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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Lydroquang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Case could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Lydroquang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Lydroquang gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Lydroquang has hold of one of Case's legs. Case is fighting the takedown attempt but Lydroquang gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lydroquang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Case wants to stand and escape but Lydroquang is having none of it.
Lydroquang 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.
Case might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Case keeping full guard, as Lydroquang tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Lydroquang stands up and waves to Case to follow him. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##TD2#
Lydroquang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Case is trying to keep an underhook but Lydroquang manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lydroquang performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Case is in trouble now - Lydroquang has advanced to mount!
Lydroquang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Case swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lydroquang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Case really wants to buck Lydroquang off and get back to his feet.
Lydroquang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Lydroquang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Case tries to lock up and control but Lydroquang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lydroquang looking to control and managing it successfully.
Case is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lydroquang controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Lydroquang 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jomul Lydroquang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Lydroquang gets a clinch. #TD2#
Lydroquang has hold of one of Case's legs. Case is fighting the takedown attempt but Lydroquang gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lydroquang stops Case from standing up.
Lydroquang stays in close to Case's body and controls the position. #SU2#
Lydroquang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lydroquang rushes Case and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Lydroquang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Case clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lydroquang keeps control of the position as Case tries to break free.
#T1#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
We've been informed that Lydroquang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Case is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Case trying to control the position but Lydroquang manages to sink in the hooks.
Lydroquang is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
More stalling from Lydroquang.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lydroquang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Case is trying to stand back up.
Case is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Case trying to control the hands but Lydroquang breaks the grip. #T3#
What can Case do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lydroquang is continuing to stall.
Case trying to control but not successfully.
Lydroquang keeps control of the position easily here as Case tries to buck him off.
#T4#
The adventures of Lydroquang the control monster continue. Boring.
Case is trying to stand back up.
Lydroquang is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jomul Lydroquang 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lydroquang rushes Case and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lydroquang is trying to break the clinch but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Lydroquang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lydroquang has had enough of the clinch but Case keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Lydroquang has clasped his hands together around Case's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lydroquang staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case tries to bench press Lydroquang off him but Lydroquang keeps the position.
Case prevents Lydroquang from improving position. #T1#
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. #SU2#
Lydroquang stands up. #CL2#
Lydroquang clinches up with Case and pushes him back against the cage.
Lydroquang is looking to break free of the clinch but Case has double underhooks.
Case wants to stall.
Lydroquang is trying to break free.
Lydroquang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Lydroquang lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T2#
Lydroquang prevents Case from standing back up.
Lydroquang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SU2#
Lydroquang postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Case to stand up. #CL2#
Lydroquang gets a clinch.
Lydroquang can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Lydroquang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Lydroquang moves into the clinch.
Lydroquang is trying to force a seperation but Case has the dominant position.#BC2#
Lydroquang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lydroquang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Case.
#CL2#
Lydroquang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Lydroquang is trying to break the clinch but Case has him pressed against the cage.
Lydroquang tries to break the clinch but Case is controlling the position. #TD2#
Lydroquang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lydroquang manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Lydroquang stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jomul Lydroquang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lydroquang clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lydroquang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Case keeps control of Lydroquang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lydroquang is trying to break the clinch but Case has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Lydroquang gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Case regains guard.
Lydroquang is looking to pass into half guard but Case pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Case is in guard.#REVR##SU#
Case gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4##CL2#
Lydroquang clinches. #BC2#
Lydroquang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Lydroquang drives through and clinches with Case against the cage.
Lydroquang can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Lydroquang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lydroquang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lydroquang prevents Case from getting back to his feet.
Lydroquang controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jomul Lydroquang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lydroquang 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jomul Lydroquang!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Brooks misses with a hook to the body
and Lydroquang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lydroquang leaves Brooks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown. Lydroquang tries to sprawl out of it but Brooks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lydroquang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Brooks backs off Lydroquang throws a huge counter combo but Brooks manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Lydroquang has Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lydroquang.
Brooks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Lydroquang tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.
Brooks prevents the takedown attempt.
Lydroquang has had enough of the clinch but Brooks keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Brooks manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Lydroquang pushes Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Lydroquang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rob Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jomul Lydroquang.#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Brooks darts in and clinches Lydroquang up against the cage.#BC#
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jomul Lydroquang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Lydroquang rushes Brooks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lydroquang can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Brooks gets underhooks to prevent Lydroquang's takedown attempt.
Brooks has Lydroquang pressed against the cage, preventing Lydroquang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Lydroquang clinches.
