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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 666 Round 2
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Connors dodges the punch combination from Dillashaw.
Connors shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dillashaw defends it nicely.
Connors scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#TD2#
Connors gets a double leg takedown into Dillashaw's guard.#ES#
Dillashaw manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connors tries to pull guard but Dillashaw holds him up against the cage and eventually Connors drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Dillashaw breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Connors misses with a head kick.
Connors throws a nice outside leg kick.
Connors throws a right hand that Dillashaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Dillashaw also avoids with ease.
Connors is looking to clinch.
Connors shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dillashaw but Dillashaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marcus Dillashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnn Connors.#CL2#
Connors gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Connors holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Connors takes an elbow to the forehead.
Connors lands a knee to the head.
Connors wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Dillashaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown attempt by Connors or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillashaw, which made it look bad.
Dillashaw throws a sloppy head kick and Connors moves out of range easily.
Connors shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillashaw as he avoids it easily.
As Connors looks to move away, Dillashaw throws a big counter combo but Connors just gets out of the way.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connors shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dillashaw but Dillashaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dillashaw seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Connors looks winded!
Connors throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Connors on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
Dillashaw has Connors up against the cage in a clinch.
Connors is trying to maintain a safe position but Dillashaw gets an underhook and turns Connors into the cage.#BC#
Dillashaw breaks the clinch.
Dillashaw tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillashaw throws a right hand that Connors ducks under and follows up with a left that Connors also avoids with ease.
Connors takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Johnn Connors has been cut.
Dillashaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Dillashaw as Connors shoots in.#KD#
Dillashaw lands a left and a right that send Connors crashing to the mat, dazed. Dillashaw thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Dillashaw looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dillashaw is stalling in the full guard.
Dillashaw scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Connors trying to keep a closed guard but Dillashaw is proving a slippery customer.
Dillashaw wants to control from the top but Connors keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dillashaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnn Connors's cut.
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#
Dillashaw throws a right and a left that Connors avoids nicely.
Connors is looking to clinch but Dillashaw is avoiding it.
Connors shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dillashaw defends it nicely.
Connors is looking to clinch.
Dillashaw tries to counter by clinching up but Connors breaks away and moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Connors or perhaps it was just good defense by Dillashaw, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connors tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillashaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Connors somewhat.
Dillashaw changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marcus Dillashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnn Connors.#T1#
Dillashaw misses with a body kick.
Dillashaw throws a right and a left that Connors avoids nicely.
Dillashaw checks a leg kick.
Connors tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dillashaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dillashaw half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marcus Dillashaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Connors is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Connors shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Connors was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Dillashaw bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Connors is breathing heavily.#TD#
Dillashaw closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Connors to the mat! Connors manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillashaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Connors is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Connors is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dillashaw chips away with some ground and pound.
Dillashaw 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connors is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dillashaw lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Dillashaw cracks Connors with a solid left hand.
Marcus Dillashaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Connors being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Connors had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dillashaw defends it easily.
Dillashaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Connors looking for a sweep. Not yet Connors, not yet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dillashaw looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Connors shoots in and drives through. Dillashaw sprawls well.
Dillashaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD#
Dillashaw throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Connors was covering up waiting for the punch and Dillashaw finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dillashaw lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillashaw lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dillashaw dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnn Connors's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Connors avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dillashaw scores with a head kick. Connors tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Connors throws a series of punches but Dillashaw moves out of range.
Dillashaw misses with a head kick.
Johnn Connors seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillashaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Connors.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dillashaw.
Connors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Connors is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dillashaw to keep the fight standing.
Dillashaw is struggling to control the position.
Connors is stalling here.
Dillashaw lands a nice knee to the body.
Connors's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Dillashaw manages to break the clinch.
Connors doesn't manage to clinch there - Dillashaw circles away.
#T2#
Dillashaw buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Connors shoots in looking for a takedown. Dillashaw tries to sprawl out of it but Connors keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dillashaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dillashaw throws a counter high kick but Connors was just alert enough to avoid it.
Marcus Dillashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnn Connors.
