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Event:
AFC7
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Kirjinova has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Kirjinova breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kirjinova clinches up with Mayhem and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Kirjinova manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Mayhem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kirjinova, pushing him back against the cage.
Mayhem prevents a body shot from Kirjinova. #TD2#
Mayhem wants the takedown. Kirjinova is fighting it off but Mayhem persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kirjinova's guard against the cage.
Mayhem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mayhem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mayhem cracks Kirjinova with a solid left hand.
Mayhem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayhem content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mayhem postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kirjinova covers up, he's hurt! Mayhem keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Mayhem and the ref steps in to end the fight! Mayhem can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem gave a mention to Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
AFC4
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Kirjinova pushes Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Allen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kirjinova throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kirjinova throws a knee to the head but misses.
Allen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Kirjinova breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kirjinova has Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirjinova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allen blocks it with crossed arms.
Allen takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kirjinova pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kirjinova looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
Allen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kirjinova connects with a nasty looking knee right to Allen's face.
Kirjinova tries a knee to the head but Allen blocks it.
#T1#
Allen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kirjinova fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pablo Kirjinova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Allen.#CL#
Kirjinova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kirjinova misses with a knee to the head.
Kirjinova definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kirjinova looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Kirjinova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Kirjinova closes the distance and pushes Allen back into the cage.
Kirjinova tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Allen avoids it.
Kirjinova throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kirjinova lands a knee to the body.
Kirjinova with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Allen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kirjinova pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2##BC#
Kirjinova breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Kirjinova drives through and clinches with Allen against the cage.
Kirjinova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allen blocks it with crossed arms.
Allen avoids a wild elbow strike from Kirjinova.
Kirjinova tries a knee to the head but Allen blocks it.
Kirjinova tries to land a knee to the head but Allen blocks with his arms.
Kirjinova connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kirjinova throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD2#
Allen wants the takedown. Kirjinova is fighting it off but Allen persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kirjinova's guard against the cage.#ES#
Kirjinova manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T3##CL#
Kirjinova moves into the clinch successfully.
Allen takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC#
Kirjinova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirjinova lands with a kick to the temple. Allen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL#
Kirjinova has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kirjinova lands an elbow inside that Allen shrugs off.
Kirjinova with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Kirjinova breaks the clinch.
Kirjinova throws a series of strikes that have Allen backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Kirjinova fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Allen, pushing him back against the cage.
Kirjinova using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Allen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kirjinova misses with a knee to the head. #T4#
Kirjinova tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kirjinova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kirjinova.
Kirjinova is trying to break the clinch but Allen has him pressed against the cage.
Allen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kirjinova.
Kirjinova using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Allen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Allen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kirjinova looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
Kirjinova tries to work over Allen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Kirjinova dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kirjinova clinches up against the cage.
Kirjinova wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Kirjinova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kirjinova clinches up against the cage.
Kirjinova looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
Kirjinova with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kirjinova manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kirjinova scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirjinova throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kirjinova tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kirjinova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allen blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Kirjinova trying to land knees to the body.
Kirjinova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allen blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Kirjinova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirjinova displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Allen.
Pablo Kirjinova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allen shoots for a takedown but Kirjinova saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Allen 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.#CL#
Kirjinova rushes Allen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Allen takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Kirjinova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kirjinova jabs at Allen's body.
Allen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Kirjinova fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Allen, pushing him back against the cage.
Allen takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kirjinova misses with a knee to the head.
Kirjinova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allen can do to turn this around?
Kirjinova with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kirjinova lands a left hand that snaps the head of Allen backwards.
Kirjinova using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Allen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kirjinova looking to slow down the pace here.
Allen is trying to drag Kirjinova to the mat but Kirjinova just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pablo Kirjinova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Allen.
Kirjinova looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
Kirjinova looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Kirjinova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allen blocks it with crossed arms.
Kirjinova throws an elbow but it misses.
Kirjinova is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Kirjinova breaks from the clinch.
Kirjinova tries to close the distance and clinch but Allen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kirjinova throws a head kick that misses.
Kirjinova is looking to clinch but Allen is avoiding it.
Allen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kirjinova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirjinova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Kirjinova rushes Allen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pablo Kirjinova has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Allen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kirjinova is defending well.
Kirjinova comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kirjinova misses with a knee strike.
#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Kirjinova throws an elbow but misses.
Kirjinova using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Allen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Allen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kirjinova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirjinova looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
#TD2#
Allen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kirjinova can't fight it off and eventually Allen manages to take the fight to the floor. Kirjinova looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Kirjinova manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Kirjinova dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Allen blocks a head kick by Kirjinova.
#CL#
Kirjinova clinches.
Kirjinova lands an elbow inside.
Kirjinova throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Kirjinova.
Kirjinova throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kirjinova tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kirjinova with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Kirjinova manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirjinova tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kirjinova tries to clinch but Allen is having none of it.
Kirjinova throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Kirjinova fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Allen, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirjinova tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Allen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kirjinova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirjinova lands an elbow inside that Allen shrugs off.
Kirjinova lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Allen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Kirjinova manages to break the clinch.
Pablo Kirjinova is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kirjinova pushes Allen up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirjinova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allen blocks it with crossed arms.
Allen blocks the elbow strike.
