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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SMASH: Camara vs Leal
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Dixon.
Dixon misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Hasselhoff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Dixon rushes Hasselhoff and presses him up against the cage.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Dixon lands a hook that snaps the head of Hasselhoff backwards.
Dixon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hasselhoff is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dixon is defending well.
Hasselhoff wants a takedown.
#TD#
Dixon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hasselhoff uses from the top position.
Hasselhoff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hasselhoff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dixon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dixon tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Hasselhoff drops back looking for a leg! Dixon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dixon manages to kick Hasselhoff off! Hasselhoff jumps back into Dixon's guard. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hasselhoff wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Hasselhoff drops back looking for a leg! Dixon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dixon manages to kick Hasselhoff off! Hasselhoff jumps back into Dixon's guard. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff drops back looking for a leg! Dixon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dixon manages to kick Hasselhoff off! Hasselhoff jumps back into Dixon's guard.
Hasselhoff passes Dixon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff seems to be working for a kimura but Dixon defends the submission attempt.
Dixon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2##SUB2#
Hasselhoff is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dixon tries to roll over but Hasselhoff keeps him under control.
Hasselhoff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dixon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hasselhoff moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dixon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Hasselhoff wants to control but Dixon is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dixon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dixon, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dixon, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hasselhoff looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
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!#SUB2#
Hasselhoff is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Dixon looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hasselhoff gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Dixon is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hasselhoff lets go of the hold and Dixon can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hershel Hasselhoff! |
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Event:
BLAZE 155lb TOURNAMENT-Round 1
Date: Nov 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Reese fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Voranovskis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Reese tries to stand but Voranovskis is controlling from the bottom.
Reese might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reese wants to pass the guard but Voranovskis is keeping the position.
Reese with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese trying to control but Voranovskis is working from the bottom.
Reese slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Reese looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voranovskis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reese is one step ahead there.
Reese wants to control from the top but Voranovskis keeps moving. #ES2#
Voranovskis manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Reese fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Voranovskis counters by moving into the clinch.
Voranovskis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Reese trying to stall but Voranovskis improves his position.
#T2##TD2#
Voranovskis manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Voranovskis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Voranovskis has his hands on Reese's head, controlling the position.
Reese throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Voranovskis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Reese wants to control from the top but Voranovskis keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reese wants to stand but Voranovskis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Reese trying to control but Voranovskis is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Voranovskis is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Reese has his hands clasped together but Voranovskis extends and breaks Reese's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Voranovskis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Martins Voranovskis! |
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Event:
BLAZE 3 - IGNITE
Date: Nov 24, 2020 |
#R1#
No luck for Stewart with that takedown attempt.
Lance Stewart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stewart.
Stewart scores with a three punch combo!
A telegraphed right hand from Donaire misses the target.
Stewart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Donaire with the counter takedown but Stewart avoids it easily.#CL#
Stewart has Donaire up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Donaire breaks the clinch.
Stewart misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Donaire counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Donaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stewart throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A shot to the liver by Donaire. Beautiful body shot.
Donaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stewart under the eye.#T1#
Donaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stewart.#CL#
Stewart rushes Donaire and presses him up against the cage.
Stewart throws an elbow that misses.
Come on Donaire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stewart wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Donaire has him pressed against the cage.
Donaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stewart's elbow.
Stewart wants to get back to striking at distance but Donaire won't allow it.
#BC2#
Donaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Donaire shoots in and bounces Stewart off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU2#
Donaire gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Stewart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stewart throws a nice head kick!
Stewart wants to clinch.
Stewart moves in looking to clinch but Donaire pushes him off.
Nice body kick from Stewart.
Stewart tried to score with a low kick but Donaire checks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stewart wants to land a leg kick but Donaire is out of range.
Donaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donaire keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Donaire tries to keep at a distance but Stewart has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stewart looking for a takedown. #T3##BC#
Stewart breaks the clinch.
Stewart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stewart looks to clinch
letting Donaire counter with a right hand.
Stewart misses with a two punch combination.
We've been informed that Donaire has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stewart darts in trying to clinch
and Donaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stewart shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Donaire sprawls well. Donaire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stewart gets slowly back to his feet.
Donaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stewart is breathing heavily.
Stewart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Donaire. Donaire obviously looking to wear him down.
Stewart connects with a body shot that sends Donaire's belly button to the back.#T4#
Stewart tries to close the distance and clinch but Donaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stewart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Donaire shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stewart's guard.
Stewart is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Donaire dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
 #SU2#
Donaire stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Stewart displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donaire throws out the jab.