Lydroquang can't get the takedown.
Brooks prevents Lydroquang from breaking the clinch.
Brooks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lydroquang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brooks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lydroquang stuffs the takedown.
Brooks misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Lydroquang moves into the clinch successfully.
Lydroquang is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Brooks keeps control of Lydroquang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3##BC#
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Lydroquang clinches with his opponent.
Lydroquang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lydroquang goes for a takedown attempt but Brooks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Lydroquang darts in and clinches Brooks up against the cage.
Lydroquang wants to take the fight to the mat but Brooks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lydroquang has Brooks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brooks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lydroquang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lydroquang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brooks unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lydroquang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T4##BC#
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lydroquang darts in and clinches Brooks up against the cage.#BC#
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Lydroquang has closed the distance and engaged Brooks in a clinch.
#BC2#
Lydroquang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lydroquang clinches up against the cage.
Lydroquang can't break the clinch.
Brooks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lydroquang working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lydroquang goes for a takedown attempt but Brooks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Lydroquang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jomul Lydroquang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Brooks has managed to clinch.
Brooks prevents Lydroquang from breaking the clinch.
Lydroquang is trying to push Brooks away but Brooks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lydroquang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brooks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Lydroquang closes the distance and clinches.
Lydroquang can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks throws a body punch but Lydroquang moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lydroquang has managed to clinch.
Lydroquang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brooks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rob Brooks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Lydroquang moves into range and clinches up with Brooks.#T1#
Lydroquang tries for a takedown but Brooks manages to get underhooks.
Rob Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jomul Lydroquang.#BC2#
Lydroquang manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Brooks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brooks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lydroquang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Lydroquang has managed to clinch.
Lydroquang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brooks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Lydroquang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Lydroquang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brooks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lydroquang.
#BC#
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Brooks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lydroquang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brooks somewhat.#CL2#
Lydroquang rushes Brooks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Brooks manages to break the clinch.
Brooks throws a body kick that misses
and Lydroquang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Lydroquang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jomul Lydroquang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3##BC#
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Lydroquang takes the fight into the clinch.
Lydroquang is trying to break the clinch but Brooks has him pressed against the cage.
Lydroquang is trying to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling him.#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Lydroquang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lydroquang wants a takedown.
Lydroquang is trying to drag Brooks to the mat but Brooks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lydroquang is looking to break free of the clinch but Brooks has double underhooks. #T4#
Lydroquang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brooks gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Brooks manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Lydroquang pushes Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Lydroquang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brooks is defending well.#BC#
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lydroquang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lydroquang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Lydroquang instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lydroquang working hard to break the clinch.
Lydroquang wants to get back to striking at distance but Brooks won't allow it.
#BC#
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jomul Lydroquang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lydroquang instigates a clinch.
Brooks prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brooks prevents the takedown attempt.
Lydroquang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lydroquang wants to break free but Brooks has control.
#BC#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lydroquang moves into the clinch.
Lydroquang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brooks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rob Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jomul Lydroquang.#T1##BC#
Brooks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lydroquang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brooks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lydroquang was well out of range. Poor timing from Brooks.#CL2#
Lydroquang closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
Lydroquang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brooks shoots in but Lydroquang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lydroquang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brooks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lydroquang swivels and escapes.
Rob Brooks is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Lydroquang pushes Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Lydroquang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brooks is defending well.
Lydroquang wants a takedown.
Lydroquang wants to break free but Brooks has control.
#BC#
Brooks breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Lydroquang gets a clinch.
Brooks stops a takedown attempt from Lydroquang.
Lydroquang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lydroquang can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Brooks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brooks throws a body punch but Lydroquang moves out of range. #CL2#
Lydroquang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lydroquang has had enough of the clinch but Brooks keeps him there for the moment.
Brooks is pressed up against the cage. Lydroquang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brooks down to the mat. Brooks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Brooks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brooks throws a body punch but Lydroquang moves out of range.
Brooks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lydroquang manages to avoid it.
Brooks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lydroquang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brooks takes a swing at Lydroquang's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Brooks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Lydroquang bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL2#
Lydroquang has Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Lydroquang breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Lydroquang closes the distance and clinches.
Lydroquang wants a takedown.
Lydroquang wants a takedown.
Lydroquang wants to break free but Brooks has control.
Lydroquang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lydroquang is trying to force a seperation but Brooks has the dominant position.
Lydroquang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brooks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lydroquang is looking for a takedown.
