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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Rebel.
Pappas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rebel throws a hook to the side of Pappas's head but Pappas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rebel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Rebel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pappas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Pappas moves into the clinch successfully.
Pappas controlling the action here for a moment.
Pappas trying to stall but Rebel improves his position.
Rebel avoids the elbow strike from Pappas, against the cage.
Pappas swings wildly with an uppercut but Rebel uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Pappas successfully pulls guard.
Pappas managing to control the position.
Rebel has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pappas is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Rebel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rebel wants to stand and escape but instead Pappas has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Rebel keeping full guard, as Pappas tries to pass. #SU2#
Pappas gets to his feet - Rebel follows without any prompting.
Rebel misses with an uppercut.
Pappas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Underground Rebel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Pappas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rebel misses with a hook. Pappas ducked under it nicely.
Rebel lunges at Pappas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pappas's hand.
Pappas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Decent striking displayed by Rebel there.
Pappas fails with a takedown attempt.
Rebel swings for the body but Pappas moves out of range.
Pappas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rebel throws out the jab.
Rebel looks to score with a jab to the body but Pappas is just out of range.
Pappas walks into a left hand.
Pappas wants to clinch.
Pappas tries to clinch there but Rebel circles away.
Rebel avoids the body shot from Pappas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rebel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pappas fails with a takedown attempt.
Underground Rebel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgios Pappas.#T3#
Rebel misses the jab.
Pappas tries to counter with a clinch but Rebel shakes him off and moves away.
Rebel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pappas avoids the body shot from Rebel.
Pappas shoots in for a takedown but Rebel shows good takedown defense.
Pappas walks into a stiff left hand from Rebel.
Rebel misses with a hook
and Pappas counters with a left and a right that stings Rebel.
Rebel misses with a straight left.
Pappas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rebel.
Rebel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pappas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pappas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rebel looks to land a right hand but Pappas moved out of range.
Rebel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
No luck for Pappas with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Rebel misses the target.
Pappas tries to close the distance and clinch but Rebel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rebel throws a looping overhand right but Pappas ducks down to avoid it.
Rebel throws the left hand but Pappas avoids the punch easily.
Pappas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rebel.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pappas.
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!
A swing and a miss from Rebel.
Pappas doesn't manage to clinch there - Rebel circles away.
Pappas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rebel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pappas on the side of the head.
Rebel throws out a loose jab but Pappas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappas with the counter takedown but Rebel avoids it easily.
Pappas tries to clinch but Rebel moves out of range.
Rebel throws an overhand right that lands on Pappas's shoulder, as Pappas tries to avoid the shot.
Pappas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rebel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rebel misses with a looping left.
Pappas shoots in looking for a takedown but Rebel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pappas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pappas looks winded!
Rebel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Rebel misses.
Rebel looks to land a right hand but Pappas moved out of range.
Rebel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Underground Rebel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Rebel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Rebel backs off Pappas throws a huge counter combo but Rebel manages to avoid it all.
Pappas feints a jab promting Rebel to slip. Pappas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rebel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rebel throws a hook but Pappas avoids it easily.
Pappas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Underground Rebel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Rebel.
Rebel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rebel misses with a lunging right hand
and Pappas counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pappas is defended easily by Rebel.
Pappas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Rebel misses.
And Pappas tries to counter it with a takedown but Rebel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rebel throws a lazy right hand but Pappas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rebel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pappas.
Rebel cracks Pappas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rebel leaves Pappas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rebel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Pappas is rocked!
Georgios Pappas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Pappas throws a nice looking combination but Rebel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pappas is still on wobbly legs! Can Rebel finish him?
Rebel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rebel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pappas.
Pappas slips a jab from Rebel.
Pappas seems to have recovered his senses.
Pappas staying out of range there.
Pappas tries to clinch up but Rebel circles away and keeps his distance.
Pappas closes the distance and clinches up with Rebel, looking for a takedown. Pappas pushes Rebel against the cage but Rebel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Underground Rebel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgios Pappas.
Pappas is breathing heavily.
Rebel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pappas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pappas slips a jab from Rebel.
Rebel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rebel misses with a body shot.
Pappas counters with a body kick.
Pappas shoots in and drives through. Rebel sprawls well.
Rebel looks to land a right hand but Pappas moved out of range.
Rebel misses with a looping right.
Rebel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pappas on the side of the head.
Pappas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Pappas tries to clinch up but Rebel circles away and keeps his distance.
Pappas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rebel avoids it really well and circles away.
Pappas moves in looking to clinch but Rebel pushes him off.
Underground Rebel is winning the standup battle so far.
Rebel misses with a wild body shot.
Rebel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rebel throws a shot from downtown. Pappas moves away and avoids it.
Rebel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rebel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pappas moves out of range as Rebel strikes.
Rebel throws a hook to the side of Pappas's head but Pappas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rebel lands a right hook to the body.
Pappas throws a right hand that Rebel ducks under and follows up with a left that Rebel also avoids with ease.
Rebel with a nice cross.
A big right from Rebel misses. #T3#
A big right from Rebel misses.
