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QFC Tournament 1052 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Jenkins (ranked 5248 p4p, 4647 weight class) and James Dea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Dea!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dea dives in for a single leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jenkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jenkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Jenkins throws a front kick that sends Dea stumbling back into the cage.
Dea looks to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Dea shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dea shoots in but no luck this time.
And Jenkins counters with a quick kick to the body but Dea blocks it.
Richard Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Dea.
Jenkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dea wants to improve his position but Jenkins is controlling well.
Dea is staying active underneath Jenkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins passes to side control.
Dea taking a bit of punishment here - Jenkins scoring with strikes.
Dea avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jenkins.
Dea is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jenkins has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dea is trying to control Jenkins's posture but Jenkins avoids it.
Jenkins misses with the ground and pound.
Dea prevents Jenkins from moving into mount.
Jenkins wants to control but Dea is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dea manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jenkins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jenkins gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dea leaves Jenkins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jenkins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Dea on that attempt.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jenkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jenkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dea stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jenkins.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dea circles away quickly and effectively.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dea as he avoids it easily.
Dea misses with a takedown attempt - Jenkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dea dives in for a single leg takedown but Jenkins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dea shoots in but no luck this time.
As Dea looks to move away, Jenkins throws a big counter combo but Dea just gets out of the way.
Jenkins tries to clinch up but Dea circles away and keeps his distance.
Jenkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dea clinches with his opponent.
Dea wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dea successfully pulls guard.
Jenkins trying to control but Dea is working from the bottom.
Jenkins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dea is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dea has escaped and now he's on top!
Dea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Jenkins 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.
Dea gets a clinch.
Dea gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jenkins.
Jenkins drags the fight down to the ground.
Dea is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenkins has wrist control.
Dea sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dea passes Jenkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dea in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jenkins tries to get to full guard but Dea has control of the leg.
Dea gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dea fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Dea on that attempt.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Richard Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jenkins prevents Dea from improving his position.
Dea manages to get to full guard.
Dea has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jenkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dea is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins content to stall in guard here.
Jenkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Dea is retaining full guard.
Jenkins throws a strike but Dea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dea seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jenkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dea on the ground.
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.
Dea drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jenkins dives on top into guard.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jenkins stops Dea from standing up.
Jenkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jenkins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Richard Jenkins will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dea changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to avoid it but Dea manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jenkins to the ground. Jenkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jenkins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dea manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dea is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jenkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Dea is stalling here.
Jenkins fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dea stops a takedown attempt from Jenkins.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dea pulls Jenkins into guard.
Dea keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dea wants to sweep but no luck.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Dea keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dea has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jenkins off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jenkins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jenkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dea manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to clinch up but Dea circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dea.
Jenkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dea avoids it really well and circles away.
Jenkins pushes Dea up against the cage in a clinch.
Dea successfully pulls guard.
Dea manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dea misses with a punch to the body.
Dea will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins is stalling here.
Jenkins tries to break free but Dea pushes him back against the cage.
Dea manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jenkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jenkins trying to control but Dea is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dea has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jenkins has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Jenkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dea darts in looking for a takedown but Jenkins gets double underhooks and turns Dea into the cage.
Dea takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jenkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Dea manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jenkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dea shoots in for a double leg but Jenkins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jenkins lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dea will feel that in the morning.
Jenkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dea throws out a counter right but Jenkins avoids it with no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Dea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jenkins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for James Dea!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for James Dea!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for James Dea!
James Dea wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnaud Coleman (ranked 3161 p4p, 4697 weight class) and Jisoo Oh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arnaud Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jisoo Oh!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oh doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Coleman counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Coleman.
Oh throws a combination that misses
and Coleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Jisoo Oh has been cut.
Oh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Coleman to the ground. Oh is now in Coleman's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Coleman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Coleman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Oh wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Coleman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oh defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oh wants to control from the top but Coleman keeps moving.
Coleman working for a triangle but Oh defends it easily.
Oh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Coleman's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oh wants to pass the guard but Coleman is keeping the position.
Oh trying to control but Coleman is working from the bottom.
Oh stops Coleman from standing up.
Oh postures up and lands a big shot to Coleman's brow.
Coleman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Oh is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Coleman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oh drives through with a takedown into Coleman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Coleman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Oh is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Oh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arnaud Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jisoo Oh.
Coleman breaks the clinch.