Lydroquang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rob Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#BC#
Brooks manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jomul Lydroquang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lydroquang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jomul Lydroquang!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Lydroquang closes the distance and clinches.
Lydroquang wants a takedown but no success here.
Ambrose lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Lydroquang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ambrose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lydroquang, pushing him back against the cage.
Lydroquang has had enough of the clinch but Ambrose keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Lydroquang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ambrose has managed to clinch.
Lydroquang can't break the clinch.
Ambrose is pressed up against the cage. Lydroquang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ambrose down to the mat. Ambrose avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lydroquang is trying to break free.
Ambrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Lydroquang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambrose misses with some punches.
Lydroquang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydroquang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ambrose avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jomul Lydroquang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ambrose has a couple of punches blocked by Lydroquang.
Ambrose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lydroquang's elbow. #BC2#
Ambrose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ambrose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lydroquang paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Ambrose pushes Lydroquang up against the cage in a clinch.
Ambrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Lydroquang uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Lydroquang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ambrose prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ambrose misses with a punch on the inside.
Lydroquang prevents a body shot from Ambrose.
Lydroquang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lydroquang is looking to break free of the clinch but Ambrose has double underhooks.
Lydroquang managing to block the knees to the body from Ambrose.
Lydroquang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ambrose pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Ambrose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lydroquang, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Lydroquang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lydroquang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ambrose avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ambrose gets underhooks to prevent Lydroquang's takedown attempt.
Ambrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Lydroquang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambrose throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Ambrose prevents the takedown attempt.
Lydroquang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ambrose after a bit of a struggle.
Ambrose misses with some punches.
Lydroquang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Lydroquang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lydroquang.
Lydroquang is trying to break the clinch but Ambrose has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Lydroquang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ambrose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lydroquang, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambrose.
Ambrose pushes Lydroquang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambrose.
Ambrose tries to work over Lydroquang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ambrose stops a takedown attempt from Lydroquang.
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!
Ambrose has a couple of punches blocked by Lydroquang.
Ambrose misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ambrose just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lydroquang's brow.
Ambrose gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lydroquang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lydroquang.
Ambrose misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Lydroquang blocks an uppercut.
Ambrose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambrose throws a punch but it's blocked by Lydroquang.
A frustrated look appears on Lydroquang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lydroquang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambrose struggles to land a body shot inside as Lydroquang controls his hands.
Lydroquang wants to get back to striking at distance but Ambrose won't allow it.
Ambrose working aggressively here.
Ambrose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lydroquang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ambrose pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Ambrose clinches with his opponent.
Lydroquang wants to get back to striking at distance but Ambrose won't allow it.
Ambrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Lydroquang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lydroquang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ambrose pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Ambrose clinches up with Lydroquang and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Lydroquang breaks from the clinch.
Ambrose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Lydroquang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Lydroquang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Ambrose closes the distance and clinches.
Ambrose can't find room to land a body shot as Lydroquang controls the action.
Lydroquang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lydroquang is trying to push Ambrose away but Ambrose has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Lydroquang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lydroquang swats away the attempt to clinch by Ambrose.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lydroquang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ambrose gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Ambrose dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lydroquang is looking to clinch but Ambrose is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Lydroquang gets tackled into the cage by Ambrose. Ambrose maintains the clinch.
Ambrose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ambrose misses with an elbow strike.
Ambrose working aggressively here.
Lydroquang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ambrose has Lydroquang pushed against the cage.
Lydroquang tries to score a body lock takedown but Ambrose shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ambrose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lydroquang's efforts to push away.
Ambrose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lydroquang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ambrose gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lydroquang blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lydroquang tries to break the clinch but Ambrose is controlling the position.
Lydroquang has Ambrose pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ambrose manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jomul Lydroquang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ambrose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lydroquang's efforts to push away.#BC#
Lydroquang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL2#
Ambrose rushes Lydroquang and presses him up against the cage.
Lydroquang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lydroquang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ambrose fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Ambrose pushes Lydroquang up against the cage in a clinch.
Lydroquang is trying to force a seperation but Ambrose has the dominant position.
Ambrose is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lydroquang goes for a takedown attempt but Ambrose pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dean Ambrose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ambrose darts in and clinches Lydroquang up against the cage.
Lydroquang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ambrose avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ambrose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lydroquang working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ambrose.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ambrose misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lydroquang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Ambrose takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Lydroquang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ambrose.
Lydroquang blocks an uppercut.
Ambrose tries a body shot but Lydroquang blocks it.
