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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kirkland gets caught flat footed, as Steinberg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kirkland is wriggling around but Steinberg manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Kirkland flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kirkland is not content to let Steinberg control the position.
Steinberg with the ground and pound but Kirkland uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Steinberg trying to control but Kirkland is working from the bottom.
Kirkland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kirkland throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Steinberg controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirkland is adopting a defensive guard.
Steinberg wants to get up but he can't break Kirkland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kirkland keeping full guard, as Steinberg tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Steinberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2##SU2#
Steinberg gets to his feet. Kirkland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Steinberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steinberg lands a head kick. Kirkland smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #TD2#
Kirkland gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steinberg to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kirkland keeping full guard, as Steinberg tries to pass. #SUB#
Kirkland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Kirkland throws a couple of heel strikes.
Kirkland looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steinberg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kirkland is looking to escape.
Steinberg content to control rather than advance.
Steinberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kirkland tries to hold on but Steinberg postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Steinberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Kirkland throwing hammer fists to the chest of Steinberg. What's that going to do exactly?
Kirkland really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steinberg fails to advance to Kirkland's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Steinberg dominated that round.
That's time! Kirkland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Steinberg shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kirkland's guard.#ES#
Kirkland scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Steinberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Steinberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kirkland!
Kirkland manages to work his way to half guard, despite Steinberg's best efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steinberg wants to control but Kirkland is keeping him busy.
Steinberg is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Steinberg looking to sit in guard and control but Kirkland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Kirkland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steinberg is looking to stand up but Kirkland isn't so interested in that idea.
Steinberg has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kirkland has passed into side control.
Kirkland controlling the position.
A control attempt from Steinberg but he's now mounted!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kirkland landing strikes from the mount and Steinberg is in trouble!
Steinberg tries to reverse the position but Kirkland maintains control.
Kirkland content just to control the position here.
Kirkland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Steinberg for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Steinberg wants to control but Kirkland is having none of it.
Kirkland controlling the position easily from mount.
Steinberg tries to lock up and control but Kirkland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Steinberg tries to reverse the position but Kirkland maintains control.
Steinberg is breathing heavily.
Steinberg wants to control but Kirkland is having none of it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Steinberg might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kirkland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Steinberg has given up his back.
Steinberg is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Can Steinberg hold on?! Kirkland is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirkland controls the position.
Steinberg is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallace Kirkland dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Steinberg feints and as Kirkland raises his hands in defense, Steinberg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kirkland trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Steinberg is sitting in close to Kirkland's body. Kirkland has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Steinberg is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Steinberg is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kirkland.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wallace Kirkland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kirkland gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oliver sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kirkland's guard.
Oliver tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Kirkland lands with a few short shots to the body.
Oliver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kirkland keeps working. #SUB#
Kirkland looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland is staying active underneath Oliver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oliver lands a nice short elbow.#CUT2#
It looks like Wallace Kirkland has been cut.#T1#
Kirkland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliver.
Kirkland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oliver lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Kirkland quite badly. Kirkland pulls Oliver in close trying to recover. Oliver postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Kirkland on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Kirkland doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Oliver!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kirkland gets caught flat footed, as Salazar shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Salazar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kirkland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kirkland is looking to stand up but Salazar isn't so interested in that idea.
Salazar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kirkland manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kirkland controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Salazar looking for a sweep. Not yet Salazar, not yet.
Kirkland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Salazar is wriggling around but Kirkland manages to pass to half guard.
Kirkland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Salazar wants to sweep but Kirkland has passed to side control!
Kirkland controlling the position from side mount.
Kirkland working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Salazar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Salazar has hold of Kirkland's hands but Kirkland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Salazar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kirkland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kirkland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Salazar for as long as he can get away with.
Kirkland lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Still in half guard, Kirkland seems content to control.
Kirkland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Salazar is looking to improve his position.
Kirkland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Salazar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kirkland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kirkland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Salazar wants to control from the top but Kirkland keeps moving. #T4#
Kirkland wants to get back to his feet but Salazar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirkland lands an upkick as Salazar stands over him.#ES#
Kirkland has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Salazar is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Kirkland pulls guard successfully.
#ES#
Kirkland is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Salazar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kirkland 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.
Salazar looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kirkland tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallace Kirkland dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Salazar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kirkland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Salazar is looking to pass into half guard but Kirkland pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kirkland is in guard.#REVR#
Salazar is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kirkland dives into side control.
Wallace Kirkland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salazar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kirkland is putting a hurting on Salazar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kirkland taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland working the head and body with strikes.
Kirkland cracks Salazar with a big right hand but Salazar just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1#
Salazar seems a little lost for a moment, as Kirkland dominates the positioning.
Salazar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kirkland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kirkland working the head with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Salazar can't do much from the bottom here.
Salazar sneaks back into half guard.
Salazar is breathing heavily.
Kirkland lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kirkland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Salazar taking some punishment here, with Kirkland in his half guard. #SU#
Kirkland escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kirkland misses with a straight right.
Kirkland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Salazar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Kirkland wants the takedown. Salazar is fighting it off but Kirkland persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Salazar's guard against the cage.
Salazar is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kirkland dives into side control.
#REVB#
Kirkland controls the position.
