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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Bird has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Bird breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bird misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Temir does no damage.
Temir checks a leg kick nicely.
We've been informed that Temir has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bird dodges the punch combination from Temir.
Temir stalks Bird and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bird's face. Bird staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Theron Bird has been cut.
Bird moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bird.
Bird is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Temir just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Bird has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ludger Temir!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Bird dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Frank. That did some damage!
Frank looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bird will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bird!
Bird misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bird throws a right and a left that Frank avoids nicely.
Bird wants to slow Frank down by chopping away at his legs.
Frank goes for a double leg but Bird avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bird continues to drive forward.#CL#
Bird clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Bird turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank taking a bit of punishment here - Bird scoring with strikes.
Frank takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Frank is trying to escape the position but Bird is controlling the position.
Bird 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.
Bird gets to mount! Frank was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T1#
Bird takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Frank is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
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.
Bird controlling from the full mount.
Frank felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bird seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Frank for as long as he can get away with.
Bird really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theron Bird 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##CL#
Bird clinches.
Frank goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bird prevents it.
Frank tries for a takedown but Bird manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Bird gets control of Frank's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bird will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bird pulls Frank in to control the position.
Bird manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frank manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Frank is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Bird gets to his feet - Frank follows without any prompting. #T1##CL#
Bird has Frank up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Bird has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Frank uses from the top position.
Bird looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Frank is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bird is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bird has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Bird gets to his feet - Frank follows without any prompting. #T2##CL#
Bird clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Bird is trying to trip Frank. He has hold of a leg but Frank is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bird persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Theron Bird overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Bird stands and steps away. Frank gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Bird gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frank can do to turn this around?#TD#
Bird has clasped his hands together around Frank's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank is letting Bird control him for a moment. #SU#
Bird decides to stand back up. #T3##TD#
Bird gets the takedown into side control. #SU#
Bird decides to stand back up.
Bird tries to land a leg kick but Frank saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Bird moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Bird.
#TD#
Bird jumps guard.
Bird manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frank manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4##SU#
Frank is working an open guard so Bird takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Bird closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Bird turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theron Bird dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bird drives through and clinches with Frank against the cage.
Frank has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bird after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Bird pulls guard.
Bird trying to control the position here.
Bird is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bird perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bird lands a nice short elbow.
Bird looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frank with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bird lands strikes from half guard.
Bird seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ground and pound from Bird.
Bird keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bird will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Bird moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Frank.#SU#
Bird stands up. #T3##CL#
Bird darts in and clinches Frank up against the cage.#TD#
Bird gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Frank regains guard.
#SU#
Bird decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Raul Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bird shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bird landing with the ground and pound.
Bird cracks Frank with a solid left hand.#T4##SUB2#
Frank looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bird has picked Frank up and slammed him! Frank can't keep hold of the triangle and Bird manages to pass to side control!
Frank trying to remain calm as Bird controls from the top position.
Bird working the ground and pound.#SU#
Bird decides to stand back up. Bird steps back and let's Frank get back to his feet.#CL#
Bird gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Bird gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Frank regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Raul Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theron Bird is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Frank has an active guard here but Bird has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theron Bird showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bird 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:24
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:24
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theron Bird!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Bird throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Xander tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bird is in Xander's guard.
Xander being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Bird stands and steps away. Xander gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Bird closes the distance and pushes Xander back into the cage.
Xander tries to circle away but Bird has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Xander's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Bird jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Xander wants to stand but Bird is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Bird throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bird trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Xander tries to stand but Bird is controlling from the bottom.
Bird pulls Xander in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Xander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bird tries to counter with a takedown but Xander is quick to defend against it.
A head kick by Xander misses
and Bird makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Xander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xander throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Bird counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bird.
Xander is looking to stand back up but Bird counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Xander.
Xander looks winded!#REVB#
Bird controlling the pace. #T3##SU#
Bird stands up from half guard.
Xander misses with a few strikes there.
