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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Thunderdance throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Agatupu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Thunderdance throws a right and a left that Agatupu avoids nicely.
Thunderdance scores with a three punch combo!
Agatupu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thunderdance counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Agatupu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thunderdance misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Agatupu counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Agatupu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thunderdance will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Agatupu with the counter takedown but Thunderdance avoids it easily.
Thunderdance misses with a combination
and Agatupu counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Agatupu fails with the takedown
and Thunderdance counters with a one-two to the body.
Joseph Thunderdance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Thunderdance throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agatupu's waist but Agatupu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thunderdance off to one side. #CL#
Agatupu gets tackled into the cage by Thunderdance. Thunderdance maintains the clinch.
Thunderdance's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Thunderdance breaks the clinch.
Thunderdance swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thunderdance misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from Thunderdance finds it's target.#TD#
Thunderdance shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thunderdance was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thunderdance looks up at the clock and then as Agatupu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Thunderdance smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Thunderdance throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Agatupu is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Thunderdance wants to lay and pray for a moment but Agatupu keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Thunderdance decides to stand back up.
Thunderdance lands a two punch combo.
Thunderdance throws a series of punches but Agatupu moves out of range. #T3#
Thunderdance throws a combination. Agatupu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Donk. Thunderdance catches Agatupu right on the button with a cross.#ROC#
Agatupu is rocked!
Thunderdance cracks Agatupu's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Agatupu slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Thunderdance can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph Thunderdance!
Our winner, Joseph Thunderdance, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ian Agatupu was interviewed post fight and said 'You think that was bizarre, just wait until my next fight!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Dawid closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Agatupu did well to prevent Dawid getting side control.
Agatupu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Agatupu is not content to let Dawid control the position.
Dawid content to control rather than advance.
Dawid wants to control but Agatupu is keeping him busy.
Agatupu trying to hold on to Dawid's head to control him but Dawid postures up.
Dawid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agatupu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawid throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dawid has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Dawid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dawid is trying to control. Agatupu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Agatupu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Agatupu throws a sloppy head kick and Dawid moves out of range easily.
Dawid shoots for a takedown but Agatupu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Agatupu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dawid defends it well.
Dawid tries to clinch but Agatupu is having none of it.
Agatupu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Agatupu blocks the low kick.
Agatupu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Dawid drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawid's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Dawid wants to control from the top but Agatupu keeps moving.
Dawid slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dawid trying to control but Agatupu is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dawid passes Agatupu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawid is keen to just control but Agatupu is a slippery customer.
Agatupu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dawid.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dawid accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dawid passes Agatupu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dawid thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Agatupu's head. #T4##SU#
Dawid stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Dawid clinches up against the cage.
Dawid is trying to break the clinch but Agatupu has him pressed against the cage.
Dawid has Agatupu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Agatupu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dawid throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Dawid drags the fight down to the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dawid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Agatupu preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawidowicz Dawid dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Agatupu shoots for a double leg takedown but Dawid sprawls well. He's pushed Agatupu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dawid has his takedown stuffed
and Agatupu counters with a three punch combo that has Dawid backing up. Dawid nods at Agatupu to acknowledge the strikes.
Dawidowicz Dawid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dawid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Dawid dives in and scores a takedown into Agatupu's guard.
Dawid's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dawid slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dawid thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Agatupu is breathing heavily.
Agatupu is not content to let Dawid control the position. #T1##SU#
Dawid stands up.
Dawid shoots for a double leg takedown but Agatupu sprawls well. He's pushed Dawid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dawid shoots for a double leg takedown but Agatupu sprawls well. He's pushed Dawid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Agatupu is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dawidowicz Dawid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dawid tries to close the distance and clinch but Agatupu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dawid moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAgatupu.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dawid tries to clinch
and Agatupu counters with a three punch combo that has Dawid backing up. Dawid nods at Agatupu to acknowledge the strikes.
Dawidowicz Dawid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Agatupu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Agatupu wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Dawid drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dawid jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dawid showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Dawid drops back looking for a leg! Agatupu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Agatupu manages to kick Dawid off! Dawid jumps back into Agatupu's guard. #T3#
Dawid is pushing down on Agatupu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Agatupu is fighting to maintain full guard but Dawid has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Dawid is looking for a kimura here.
Dawid wants to control but Agatupu is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Agatupu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dawid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dawid seems to be looking for submissions.
Dawid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dawidowicz Dawid dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dawid fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Agatupu avoids it really well and circles away.
Agatupu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dawid as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Dawid shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dawid showed some decent athleticism there.
Dawid working over Agatupu with some ground and pound. Agatupu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawid passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Agatupu!
Dawid tries to control but Agatupu wriggling away.
Agatupu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Dawid controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dawid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Agatupu is looking to escape.
Dawid unloading with bombs!#T3##SUB#
Dawid has hold of Agatupu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Agatupu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dawid lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Dawid connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#ROC#
Agatupu is rocked!
A big strike lands for Dawid! That's really hurt Agatupu and he's turned his back - Dawid keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Dawid jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dawidowicz Dawid!