Lydroquang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ambrose pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Ambrose rushes Lydroquang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ambrose is pressed up against the cage. Lydroquang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ambrose down to the mat. Ambrose avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Ambrose darts in and clinches Lydroquang up against the cage.
Dean Ambrose seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lydroquang is trying to break the clinch but Ambrose has him pressed against the cage.
Lydroquang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ambrose scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Lydroquang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lydroquang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ambrose gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Ambrose fails to land.
Ambrose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ambrose throws a head punch that misses.
Ambrose is pressed up against the cage. Lydroquang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ambrose down to the mat. Ambrose avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3##CL#
Lydroquang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ambrose gets underhooks to prevent Lydroquang's takedown attempt.
Lydroquang wants a takedown but no success here.
Ambrose lands a body punch.
Ambrose struggles to land a body shot inside as Lydroquang controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Ambrose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ambrose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ambrose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ambrose.
A nice left hand lands by Ambrose.
Ambrose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ambrose is leaning against Lydroquang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lydroquang blocks an uppercut.
Ambrose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ambrose can't find room to land a body shot as Lydroquang controls the action.
Lydroquang wants a takedown but no success here.
Lydroquang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lydroquang blocks an uppercut.
Lydroquang blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lydroquang wants to take the fight to the mat but Ambrose manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ambrose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Lydroquang blocks an uppercut.
Ambrose misses with a punch on the inside.
Ambrose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ambrose throws a punch but it's blocked by Lydroquang.
Ambrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Lydroquang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambrose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lydroquang.
Lydroquang blocking some punches.
Ambrose working aggressively here.
Lydroquang prevents a body shot from Ambrose.
Lydroquang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ambrose fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Ambrose moves into the clinch successfully.
Lydroquang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ambrose works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ambrose is pressed up against the cage. Lydroquang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ambrose down to the mat. Ambrose avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lydroquang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ambrose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Ambrose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ambrose rushes Lydroquang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ambrose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lydroquang. #BC#
Lydroquang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Ambrose takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Lydroquang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lydroquang gets tackled into the cage by Ambrose. Ambrose maintains the clinch.
Ambrose swings wildly with an uppercut but Lydroquang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ambrose lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lydroquang tries to break free but Ambrose pushes him back against the cage.
Ambrose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ambrose tries a body shot but Lydroquang blocks it.
Ambrose working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ambrose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ambrose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ambrose throws a head punch that misses.
Ambrose gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lydroquang.
Ambrose misses with some punches.
#T1#
Lydroquang is trying to push Ambrose away but Ambrose has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lydroquang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lydroquang tries to circle away but Ambrose has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ambrose fails to land.
Lydroquang is trying to push Ambrose away but Ambrose has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ambrose working aggressively here.
Lydroquang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lydroquang.
Lydroquang wants to break free but Ambrose has control.
Ambrose misses with some punches.
Lydroquang blocks an uppercut.
Ambrose misses with a punch on the inside.
Lydroquang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lydroquang tries for a takedown but Ambrose manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jomul Lydroquang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lydroquang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ambrose tries a body shot but Lydroquang blocks it.
Lydroquang is trying to break the clinch but Ambrose is controlling him.
Ambrose misses with a punch to the body.
Lydroquang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Lydroquang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jomul Lydroquang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lydroquang tries to clinch but Ambrose moves out of range. #CL2#
Ambrose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lydroquang blocks an uppercut.
Ambrose stops a takedown attempt from Lydroquang.
Ambrose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lydroquang's elbow.
Lydroquang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ambrose throws a head punch that misses.
Lydroquang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ambrose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ambrose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ambrose misses with the head strike.
Ambrose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Lydroquang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Ambrose instigates a clinch.
Lydroquang blocking some punches.
#TD#
Lydroquang turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lydroquang manages to end up in side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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.
Ambrose tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ambrose tries to strike but it doesn't land. #T3#
A lull in the action here as Lydroquang stalls from top position.
Lydroquang continues to stall.
Ambrose is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lydroquang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lydroquang is controlling the pace.
Ambrose slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ambrose throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lydroquang passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Lydroquang working the ground and pound but Ambrose is defending the strikes.
Lydroquang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ambrose is looking for a sweep.
Lydroquang controls the position.
Ambrose stops Lydroquang from passing to mount.
Lydroquang blocks the strikes from Ambrose.
An elbow from Lydroquang crashes against the mat.
Ambrose misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ambrose throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Lydroquang trying to control the position but Ambrose is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Ambrose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ambrose winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Ambrose!
Dean Ambrose opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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