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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1021 Round 2
Date: Nov 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Lundgren has closed the distance and engaged Sohaili in a clinch.
Lundgren tries a knee to the head but Sohaili blocks it.
#TD#
Lundgren gets control of Sohaili's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lundgren will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sohaili trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundgren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundgren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lundgren perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sohaili is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Lundgren is nestled in close to Sohaili, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sohaili tries to roll over but Lundgren keeps him under control.
Sohaili has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lundgren is working away from the top position though.
Lundgren wants to free his trapped foot but Sohaili is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sohaili tries to roll over but Lundgren keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgren trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Lundgren is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sohaili is just riding it out for now. Lundgren eventually gives up the hold.
Sohaili is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lundgren controlling the pace. #T3#
Lundgren is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lundgren is landing with some decent strikes but Sohaili is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sohaili flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sohaili wants to control but Lundgren is having none of it.
Lundgren prevents Sohaili from getting the reversal.
Sohaili reaches up to try and control the position but Lundgren seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Sohaili rolls and tries to escape and now Lundgren has his back!
Lundgren controlling well, preventing Sohaili from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4#
Lundgren seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sohaili for as long as he can get away with.
Sohaili tries to escape the position.
Lundgren biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Lundgren dominated that round.
That's time! Lundgren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sohaili with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Lundgren counters by moving into the clinch.
Sohaili tries to pull guard but Lundgren holds him up against the cage and eventually Sohaili drops back down to his feet.
Sohaili is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lundgren jumps guard but Sohaili turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lundgren is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sohaili is defending well for now.#BC#
Lundgren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lundgren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lundgren darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like Lundgren is going to stand back up.
#T1#
Lundgren controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Sohaili looking for submissions off his back.
Lundgren is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lundgren lands a nice short elbow.
Sohaili wants to get back to full guard.
Lundgren lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU#
Lundgren stands up and beckons Sohaili to join him on the feet. #TD#
Lundgren scores with a takedown into Sohaili's guard.
Sohaili keeping moving, preventing Lundgren from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sohaili throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sohaili wants to hit a sweep here but Lundgren passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sohaili there! #T3##SUB#
Lundgren is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sohaili to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sohaili shrugs it off. #SU#
Lundgren stands up from mount. Strange move.
Sohaili slips a jab from Lundgren.
Lundgren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sohaili tries to avoid it but Lundgren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sohaili to the ground. Sohaili escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sohaili walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lundgren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Sohaili gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sohaili wants to sweep here but Lundgren controlling him for the moment. #T4##SUB2#
Lundgren lying in Sohaili's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sohaili decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lundgren taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nav Sohaili! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1021 Round 1
Date: Nov 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yavlinsky is looking to counter punch.
Lundgren needs to keep his hands up - Yavlinsky had a free shot at his head there.
Lundgren misses with a double jab.
Yavlinsky connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lundgren momentarily.
#TD2#
Lundgren shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lundgren showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Yavlinsky is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lundgren has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lundgren pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Yavlinsky is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lundgren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dolph Lundgren! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooker lands with a good body shot.
Hooker goes for a double leg but Nutsniffer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nutsniffer continues to drive forward.
Nutsniffer dives in for a single leg takedown but Hooker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nutsniffer shoots in for a takedown but Hooker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Nutsniffer has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nutsniffer.
Nutsniffer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hooker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dan Hooker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khabib Nutsniffer.
Nutsniffer tries to pull guard but Hooker holds him up against the cage and eventually Nutsniffer drops back down to his feet.
Hooker can't break the clinch.
Hooker fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nutsniffer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hooker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nutsniffer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hooker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Hooker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Nutsniffer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hooker pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Hooker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nutsniffer has Hooker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hooker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nutsniffer prevents Hooker from breaking the clinch.
Nutsniffer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nutsniffer fails to pull guard.
Hooker is trying to force a seperation but Nutsniffer has the dominant position.#TD#
Hooker jumps guard and drags Nutsniffer to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Hooker working for a triangle but Nutsniffer defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Nutsniffer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hooker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nutsniffer has Hooker in his guard.#REVR#
Nutsniffer looks winded!#T2#
Hooker wants to pass the guard but Nutsniffer is keeping the position.
Hooker pushing down on Nutsniffer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU#
Hooker postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nutsniffer to stand up.
