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QFC Tournament 521 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanner Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devlin has chosen Encore as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jordan Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tanner Devlin!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Damien Edna and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Devlin tries to clinch but Belfort moves out of range.
Devlin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Devlin tries to clinch but Belfort moves out of range.
Devlin has Belfort up against the cage in a clinch.
Devlin is pressed up against the cage. Belfort has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Devlin down to the mat. Devlin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Devlin. No joy for Belfort on that attempt.
Devlin clinches up with Belfort and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devlin tries to land a knee to the head but Belfort blocks with his arms.
Devlin misses with a knee to the head.
Devlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort is trying to break the clinch but Devlin has him pressed against the cage.
Devlin with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jordan Belfort has been cut.
Belfort has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Devlin after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devlin lands a knee to the head.
Devlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Belfort has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Devlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Belfort has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Devlin tries a knee to the head but Belfort blocks it.
Devlin stops a takedown attempt from Belfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Devlin is defending well.
Devlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Devlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Devlin gets underhooks to prevent Belfort's takedown attempt.
Devlin tries a knee to the head but Belfort blocks it.
Devlin misses with a knee to the head.
Devlin tries to land a knee to the head but Belfort blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin misses with a knee to the head.
Devlin misses with a knee strike.
Devlin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Devlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Belfort blocks it with crossed arms.
Devlin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Belfort is looking to take this one to the mat.
Devlin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Belfort tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to break free but Devlin has control.
Devlin landing knees to the head.
Belfort is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Belfort looking for a takedown.
Devlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Devlin tries to land a knee to the head but Belfort blocks with his arms.
Devlin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Devlin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jordan Belfort's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Belfort shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Devlin defends it nicely.
Devlin closes the distance and pushes Belfort back into the cage.
Belfort is working for takedown but Devlin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Belfort goes for a takedown in the clinch but Devlin prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Belfort. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Belfort blocks it with crossed arms.
Tanner Devlin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Devlin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Devlin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Belfort's face.
Belfort is rocked!
Devlin tries to land a knee to the head but Belfort blocks with his arms.
Oh Belfort is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belfort is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Devlin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Devlin looking to throw knees to the head but Belfort is blocking nicely.
Devlin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Belfort blocks it with crossed arms.
Devlin tries a knee to the head but Belfort blocks it.
Belfort wants to break the clinch but can't.
Devlin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Devlin misses with a knee strike.
Devlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Belfort has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Devlin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Devlin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Devlin tries to land a knee to the head but Belfort blocks with his arms.
Belfort is looking for a takedown.
Devlin tries a knee to the head but Belfort blocks it.
Belfort wants a takedown but no success here.
Devlin misses with a knee strike.
Belfort seems to have got his legs back now.
Devlin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Belfort has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Devlin lands a knee to the head.
Belfort wants a takedown.
Devlin misses with a knee strike.
Devlin stops a takedown attempt from Belfort.
Devlin gets underhooks to prevent Belfort's takedown attempt.
Belfort is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Devlin has Belfort pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Belfort is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Devlin - that's hurt Belfort badly! Oh, another knee lands and Belfort is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Belfort doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Tanner Devlin!
A victorious Tanner Devlin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Ryker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Topper Green and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Ryker misses.
Ryker closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage.
Ryker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Diego Ruiz has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ryker.
Ryker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruiz's defenses.
Ryker lands an elbow inside.
Ryker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ruiz's defenses.
Ruiz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ryker lands an elbow inside that Ruiz shrugs off.
That has opened up Diego Ruiz's cut even more.
Ruiz fails to pull guard.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Ryker holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruiz drops back down to his feet.
Ruiz avoids the elbow strike from Ryker, against the cage.
Ryker lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryker lands an elbow inside.
Ruiz is trying to drag Ryker to the mat but Ryker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jack Ryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Ruiz.
Ryker tries to work over Ruiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryker lands a damaging elbow.
Ryker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruiz avoids a wild elbow strike from Ryker.
Ruiz takes an elbow to the temple.
Ryker lands a nice elbow.
Ryker lands an elbow just above Ruiz 's eye.
The cut above Diego Ruiz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ruiz stalling in the clinch but Ryker improves position.
Ryker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ruiz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ruiz is rocked!
Diego Ruiz's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice elbow from Ryker.
Ruiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryker finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Diego Ruiz's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Ryker!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ouyang Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Bonkers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ouyang Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Olaf Bonkers!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, John Mangel and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonkers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kang counters with a single leg into guard. Bonkers didn't expect that.
Bonkers wants to get back to his feet but Kang is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kang advances to half guard.
Kang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bonkers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kang is looking to take a break and control but Bonkers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bonkers is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kang pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang moves nicely into side control.
Bonkers is trying to control Kang's posture but Kang avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonkers tries to improve position but can't.
Bonkers wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kang cracks Bonkers with a big right hand but Bonkers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bonkers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Kang's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bonkers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kang working away.
Kang in side control, throwing shots but Bonkers defends.
Kang looks up at the clock and then as Bonkers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kang smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kang is trying to get an arm triangle but Bonkers is defending well.
Kang looks up at the clock and then as Bonkers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kang smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kang trying to control the action but Bonkers is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bonkers's face as Kang controls the position.
Kang wants to control but Bonkers is keeping him busy.
Kang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bonkers some visible discomfort.
Kang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonkers keeps working.
Kang working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kang working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonkers regains half guard.
Kang passes to side control.
Kang is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bonkers will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Kang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kang working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ouyang Kang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kang missing with a left hand there. Bonkers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bonkers!
Kang scores with a takedown into Bonkers's guard.
Bonkers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonkers looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang trying to control but Bonkers is working from the bottom.
Bonkers can't keep his opponent in guard - Kang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bonkers can do to turn this around?
Bonkers is refusing to be controlled, as Kang sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonkers wants to get back to full guard.
Kang thows a huge punch but Bonkers dodges it nicely.
Kang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonkers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kang works his way into side control.
Kang scoring with punches and elbows.
Bonkers is trying to improve his position.
Kang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang grinds an elbow into Bonkers's temple.
Bonkers is looking for a sweep.
Kang scores with a couple of short elbows.
The referee asks Kang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kang prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bonkers is looking to reverse the position.
Bonkers gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Bonkers is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang controlling from the full mount.
Kang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bonkers is looking to escape.
Kang with a couple of short strikes.
Bonkers taking shots to the head.
Kang dominating with strikes here.
Kang cracks Bonkers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kang trying to control but Bonkers is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang controlling the position easily from mount.
Bonkers defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kang.
Kang landing strikes from the mount and Bonkers is in trouble!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kang controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ouyang Kang dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonkers.
Bonkers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kang pinned against the cage. Kang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big left from Kang misses.
Bonkers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kang as he avoids it easily.
Ouyang Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaf Bonkers.
Kang tries a low kick but Bonkers avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Bonkers's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kang shoots in and bounces Bonkers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonkers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kang wants to control from the top but Bonkers keeps moving.
Bonkers working for a triangle but Kang defends it easily.
Bonkers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonkers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ouyang Kang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kang trying to control but Bonkers is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bonkers throws a sloppy head kick and Kang moves out of range easily.
Kang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bonkers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bonkers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kang shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bonkers's guard.
Kang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kang working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bonkers's head.
Kang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bonkers sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kang trying to control from half guard but Bonkers is working away.
Bonkers tries to kick Kang off in order to stand up. Kang Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Kang lands an elbow.
Kang taking a break here but Bonkers is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kang trying to pass the guard but Bonkers defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kang working Bonkers over with strikes.
Bonkers is looking to escape.
Bonkers is not content to let Kang control the position.
Bonkers is in trouble now - Kang has advanced to mount!
Kang working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Olaf Bonkers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kang looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ouyang Kang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Ouyang Kang!
Judge John Mangel scores the fight for Ouyang Kang!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Ouyang Kang!
Ouyang Kang wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ilia Livov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkko Pikkarainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Basic striking
KO power |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ilia Livov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erkko Pikkarainen!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Topper Green and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pikkarainen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Livov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Livov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pikkarainen is defending well for now.
Pikkarainen pulls guard.
Livov wants to control from the top but Pikkarainen keeps moving.
Pikkarainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Livov preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pikkarainen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Livov passes into side control.
Pikkarainen can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livov wants to control but Pikkarainen is keeping him busy.
Pikkarainen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Livov's best efforts.
Livov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pikkarainen gets back to full guard.
Livov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Livov throws a big elbow that misses.
