
Tunn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tunika dives into side control.
#T3##REVR##SUB2#
Tunika wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tunn, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
Tunn is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SU2#
Tunika stands up.
Tunn throws a series of punches but Tunika avoids them all with ease.
Tunika with a poor takedown
and Tunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tunika wants to slow Tunn down by chopping away at his legs.
Tunn misses with a wild combination.
Tunn misses the shot to the body.
Tunika wants to counter the offense by Tunn and move into the clinch position.
Tunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Tunika clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tunika lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tunika has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tunn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tunika holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nica Tunika dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tunika.
Tunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tunika manages to avoid it.
Tunn lands the left hand.
Tunika tries to clinch there but Tunn circles away.
Tunn looks to land a combination but Tunika avoids it well.
Tunika shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tunn as he jumps to the side.
Tunika takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tunika with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tunn counters with a straight right hand.
Gommy Tunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nica Tunika.
Tunika is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tunika tries to clinch but Tunn is having none of it. #T1##CL2#
Tunika moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Tunika breaks the clinch.
Tunika is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tunn lands a body shot.
Tunika misses with a takedown attempt
and Tunn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tunika thinking.
Tunn throws the left hand but Tunika avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tunika has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tunn after a bit of a struggle.
Tunn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tunika.
Tunika leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tunika is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tunn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Tunika prevents Tunn from breaking the clinch.
Tunika has Tunn pressed against the cage, preventing Tunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tunika slowing the pace effectively.
Tunika has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tunn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tunika misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Tunika throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tunn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tunika is in Tunn's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tunika content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tunika passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Check out the look on Tunika's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB2#
Tunn is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Tunika take his back! Uh oh - Tunika has got a rear naked choke here! Tunn is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nica Tunika!
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Event:
Torcida 30 - Honda Vs Breed
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Gunnar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tunika tries to avoid it but Gunnar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tunika to the ground. Tunika escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Tunika fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gunnar, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Tunika lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gunnar trying to hold on to Tunika's head to control him but Tunika postures up.
Tunika thows a huge punch but Gunnar dodges it nicely.
Tunika not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gunnar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tunika has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gunnar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tunika in particular looking to stall.
Tunika scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Gunnar moves into full guard.
Tunika throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gunnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Tunika forces his way into half guard.
Gunnar is looking to improve his position.
Tunika tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gunnar.
Gunnar trying to control from the bottom.
Gunnar wants to improve his position but Tunika is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gunnar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tunika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gunnar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Gunnar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tunika trying to control but Gunnar is working from the bottom.
Tunika controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gunnar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gunnar trying to control the position.
Gunnar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gunnar striking off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Tunika throws a head kick but Gunnar moves out of range.
#CL#
Tunika closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tunika takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gunnar is working for takedown but Tunika is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gunnar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tunika gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nica Tunika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Gunnar.#TD#
Tunika has picked Gunnar up - he's going for a ride! Tunika dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Gunnar trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tunika in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Tunika is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gunnar is just riding it out for now. Tunika eventually gives up the hold.
Gunnar tries to get to full guard but Tunika has control of the leg. #T4#
Gunnar tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tunika has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gunnar tries to reverse the position but Tunika maintains control.
Tunika looking to ground and pound but Gunnar is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tunika prevents Gunnar from getting the reversal.
Gunnar sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gunnar is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nica Tunika dominated that round.
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#
Gunnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tunika but Tunika pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tunika looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tunika wants to clinch.
Gunnar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gunnar blocks a head kick by Tunika.
#TD#
Tunika gets the takedown into side control.
Gunnar looks to move to half guard but instead Tunika has passed into mount! Damn!
Tunika fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nica Tunika overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tunika looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tunika connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T1#
Gunnar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Tunika is working for a guillotine from mount but Gunnar frees his head quite easily.
Gunnar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tunika lands a heavy elbow.
Tunika unloading with bombs!
Gunnar tries to improve his position but instead Tunika has taken his back!
Tunika is trying to control but Gunnar is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Gunnar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Gunnar is trying to escape the mount.
Gunnar keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Tunika goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gunnar is on top in guard.
Tunika keeping full guard, as Gunnar tries to pass.
Gunnar trying to control but Tunika is working from the bottom.
Gunnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Tunika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Tunika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gunnar controls the pace.
Tunika pulls Gunnar in close to prevent any damage.
Gunnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
My spies in Damage Inc. inform me that Gunnar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Tunika is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gunnar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tunika wants to stand up but Gunnar is controlling him.
Gunnar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Tunika working for a triangle but Gunnar defends it easily.
#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.
Gunnar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gunnar sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tunika's guard.
Tunika is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunnar can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnar is continuing to stall.
Tunika trying to hold on to Gunnar's head to control him but Gunnar postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nica Tunika dominated that second round.
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#
Gunnar shoots for a takedown but Tunika saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tunika lands with a kick to the temple. Gunnar shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT#
It looks like Austin Gunnar has been cut.
Gunnar shoots in but Tunika avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gunnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Tunika tries to sprawl out of it but Gunnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tunika manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nica Tunika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Gunnar.#TD#
Tunika is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gunnar's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tunika is looking to take a break and control but Gunnar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gunnar is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tunika jumps into side control!#SU#
Tunika decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gunnar to his feet. #T1#
Tunika tries to clinch up but Gunnar circles away and keeps his distance.
Gunnar darts in looking for a takedown but Tunika gets double underhooks and turns Gunnar into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Tunika as Gunnar shoots in.#CL#
Tunika rushes Gunnar and presses him up against the cage.
Tunika has Gunnar pressed against the cage.
Tunika is pressed up against the cage. Gunnar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tunika down to the mat. Tunika avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Tunika.
Austin Gunnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Tunika looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tunika stopping the sweep attempt from Gunnar.