Oh walks into a left hand.
Coleman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Coleman scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oh tries to clinch there but Coleman circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Coleman. That snapped Oh's head back.
Coleman connects with a jab.
Oh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Coleman counters with a nice uppercut.
Coleman is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Coleman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Coleman pinned against the cage. Coleman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Coleman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Coleman struggling a bit here.
Coleman tries to improve position but can't.
Coleman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oh's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Oh lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnaud Coleman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jisoo Oh's cut.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Coleman.
Oh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Coleman.
Coleman cracks Oh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Coleman gets in close and tags Oh with a short punch that almost sends Oh to the mat! Oh Oh is in big trouble! He turns his back on Coleman, trying to create some distance but Coleman rushes him, striking wildly and Oh goes down! The referee tackles Coleman into the cage to end the fight! Coleman is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnaud Coleman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Artem Lipovoy (ranked 5174 p4p, 4840 weight class) and Zachary Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Artem Lipovoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zachary Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lipovoy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lipovoy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Crawford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lipovoy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Crawford has clasped his hands together around Lipovoy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lipovoy is pushing Crawford's head away, looking to escape. Crawford manages to hold on to the position though.
Crawford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lipovoy is looking for a sweep.
Crawford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lipovoy has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawford misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford controls the position.
Crawford wants to control but Lipovoy is keeping him busy.
Crawford controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crawford lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lipovoy down.
Crawford tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lipovoy's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lipovoy is not content to let Crawford control the position.
Crawford throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Crawford trying to control the action but Lipovoy is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Lipovoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crawford misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Crawford has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crawford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lipovoy is trying to control Crawford's posture but Crawford avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipovoy is looking to regain half guard here but Crawford keeps moving and retains side control.
Crawford tries for a kimura but Lipovoy is defending well.
Lipovoy being controlled for a moment.
Crawford throws an elbow but Lipovoy slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lipovoy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lipovoy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Crawford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lipovoy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crawford has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Crawford dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lipovoy shoots for a double leg takedown but Crawford sprawls well. He's pushed Lipovoy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crawford wants to clinch up but Lipovoy keeps it at a distance.
Crawford looks for a takedown but Lipovoy sprawls well.
Lipovoy rushes Crawford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Crawford jumps guard but Lipovoy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Crawford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lipovoy smiles and moves away.
Artem Lipovoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zachary Crawford.
Lipovoy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crawford feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lipovoy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Crawford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lipovoy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crawford.
Lipovoy is looking for a counter combo.
Crawford misses with a head kick.
Crawford gets tackled into the cage by Lipovoy. Lipovoy maintains the clinch.
Crawford jumps guard but Lipovoy stands there with Crawford around his waist. Crawford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lipovoy.
Lipovoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crawford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lipovoy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crawford somewhat.
Lipovoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford fails with a takedown attempt.
Lipovoy shoots in but no luck this time.
Crawford changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lipovoy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lipovoy bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lipovoy fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crawford dives in and scores a takedown into Lipovoy's guard.
Zachary Crawford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lipovoy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crawford is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipovoy keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
Crawford drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lipovoy dives on top into guard.
Crawford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lipovoy defends it easily.
Crawford seems keen to control Lipovoy's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford is trying to hold Lipovoy in close to prevent damage but Lipovoy has managed to pass into half guard.
Lipovoy uses his free foot to push down on Crawford's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Crawford.
Crawford tries to hold on but Lipovoy postures up.
Crawford regains half guard.
Crawford gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Lipovoy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Crawford bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lipovoy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crawford on the ground.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Crawford tries to score with some ground and pound. Lipovoy controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Crawford moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Crawford advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lipovoy tries to hold on but Crawford pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipovoy is squirming around, avoiding Crawford's attempts to control the action.
Lipovoy is looking to improve his position but Crawford isn't that keen on the idea.
Crawford controlling from mount.
Crawford looking to control but Lipovoy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lipovoy tries to hold on but Crawford pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Crawford tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lipovoy is looking to get to half guard.
Lipovoy tries to hold on but Crawford pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lipovoy is in a horrible position here. Crawford smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Crawford tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crawford scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lipovoy tries to lock up and control but Crawford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crawford lands a big elbow.
 Lipovoy is rocked!
Crawford with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Lipovoy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crawford lands a big shot there that rocks Lipovoy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Crawford is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lipovoy is surviving well by controlling Crawford's body position as best he can.
