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Event:
In Cage
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tran.
A looping hook to the body misses from mBledos. Tran does a little dance to reset his feet.
mBledos scores with a hook.
mBledos scores with a jab to the body.
mBledos blocks a head kick by Tran.
Tran tries to clinch but mBledos is having none of it.
mBledos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that mBledos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tran throws a sloppy head kick and mBledos moves out of range easily.
Tran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from mBledos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from mBledos.
Tran shoots for a double leg takedown but mBledos sprawls well. He's pushed Tran's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
mBledos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Tran moves into range and clinches up with mBledos.#BC2#
mBledos breaks from the clinch.
Tran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Some bone on bone action there as Tran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
mBledos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tran momentarily.
mBledos avoids the body shot from Tran.
mBledos throws a counter combo.#TD2#
mBledos gets the takedown into side control.
Tran tries to get back to half guard but can't.
mBledos scores with punches from side control.
Tran is pushing mBledos's head away, looking to escape. mBledos manages to hold on to the position though.
mBledos lands a few punches from side control.
Tran is trying to escape the position but mBledos is controlling the position. #T2#
Tran tries to improve position but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
mBledos working the head and body with strikes.
mBledos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tran manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mBledos working over Tran with some ground and pound. Tran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
mBledos works his way into full mount!
mBledos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
mBledos working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Tran is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
mBledos looking for a guillotine from mount but Tran is having none of it.
mBledos controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
mBledos working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tran is desperately trying to improve his position but mBledos has a good base and remains in mount.
mBledos punishing his opponent with strikes.
mBledos working Tran over with strikes here. #T4#
mBledos prevents Tran from getting the reversal.
mBledos working the ground and pound effectively.
mBledos lands a big shot there that rocks Tran but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#SU2#
mBledos is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Tran gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and mBledos counters with a single leg into guard. Tran didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Tran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tran can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as mBledos controls the pace.#SUB#
mBledos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tran has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, mBledos has managed to get both his arms back between Tran's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mentos mBledos 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#
A head kick misses from Tran. #TD2#
mBledos gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Tran bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tran is trying hard to land a takedown here. mBledos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
mBledos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Tran instigates a clinch.
mBledos misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Tran manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tran has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
mBledos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tran!
You can see the frustration on Tran's face as mBledos controls the position. #T1##SUB2#
mBledos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
mBledos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
mBledos working the ground and pound.
mBledos is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tran's shoulder. That is not cool.
mBledos wants to control but Tran is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
mBledos scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but mBledos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB2#
mBledos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tran is not content to let mBledos control the position.
A lull in the action here as mBledos stalls from top position.
mBledos lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
mBledos controlling the position from side mount.
mBledos cracks Tran with an elbow. That is naaassty.
mBledos lands a few punches from side control.
mBledos content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tran manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
mBledos wants to improve his position but Tran is controlling well.
mBledos moves into full guard.
#T4#
Tran being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
mBledos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tran throws a big elbow that misses.
mBledos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
mBledos controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tran wants to control from the top but mBledos keeps moving. #SUB2#
mBledos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mentos mBledos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
mBledos throws a body punch but Tran moves out of range.
Tran wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
mBledos scores with a hook.
mBledos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
mBledos throws a body shot but no joy.
As mBledos looks to move away, Tran throws a big counter combo but mBledos just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mBledos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and mBledos wants it to stay on the feet.
Tran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tran tries to close the distance and clinch up but mBledos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andrew Tran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
mBledos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tran's half guard.#ES#
Tran kicks mBledos off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Tran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
mBledos throws a counter combo.
mBledos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
mBledos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tran was well out of range. Poor timing from mBledos.
mBledos lands a jab to Tran's midsection.
Tran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
mBledos with a nice cross.
Tran tries to clinch but mBledos is having none of it.
Tran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
mBledos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tran did well to prevent mBledos getting side control.#ES#
Tran manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. mBledos keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
mBledos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
mBledos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tran closes this distance looking for a takedown but mBledos circles away.
Tran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. mBledos defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Tran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tran tries to close the distance and clinch but mBledos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
mBledos throws a counter combo.
mBledos cracks a nice hook into Tran's ribs.
Tran takes one to the side of the head.
Tran misses with a low kick as mBledos jumps back.
Mentos mBledos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tran wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from mBledos! But no joy.
Mentos mBledos seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Tran tries to clinch but mBledos is having none of it. #CL#
Tran moves into the clinch.
mBledos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
mBledos stalling.
mBledos tries a body shot but Tran blocks it.
A short right from mBledos on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tran lands an elbow that stopped mBledos in his tracks for a moment.
Tran tries a body shot but mBledos blocks it.
mBledos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tran backwards.