Ford Xander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bird plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Bird shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Xander is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bird scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bird missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Bird winds up and cracks Xander with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bird content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bird lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Bird is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theron Bird dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bird. Xander does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xander throws a head kick that misses
and Bird counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Bird closes the distance and clinches.
Bird is looking for a takedown.
Bird really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bird jumps guard but Xander stands there with Bird around his waist. Bird gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bird keeps control of Xander as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Bird to work.
#TD#
Bird jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bird has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1##ES#
Bird pushes Xander off and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bird.
Xander bucks up and tries to throw Bird off but instead Bird has got his back!
Bird biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2#
Bird seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Xander for as long as he can get away with.
Bird missing with strikes from the back. #T3#
Bird is riding his opponent, not letting Xander buck him off. #SUB#
Xander is trying to defend against the choke here but Bird has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bird Tightens the hold and Xander taps out furiously! Bird displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Theron Bird!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Bird takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL2#
Makani clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Bird pulls guard successfully.
Makani lands a couple of elbows.
Bird really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Makani from controlling successfully.
Bird trying to control the position.
Bird keeping moving, preventing Makani from controlling successfully.
Makani must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Makani is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makani slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Makani in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Makani is trying to get an arm triangle but Bird is defending well.
Bird can't do much from the bottom here.
Bird pushes Makani away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Makani gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bird regains half guard.
Bird is looking to control Makani's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bird avoid being mounted?
Well, if Makani is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Makani stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Makani misses with a series of wild punches.
Bird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makani will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice defenses there by Bird.
A chopping leg kick lands by Makani.
Bird shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makani pinned against the cage. Makani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Bird slaps away a takedown attempt from Makani, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Bird closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Makani's guard.#ES2#
Makani has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bird is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bird tries to break the clinch but Makani is controlling the position.
Makani is trying to stall.
Bird tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4##TD#
Bird has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Makani uses from the top position.
Bird manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Makani manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU#
Makani is working an open guard so Bird takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bird doesn't manage to clinch there - Makani circles away.
Makani loads up on a big right hand but Bird slips the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Makani moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Makani manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Makani has a closed guard, preventing Bird from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Makani dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Makani goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Makani lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bird has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bird and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bird displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Makani.
Theron Bird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makani feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bird's calf.
Bird doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Makani counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bird shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Makani's guard.#ES2#
Makani is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bird presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Makani breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Bird ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crunch! Makani slams his shin into Bird's torso.
Makani checks a low kick from Bird.
Bird fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Makani has taken the fight to the clinch.
Makani lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bird is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Makani is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theron Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Makani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bird tries to clinch but Makani moves out of range. #T2#
Makani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bird. Bird circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Makani tries a head kick but it misses.
Bird seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Bird rushes Makani and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Makani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bird is defending well for now.#TD2#
Makani jumps guard.
Bird sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been informed that Makani has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Makani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makani is breathing heavily.
Bird content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bird landing with the ground and pound.
Makani controlling the position.
Makani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bird wants to stand but Makani has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bird is looking to clinch.
Bird stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bird wants it to stay on the feet.
Bird tried to counter with a leg kick but Makani avoided it.
Makani stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makani wants it to stay on the feet.
Makani throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Makani closes the distance and clinches.
Makani stalling in the clinch.
Makani tries for a takedown but Bird manages to get underhooks.
Bird dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bird changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Makani fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Makani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Makani pushes Bird up against the cage in a clinch.
Bird wants a takedown but no success here.
Makani wants to break the clinch but can't.
Makani is trying to break the clinch but Bird has him pressed against the cage.
Bird blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makani tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Makani turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Bird can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB2#
Makani swings around for an armbar but Bird sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Makani's guard.
Makani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makani pulls Bird in close to prevent any damage.
Makani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bird.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bird accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bird not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Makani trying to keep a closed guard but Bird is proving a slippery customer.