Crawford looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Crawford working Lipovoy over with strikes here.
Crawford controlling his opponent.
Crawford working for a guillotine from mount but Lipovoy is in no mood to give up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawford looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipovoy is bucking up trying to escape but Crawford cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Crawford postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lipovoy looks a forlorn figure.
Crawford cracks Lipovoy with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachary Crawford!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sturla Steindorsson (ranked 4657 p4p, 4809 weight class) and Bing Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sturla Steindorsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bing Bong!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Steindorsson fails with the takedown
and Bong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steindorsson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Still in half guard, Steindorsson seems content to control.
Bong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Steindorsson trying to mount his opponent but Bong defends it.
Steindorsson content to control rather than advance.
Bong is defending against the submission attempts here by Steindorsson.
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.
Steindorsson is looking to take a break and control but Bong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong pushes Steindorsson off looking to stand but Steindorsson dives back in and keeps control.
Bong wants to improve his position but Steindorsson is controlling well.
Bong is trying to control but can't.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steindorsson trying to control the action but Bong is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Bong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steindorsson.
Some wild striking there from Bong.
Bing Bong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steindorsson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steindorsson is rocked!
Steindorsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bong. Bong obviously looking to wear him down.
Steindorsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steindorsson is breathing heavily.
Steindorsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sturla Steindorsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bong. That's going to slow Steindorsson down.
Bong lands a nice looking body shot.
Steindorsson walks into a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Bong. That snapped Steindorsson's head back.
Oh Steindorsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bong cracks Steindorsson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Steindorsson falls backwards against the cage. Bong follows up with more strikes that drop Steindorsson to his knees. Bong keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Steindorsson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bing Bong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Becker (ranked 5249 p4p, 5072 weight class) and Kenny MuscleHead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenny MuscleHead!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MuscleHead dives in and grabs Becker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Becker pushes down on MuscleHead's head and hops out.
MuscleHead misses with an attempted mid kick.
Becker is looking to counter the offense by MuscleHead and move into the clinch.
MuscleHead throws the left hand but Becker avoids the punch easily.
MuscleHead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Becker counters by clinching up.
A right hand to the body from Becker.
Becker prevents MuscleHead from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker tries a body shot but MuscleHead blocks it.
MuscleHead can't break the clinch.
MuscleHead misses with a body punch.
Becker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MuscleHead goes for a takedown in the clinch but Becker prevents it.
Daniel Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny MuscleHead.
MuscleHead jumps guard but Becker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
MuscleHead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MuscleHead is looking for a takedown.
Becker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MuscleHead's elbow.
Becker struggles to land a body shot inside as MuscleHead controls his hands.
Becker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MuscleHead tries to pull guard but Becker won't allow it.
MuscleHead can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
MuscleHead drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MuscleHead jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Becker walks away with a smile on his face. MuscleHead gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Becker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MuscleHead closes this distance looking for a takedown but Becker circles away.
Becker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but MuscleHead manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - MuscleHead looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Becker tries to counter by clinching up but MuscleHead breaks away and moves out of range.
Becker swats away the attempt to clinch by MuscleHead.
Becker tries to counter by clinching up but MuscleHead breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MuscleHead throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Becker's waist but Becker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MuscleHead off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by MuscleHead or perhaps it was just good defense by Becker, which made it look bad.
MuscleHead misses with a takedown
and Becker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
MuscleHead tries to break free but Becker pushes him back against the cage.
MuscleHead struggles to land a body shot inside as Becker controls his hands.
MuscleHead wants to stall.
Becker struggles to land a body shot inside as MuscleHead controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Becker can't find room to land a body shot as MuscleHead controls the action.
Becker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MuscleHead is looking to break free of the clinch but Becker has double underhooks.
Becker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MuscleHead's elbow.
MuscleHead trying to control the position but instead, Becker has worked for underhooks and has pushed MuscleHead into the cage.
MuscleHead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Becker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MuscleHead has Becker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Becker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Becker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MuscleHead's elbow.
MuscleHead jumps guard but Becker stands there with MuscleHead around his waist. MuscleHead gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Becker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Becker avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MuscleHead is defended easily by Becker.
MuscleHead wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Becker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but MuscleHead was well out of range. Poor timing from Becker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
MuscleHead moves in looking to clinch but Becker pushes him off.