Rebel sets himself, and Pappas steps forward looking for the clinch! Rebel avoids it this time.
Rebel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pappas tries to counter with a clinch but Rebel shakes him off and moves away.
Pappas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rebel throws out the jab.
Rebel jabs Pappas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rebel lands a glancing blow to the side of Pappas's head.
Pappas ducks under a wild hook from Rebel.
Pappas shoots for a takedown but Rebel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pappas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rebel.
Rebel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pappas.
Rebel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pappas feints the counter takedown.
A big left from Rebel misses.
Pappas slips under a jab.
Jab, jab by Rebel - just one landing.
Rebel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rebel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pappas slips a jab from Rebel.#T4#
Rebel lunges at Pappas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pappas's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pappas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rebel.
Decent striking displayed by Rebel there.
Pappas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rebel swivels and escapes.
Rebel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pappas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rebel.
Pappas avoids the body shot from Rebel.
Pappas blocks a jab.
Rebel misses with a hook. Pappas ducked under it nicely.
Pappas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rebel throws a hook but Pappas blocks it.
Pappas goes for a double leg but Rebel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rebel continues to drive forward.
Pappas tries to close the distance and clinch but Rebel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rebel throws a hook to the side of Pappas's head but Pappas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pappas tries to counter with a clinch but Rebel shakes him off and moves away.
Rebel loads up on a big right hand but Pappas slips the punch.
Rebel looks to throw the jab but Pappas is out of range.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Underground Rebel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Pappas with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pappas.
Pappas walks into a left hand.
Pappas staying out of range there.
Pappas moves out of range as Rebel strikes.
A jab from Rebel misses.
Rebel lands an overhand right.
Rebel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pappas's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas moves away from the strike by Rebel.
Rebel cracks Pappas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rebel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pappas.
Pappas throws a counter combo.
A big left from Rebel misses. #CL2#
Pappas clinches with his opponent.
Rebel lands an uppercut.#T1##BC#
Rebel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pappas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rebel.
Pappas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Underground Rebel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Georgios Pappas.
Pappas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rebel connects with a crisp jab.
Pappas dives in for a single leg takedown but Rebel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rebel is looking to counter punch.
Rebel throws a hook but Pappas avoids it easily.
Rebel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pappas on the side of the head.
Rebel swats away the attempt to clinch by Pappas.
Pappas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rebel.
Rebel throws a shot from downtown. Pappas moves away and avoids it.
Rebel looks to throw the jab but Pappas is out of range.
Pappas throws a head kick but Rebel moves out of range.
Rebel cracks Pappas with an open hand slap.#T2#
Pappas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rebel's waist but Rebel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pappas off to one side.
Pappas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rebel as he jumps to the side.
Rebel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rebel throws a body shot but no joy.
Pappas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pappas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rebel defends it well.
Pappas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pappas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rebel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rebel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pappas moves out of range of the strikes.
Pappas wants to counter with a clinch but Rebel pushes him away.
Pappas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rebel.
Pappas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rebel to score with a decent uppercut.
Pappas walks straight into a right hand from Rebel - that's dropped him! Rebel jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Pappas from any more punishment! Pappas complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Underground Rebel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Lifeson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pappas is defended easily by Lifeson.
Pappas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lifeson swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Lifeson gets a clinch.
Pappas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pappas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lifeson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolaos Pappas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pappas jumps guard but Lifeson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Lifeson successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Lifeson is pulling down on Pappas's head to control his posture.
Lifeson wants to sweep here but Pappas controlling him for the moment.
Pappas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lifeson's guard.
Lifeson controls Pappas momentarily but Pappas frees himself. #SUB2#
Lifeson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lifeson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pappas is controlling him.
Pappas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lifeson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lifeson looking for a guillotine here but Pappas defends easily.
Pappas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pappas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Lifeson pulls Pappas in to control the position.
Lifeson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pappas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pappas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU#
Pappas gets to his feet. Lifeson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pappas.
Pappas fails with a takedown attempt.#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.
Pappas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lifeson.
Lifeson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pappas shoots in and drives through. Lifeson sprawls well.
Lifeson throws a counter combo.
Pappas shoots in and drives through. Lifeson sprawls well.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lifeson.
Pappas tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pappas wants to hold on but Lifeson pushes him away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Lifeson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Lifeson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pappas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lifeson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pappas is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Lifeson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pappas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lifeson wants to control but Pappas is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Pappas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pappas looks to move to half guard but instead Lifeson has passed into mount! Damn!#T1#
Lifeson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pappas wants to control but Lifeson is having none of it.
Lifeson controlling the position easily from mount.
Pappas tries to hold on but Lifeson postures up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lifeson wants to stand but Pappas is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
#SU2#
Lifeson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Lifeson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pappas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lifeson.
Pappas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lifeson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pappas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pappas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lifeson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Lifeson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Pappas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T3#
Pappas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lifeson tries to close the distance and clinch but Pappas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pappas shoots in for a double leg but Lifeson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lifeson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pappas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pappas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lifeson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pappas sets himself, and Lifeson steps forward looking for the clinch! Pappas avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nikolaos Pappas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lifeson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pappas tries to avoid it but Lifeson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pappas to the ground. Pappas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Pappas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lifeson to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Pappas pushes Lifeson off and gets back to his feet.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Lifeson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pappas's guard.