Kirkland landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Kirkland taking a breather here.
Kirkland scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kirkland controlling the position from side mount. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Salazar tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kirkland presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallace Kirkland dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Salazar instigates a clinch.
Kirkland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Salazar is defending well.
Salazar has had enough of the clinch but Kirkland keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Salazar lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Kirkland kicks Salazar off and gets to his feet.
Salazar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Kirkland pushes Salazar up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Kirkland jumps guard and drags Salazar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Salazar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Salazar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kirkland looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kirkland looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kirkland! #REVR#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1##SU#
Kirkland decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Emir Salazar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Kirkland closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Salazar quickly recovers to half guard.
Kirkland controlling the pace.
Kirkland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kirkland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kirkland is nestled in close to Salazar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Kirkland trying to control the pace.
Kirkland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kirkland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Salazar manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Salazar wants to get back to his feet but Kirkland passes into half guard.
Salazar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4##REVB#
Salazar manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Salazar throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kirkland uses it to pass to side control.
Emir Salazar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirkland takes a little break here. Salazar wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kirkland cracks Salazar with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wallace Kirkland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Kirkland stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wallace Kirkland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirkland, 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wallace Kirkland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Kirkland changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bugbee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Bugbee explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kirkland takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bugbee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kirkland. Kirkland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bugbee swinging wildly here.
Kirkland is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Bugbee drives through and clinches with Kirkland against the cage.
#TD2#
Bugbee decides to pull guard.
Kirkland not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Kirkland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bugbee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bugbee wants to control but Kirkland passes easily into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kirkland connects with a nice short shot to Bugbee's temple.
Bugbee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kirkland is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Kirkland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bugbee is just riding it out for now. Kirkland eventually gives up the hold.
Kirkland 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.
Bugbee wants to get back to full guard but Kirkland has passed into side control.
Bugbee is trying to buck Kirkland off.#T3#
Kirkland lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bugbee tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kirkland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kirkland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kirkland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bugbee for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kirkland landing shots from mount.
Kirkland will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bugbee is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Kirkland has taken his back.
#SUB#
Kirkland has managed to slip his arm under Bugbee's chin. This could be all over... yep, Bugbee is tapping out! Submission win for Kirkland.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wallace Kirkland!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Kirkland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boucher manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kirkland preventing the sweep.
Kirkland wants to get up but he can't break Boucher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Kirkland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boucher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kirkland has managed to get both his arms back between Boucher's legs - danger averted.
Boucher being controlled here, momentarily.
Kirkland prevents Boucher from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher is trying to hold Kirkland in close to prevent damage but Kirkland has managed to pass into half guard.
Kirkland controlling the action here.#T1#
Kirkland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kirkland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Boucher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kirkland is looking to get back to his feet here but Boucher is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kirkland's back.#T2##SUB2#
Boucher tightening his grip on Kirkland, looking for the choke.
Kirkland covering up well and avoiding damage.
A lull in the action here.
#T3#
Boucher is hanging on to Kirkland's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Boucher is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kirkland biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Boucher tries to get the hooks in deep but Kirkland pushed the leg off. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Boucher is looking for the choke from the back position but Kirkland is controlling his hands well.
Boucher is not going to allow Kirkland to sit and survive in this position.
Kirkland is trying to get back to his feet but Boucher has full control of the position and if anything, Kirkland has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boucher is hanging on to Kirkland's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Boucher's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Boucher is looking for a rear naked choke here but Kirkland reverses the position brilliantly into Boucher's guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Boucher manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shahid Boucher will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Boucher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boucher slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Boucher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kirkland trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher wants to stand and escape but instead Kirkland has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Kirkland showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Boucher will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kirkland is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boucher is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kirkland content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boucher pulls Kirkland in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kirkland throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from Boucher
and Kirkland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kirkland moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Boucher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Kirkland throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boucher. #ES#
Kirkland throws Boucher to one side and escapes!
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!
Boucher throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Kirkland counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kirkland is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Kirkland prevents Boucher from improving his position.
Kirkland stalling.
Kirkland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boucher can do to turn this around?
Boucher is looking to control Kirkland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boucher avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallace Kirkland dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Boucher drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kirkland is wriggling around but Boucher manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Kirkland really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boucher controlling the action here.
Kirkland is looking to control Boucher's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kirkland avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boucher is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Let's hope that Boucher has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kirkland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boucher.
Kirkland is not content to let Boucher control the position.
Kirkland is pressing down on Boucher's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boucher is looking to pass into half guard but Kirkland pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kirkland is in guard.#REVR#
Kirkland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Kirkland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boucher for as long as he can get away with.
Kirkland's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boucher wants to sweep but no luck.
Wallace Kirkland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Boucher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kirkland is aware though and is defending well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kirkland showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Kirkland scores with a takedown into Boucher's guard.#T3#
Kirkland tries to stand but Boucher is controlling from the bottom.
Kirkland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kirkland stopping the sweep attempt from Boucher.
Kirkland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boucher wants to control but Kirkland passes easily into half guard.
Kirkland prevents Boucher from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boucher is looking to control Kirkland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boucher avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Kirkland seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wallace Kirkland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kirkland 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wallace Kirkland!
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