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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Enano. No joy for Connor on that attempt.
Enano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Enano looking to score a takedown here. Connor is defending well but Enano drives through and ends up in Connor's guard.
Connor wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Enano is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enano thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Enano throwing shots but Connor is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Enano is trying to work for a kimura but Connor is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Connor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Enano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Connor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Enano should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Connor is defending against the submission attempts here by Enano.
Connor is refusing to be controlled, as Enano sits in half guard.
Connor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Enano on the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Enano lands with a punch from half guard.
Enano has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Connor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Enano is keen to just control but Connor is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Connor with a poor takedown
and Enano counters with a straight right hand.
Connor misses with a takedown attempt - Enano sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Enano is fending him off so far but Connor persists. Nope, Enano circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor has his takedown stuffed
and Enano counters with a one-two to the body.
Connor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Enano unleashes a big counter combination but Connor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Connor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Enano tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD#
Connor looking to score a takedown here. Enano is defending well but Connor drives through and ends up in Enano's guard.#ES2#
Enano is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Connor is breathing heavily.
Enano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Connor tries to pull guard but Enano forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Connor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Enano is defending well.
Enano has Connor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Connor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Enano has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Connor uses from the top position. #T4#
Enano looking to control.
Connor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Connor is looking to stand up but Enano won't let him. #ES2#
Enano uses the cage to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connor leaves Enano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connor misses with a takedown
and Enano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connor misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Enano moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Canijo Enano dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Enano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Connor avoids it really well and circles away.
Enano's coach down at Club Pain (Sparring & Coaching) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Enano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Connor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Enano tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Connor is in Enano's guard.#ES2#
Enano pushes Connor off and scrambles back to his feet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Enano has eaten all the pies!
Connor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Enano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Enano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Enano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Connor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Enano to the mat! Enano manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Enano has his feet on Connor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Enano is breathing heavily.#T1#
Enano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Enano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connor is fending him off so far but Enano persists. Nope, Connor circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Canijo Enano.
Connor misses with a takedown
and Enano counters with a nice uppercut.
Connor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Enano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Enano as he jumps to the side.
Enano shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Enano stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Enano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Connor. #TD2#
Connor tries to sprawl but Enano drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Enano is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Enano throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Enano is thwarting Connor's attempts to control the position.
Enano is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Enano wants to take a breather but Connor is having none of it. #T3#
Enano missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Connor is staying active underneath Enano, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Connor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Enano defends well and Connor ends up having to push Enano into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chris Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enano stuffs the takedown attempt from Connor. Connor gets slowly back to his feet.
Enano steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Connor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Connor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Enano did well to prevent Connor getting side control.#ES2#
Enano has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Connor is on him like a limpet, forcing Enano back against the cage.
Enano tries for a takedown but Connor manages to get underhooks.
#T4#
Connor tries to pull guard but Enano won't allow it.
Connor is trying to force a seperation but Enano has the dominant position.
Enano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The referee is keeping an eye on Connor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Connor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Connor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Connor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Enano lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Enano walks away with a smile on his face. Connor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Canijo Enano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Connor doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Enano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Connor's guard.
Connor is wriggling around but Enano manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Connor is trying to stand back up but Enano is controlling him
Connor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Enano.
Enano sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Enano is working away from the top position though.#T1##SUB2#
Enano is looking for a kimura but Connor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Enano to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Connor is defending against the submission attempts here by Enano.
Enano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in half guard, Enano seems content to control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Enano thows a huge punch but Connor dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Enano is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Enano trying to control the action but Connor is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Connor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Connor tries for a takedown but Enano circles away easily
and Enano counters with a series of strikes. Connor will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enano shoots for a double leg takedown but Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Enano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chris Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connor has his takedown stuffed
and Enano counters with a series of strikes. Connor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Connor tries for a takedown but Enano circles away easily
and Enano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Connor thinking.
Connor misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Enano counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Connor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Enano walks away with a smile on his face. Connor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Enano lands with a right hand. #T4#
Connor misses with a takedown
and Enano counters with an inside leg kick. #TD2#
Enano looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Connor!
Connor wants to get back to his feet but Enano is dominant here and he's now got Connor's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor trying to get back to his feet but Enano is in full control for now.
Enano is hanging on to Connor's back as he tries to escape.
Chris Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Canijo Enano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Enano tries to get the hooks in deep but Connor pushed the leg off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Canijo Enano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Enano 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Canijo Enano!
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jan Karel and Chris Connor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jan Karel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chris Connor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Connor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Karel to the ground. Connor is now in Karel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karel (0) vs (2) Connor
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karel looking for a sweep. Not yet Karel, not yet.
Connor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Karel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Karel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Karel! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Karel (4) vs (2) Connor
Connor is not content to let Karel control the position.
Karel taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karel advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Karel (6) vs (2) Connor
Karel mounts Connor! Really nice guard pass there!
Connor is controlling an arm, preventing Karel from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Connor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Karel controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karel tries to control but Connor wriggling away.
Karel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karel works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Karel (9) vs (2) Connor
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Connor do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Karel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Connor is in bad spot here.
Karel struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Karel is trying to control but Connor is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Connor is in all sorts of trouble here.