MuscleHead misses with a combination
and Becker counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Becker prevents a body shot from MuscleHead.
MuscleHead looking for a takedown.
MuscleHead is trying to pull guard but Becker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Daniel Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny MuscleHead.
MuscleHead tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
MuscleHead jumps guard but Becker stands there with MuscleHead around his waist. MuscleHead gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MuscleHead is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MuscleHead tries a body shot but Becker blocks it.
MuscleHead tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Becker just stands there and leans against the cage.
MuscleHead is trying to pull guard but Becker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for MuscleHead.
Becker stops a takedown attempt from MuscleHead.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MuscleHead prevents a body shot from Becker.
MuscleHead tries to circle away but Becker has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MuscleHead wants a takedown.
MuscleHead has Becker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Becker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MuscleHead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Becker lands a nice shot to the body.
Daniel Becker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MuscleHead is trying to pull guard but Becker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Becker lands a nice shot to the body.
MuscleHead is trying to stall.
MuscleHead tries to pull guard but Becker won't allow it.
MuscleHead tries to pull guard but Becker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
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.
Becker tries to work over MuscleHead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MuscleHead gets control of Becker's arms and successfully pulls guard. MuscleHead will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Becker scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
MuscleHead trying to control the position.
Becker landing with the ground and pound.
Becker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Becker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Becker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Becker landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Becker cracks MuscleHead with a solid left hand.
Becker is working MuscleHead over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Becker pushes down on MuscleHead's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Becker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
MuscleHead shoots and misses
and Becker moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Becker.
MuscleHead tries to break the clinch but Becker is controlling the position.
MuscleHead blocks a body shot from Becker.
A body shot lands from Becker.
MuscleHead has Becker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Becker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Becker scores with a shot to the side of MuscleHead's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MuscleHead jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Becker walks away with a smile on his face. MuscleHead gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daniel Becker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny MuscleHead.
MuscleHead swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Becker moves into the clinch.
MuscleHead blocks a body shot from Becker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MuscleHead is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Becker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MuscleHead tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Becker smiles and moves away.
MuscleHead shoots in for a double leg but Becker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daniel Becker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MuscleHead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Becker misses with a wild body shot.
MuscleHead shapes to counter with a head kick.
Becker lands a glancing blow to the side of MuscleHead's head.
MuscleHead misses with a combination
and Becker moves into the clinch.
MuscleHead tries a knee to the head but Becker blocks it.
MuscleHead blocks a body shot from Becker.
Becker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MuscleHead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker tries to throw a body punch but MuscleHead avoids it by throwing Becker back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on MuscleHead's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Becker tries to work over MuscleHead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Becker has MuscleHead pressed against the cage, preventing MuscleHead from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
MuscleHead is trying to break free.
Becker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Becker tries to work over MuscleHead's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Becker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Becker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MuscleHead can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MuscleHead's elbow.
MuscleHead tries to pull guard but Becker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Becker.
MuscleHead tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Becker smiles and moves away.
MuscleHead throws a left and a right that both miss
and Becker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MuscleHead has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Becker after a bit of a struggle.
MuscleHead is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Becker.
Becker presses MuscleHead against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MuscleHead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
MuscleHead can't break the clinch.
MuscleHead prevents a body shot from Becker.
MuscleHead is trying to break free.
MuscleHead tries to score a body lock takedown but Becker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MuscleHead is looking for a takedown.
Becker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Becker misses with a body punch.
Kenny MuscleHead 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!
Becker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MuscleHead looking to throw knees to the head but Becker is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Becker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Becker 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Daniel Becker!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Daniel Becker!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Daniel Becker!
Daniel Becker wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael B Jordan (ranked 4760 p4p, 4843 weight class) and Zac Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan comes into the arena with Gonna Fly Now blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael B Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zac Crawford!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Crawford stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crawford wants it to stay on the feet.
Crawford manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jordan on his heels. He'll look to pass Jordan's guard now, I'm sure.
Crawford chips away with some ground and pound.
Jordan has momentary wrist control but Crawford slips an elbow through the middle.
Crawford drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Crawford seems to have locked his on tight now - Jordan screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Crawford, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Zac Crawford!
Michael B Jordan was interviewed post fight and said 'I love you rocky!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between he he (ranked 3117 p4p, 5328 weight class) and Alina Pop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, he he!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alina Pop!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
he throws a head kick but Pop moves out of range.