Hooker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nutsniffer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hooker somewhat.#T3#
Hooker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nutsniffer.#TD2#
Nutsniffer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Hooker bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD2#
Nutsniffer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hooker on his heels. He'll look to pass Hooker's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Hooker pushes Nutsniffer off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nutsniffer as he jumps to the side.
Hooker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Hooker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nutsniffer leaves Hooker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Hooker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nutsniffer, pushing him back against the cage.
Hooker wants to break free but Nutsniffer has control.
#TD2#
Nutsniffer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hooker can't fight it off and eventually Nutsniffer manages to take the fight to the floor. Hooker looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Hooker pushes Nutsniffer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hooker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nutsniffer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nutsniffer wants it to stay on the feet.
Hooker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hooker tries to bum rush Nutsniffer with a series of wild strikes but Nutsniffer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hooker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Hooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nutsniffer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#TD2#
Nutsniffer 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nutsniffer has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hooker is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker has control of Nutsniffer's left arm, preventing Nutsniffer from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nutsniffer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Hooker is trying to keep Nutsniffer in close.
Hooker working a defensive guard but Nutsniffer passes into half guard.
Hooker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nutsniffer can do to turn this around?
Nutsniffer is keen to just control but Hooker is a slippery customer.
Nutsniffer trying to mount his opponent but Hooker defends it.
Hooker is refusing to be controlled, as Nutsniffer sits in half guard.
Nutsniffer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nutsniffer is looking to advance position but Hooker won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hooker wants to improve his position but Nutsniffer is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hooker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nutsniffer as he avoids it easily.
Hooker dives in and grabs Nutsniffer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nutsniffer pushes down on Hooker's head and hops out.
Nutsniffer shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Nutsniffer throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hooker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nutsniffer is in Hooker's guard.
Hooker wants to sweep here but Nutsniffer controlling him for the moment.
Hooker keeping moving, preventing Nutsniffer from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hooker looking to control.
Hooker is wriggling around but Nutsniffer manages to pass to half guard.
#ES#
Hooker kicks off Nutsniffer and gets to his feet.
Nutsniffer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hooker blocks a head kick by Nutsniffer.
#CL2#
Nutsniffer moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Hooker decides to pull guard.
Nutsniffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hooker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Nutsniffer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dan Hooker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hooker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nutsniffer defends well.
Hooker keeping moving, preventing Nutsniffer from controlling successfully.
Hooker looking to control.
Hooker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hooker can't keep his opponent in guard - Nutsniffer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nutsniffer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nutsniffer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nutsniffer closes the distance but Hooker moves to the side
letting Hooker counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Nutsniffer. Those never looked like landing.
Hooker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hooker fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nutsniffer is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Hooker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nutsniffer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hooker paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Nutsniffer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hooker counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Nutsniffer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU2#
Nutsniffer stands up from Hooker's guard - Nutsniffer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nutsniffer fails with the takedown.
Hooker lands a two punch combo.
Hooker moves in looking to clinch but Nutsniffer pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hooker or perhaps it was just good defense by Nutsniffer, which made it look bad.
Hooker tries to clinch but Nutsniffer is having none of it. #T2#
Hooker misses with a takedown attempt - Nutsniffer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hooker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nutsniffer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hooker shoots in for a takedown but Nutsniffer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hooker dives in and grabs Nutsniffer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nutsniffer pushes down on Hooker's head and hops out.#TD2#
Nutsniffer 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.
Hooker is looking to stand back up but Nutsniffer counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hooker.
This has been an exciting period of action!#REVR#
Nutsniffer not doing much here.
Hooker trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T3#
Nutsniffer wants to take his opponent's back but Hooker doesn't allow it.
Hooker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hooker tries to reverse the position but Nutsniffer maintains control.
Hooker tries to hold on but Nutsniffer postures up.
Hooker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nutsniffer trying to control but Hooker is having none of it.
Nutsniffer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nutsniffer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Nutsniffer looking for a guillotine from mount but Hooker is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nutsniffer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nutsniffer 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nutsniffer! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starline tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Starline moves into the clinch.
Gunn is trying to pull guard but Starline has him pressed against the cage.
Starline lands a left hand.