Stewart tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donaire with a jab.#TD2#
Donaire closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU2#
Donaire stands up and beckons Stewart to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bao Long Donaire will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A head kick misses from Stewart.
Donaire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stewart in his tracks.
Donaire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Stewart wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donaire falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stewart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Stewart moves into the clinch.
Donaire blocks an elbow strike from Stewart.
Donaire prevents a body shot from Stewart.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Stewart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lance Stewart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stewart moves in looking to clinch but Donaire pushes him off.
Stewart misses with a leg kick
and Donaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Donaire blocks the leg kick.
Stewart fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Donaire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1##TD2#
Stewart gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bao Long Donaire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stewart wants to stand and escape but Donaire is having none of it. #SU2#
Donaire decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stewart, up you get! #TD2#
Donaire shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Donaire was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stewart wants to get back to his feet but Donaire is dominant here and he's now got Stewart's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Donaire gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!#BC2#
Donaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Stewart misses with a head kick.
Stewart moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Stewart misses the target.
Bao Long Donaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Donaire darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Donaire stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Stewart to get to his feet.
Donaire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stewart is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stewart goes for a double leg but Donaire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Donaire continues to drive forward.
Donaire tries to work over Stewart's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3##BC2#
Donaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donaire lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Donaire.
Stewart closes the distance but Donaire moves to the side
and Donaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stewart tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Donaire manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stewart on his heels. He'll look to pass Stewart's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Donaire decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Donaire bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Donaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Donaire decides to stand back up.
A right-left combo lands from Donaire. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart swings widly with a right hand
and Donaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donaire throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart throwing a counter right hand but Donaire manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Donaire manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stewart on his heels. He'll look to pass Stewart's guard now, I'm sure.#SU2#
Donaire gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stewart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donaire throws a jab when Stewart was well out of range.
Donaire falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stewart connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stewart tries to clinch but Donaire moves out of range.
It seemed like Donaire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Stewart gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bao Long Donaire 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#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stewart.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart is looking to clinch but Donaire is avoiding it.
Donaire lands a high kick!
Stewart has his takedown stuffed
and Donaire counters with a straight right hand.
Donaire throws a hook but Stewart blocks it.
Stewart gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Donaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stewart throws a sloppy head kick and Donaire moves out of range easily.
Donaire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Stewart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Donaire, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Donaire breaks from the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Donaire shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU2#
Donaire stands up and beckons Stewart to join him on the feet.
Stewart tries a head kick but it misses.
Stewart looks to clinch
and Stewart takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donaire throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stewart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donaire misses with the combination.
#T2#
Stewart throws a chopping leg kick but Donaire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stewart tries to clinch up.
Donaire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stewart misses with a double jab
and Donaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donaire ducks right into an uppercut from Stewart.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Donaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Donaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD2#
Donaire bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stewart bucks up and tries to throw Donaire off but instead Donaire has got his back!#SU2#
Donaire gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
#T3#
Stewart misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Donaire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Donaire gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Donaire has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Stewart tries to sprawl but Donaire drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Donaire stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
No luck for Stewart with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lance Stewart. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Donaire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stewart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Donaire closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Donaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Stewart moves into the clinch.
Donaire misses with a body punch.
Stewart tries to score a body lock takedown but Donaire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Donaire lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Donaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bao Long Donaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Donaire 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bao Long Donaire! |
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Event:
BLAZE 1 - THE LAUNCH
Date: Nov 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stewart will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stewart.
A punch combination from Bogo misses. #TD2#
Bogo feints and as Stewart raises his hands in defense, Bogo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bogo slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Bogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stewart is just riding it out for now. Bogo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bogo seems to be working for a kimura but Stewart defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bogo seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Bogo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Bogo wants to work for an arm triangle but Stewart is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stewart pushes Bogo off looking to stand but Bogo dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Bogo is looking for a kimura but Stewart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bogo to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bogo lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Bogo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stewart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bogo scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Bogo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stewart is just riding it out for now. Bogo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Bogo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stewart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bogo. #T2#
Bogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stewart keeps working. #SUB2#
Bogo is working for a submission of some sort.
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!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bogo connects with a nice short shot to Stewart's temple. #SUB2#
Bogo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stewart has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Bogo working over Stewart with some ground and pound. Stewart looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Bogo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stewart tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bogo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Bogo! |
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Event:
BLAZE 1 - THE LAUNCH
Date: Nov 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhanna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reese sprawls well. Reese wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhanna gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Reese dives in and scores a takedown into Zhanna's guard.
Zhanna keeping moving, preventing Reese from controlling successfully.
Reese stopping the sweep attempt from Zhanna.