Pop follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pop feints and as he raises his hands in defense, Pop changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pop got a little sloppy there for a moment and he has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pop has managed to get both his arms back between he's legs - danger averted.
he has a closed guard, preventing Pop from standing up.
Pop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
he is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pop rolls with it to try and escape but he cranks on the arm and Pop is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). he he!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turner Hill (ranked 4820 p4p, 4887 weight class) and Rei Asuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill comes to the cage accompanied by Grave Digger. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Turner Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rei Asuka!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asuka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Asuka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Asuka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hill tries for a takedown but Asuka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hill sets himself, and Asuka steps forward looking for the clinch! Hill avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turner Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Asuka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hill moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Asuka gets control of Hill's arms and successfully pulls guard. Asuka will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hill tries to stand but Asuka is controlling from the bottom.
Asuka controlling Hill's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hill is looking to work some ground and pound but Asuka has wrist control.
Hill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Asuka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asuka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hill throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Asuka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hill wants to stand up but Asuka is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asuka has gone for a leg lock! Hill slips out almost immediately though and dives into Asuka's guard.
Asuka has his hands on Hill's head, controlling the position.
Asuka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Asuka is working for a submission of some sort.
Asuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asuka prevents Hill from standing back up.
Asuka wants to work for an arm triangle but Hill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hill is defending against the submission attempts here by Asuka.
Asuka is thwarting Hill's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Asuka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hill defends it well.
Asuka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hill sees it coming and defends easily.
Asuka seems to be looking for submissions.
Hill pushes Asuka off looking to stand but Asuka dives back in and keeps control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill trying to hold on to Asuka's head to control him but Asuka postures up.
Hill is defending against the submission attempts here by Asuka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rei Asuka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hill is looking to clinch but Asuka is avoiding it.
Asuka rushes Hill and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hill lands a nice elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hill manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Asuka stays in close to Hill's body and controls the position.
Rei Asuka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Asuka tries to stand but Hill is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asuka looking to sit in guard and control but Hill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hill is looking to work some ground and pound but Asuka has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asuka wants to stand up but Hill is controlling him.
Hill is looking to work some ground and pound but Asuka has wrist control.
Hill drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Asuka dives on top into guard.
Hill keeping full guard, as Asuka tries to pass.
Asuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asuka is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hill wants to stand up but Asuka is controlling him.
Asuka has gone for a leg lock! Hill slips out almost immediately though and dives into Asuka's guard.
Hill has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Asuka lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hill is trying to keep Asuka in close.
Asuka won't allow Hill to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asuka won't allow Hill to get back to his feet.
Asuka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hill's guard.
Asuka passes into half guard.
Asuka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Asuka trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asuka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Hill wants to control but Asuka is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Asuka seems to be working for a kimura but Hill defends the submission attempt.
Asuka throwing shots but Hill is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Asuka there.
Asuka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hill defends it well.
Asuka tries to pass to full mount but Hill defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asuka controlling the pace.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rei Asuka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hill is looking to clinch.
Hill fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hill doesn't manage to clinch there - Asuka circles away.
Hill tries to clinch up but Asuka circles away and keeps his distance.
Asuka is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hill closes the distance and clinches.
Hill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hill misses with a knee strike.
Hill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asuka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill fails to pull guard.
Asuka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hill avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hill tries to land a knee to the head but Asuka blocks with his arms.
Asuka has Hill pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Asuka pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hill tumbling to the mat - Asuka dives into Hill's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill working a defensive guard here.
Asuka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Asuka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Asuka won't allow Hill to get back to his feet.
Asuka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Asuka trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Asuka slips nicely into half guard.
Hill is trying to get back to full guard.
Asuka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hill has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asuka is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Asuka.
Asuka is keen to just control but Hill is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asuka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Asuka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hill has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asuka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hill is just riding it out for now. Asuka eventually gives up the hold.
Hill tries to get to full guard but Asuka has control of the leg.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Hill tries for a takedown but Asuka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Turner Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hill tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice sprawl there from Asuka as Hill shoots in.
Asuka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hill taking some punishment here, with Asuka in his half guard.
Asuka takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rei Asuka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Asuka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Rei Asuka!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Rei Asuka!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Rei Asuka!
Rei Asuka wins by unanimous decision!
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