Starline has Gunn pressed against the cage, preventing Gunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Starline lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Tommy Gunn has been cut.#TD2#
Starline manages to pull guard.
Starline controls Gunn momentarily but Gunn frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn won't allow Starline to sweep him here.
Gunn with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
Gunn stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Starline scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gunn looks to throw a body kick
and Starline counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunn misses the jab.#CL2#
Gunn tries to keep at a distance but Starline has taken the fight into the clinch.
Starline swings wildly with an uppercut but Gunn uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Starline manages to break the clinch.
Starline shoots in and drives through. Gunn sprawls well.
Gunn throws a big counter combination but Starline scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Starline defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Starline.
Peter Starline seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Gunn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Starline swivels and escapes.
Starline with a poor takedown
and Gunn counters with a series of strikes. Starline will be more careful next time no doubt.
Starline looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Gunn.
Starline throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gunn's waist but Gunn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Starline off to one side. #CL#
Gunn has closed the distance and engaged Starline in a clinch.
Gunn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Starline breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gunn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Starline circles away.#CL#
Gunn drives through and clinches with Starline against the cage.
#T3#
Gunn is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Gunn jumps into guard, dragging Starline to the mat.
Starline lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Gunn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Starline really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gunn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Starline looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Gunn throwing strikes but missing. #SU#
Gunn gets to his feet - Starline follows without any prompting.
Gunn goes for a double leg but Starline avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Starline continues to drive forward.
Starline wants to counter the offense by Gunn and move into the clinch position.
Starline misses with a double jab.
Gunn is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gunn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Starline wants to counter with a clinch but Gunn pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Starline will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Gunn closes the distance and pushes Starline back into the cage.
Starline misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Starline breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Starline shoots in and gets a takedown into Gunn's guard.#ES#
Gunn is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Starline manages to break the clinch.
Gunn circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck for Gunn with that takedown attempt.
Starline throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starline misses with a series of wild punches.
Starline is breathing heavily.
Gunn falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Starline moves into the clinch.#T1#
Gunn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Starline gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gunn taking a breather.
Gunn misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Starline.
#TD#
Gunn pulls guard successfully.
Tommy Gunn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gunn is trying to control the position but Starline postures up.
Starline missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Starline lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Starline working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gunn's head.
Starline throws a big right hand that misses.
Starline lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Gunn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Starline must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gunn looking for a sweep. Not yet Gunn, not yet.
Gunn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Starline can do anything to dispel that myth.
Starline is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gunn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gunn passes Starline's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gunn trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Gunn is working for a kimura but Starline is defending it quite comfortably.
Gunn is looking to take a break and control but Starline is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gunn is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Starline gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Starline manages to break the clinch.
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 Tommy Gunn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gunn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Starline fails to land with a series of punches.
Starline does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Starline tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gunn swivels and escapes.
Gunn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Starline tries to avoid it but Gunn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Starline to the ground. Starline escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Starline's waist but Starline gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunn off to one side.
Gunn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Starline circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Starline 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.#ES#
Gunn is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Starline gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gunn.
Starline lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Starline. #BC2#
Starline breaks from the clinch.
Starline shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gunn defends it nicely.
Gunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Starline throws out a counter right but Gunn avoids it with no problem.
Nice sprawl there from Starline as Gunn shoots in.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Starline as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Starline has Gunn up against the cage in a clinch.
Starline wants to take the fight to the mat but Gunn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Starline is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD#
Gunn manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Gunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Starline won't allow Gunn to sweep him here.
Starline is in close to Gunn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Starline tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunn is retaining full guard.
Gunn wants to sweep here but Starline controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Gunn working for a triangle but Starline defends it easily.
#T3#
Starline working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Starline scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Starline throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunn works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Gunn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Starline scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Starline cracks Gunn with a solid left hand.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Starline as he checks the leg kick.
Gunn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Starline defends well and Gunn ends up having to push Starline into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Starline throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Starline closes the distance and pushes Gunn back into the cage.
Starline tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gunn is trying to maintain a safe position but Starline gets an underhook and turns Gunn into the cage.
Starline has a couple of punches blocked by Gunn.
Starline jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunn walks away with a smile on his face. Starline gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tommy Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Gunn with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Starline pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gunn back to the cage. Starline follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Starline comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Starline 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Starline!
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