Gunnar keeping moving, preventing Tunika from controlling successfully.
Austin Gunnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gunnar trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Gunnar keeping moving, preventing Tunika from controlling successfully.
Tunika is really struggling to control Gunnar but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Tunika is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gunnar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gunnar has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Gunnar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gunnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tunika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunnar. #T3#
Gunnar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gunnar is pushing down on Tunika's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tunika is fighting to maintain full guard but Gunnar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tunika wants to control but Gunnar is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gunnar in particular looking to stall.
Gunnar moves into full mount! Tunika won't be happy about that!
Gunnar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Tunika that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns Tunika that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Gunnar has hold of Tunika's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tunika manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gunnar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tunika can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tunika tries to reverse the position but Gunnar maintains control.
Tunika tries to lock up and control but Gunnar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gunnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Tunika taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tunika is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Gunnar.
Gunnar lands a big elbow.
Nica Tunika is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tunika working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Austin Gunnar.
Well Tunika has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nica Tunika!
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Event:
Torcida 21 - Payne Vs Carvalho
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Rasmus misses with a wild body shot.
Rasmus lands a two punch combo.
Tunika throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rasmus's waist but Rasmus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tunika off to one side. #CL#
Tunika closes the distance and pushes Rasmus back into the cage.#BC#
Tunika manages to break the clinch.
Crunch! Tunika slams his shin into Rasmus's torso.
Rasmus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tunika throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#KD#
Tunika lands a big head kick that sends Rasmus tumbling to the mat! Tunika takes a step backwards and waves Rasmus back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Rasmus is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Seland Rasmus has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasmus throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Tunika counters by moving into the clinch.
Rasmus is still on wobbly legs! Can Tunika finish him?
Tunika lands a big knee! That's hurt Rasmus! Oh, he's all over the place! Tunika lands another knee that sends Rasmus to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nica Tunika!
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Event:
Torca Fight Night II
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Silva throws out a loose jab but Tunika uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Tunika.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tunika or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
Silva connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tunika darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Tunika will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage.
Silva's coach down at Boomerang!! ELITE Fighters was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Silva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right from Silva on the inside. #BC2#
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Silva misses with a double jab
and Tunika counters with a series of strikes. Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tunika paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Tunika on that attempt.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tunika looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Tunika off the cage and back into range.
Tunika lets loose with a powerful body kick. Silva will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Tunika. Tunika maintains the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land. #BC#
Tunika's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva misses with an uppercut.
Tunika fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Tunika. Tunika maintains the clinch. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Tunika has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tunika there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD#
Tunika fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Silva to the ground. Tunika is now in Silva's guard.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tunika is controlling him. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tunika passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Tunika seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Silva is looking to get back to is feet but Tunika passes into side control.
Silva pushes Tunika away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tunika gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Silva is trying to control Tunika's posture but Tunika avoids it.
Silva bucks up and tries to throw Tunika off but instead Tunika has got his back!
Tunika trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Tunika is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Silva looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tunika.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tunika controlling the positon.
Tunika gets his hands free as Silva looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Silva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Tunika looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tunika is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Silva is defending well though. Tunika let's go of the attempt for now.
Tunika has the hooks in. Silva is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Tunika just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tunika seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
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 Nica Tunika 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#
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Tunika tries to clinch up
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tunika avoids the head kick by Silva.
Tunika is looking for a counter combo.
Tunika misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Tunika is looking to clinch.
Nica Tunika seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tunika tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Tunika tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tunika tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
#T1##CL2#
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Tunika in a clinch.
Tunika blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Tunika keeps him there for the moment.
Tunika wants to stall.
Tunika is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Tunika into the cage.#TD#
Tunika manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tunika trying to control the position here.
Tunika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tunika. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is looking to stand up but Tunika won't let him. #T2#
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tunika is keeping the position for now.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Tunika's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Silva trying to control but Tunika is working from the bottom.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Tunika uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Tunika!#REVR#
Tunika working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tunika passes into half guard.
Tunika is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Tunika has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva missing with punches from the bottom.
Tunika prevents Silva from standing back up.
Tunika trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Tunika working the head and body with strikes.
Silva is trying to stand.
Tunika wants to take a breather but Silva is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Tunika. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tunika lands with a punch from half guard.
Silva is looking to escape.#ES2#
Silva kicks off Tunika and gets to his feet.
Tunika moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Tunika on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nica Tunika. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Tunika tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tunika shoots in but no luck this time.
Tunika darts in trying to clinch
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Tunika's leg but Tunika calmly moves out of range.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Silva throws out a counter right but Tunika avoids it with no problem.
Tunika doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nica Tunika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tunika uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Tunika shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Silva has his foot on Tunika's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tunika works his way back into a safe position though.
Tunika wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tunika is standing up over Silva. Silva looks to escape but Tunika dives into side control.
#ES2#
Silva explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T1#
Tunika is looking to clinch.
Tunika with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Tunika tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tunika takes one to the side of the head.
Tunika takes one to the side of the head.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tunika under the eye.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tunika tries to clinch but Silva moves away
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Silva.#CL#
Tunika clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tunika's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tunika is keeping busy.#T2#
Silva lands a nice uppercut.
Silva stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Antonio Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tunika takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tunika tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Silva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2#
Silva has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Silva.
Silva is stalling here.
#BC#
Tunika breaks the clinch.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Tunika shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nica Tunika. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Tunika moves into the clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Tunika blocks with his arms.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva scores with a shot to the side of Tunika's head.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Antonio Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tunika has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Tunika escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Tunika misses its intended target. #TD#
Tunika closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tunika manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Tunika not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Tunika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tunika scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tunika is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tunika seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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!
Tunika is controlling the pace.
#ES2#
Silva pushes Tunika off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Silva!
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