Reese stands and throws Zhanna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhanna wants to get back to his feet but Reese drags him back down.
Zhanna manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zhanna is staying active underneath Reese, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Zhanna is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zhanna is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Reese wants to control but Zhanna is keeping him busy.
Reese winds up and cracks Zhanna with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Reese is looking to take a break and control but Zhanna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhanna tries to kick Reese off but Reese keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zhanna is holding on to half guard well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Reese trying to control the action but Zhanna is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zhanna tries for a takedown but Reese sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2#
Zhanna gets a clinch. #BC2#
Zhanna escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reese tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhanna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhanna throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reese's head.
Reese tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhanna swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reese takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zhanna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhanna dives in for a single leg takedown but Reese sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anthony Reese has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Zhanna.
Zhanna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhanna wants it to stay on the feet.
Zhanna changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zhanna throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reese drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zhanna sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zhanna is defended easily by Reese.
Zhanna looks winded!#CL#
Zhanna tries to keep at a distance but Reese has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Zhanna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reese shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zhanna pinned against the cage. Zhanna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zhanna stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhanna wants it to stay on the feet.
Reese displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zhanna.
Reese is looking for a counter combo.
Reese throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhanna's waist but Zhanna gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reese off to one side.
Reese misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Zhanna clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Reese breaks the clinch.
Reese fails to land the takedown.#T4#
Reese shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Zhanna looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Reese!
Zhanna just content to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
It looks like Zhanna might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SU2#
Zhanna decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zhanna dominated that round.
That's time! Reese's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zhanna.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Reese is looking to reverse the position.
Reese throws an elbow that doesn't really do any damage.
Reese is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zhanna has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Reese wants to control but Zhanna postures up.
Zhanna controls the position from side control.
Anthony Reese overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhanna scoring with punches and elbows. #T1##SUB2#
Zhanna goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reese has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zhanna but great work by Reese.
Reese in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zhanna is looking to reverse the position.
Reese wants to control but Zhanna is keeping him busy.
Zhanna is looking for a sweep.
Reese throws an elbow but Zhanna slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zhanna is trying to escape the position but Reese is controlling the position.
Zhanna is trying to control Reese's posture but Reese avoids it.
Zhanna wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Reese in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zhanna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zhanna looking for a sweep but Reese has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zhanna is looking to get to half guard.
Zhanna wants to hold on but Reese pushes him away.
Zhanna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Reese lands a nice shot to the head. #T3#
Zhanna is squirming around, avoiding Reese's attempts to control the action.
Zhanna is trying to escape the mount.
Reese connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Reese lands with some strikes.
Zhanna is squirming around, avoiding Reese's attempts to control the action.
Zhanna wants to control but Reese is having none of it.
Reese punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Reese has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zhanna's face.
Zhanna in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zhanna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zhanna is squirming around, avoiding Reese's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reese landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Zhanna that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Reese is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Reese dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Zhanna as Reese shoots in.#TD#
Reese drives through with a takedown into Zhanna's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zhanna thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Reese trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhanna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Zhanna throws his legs up looking for a submission but Reese uses it to pass to side control.
Zhanna tries to bench press Reese off him but Reese keeps the position.
Reese scoring with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reese in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Zhanna is trying to control Reese's posture but Reese avoids it.
Zhanna is not content to let Reese control the position. #T1##SUB#
Reese thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhanna is trying to buck Reese off.
Reese advances nicely into full mount.
Reese avoids the attempt from Zhanna to control.
Reese trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zhanna is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zhanna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zhanna controlling the position well.
Zhanna tries to roll over but Reese keeps him under control.
Reese is nestled in close to Zhanna, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zhanna is controlling Reese's trapped leg to prevent Reese from advancing to side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Reese connects with a nice short shot to Zhanna's temple.
Zhanna is trying to stand.
Zhanna is looking for a sweep. Reese is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reese wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhanna keeps working. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Zhanna gets caught napping as Reese dives in and scores a takedown. Zhanna manages to retain guard.
Reese trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zhanna wants to sweep but no luck.
Reese is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhanna can do to turn this around?
Zhanna is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Reese is controlling him.
Reese controlling from the top position.
Reese loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Reese landing with the ground and pound.
Reese wants to control from the top but Zhanna keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zhanna looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhanna, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zhanna throws a head kick that half lands.
Zhanna throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reese tries to clinch but Zhanna moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reese shoots for a takedown but Zhanna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhanna shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Reese sprawls well. Reese wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhanna gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Reese showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reese has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Reese! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Sneijder clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Oliver has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sneijder clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sneijder is trapped and Oliver is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Oliver is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Oliver gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Oliver gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Oliver apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jan Sneijder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sneijder fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Oliver drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliver cracks Sneijder with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oliver lands a few punches from side control.