Livov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Livov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Livov passes Pikkarainen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pikkarainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Livov wants to control but Pikkarainen is keeping him busy.
Pikkarainen is pressing down on Livov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Livov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Livov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livov clinches up against the cage.
Pikkarainen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Livov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pikkarainen is trying to pull guard but Livov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ilia Livov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkko Pikkarainen.
Livov looking for a takedown.
Livov misses with some punches.
Pikkarainen is looking for a takedown.
Livov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Livov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pikkarainen can't get the takedown.
Pikkarainen tries to score a body lock takedown but Livov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Livov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pikkarainen fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Livov avoiding damage.
Pikkarainen decides to pull guard.
Pikkarainen looks winded!
Livov wants to control from the top but Pikkarainen keeps moving.
Livov looking to sit in guard and control but Pikkarainen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Livov keeping full guard, as Pikkarainen tries to pass.
Livov is trying to control the position but Pikkarainen postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pikkarainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Livov is retaining full guard.
Livov working a defensive guard here.
Pikkarainen stopping the sweep attempt from Livov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erkko Pikkarainen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Livov throws a right hand that Pikkarainen ducks under and follows up with a left that Pikkarainen also avoids with ease.
Livov moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Livov to work.
Pikkarainen avoiding damage as Livov throws knees to the body.
Pikkarainen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Livov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Livov moves into range and clinches up with Pikkarainen.
Pikkarainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Livov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pikkarainen can't break the clinch.
Pikkarainen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Livov to keep the fight standing.
Pikkarainen tries to throw a body punch but Livov avoids it by throwing Pikkarainen back against the cage.
Pikkarainen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ilia Livov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkko Pikkarainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livov missing with knees to the body.
Pikkarainen tries to pull guard but Livov won't allow it.
Pikkarainen jumps guard and drags Livov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Livov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Livov trying to control but Pikkarainen is working from the bottom.
Livov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pikkarainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Livov is working hard here to advance position.
Livov wants to control from the top but Pikkarainen keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Livov is aware though and is defending well.
Pikkarainen working for a triangle but Livov defends it easily.
Erkko Pikkarainen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Livov pushing down on Pikkarainen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Livov is keen to just control but Pikkarainen is a slippery customer.
Livov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pikkarainen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pikkarainen is looking to control Livov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pikkarainen avoid being mounted?
Livov is pressing down on Pikkarainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pikkarainen is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen is refusing to be controlled, as Livov sits in half guard.
Livov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pikkarainen on the ground.
Pikkarainen tries to roll over but Livov keeps him under control.
Livov wants to control but Pikkarainen is keeping him busy.
Pikkarainen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Livov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Livov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pikkarainen is keeping the position for now.
Pikkarainen working for a triangle but Livov defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pikkarainen controlling Livov's posture.
Livov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pikkarainen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pikkarainen wants to control but Livov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Livov trying to control from half guard but Pikkarainen is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilia Livov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Livov gets the takedown into side control.
Pikkarainen is trying to control Livov's posture but Livov avoids it.
Livov wants to control but Pikkarainen is keeping him busy.
Livov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pikkarainen can do to turn this around?
Livov tries to advance to mount but Pikkarainen denies him.
Pikkarainen gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pikkarainen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Livov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pikkarainen is looking to escape.
Pikkarainen wants to control but Livov is having none of it.
Livov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pikkarainen is surviving well by controlling Livov's body position as best he can.
Livov throwing strikes here but Pikkarainen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Livov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Livov sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Livov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pikkarainen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pikkarainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Livov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Livov working a defensive guard here.
Livov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pikkarainen manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Livov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Livov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilia Livov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Livov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pikkarainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Livov has managed to get both his arms back between Pikkarainen's legs - danger averted.
Livov trying to control the position from guard on top but Pikkarainen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Livov passes into half guard.
Livov not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pikkarainen is looking for a sweep. Livov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pikkarainen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Livov pulls his head out easily.
Livov wants to control but Pikkarainen is keeping him busy.
Pikkarainen is controlling Livov's trapped leg to prevent Livov from advancing to side control.
Pikkarainen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Livov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Livov looking to control but Pikkarainen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ilia Livov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Livov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Ilia Livov!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Ilia Livov!
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Ilia Livov!
Ilia Livov wins by unanimous decision!
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