Connor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Connor wants to hold on but Karel pushes him away.
Connor is squirming around, avoiding Karel's attempts to control the action.
Connor is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Karel trying to control but Connor is having none of it.
Connor can't escape the position.
Karel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Karel works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Karel (12) vs (2) Connor
Karel avoiding Connor 's attempts to control his hands.
Karel is looking to control Connor but Connor is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Karel has the hooks in. Connor is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Karel trying to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Karel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Connor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries to roll but Karel sticks to his back.
Will Karel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Connor tries to escape the position.
Karel not allowing Connor to control his hands.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Connor is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Connor trying to control the action but Karel just sinks the hooks in.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Karel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Connor staying busy and making it hard for Karel to control.
Karel has good solid back control here.
Will Karel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Karel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Connor doesn't escape.
Karel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Karel struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karel takes the fight on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Herrera lets loose with a powerful body kick. Connor will feel that in the morning.#TD#
Connor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Herrera's half guard.
Connor is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Herrera is looking to improve his position.
Herrera trying to control from the bottom.
Connor wants to stand up but Herrera has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Connor is thwarting Herrera's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Herrera regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Herrera working a defensive guard here.
Connor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Herrera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Connor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Herrera uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Herrera throws a right hand that Connor ducks under and follows up with a left that Connor also avoids with ease.
Herrera pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Connor back to the cage. Herrera follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Connor has been cut.
Connor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Herrera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Connor sprawls well. Connor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.#T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Connor. #ES2#
Herrera throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Herrera shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Connor jumps guard but Herrera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Connor can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor is working for takedown but Herrera is calmly controlling the position for now.
Connor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Herrera is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Connor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Herrera prevents it.
Connor takes an elbow to the temple. #T3#
Herrera wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Herrera pulls guard. #SUB2#
Herrera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Herrera is trying to control the position but Connor postures up.
Herrera has a closed guard, preventing Connor from standing up.
Herrera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Connor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Herrera on the ground.#T4#
Herrera trying to keep a closed guard but Connor is proving a slippery customer.
Connor wants to get up but he can't break Herrera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Herrera has eaten all the pies!
Herrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Connor's guard. #REVB#
Connor keeping moving, preventing Herrera from controlling successfully.
Connor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Herrera is controlling him.
Herrera trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Herrera dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Connor's cut.
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#
Herrera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD#
Connor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Herrera makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Herrera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Connor swivels and escapes.
Chris Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor shoots in but no luck this time.
Herrera wants to counter with a clinch but Connor pushes him away.
Herrera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herrera shoots in but no luck this time.
Connor stuffs the takedown.
Chris Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Herrera.
Connor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Herrera pinned against the cage. Herrera gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sloppy strikes from Herrera. Those never looked like landing. #T1##TD#
Connor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Herrera throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Herrera goes for a double leg but Connor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Connor continues to drive forward.#TD#
Connor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Herrera to the mat! Herrera manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Herrera manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Herrera gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Connor has had enough of the clinch but Herrera keeps him there for the moment.
Herrera digs a right hand into Connor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Connor's gas tank. #BC2#
Herrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herrera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Connor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Connor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Herrera was covering up waiting for the punch and Connor finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Herrera is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Connor is trying to pull guard but Herrera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Herrera is trying to drag Connor to the mat but Connor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Herrera tries to score a body lock takedown but Connor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Herrera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Herrera is trying to break free.
Connor wants a takedown but no success here.
Connor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T3#
Connor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Herrera smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Connor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Herrera!#ES2#
Herrera throws Connor to one side and escapes!
Herrera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Herrera wants it to stay on the feet.
Herrera now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Connor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Herrera's guard.#ES2#
Herrera scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Connor shoots in for a double leg but Herrera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Herrera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Connor but Connor pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Herrera is defended easily by Connor.
Herrera tries to clinch but Connor moves out of range. #TD#
Connor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Herrera makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Herrera tries to clinch there but Connor circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Connor dives in and scores a takedown into Herrera's guard.
Connor wants to stand but Herrera is controlling his posture from full guard.
Herrera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Herrera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Connor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Connor dives in for a single leg takedown but Herrera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Herrera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Connor defends well and Herrera ends up having to push Connor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Connor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Herrera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Connor shoots in but Herrera avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Connor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herrera tries to avoid it but Connor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herrera to the ground. Herrera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herrera wants to clinch.#TD#
Connor gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Herrera kicks off Connor and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connor stuffs the takedown attempt from Herrera. Herrera gets slowly back to his feet.
Herrera tries to clinch but Connor is having none of it.
A left and a right from Herrera both land. Nice combination.
Chris Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Connor throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Herrera was covering up waiting for the punch and Connor finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Herrera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Herrera is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Herrera passes into half guard.
Nicky Herrera has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Herrera decides to stand and escape the position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herrera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Connor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Connor wants to stand but Herrera is controlling his arm.
Connor wants to stand but Herrera has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. #SUB2#
Herrera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Connor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Herrera is proving hard to escape from.
Herrera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Herrera 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Herrera working a defensive guard here.
Connor wanted to stand there but Herrera had control of the position.
Herrera trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Connor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Herrera's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicky Herrera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Herrera 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Herrera!
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