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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Basov shoots in but no luck this time.
Basov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilkins pinned against the cage. Wilkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wilkins attempts a counter takedown but Basov avoids it well and moves away.
Wilkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Andy Wilkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Basov.#TD#
Wilkins scores with a takedown into Basov's guard.
Wilkins throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilkins trying to control but Basov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Wilkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Basov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Basov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Basov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wilkins advances position into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Basov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Basov wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Wilkins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Basov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wilkins tries to move into full mount but can't pass Basov's legs. #SUB#
Wilkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Basov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Wilkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wilkins 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.#SUB#
Wilkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wilkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Wilkins controls the position.
Wilkins is looking to take a break and control but Basov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Basov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Basov tries to buck Wilkins off but Wilkins is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkins wants to control but Basov is keeping him busy.
Basov has one of Wilkins's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Basov struggling a bit here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Wilkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wilkins sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Basov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Basov is not content to let Wilkins control the position.
Basov is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wilkins dominated that round.
That's time! Wilkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Basov tries for a takedown but Wilkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Basov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wilkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Basov can do to turn this around?
Wilkins misses with a right hand
and Basov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD#
Wilkins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Basov's guard.
Basov controls Wilkins momentarily but Wilkins frees himself.
Wilkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wilkins drops back looking for a leg! Basov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Basov manages to kick Wilkins off! Wilkins jumps back into Basov's guard.
Wilkins scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Wilkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Basov is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basov wants to control the position but Wilkins says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wilkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilkins not doing much here.
#SUB#
Wilkins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Basov is just riding it out for now. Wilkins eventually gives up the hold.
Wilkins is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Wilkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Basov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Wilkins is working for a kimura but Basov is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Wilkins is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Basov trying to control from the bottom.
Wilkins looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Basov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wilkins wants to control but Basov is keeping him busy.
Wilkins looks to land a strike but Basov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wilkins passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Basov tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Wilkins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wilkins advances nicely into full mount.
Basov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poor strikes thrown by Wilkins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Basov reaches up and holds on to Wilkins to control the position.
Basov trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Wilkins 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Basov moves away from the strike by Wilkins.
Basov fails to land the takedown.
Wilkins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Basov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilkins is defended easily by Basov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins shoots for a takedown but Basov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Basov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Basov counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Basov.
Wilkins sneaks back into half guard.
Basov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilkins is looking to improve his position.
Basov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wilkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Wilkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Basov is working Wilkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Basov stopping the sweep attempt from Wilkins.
Basov is working Wilkins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Wilkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Basov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Basov wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
Basov scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilkins is looking to stall here but Basov recovers full guard.
Wilkins sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Wilkins pushes down on Basov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Andy Wilkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilkins thows a huge punch but Basov dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Wilkins wants to work for an arm triangle but Basov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Wilkins is working for a submission of some sort.
Basov is staying active underneath Wilkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilkins not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Wilkins is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Basov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andy Wilkins!
During a confident post fight interview, Andy Wilkins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Basov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Basov showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
On A Stick actively working from the bottom here.
On A Stick trying to control from the bottom.
On A Stick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
On A Stick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Basov scores with a couple of nice shots.
On A Stick taking some punishment here, with Basov in his half guard.
On A Stick wants to control but Basov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Basov drops an elbow to the side of On A Stick's head. #SUB#
On A Stick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
On A Stick has hold of Basov's hands but Basov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Still in half guard, Basov seems content to control.
Ground and pound from Basov. #T1#
Ground and pound from Basov.
On A Stick wants to improve his position but Basov is controlling well.
Basov drops an elbow to the side of On A Stick's head.
Basov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Basov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Basov working the head and body with strikes.
Basov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, On A Stick is hurt! He's hurt bad - Basov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save On A Stick from any more punishment! Congratulations to Basov! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeke Basov!
Dog Turd On A Stick spoke after the fight, saying 'ALL I WANTED WAS A HUG, I'M SPECIAL NEEDS. YOU BEAT UP A SPECIAL NEEDS GUY.
WHAT THE SHIT, ZEKE?!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Basov shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Basov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aldo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Basov is in Aldo's guard.
Aldo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Basov prevents Aldo from getting back to his feet.
Basov connects with a couple of short punches.
Basov with a nice head shot there.
Basov chips away with some ground and pound.
Basov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Basov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Basov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Basov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Basov connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Basov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Basov on the ground.
Basov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Basov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aldo's head.
Basov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Basov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Basov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aldo's head.
Basov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Basov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Aldo is looking for a triangle but Basov pushes his legs off easily.