Ian Agatupu was interviewed post fight and said 'You think that was bizarre, just wait until my next fight!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
McMagster scores with a shot to the body.
Agatupu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McMagster scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mags McMagster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for McMagster.
McMagster lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Agatupu moves forwards but McMagster connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
Agatupu is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! McMagster has cracked Agatupu with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! McMagster lands another huge swinging hook and Agatupu tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Agatupu, before McMagster can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mags McMagster!
In defeat, Ian Agatupu stepped up to the mic, saying 'You think that was bizarre, just wait until my next fight!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Agatupu swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
Agatupu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Black doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Agatupu moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Agatupu breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Agatupu. No joy for Black on that attempt.
Black throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Agatupu's waist but Agatupu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Black off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agatupu swats away the attempt to clinch by Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black misses with a body kick.
Black throws a wild body kick that Agatupu sees coming a mile off.
Black throws a body shot but no joy.
Black looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Agatupu is fending him off so far but Black persists. Nope, Agatupu circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Agatupu as he jumps to the side.
Black misses with the combination.
Agatupu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Agatupu with that takedown attempt.
Agatupu avoids the head kick by Black.
#CL2#
Agatupu has closed the distance and engaged Black in a clinch.
#T2#
Agatupu is looking to break free of the clinch but Black has double underhooks.
Agatupu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Black tries to pull guard but Agatupu won't allow it.
Black fails to pull guard.
Black wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Agatupu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Black really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Black goes for a takedown attempt but Agatupu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Black fails with an attempt to clinch.
Black pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Black darts in looking for a takedown but Agatupu gets double underhooks and turns Black into the cage.
Black gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Agatupu counters by moving into the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Agatupu breaks the clinch.
Agatupu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Agatupu wants it to stay on the feet.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Black is looking to clinch but Agatupu is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Agatupu. No joy for Black on that attempt.
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agatupu.
Agatupu just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBlack.
Agatupu slips a jab and a cross from Black.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Agatupu circles away.
Black shoots in and drives through. Agatupu sprawls well.
Agatupu throws a fast counter high kick but Black manages to duck under it in time.#T4#
Black closes the distance and clinches up with Agatupu, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Agatupu against the cage but Agatupu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Agatupu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Black misses with a low kick.
Black tries to clinch up but Agatupu circles away and keeps his distance.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Agatupu sprawls well. Agatupu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Agatupu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Black.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Agatupu dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Black tries to clinch there but Agatupu circles away.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Agatupu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
And Agatupu tries to counter it with a takedown but Black pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Black tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Agatupu defends well and Black ends up having to push Agatupu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Agatupu feints the counter takedown.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Black. 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Black looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Agatupu moves out of range of the body kick from Black.
Agatupu throws a big counter head kick but Black avoids it with no problem.
Agatupu is breathing heavily.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Agatupu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Black fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Agatupu moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Agatupu breaks the clinch.
Black displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Agatupu.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Agatupu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Agatupu.#T2#
Black shoots in but Agatupu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Black throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Agatupu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Black has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Agatupu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Black stalling in the clinch but Agatupu improves position.
Black tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Agatupu smiles and moves away.
Agatupu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Agatupu circles away.#T3#
Agatupu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Agatupu unleashes a big counter combination but Black bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Agatupu defends it nicely.
Agatupu with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.
Black doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Agatupu counters with a straight right hand.
Black scores with a one two! Agatupu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Agatupu moves out of range of the body kick from Black.
Black shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Agatupu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Agatupu. #T4#
Black missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Agatupu breaks from the clinch.
Mitch Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Agatupu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Black's guard.
Black is looking to stand back up but Agatupu counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Black.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REVR#
Black is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Agatupu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Black dives in for a single leg takedown but Agatupu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Black throws a body kick that misses.
Agatupu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Agatupu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Agatupu. #BC2#
Agatupu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Agatupu defends it nicely.
And Agatupu tries to counter it with a takedown but Black pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Agatupu shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Agatupu wants to counter with a clinch but Black pushes him away.
Black tries to clinch up but Agatupu circles away and keeps his distance.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Black throws a series of punches but Agatupu moves out of range.
Black shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Agatupu as he jumps to the side.
Black throws a sloppy head kick and Agatupu moves out of range easily.
Agatupu with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.
Agatupu lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet.
Black tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Agatupu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Black wants to clinch up but Agatupu keeps it at a distance.
Black tries to clinch up.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Agatupu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Agatupu avoids the body shot from Black.
Agatupu with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.
Agatupu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Agatupu is looking for the big counter here.
Agatupu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Black.
Black shoots for a takedown but Agatupu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black. #CL2#
Agatupu gets a clinch.
Black looking to stall.
Agatupu prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Agatupu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black thuds his right hand into Agatupu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Black moves in looking to clinch but Agatupu pushes him off.
Agatupu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Agatupu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Agatupu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Black.
Black tries to clinch but Agatupu moves out of range.
Agatupu throws a big counter head kick but Black avoids it with no problem.
Black shoots for a takedown but Agatupu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Agatupu with the counter takedown but Black avoids it easily.