Tran wants to get back to striking at distance but mBledos won't allow it.
Andrew Tran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Tran drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4##SU2#
mBledos gets to his feet - Tran follows without any prompting. #TD2#
mBledos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tran!#ES#
Tran throws mBledos to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tran tries to clinch
and mBledos counters with a stiff right hand.
Tran takes one to the side of the head.
mBledos throws a right and a left that Tran avoids nicely.
Tran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
mBledos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tran blocks it well.
Tran closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and mBledos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by mBledos. #SUB#
Tran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. mBledos is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mentos mBledos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got mBledos 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mentos mBledos!
Our winner, Mentos mBledos, 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.
In defeat, Andrew Tran stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well It Wasn't My Best Fight, But I Will Train Hard To Get Back In The Game And Win My Next Fight.'.
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Event:
The Quest 2
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Good exchange - mBledos coming out on top.
Lager shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with mBledos but mBledos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
mBledos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lager fails in his attempt to clinch.
mBledos lands with a good body shot.
mBledos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
mBledos dives in and scores a takedown into Lager's guard.#SUB2#
Lager is looking for a triangle here but mBledos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lager sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lager tries to get to full guard but mBledos has control of the leg. #T1#
mBledos is trying to control the action in half guard but Lager is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with mBledos in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Lager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lager tries to roll over but mBledos keeps him under control.
Lager regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Lager throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SU#
mBledos gets to his feet - Lager follows without any prompting. #T2#
mBledos works Lager's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from mBledos.
Lager shoots in for a takedown but mBledos shows good takedown defense.
Lager looks winded!
Lager has a takedown stuffed.
Mentos mBledos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stein Lager.
mBledos stuns Lager with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
mBledos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Good exchange - mBledos coming out on top.#TD#
mBledos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
mBledos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lager keeps working.
mBledos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
mBledos wants to free his trapped foot but Lager is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Lager actively working from the bottom here.
mBledos passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
mBledos with shots to the head and body - Lager looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lager is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
mBledos looking to secure an arm triangle but Lager defends it well. #SUB#
mBledos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lager manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4#
Lager is trying to improve his position.
mBledos scoring with punches and elbows.
mBledos taking a breather here. #SU#
mBledos has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
mBledos stuffs the takedown.
mBledos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
mBledos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mentos mBledos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
mBledos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lager.
mBledos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A counter left hand to the body from mBledos misses its target.
Lager closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #TD#
mBledos drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Lager looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
mBledos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
mBledos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lager, up you get!
Stein Lager is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Lager drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lager wants to control from the top but mBledos keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
mBledos looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lager has picked mBledos up and slammed him! mBledos can't keep hold of the triangle and Lager manages to pass to side control!
mBledos can't do much from the bottom here.
mBledos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mBledos looks to move to half guard but instead Lager has passed into mount! Damn!
mBledos tries to hold on but Lager postures up.#SUB2#
Lager has control of mBledos's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and mBledos regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T2#
mBledos is trying to stand.
mBledos wants to hold on but Lager pushes him away.
mBledos is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Lager looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
mBledos tries to hold on but Lager postures up.
mBledos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if mBledos tries to get out of the position.#T3#
mBledos is desperately trying to improve his position but Lager has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Lager jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but mBledos manages to avoid the submission attempt.
mBledos tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Lager tries for a kimura but mBledos is defending well.
mBledos tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lager presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
mBledos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lager can do to turn this around?#T4##SUB2#
Lager swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and mBledos is now in Lager's guard. A big mistake from Lager there, giving up the dominant position!
Lager is breathing heavily.
Lager keeping full guard, as mBledos tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lager escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. mBledos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
mBledos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lager on the ground.#SU#
mBledos stands and steps away. Lager gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lager shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and mBledos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stein Lager will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
mBledos digs a good hook to Lager's body.
Nice straight punches there by mBledos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of mBledos.#TD#
mBledos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lager's guard.#SUB2#
Lager is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and mBledos defends well.
mBledos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Lager looking for subs off his back but mBledos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lager blocking the ground and pound attempt from mBledos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mBledos is looking to take a break and control but Lager is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
mBledos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1##SUB2#
Lager looking for submissions off his back.
Lager takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Lager actively working from the bottom here.
mBledos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
mBledos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lager for as long as he can get away with.
mBledos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Lager looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. mBledos connects with a nice short shot to Lager's temple. #SU#
mBledos stands up out of the half guard.
Lager shoots in but no luck this time.
mBledos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lager unleashes a big counter combination but mBledos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
mBledos moves into range and connects with a jab.
mBledos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lager throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lager takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
mBledos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lager back to the cage. mBledos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
mBledos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lager under the eye.#T3#
mBledos stalks Lager and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lager's face. Lager staggers backwards, shaken.
mBledos connects with a body shot.
mBledos misses with a low kick.