Aldo has momentary wrist control but Basov slips an elbow through the middle.
Basov cracks Aldo with a solid left hand.
Basov content to stall in guard here.
Basov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aldo's head.#ROC2#
Aldo is rocked!
Basov won't allow Aldo to get back to his feet.
Basov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Basov scores with punches from side control. #T3#
Basov cracks Aldo with a big elbow.
Oh Aldo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aldo trying to remain calm as Basov controls from the top position.
It looks like Basov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Aldo seems to have got his legs back now.
Basov cracks Aldo with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Basov immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Aldo is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Basov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeke Basov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Basov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Basov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Escargesa tries to buck Basov off but Basov is having none of it.
Escargesa keeps trying to improve his position.
Basov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Basov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Escargesa is avoiding damage well.
Escargesa is looking for a sweep.
Escargesa parries the strikes from Basov easily there. Basov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Escargesa to escape.
Basov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Escargesa on the ground.
Basov scoring with punches from side control.
Basov lands a nice forearm strike.
Basov wants to control but Escargesa is keeping him busy.
Escargesa sneaks back into half guard.
Basov is trying to control the action in half guard but Escargesa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Escargesa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Escargesa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escargesa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Escargesa tries to roll over but Basov keeps him under control.
Basov is trying to control. Escargesa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Escargesa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Basov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Escargesa defending well though.
Escargesa wants to control but Basov is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escargesa gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basov trying to control but Escargesa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Escargesa working for a triangle but Basov defends it easily.
Basov trying to control but Escargesa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Basov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Escargesa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Basov has managed to get both his arms back between Escargesa's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Escargesa pushes a forearm under Basov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Basov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vincent Escargesa!
Vincent Escargesa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Basov. Basov gets slowly back to his feet.
Basov slips under a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Basov.
Basov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ash Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Basov.#TD2#
Basov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Basov.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Basov is having none of it.
Basov works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Basov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Basov trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Basov seems content to control.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thomas preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Basov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Basov throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Basov throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Basov in particular looking to stall.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Basov.
Basov working over Thomas with some ground and pound. Thomas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Basov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thomas defending well though.
Basov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Basov slows the pace down in half guard.
Basov throwing shots but Thomas is blocking nicely.
Basov prevents Thomas from improving his position.
Thomas is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Basov lands a nice short elbow.
Thomas is pressing down on Basov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Basov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Basov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Basov scoring with some ground and pound.
Basov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Basov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Basov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Basov trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Basov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Basov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas throws the left hand but Basov avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Basov scores with a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Basov won't allow Thomas to sweep him here.
Basov throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Basov controls the pace.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Basov working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Basov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Basov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Basov postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Basov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thomas throws a hook but Basov blocks it.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
and Basov counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Thomas tries to sprawl but Basov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Basov is controlling well.
Basov working over Thomas with some ground and pound. Thomas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Basov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Basov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is looking to control Basov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thomas avoid being mounted?
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Basov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Basov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Basov throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Thomas to regain full guard.
Basov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Basov is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Basov trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Basov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Basov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Basov is proving a slippery customer.
Thomas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thomas tries to get out of the position.
Basov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Basov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Basov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No luck for Basov with that takedown attempt.
Thomas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas slaps away a takedown attempt from Basov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Basov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Basov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thomas throws the left hand but Basov avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Basov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Basov shoots for a double leg takedown but Thomas sprawls well. He's pushed Basov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ash Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Basov.
The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Basov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thomas sprawls well initially but Basov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thomas trying to control but Basov postures up.
Basov trying to control the pace. #T4#
Basov working Thomas over with strikes.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Basov.
Basov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Basov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Basov stops Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Basov there.
Basov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Basov wants to pass to mount but Thomas is defending the position.
Basov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Basov slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Basov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Basov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thomas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Basov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Basov! But no joy.#CL2#
Basov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Basov wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas controlling the action here for a moment.
Basov wants a takedown but no success here.
Ash Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeke Basov.
Basov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thomas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Basov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thomas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thomas scores with a shoulder strike.
Thomas stops a takedown attempt from Basov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Basov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Basov has Thomas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thomas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Basov turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Basov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ash Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Basov is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basov throws a strike aimed at the side of Thomas's head but Thomas avoids it well.
Basov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zeke Basov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Basov wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Thomas regains half guard, as Basov was trying to land strikes.
Thomas trying to control here.
Basov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Nice strikes from Basov there.
Thomas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Thomas.
Basov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Thomas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Basov being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Basov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Basov is pulling down on Thomas's head to control his posture.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Basov wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
Zeke Basov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ES2#
Basov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Thomas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Basov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeke Basov!
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