Black tries for a takedown but Agatupu circles away easily#CL2#
and Agatupu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Black wants a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Agatupu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ian Agatupu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Black is trying to pull guard but Agatupu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Agatupu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Agatupu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Agatupu!
A determined Ian Agatupu didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Stepin lands a jab-cross combination.
Agatupu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stepin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#ROC#
Agatupu is rocked!
Agatupu backs away from a small jab... but Stepin lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Agatupu crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Stepin with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Conson Stepin!
Ian Agatupu spoke after the fight, saying 'You think that was bizarre, just wait until my next fight!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
McGills takes a swing at Agatupu's ribcage but misses.
Agatupu looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McGills shoots for a double leg takedown but Agatupu sprawls well. He's pushed McGills's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGills shoots in and drives through. Agatupu sprawls well.
Agatupu flicks out a counter leg kick but McGills steps away.
McGills tries to clinch but Agatupu moves out of range. #TD#
McGills shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Agatupu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGills wants to stand up but Agatupu has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGills wants to control but Agatupu is keeping him busy.
McGills controlling the action here.#T1#
McGills trying to mount his opponent but Agatupu defends it.
Agatupu trying to control here.
McGills wants to take a breather but Agatupu is having none of it.
McGills slips a nice elbow through Agatupu's hands, connecting with Agatupu's forehead.
McGills is keen to just control but Agatupu is a slippery customer.#SU#
McGills gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McGills throws the kick towards the body but Agatupu avoids it.
McGills tries to clinch up.
McGills tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Agatupu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Agatupu with the counter takedown but McGills avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McGills.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane McGills. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
McGills drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
McGills is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Agatupu has escaped the position, nice work there.
McGills is trying to ground and pound but Agatupu uses the momentary lack of control by McGills to regain half guard. #T3#
McGills is trying to control. Agatupu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McGills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Agatupu's head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Agatupu blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGills.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGills controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McGills is looking to take a break and control but Agatupu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Agatupu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Agatupu tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Agatupu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Agatupu wants it to stay on the feet.
As McGills backs off Agatupu throws a huge counter combo but McGills manages to avoid it all.
McGills dives in for a single leg takedown but Agatupu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
McGills shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGills showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shane McGills will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
McGills fails to land the takedown.
McGills darts in looking for a takedown but Agatupu gets double underhooks and turns McGills into the cage.
McGills moves in looking to clinch but Agatupu pushes him off.
McGills shoots in and drives through. Agatupu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane McGills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Agatupu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGills defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGills jabs Agatupu right on the nose. Agatupu blinks but takes it well.
Agatupu is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
McGills shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Agatupu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
McGills passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Agatupu!
McGills looking to control but Agatupu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGills content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGills working the ground and pound effectively.
McGills lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2##SUB#
McGills jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Agatupu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McGills taking a breather here. #SU#
McGills has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Horrible takedown attempt by McGills or perhaps it was just good defense by Agatupu, which made it look bad. #T3#
Agatupu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McGills shoots in looking for a takedown but Agatupu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGills's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Agatupu with the counter takedown but McGills avoids it easily.#TD#
McGills drives through with a takedown into Agatupu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McGills wants to control from the top but Agatupu keeps moving.
McGills passes into half guard. #SU#
McGills decides to stand and escape the position. #T4##CL#
McGills darts in and clinches Agatupu up against the cage.
McGills wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Agatupu has him pressed against the cage.
Agatupu prevents McGills from breaking the clinch.
McGills tries to pull guard but Agatupu won't allow it.
McGills jumps guard but Agatupu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
McGills ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGills no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGills trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
McGills trying to keep a closed guard but Agatupu is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane McGills dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Agatupu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGills.#TD#
Agatupu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGills to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
McGills stands and steps away. Agatupu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Shane McGills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGills wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGills shoots in looking for a takedown. Agatupu tries to sprawl out of it but McGills keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Agatupu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Agatupu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Agatupu stuffs the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGills.
McGills blocks a head kick by Agatupu.
Agatupu slaps away a takedown attempt from McGills, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane McGills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGills fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
McGills closes the distance and clinches.
McGills prevents Agatupu from breaking the clinch.#T2#
McGills drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Agatupu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGills trying to land knees to the body.
McGills is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Agatupu is defending well for now.
Agatupu is looking to break free of the clinch but McGills has double underhooks. #TD#
McGills drags the fight down to the ground.
McGills trying to control the position.
McGills lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
McGills looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McGills passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU#
McGills stands up and beckons Agatupu to his feet. #TD#
McGills closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Agatupu quickly recovers to half guard.
McGills thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Agatupu's head.
Shane McGills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGills thows a huge punch but Agatupu dodges it nicely.
Ian Agatupu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGills is pressing down on Agatupu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Agatupu is holding on for now.
Shane McGills is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGills lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane McGills showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGills, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane McGills!
Ian Agatupu was interviewed post fight and said 'You think that was bizarre, just wait until my next fight!'.
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