Connors showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Connors throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Dillashaw counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dillashaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dillashaw advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Dillashaw seems content to control.#T3#
Dillashaw is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dillashaw 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.
Dillashaw takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dillashaw is trying to control. Connors wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dillashaw scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Connors is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dillashaw scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dillashaw seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Connors is looking to control Dillashaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Connors avoid being mounted?
Well, if Dillashaw 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.
#T4#
Dillashaw is looking to take a break and control but Connors is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillashaw prevents Connors from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Connors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Dillashaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dillashaw 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Marcus Dillashaw!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Marcus Dillashaw!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Marcus Dillashaw!
Marcus Dillashaw wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 666 Round 1
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Truelies gets a clinch. #TD2#
Truelies has hold of one of Tores's legs. Tores is fighting the takedown attempt but Truelies gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Tores has his foot on Truelies's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Truelies works his way back into a safe position though.
Truelies trying to control the position from guard on top but Tores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tores being controlled here, momentarily.
Truelies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Truelies stands up from Tores's guard - Truelies perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Truelies scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1#
Tores is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Truelies scores with punches from side control.
Truelies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tores keeps working.
Truelies tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Truelies tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Truelies has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Truelies has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SU2#
Truelies has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A punch combination from Truelies misses.
A little feinted left hand from Tores on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Truelies shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Truelies was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Truelies wants to control but Tores is keeping him busy.
Truelies advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Truelies looking to ground and pound but Tores is blocking nicely. #T3#
Truelies with the ground and pound from mount.
Truelies thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Truelies wants to control the pace but Tores is squirming around nicely.
Truelies breaks from Tores's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Truelies content just to control the position here.
Truelies punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Tores wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Tores is wriggling around trying to escape.
Truelies can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tores is looking to escape.
Truelies lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Truelies is landing with some decent strikes but Tores is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Truelies dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Truelies shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tores manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU2#
Truelies stands up and waves to Tores to follow him. #TD2#
Truelies fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tores sprawls well initially but Truelies persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Truelies controlling the pace.
Tores is looking for a sweep. Truelies is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Truelies is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Truelies not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Truelies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tores keeps working.
Truelies moves nicely into side control.
Truelies wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tores keeps working.
Bob Truelies has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Truelies is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tores is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU2#
Truelies decides to stand back up.
Truelies throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Truelies fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tores to the ground. Truelies is now in Tores's guard.
Tores is wriggling around but Truelies manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVR#
Truelies is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tores will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Truelies trying to control the position from guard on top but Tores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Truelies might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tores haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Truelies throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Truelies passes Tores's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tores is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Tores is defending against the submission attempts here by Truelies.
#SU2#
Truelies stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Truelies 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#
Truelies has his takedown stuffed
enabling Tores to counter with a crisp jab.
Truelies gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tores counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Truelies scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tores looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Truelies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Truelies is trying to control. Tores wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1##SUB2#
Truelies is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Tores looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Truelies prevents Tores from improving his position.
Truelies trying to control the action but Tores is working from the bottom. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Truelies drops an elbow to the side of Tores's head.
Still in half guard, Truelies seems content to control.
Tores is refusing to be controlled, as Truelies sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Truelies gets a double leg takedown into Tores's guard.#ES#
Tores has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Truelies off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Truelies misses with a shot to the body
and Tores counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Truelies gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Truelies tries to score a body lock takedown but Tores shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Migel Tores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Truelies.
Truelies keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tores's efforts to push away.
Tores is trying to break the clinch but Truelies is controlling him.
Truelies with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Truelies manages to break the clinch.
Truelies misses with a takedown
and Tores counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Truelies shoots and misses
and Tores counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Truelies is rocked!
Truelies closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tores counters with a huge right that knocks Truelies out cold! Tores is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Migel Tores!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 666 Round 1
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Dillashaw dodges the punch combination from Missri.
Dillashaw slaps away a takedown attempt from Missri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Missri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dillashaw but Dillashaw pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dillashaw throws a sloppy head kick and Missri moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dillashaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Missri, which made it look bad.