Sneijder takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oliver is staying tight to Sneijder's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sneijder really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliver. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sneijder tries to bench press Oliver off him but Oliver keeps the position. #T1#
Sneijder sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SU#
Oliver decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Oliver drives through with a takedown into guard. #SU#
Oliver gets to his feet - Sneijder follows without any prompting.
Sneijder tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Oliver looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sneijder!#SUB#
Oliver is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sneijder is trying to escape and Oliver transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sneijder is forced to tap! Nice work there by Oliver! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilmer Oliver!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Shelton shoots in looking for a takedown but Ryder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shelton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ryder looks to score with a jab to the body but Shelton is just out of range.#TD2#
Ryder closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Shelton is looking to reverse the position.
Shelton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ryder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ryder wants to control but Shelton is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ryder wants to work for an arm triangle but Shelton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shelton wants to improve his position but Ryder is controlling well.
Shelton is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Ryder throws a strike but Shelton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shelton is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Shelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shelton distracts Ryder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shelton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shelton.
Ryder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Ryder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ryder utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shelton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shelton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shelton throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Shelton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Ryder darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Shelton looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Shelton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shelton trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ryder is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shelton wants to control but Ryder is keeping busy.
Ryder not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryder stalling away here and it's allowed Shelton to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ryder is looking to advance position but Shelton has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Ryder looks winded!
Shelton breaks from Ryder's wrist control and lands an elbow.
BOOM! Shelton connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shelton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ryder is looking to escape.
Shelton working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryder is squirming around, avoiding Shelton's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Federico Shelton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ryder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shelton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ryder looks to land a combination but Shelton avoids it well. #CL2#
Ryder moves into the clinch.
Ryder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shelton.
Shelton is trying to break free.#TD2#
Ryder pulls guard effortlessly.
Shelton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shelton 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.
Ryder working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryder keeping moving, preventing Shelton from controlling successfully.
Shelton cracks Ryder with a solid left hand.#T1#
Ryder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ryder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shelton working some strikes from top position.
Shelton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shelton wants to control from the top but Ryder keeps moving.
Ryder wants to stand up but Shelton is controlling him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shelton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shelton scoring with some ground and pound.
Shelton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shelton's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shelton wants to control from the top but Ryder keeps moving. #SUB#
Shelton has gone for a leg lock! Ryder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Shelton's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryder postures up.
#T3#
Ryder is looking to work some ground and pound but Shelton has wrist control.
Ryder tries to stand but Shelton is controlling from the bottom.
Ryder is breathing heavily.
Shelton wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryder trying to control the position from guard on top but Shelton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Federico Shelton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shelton trying to keep a closed guard but Ryder is proving a slippery customer.
Ryder must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Ryder gets to his feet - Shelton follows without any prompting.
Shelton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ryder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shelton somewhat.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Ryder feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ryder won't allow Shelton to sweep him here.
Shelton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryder wants to pass the guard but Shelton is keeping the position.
Shelton working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryder stopping the sweep attempt from Shelton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Ryder 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Shelton dodges the punch combination from Ryder.
Ryder misses with a wild combination.
Shelton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shelton fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Ryder moves into range and clinches up with Shelton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ryder is trying to trip Shelton. He has hold of a leg but Shelton is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ryder persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ryder won't allow Shelton to sweep him here.
Ryder stands and throws Shelton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ryder trying to control the action but Shelton is working from the bottom.
Ryder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Shelton is trying to control Ryder's posture but Ryder avoids it.
Shelton is trying to improve his position.
Shelton wants to control but Ryder postures up.#SU2#
Ryder stands up.
Shelton looks for a takedown but Ryder sprawls well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shelton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ryder throws out a leg kick but Shelton moves out of range and Ryder only half commits.
No luck for Shelton with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Federico Shelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shelton looks for a takedown but Ryder sprawls well.
Shelton swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryder.
Shelton fails with a takedown attempt.
Shelton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3##CL2#
Ryder clinches. #TD2#
Ryder has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shelton regains guard immediately.
Ryder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ryder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shelton is keeping the position for now.
Shelton is pulling down on Ryder's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryder, at least for the moment.#T4#
Shelton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryder is one step ahead there.
Ryder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shelton is keeping the position for now.
Ryder lands a couple of digs.
Ryder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ryder. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shelton is keeping the position for now.