Lager wants to counter with a clinch but mBledos pushes him away.
mBledos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and mBledos duly obliges. #TD#
mBledos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Lager is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Lager looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! mBledos has picked Lager up and slammed him! Lager can't keep hold of the triangle and mBledos manages to pass to side control!
mBledos is looking to take a break and control but Lager is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
mBledos decides to stand back up. #T4#
mBledos jabs Lager to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
mBledos digs a good hook to Lager's body.
mBledos lands a right hook to the body.
Lager tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but mBledos defends well and Lager ends up having to push mBledos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
mBledos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lager quickly recovers to half guard.
mBledos performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
mBledos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
mBledos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
mBledos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lager is just riding it out for now. mBledos eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mentos mBledos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well mBledos 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mentos mBledos!
Mentos mBledos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Fight Me Fight You
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
mBledos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wills to the ground. mBledos is now in Wills's guard.
mBledos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
mBledos content to stall in guard here.
Wills trying to keep a closed guard but mBledos is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Wills looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Wills had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. mBledos defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mBledos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SU2#
mBledos gets to his feet - Wills follows without any prompting. #T1##TD2#
mBledos gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. mBledos lands a nice short elbow.
mBledos trying to pass the guard but Wills defending well.
mBledos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wills missing with punches from the bottom.
mBledos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wills. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
mBledos trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Wills is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of mBledos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take mBledos's back!
mBledos can't escape the position.
mBledos has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wills misses with a punch to the head.
mBledos wants to escape the position.
#T3#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wills's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wills controlling well, preventing mBledos from escaping the position.
mBledos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
mBledos is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Wills working for a choke but mBledos is defending well.
mBledos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Wills working for a choke but mBledos is defending well. #T4#
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.
mBledos really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Wills's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
mBledos wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wills struggling to land strikes to the head as mBledos covers up.
Wills somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
mBledos trying to control the action but Wills just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Wills has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, mBledos has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
mBledos staying busy and making it hard for Wills to control.
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 Joe Wills will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Wills shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has mBledos pinned against the cage. mBledos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wills moves to clinch but mBledos breaks away #TD2#
so mBledos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
mBledos gets to his feet. Wills looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Joe Wills is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wills misses with a takedown attempt - mBledos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like mBledos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Wills gets caught napping as mBledos dives in and scores a takedown. Wills manages to retain guard.#ES#
Wills is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wills really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
mBledos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
mBledos wants to stand up but Wills is controlling him.
Wills throwing strikes from guard but mBledos blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if mBledos can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
mBledos working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wills has passed into half guard!
Joe Wills overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
mBledos looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Wills stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T2#
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.
Wills swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and mBledos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by mBledos.
mBledos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wills throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
mBledos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Wills is working an open guard so mBledos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wills tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. mBledos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wills throws a leg kick that misses.
Wills shoots in looking for a takedown. mBledos tries to sprawl out of it but Wills keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. mBledos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Wills. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Wills avoids the body shot from mBledos.
Joe Wills seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
mBledos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wills on his heels. He'll look to pass Wills's guard now, I'm sure.
Wills wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and mBledos manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
mBledos tries to pass to full mount but Wills defends it.
mBledos stalling.
mBledos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
mBledos landing strikes, looking to finish!
mBledos pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Wills trying desperately to get to his feet.
mBledos controlling from the full mount.
mBledos working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mentos mBledos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
mBledos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Wills has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but mBledos is on him like a limpet, forcing Wills back against the cage.#TD2#
mBledos jumps into guard, dragging Wills to the mat.
mBledos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
mBledos has his hands on Wills's head, controlling the position.
mBledos keeping moving, preventing Wills from controlling successfully.
mBledos wants to sweep here but Wills controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
mBledos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wills defends it easily.#SUB2#
mBledos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wills wants to control from the top but mBledos keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wills throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
mBledos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wills is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for mBledos.
Wills prevents mBledos from escaping the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wills tries to advance to mount but can't.
mBledos is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Wills looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
mBledos tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Wills sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but mBledos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
mBledos is trying to improve his position.
Wills in the domination position with mBledos hanging on.
You can see the frustration on mBledos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
mBledos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wills pushes mBledos off but mBledos dives into side control.
#T4##SUB2#
mBledos looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wills is looking to regain half guard here but mBledos keeps moving and retains side control.
mBledos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
mBledos trying to control the position but Wills is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
mBledos stands up and beckons Wills to his feet.
Wills throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and mBledos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wills won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joe Wills.
I think Wills 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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