Missri shoots in looking for a takedown but Dillashaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Missri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marcus Dillashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Missri.#T1#
Dillashaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A combination from Dillashaw does no damage.
Missri blocks a head kick by Dillashaw.
Missri looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dillashaw shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Missri pinned against the cage. Missri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Missri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Dillashaw drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2##SUB#
Dillashaw tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dillashaw tries to score with some ground and pound. Missri controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Missri is looking to reverse the position.
Missri tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dillashaw presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Dillashaw trying to control but Missri is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Dillashaw working for a submission but Missri is keeping him at bay.
Missri is desperately trying to improve his position but Dillashaw has a good base and remains in mount.
Missri tries to buck Dillashaw off but he can't manage it.
Dillashaw tries to control but Missri wriggling away.
Missri sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Missri manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Missri is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dillashaw defends well.#T4#
Missri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dillashaw's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Missri thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Missri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Missri tries to stand but Dillashaw is controlling from the bottom.
Dillashaw tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Dillashaw will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Missri pushes Dillashaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Dillashaw fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Dillashaw manages to break the clinch.
Missri shoots in but no luck this time.
Dillashaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dillashaw scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Dillashaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Missri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Missri takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dillashaw throws a head kick that misses.
Missri throws a counter combo.#T1#
Missri is looking to clinch but Dillashaw is avoiding it.
Dillashaw throws a head kick but Missri moves out of range.
Dillashaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dillashaw wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dillashaw. That's going to slow Missri down.
Dillashaw throws a sloppy head kick and Missri moves out of range easily.
Dillashaw throws a leg kick but Missri sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dillashaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Dillashaw clinches up against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Missri manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Missri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dillashaw looking for a takedown.
Dillashaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Missri can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Missri breaks the clinch.
Missri dives in and grabs Dillashaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dillashaw pushes down on Missri's head and hops out.
Dillashaw appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marcus Dillashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Missri.
Missri slips a jab and a cross from Dillashaw.
Dillashaw misses with a head kick.
Missri fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Dillashaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Missri stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Missri wants it to stay on the feet.
Dillashaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Missri.
Dillashaw appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Missri rushes Dillashaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dillashaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Missri crunches a lovely knee into Dillashaw's ribcage.
Missri wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4#
Dillashaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dillashaw can't get the takedown.
Dillashaw jumps guard but Missri turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Missri escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Missri checks the leg kick.
Missri throws a counter combo.
Dillashaw leaves Missri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Missri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dillashaw as he avoids it easily.
Dillashaw drops down looking for a counter takedown but Missri sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Missri looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Dillashaw 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#
Dillashaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillashaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marcus Dillashaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Missri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dillashaw is fending him off so far but Missri persists. Nope, Dillashaw circles away and we're back to standing.
Missri fails with the takedown
and Dillashaw counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillashaw misses with a head kick.
Missri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dillashaw sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Missri somewhat.
Marcus Dillashaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Missri.
Missri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Dillashaw throws a head kick that misses.
Missri blocks a head kick by Dillashaw.
Dillashaw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Missri's waist but Missri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dillashaw off to one side.
Dillashaw shoots in and drives through. Missri sprawls well.
Missri lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice takedown defense from Dillashaw. No joy for Missri on that attempt.
Dillashaw throws a big counter combination but Missri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Missri fails with the takedown.#T2#
Dillashaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dillashaw throws a head kick that misses.
Missri shoots in but Dillashaw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dillashaw changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Dillashaw has Missri up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Missri breaks the clinch.
Missri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dillashaw tries to counter by clinching up but Missri breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Dillashaw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Missri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dillashaw has a couple of punches blocked by Missri.
Dillashaw slowing the pace effectively.#T4##TD2#
Missri decides to pull guard.
Dillashaw has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dillashaw content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dillashaw works over Missri with some ground and pound from guard.
Dillashaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dillashaw makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dillashaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Missri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dillashaw looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Missri wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Dillashaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dillashaw, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Marcus Dillashaw!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Marcus Dillashaw!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Marcus Dillashaw!
Marcus Dillashaw wins by unanimous decision!
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