Bird sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bird preventing the sweep. #T3#
Makani can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bird controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Makani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bird is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bird shoots for a double leg takedown but Makani sprawls well. He's pushed Bird's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bird manages to avoid it.
Bird throws a low kick but it's checked well by Makani.#CL#
Bird has closed the distance and engaged Makani in a clinch.
Bird is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bird tries to pull guard but Makani holds him up against the cage and eventually Bird drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theron Bird. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makani is looking to control Bird's arms but Bird gets an underhook and turns him. Now Makani has his back to the cage. #T4##BC#
Bird breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makani throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Bird counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bird jumps guard but Makani stands there with Bird around his waist. Bird gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Makani cracks Bird with a nice body shot.
Bird letting Makani take a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short uppercut from Makani.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tito Makani.
Well Makani has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tito Makani!
A relieved looking Tito Makani 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Bird avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adams Jr cracks Bird's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Bird slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Adams Jr can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jay Adams Jr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Bird takes the fight into the clinch.
Sacrato tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bird avoids it.
Bird prevents Sacrato from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Bird decides to pull guard.
Bird working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sacrato.
Bird working a defensive guard here.
Sacrato advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sacrato looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bird landing strikes from the bottom.
Sacrato trying to mount his opponent but Bird defends it. #T1#
Bird pushes Sacrato off looking to stand but Sacrato dives back in and keeps control.
Bird 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.
Sacrato tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bird.
Sacrato keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Sacrato has Bird up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Sacrato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Sacrato darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Sacrato missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bird throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Sacrato is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bird doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sacrato.
Bird trying to control but Sacrato postures up.
#T3#
Bird preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bird really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sacrato with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Sacrato seems to be working for a kimura but Bird defends the submission attempt.
Bird has his hands clasped together around Sacrato's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sacrato seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bird does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sacrato trying to control from half guard but Bird is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Bird forces Sacrato back against the cage and clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sacrato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Bird turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Sacrato 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Sacrato or perhaps it was just good defense by Bird, which made it look bad.
Sacrato has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Bird tries to keep at a distance but Sacrato has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sacrato looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sacrato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sacrato looking for a takedown.
Theron Bird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Sacrato.
Sacrato is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bird is keeping busy.
Sacrato is trying to drag Bird to the mat but Bird just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1##TD#
Bird gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sacrato trying to keep a closed guard but Bird is proving a slippery customer.
Bird is looking to stand up but Sacrato won't let him.
Sacrato controls Bird momentarily but Bird frees himself.
Sacrato throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
Bird wanted to stand there but Sacrato had control of the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sacrato throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sacrato gets a double leg takedown into Bird's guard.#ES#
Bird pushes Sacrato off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Sacrato throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bird was covering up waiting for the punch and Sacrato finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sacrato is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sacrato is one step ahead there. #T3#
Sacrato wants to pass the guard but Bird is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sacrato advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bird trying to control from the bottom.
Bird on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sacrato is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bird!
Bird is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sacrato misses with a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sacrato wants to control the pace but Bird is squirming around nicely.
Bird swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thomas Sacrato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Bird takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Bird has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sacrato regains guard immediately.
Sacrato wants to control the position but Bird says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sacrato moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sacrato trying to keep a closed guard but Bird is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sacrato trying to strike off his back.
#T1#
Sacrato controls Bird momentarily but Bird frees himself.
Bird has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sacrato controlling Bird's posture.
Bird trying to control but Sacrato is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sacrato not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Bird closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bird lands in his opponent's guard.#T2##SUB2#
Sacrato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sacrato looking to control.
Sacrato is looking to stand up but Bird isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Sacrato working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU#
Bird gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3##TD2#
Bird tries to sprawl but Sacrato drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sacrato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bird slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sacrato wanted to stand there but Bird had control of the position.
Bird wants to stand and escape but Sacrato is having none of it. #SUB2#
Sacrato is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bird is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bird has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Sacrato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Sacrato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird wanted to stand there but Sacrato had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Theron Bird showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sacrato 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Thomas Sacrato!
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