Lifeson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lifeson is looking to work some ground and pound but Pappas has wrist control.
Lifeson tries to free his leg and advance position but Pappas is retaining full guard.
Pappas keeping moving, preventing Lifeson from controlling successfully.
Pappas seems keen to control Lifeson's posture.
Lifeson wants to stand but Pappas is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nikolaos Pappas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pappas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pappas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lifeson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Pappas rushes Lifeson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lifeson letting Pappas take a breather here.
Pappas goes for a takedown attempt but Lifeson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Lifeson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Lifeson 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.
#T1#
Pappas is trying to stand back up but Lifeson is controlling him
Lifeson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pappas is refusing to be controlled, as Lifeson sits in half guard.
Pappas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lifeson is working away from the top position though.
Lifeson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lifeson landing strikes from the mount and Pappas is in trouble!
Lifeson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lifeson controlling his opponent.
Lifeson is continuing to stall.
Pappas is trying desperately to improve position.#T3##SUB2#
Lifeson is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Pappas is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Pappas flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Lifeson anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Pappas and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Lifeson slips an arm under Pappas chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Lifeson has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Lifeson is squeezing on Pappas like an anaconda would it's prey. Pappas fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Lifeson!
A victorious Alex Lifeson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Busick scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrovic in his tracks.
Petrovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrovic walks into a straight right hand from Busick.
Busick throws a hook but Petrovic blocks it.
Busick throws a lazy right hand but Petrovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Busick throws a hook to the side of Petrovic's head but Petrovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovic slips under a jab from Busick.
Busick misses the shot to the body.
Petrovic throws out a counter right but Busick avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Busick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Busick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Busick misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Petrovic counters with a single leg into guard. Busick didn't expect that.
Petrovic controlling from the top position.
Busick is wriggling around but Petrovic manages to pass to half guard.
Busick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Busick tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Petrovic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Busick pushes Petrovic off looking to stand but Petrovic dives back in and keeps control.
Busick trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovic is controlling the pace.
#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Busick scores with a hook.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Busick looks to throw the jab but Petrovic is out of range.
Petrovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Busick lands a head shot.
Busick looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrovic is just out of range.
Petrovic on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ben Busick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Petrovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrovic throws a counter combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Busick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Busick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Busick scores with a shot to the body.
Busick's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrovic under the eye.
Busick lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Busick cracks Petrovic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Busick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrovic manages to avoid it.
Petrovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Busick defends it well.
Busick digs a good hook to Petrovic's body.
Ben Busick is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Busick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Busick.
A nice side step and Petrovic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Busick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Petrovic can do to turn this around?
Busick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Busick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Petrovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Busick misses with an uppercut. Petrovic saw that one coming.
Petrovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Busick throws out the jab.
Petrovic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Busick lands a two punch combo.
A jab from Busick misses.
Busick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Petrovic moves out of range as Busick strikes.
Petrovic blocks a jab.
Busick sets himself, and Petrovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Busick avoids it this time.#T3#
Busick loads up on a big right hand but Petrovic slips the punch.
Petrovic tries to counter with a clinch but Busick shakes him off and moves away.
Busick throws a shot from downtown. Petrovic moves away and avoids it.
Petrovic wants to counter the offense by Busick and move into the clinch position.
Busick looks to land a left hand but Petrovic moved out of range nicely.
Busick scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Busick misses the target. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Busick. Petrovic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Busick misses.
Busick throws a body punch but Petrovic moves out of range.
Petrovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrovic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Busick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Busick.
Busick throws a big shot that misses.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Busick dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Busick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrovic.
As Busick backs off Petrovic throws a huge counter combo but Busick manages to avoid it all.
Busick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Busick misses with a hook.
Petrovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Busick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Busick scores with a sloppy right hand. Petrovic should have avoided that one. #T1#
Busick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrovic feints the counter takedown.
Busick throws a body shot but no joy.
Busick misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Petrovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Busick throws out the jab.
Busick takes a swing at Petrovic's ribcage but misses.
Petrovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Busick throws a hook to the side of Petrovic's head but Petrovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Petrovic blocks a jab.
Petrovic ducks under a wild hook from Busick.
Petrovic shapes to counter with a head kick.
Busick throws a hook to the side of Petrovic's head but Petrovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Busick lands a nice shot that snaps Petrovic's head back.
#T3#
Petrovic defending well as Busick loads up on a big left hand.
Busick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Busick lands a jab to Petrovic's midsection.
Busick throws a good cross that connects.
Petrovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Petrovic slips a straight right by Busick.
Busick misses with a hook. Petrovic ducked under it nicely.
Busick is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrovic.
Nice defenses there by Petrovic.
Busick slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steve Petrovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ben Busick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Busick lands a nice shot that snaps Petrovic's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Busick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Busick, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Busick!
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