Shelton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shelton working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Ryder comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ryder 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Ryder!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Roth throws a hook to the side of Patrick's head but Patrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Patrick is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Patrick closes the distance and clinches.
Roth really is a fat lump.
Patrick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roth backwards.
Roth looking to stall.
Roth looking to stall.
#TD2#
Patrick turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Patrick manages to end up in side control.
Patrick tries to stand but Roth is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth wants to control but Patrick postures up.#SUB2#
Patrick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roth knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Patrick tries to score with some ground and pound. Roth controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T1#
Patrick scoring with punches from side control. #SU2#
Patrick stands up and beckons Roth to his feet. #CL2#
Patrick rushes Roth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Patrick prevents Roth from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Patrick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patrick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roth counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Patrick closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Patrick lands in his opponent's guard.
Patrick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Patrick wants to pass the guard but Roth is keeping the position.#T2#
Patrick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Patrick lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Patrick scoring with punches to the head and body.
Patrick trying to control but Roth is working from the bottom.
Patrick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roth is proving hard to escape from.
Patrick chips away with some ground and pound.
Patrick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patrick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roth is keeping the position for now.
Patrick sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Patrick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roth has momentary wrist control but Patrick slips an elbow through the middle.
Roth 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.
Patrick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Roth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Patrick.
Patrick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Patrick is working Roth over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Patrick wants to get up but he can't break Roth's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Patrick postures up in Roth's guard and throws a big left but Roth blocks it.
Roth is breathing heavily.
Patrick landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Roth is rocked!#SU2#
Patrick gets to his feet. Roth looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Roth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4##CL2#
Patrick instigates a clinch.
Patrick slows down the pace here.
Roth seems to have got his legs back now.
Patrick is pushing Roth up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Patrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Patrick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patrick misses with a double jab
and Roth counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Patrick dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Roth enables Patrick to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Roth manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Patrick trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roth's guard.
Max Patrick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patrick throws a strike but Roth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB#
Roth is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Patrick is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Patrick has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Patrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patrick wanted to stand there but Roth had control of the position.
Patrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patrick is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Patrick postures up and lands a big shot to Roth's brow.
Patrick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Patrick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SU2#
Patrick gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Patrick clinches up against the cage.
Roth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Roth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Patrick manages to pull guard.
Patrick wants to sweep but no luck.
Patrick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Patrick keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
Patrick bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Roth's guard. #REVB##T2#
Roth looking to control.
Roth can't keep his opponent in guard - Patrick advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Patrick is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Patrick wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Roth uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Patrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Patrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Roth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patrick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roth is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Patrick throws an elbow that misses. Roth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Patrick's guard. Nice move by Roth!#REVR#
Roth has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roth is in close to Patrick's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Patrick is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Patrick tries to stand but Roth is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patrick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Roth keeping moving, preventing Patrick from controlling successfully.
Patrick makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Patrick wants to stand but Roth is controlling his posture from full guard.
Patrick is fighting to break Roth's control of his arms but Roth is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Roth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Patrick landing some decent shots from guard.
Patrick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patrick lands a couple of digs.
Patrick advances position into side control!
Patrick cracks Roth with a big right hand but Roth just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Patrick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Roth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Patrick forces Roth back against the cage and clinches.
Patrick working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Patrick tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patrick wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Roth has him pressed against the cage.
Patrick has Roth pressed against the cage.
Patrick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Patrick is trying to drag Roth to the mat but Roth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Patrick takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Patrick lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Patrick.
Patrick is trying to pull guard but Roth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kelley Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Patrick.#BC2#
Patrick breaks from the clinch.
Roth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roth shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Patrick pinned against the cage. Patrick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roth wants to clinch.
Kelley Roth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Patrick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Roth manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T2#
Roth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Patrick drops down looking for an ankle pick but Roth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Patrick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Patrick with that takedown attempt.
Roth swats away the attempt to clinch by Patrick.#CL#
Roth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Patrick is trying to pull guard but Roth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3#
Patrick is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Roth is defending well.#BC#
Roth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roth wants to clinch but Patrick slips to the side#TD2#
and Patrick decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Roth's guard.
Patrick wanted to stand there but Roth had control of the position.
Patrick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Patrick works over Roth with some ground and pound from guard.
Patrick scoring with some ground and pound.
Roth has a closed guard, preventing Patrick from standing up. #SUB2#
Patrick drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Roth manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Patrick has Roth in his guard.#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roth's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Roth cracks Patrick with a solid left hand.
Roth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Roth stops Patrick from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Patrick is trying to keep Roth in close.
Roth with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth wants to control from the top but Patrick keeps moving.
Patrick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Patrick.
I've got Patrick 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Patrick!
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