Kirjinova misses with a knee to the head.
Pablo Kirjinova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##BC#
Kirjinova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kirjinova closes the distance and clinches.
Kirjinova tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Allen letting Kirjinova take a breather here.
Kirjinova leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Kirjinova with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Allen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kirjinova gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirjinova looking to throw knees to the head but Allen is blocking nicely.
Kirjinova with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kirjinova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allen blocks it with crossed arms.
Kirjinova with a knee to the head.
Kirjinova throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Allen blocks it with crossed arms.
Kirjinova tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirjinova misses with a knee to the head.
Mark Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Kirjinova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kirjinova 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Kirjinova!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Silfa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kirjinova leaves Silfa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kirjinova shoots in for a double leg but Silfa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silfa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kirjinova.
Kirjinova is breathing heavily.
Silfa darts in looking for a takedown but Kirjinova gets double underhooks and turns Silfa into the cage.
Kirjinova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Kirjinova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirjinova shoots in but no luck this time.
Silfa fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silfa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kirjinova's waist but Kirjinova gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silfa off to one side.
Kirjinova seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Silfa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1##CL#
Kirjinova has Silfa up against the cage in a clinch.
Silfa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kirjinova smiles and moves away.
Silfa lands a leg kick that knocks Kirjinova off balance momentarily.#CL#
Kirjinova clinches.
Silfa tries a knee to the head but Kirjinova blocks it.
Kirjinova landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silfa is trying to break free.#T2#
Silfa tries to pull guard but Kirjinova won't allow it.
#TD#
Kirjinova jumps guard and drags Silfa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kirjinova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silfa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Silfa being controlled here, momentarily.
Kirjinova forces his way into half guard.
Kirjinova prevents Silfa from improving his position.#T3#
Kirjinova sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kirjinova 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.
Silfa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirjinova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kirjinova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kirjinova has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kirjinova takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kirjinova controlling the pace. #SU#
Kirjinova stands up and beckons Silfa to join him on the feet. #CL#
Kirjinova gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kirjinova stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A left hand lands to the body for Kirjinova.
Silfa stops a takedown attempt from Kirjinova.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Kirjinova dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Silfa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silfa wants it to stay on the feet.
Silfa throws a counter combo.
Silfa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kirjinova as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Kirjinova gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kirjinova scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirjinova. #BC#
Kirjinova manages to break the clinch.
Pablo Kirjinova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silfa dives in for a single leg takedown but Kirjinova sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kirjinova misses with a left hand
and Silfa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Kirjinova closes the distance and pushes Silfa back into the cage.
Kirjinova drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silfa pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Silfa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kirjinova is fending him off so far but Silfa persists. Nope, Kirjinova circles away and we're back to standing.
Pablo Kirjinova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silfa.
Nice takedown defense from Silfa. No joy for Kirjinova on that attempt.
Silfa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kirjinova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silfa can do to turn this around?
Kirjinova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kirjinova slaps away a takedown attempt from Silfa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kirjinova shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silfa.
Kirjinova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kirjinova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silfa is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Silfa scores with a nice body kick.
Silfa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Kirjinova has closed the distance and engaged Silfa in a clinch.
Kirjinova has Silfa pressed against the cage, preventing Silfa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silfa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kirjinova drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silfa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silfa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Kirjinova gets a clinch.
Silfa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Silfa is trying to pull guard but Kirjinova turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Kirjinova pulls Silfa into guard.
Kirjinova wants to sweep here but Silfa controlling him for the moment.
Kirjinova pulls Silfa in to control the position.
Kirjinova 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.
Kirjinova trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kirjinova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silfa is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silfa shoots in but Kirjinova avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Kirjinova has closed the distance and engaged Silfa in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Kirjinova dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kirjinova thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Silfa if he has to take too many more of those.
Silfa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kirjinova if he has to take too many more of those.
Silfa fails to land the takedown.
Kirjinova misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kirjinova displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silfa.
Pablo Kirjinova is winning the standup battle so far.
Kirjinova looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silfa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Silfa wants to clinch up but Kirjinova keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kirjinova misses with a takedown attempt - Silfa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Silfa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirjinova circles away quickly and effectively.
Kirjinova is looking for a counter combo.
Silfa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kirjinova tries to avoid it but Silfa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kirjinova to the ground. Kirjinova escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kirjinova tries to counter with a takedown but Silfa is quick to defend against it.
Pablo Kirjinova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silfa.
Nice takedown defense from Silfa. No joy for Kirjinova on that attempt.
Silfa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kirjinova fails with the takedown
and Silfa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Silfa as Kirjinova shoots in.
Silfa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pablo Kirjinova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Silfa throws a front kick that sends Kirjinova stumbling back into the cage.
Kirjinova looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kirjinova tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silfa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silfa throws a head kick that misses.
Kirjinova avoids the head kick by Silfa.
Kirjinova shoots in but no luck this time.
Kirjinova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Silfa. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
Kirjinova has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silfa working hard to break the clinch.
Silfa prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kirjinova has Silfa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silfa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Silfa is trying to force a seperation but Kirjinova has the dominant position.#BC#
Kirjinova breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Silfa doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Kirjinova moves into the clinch.
Kirjinova avoiding damage as Silfa throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Kirjinova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silfa lands with a kick to the temple. Kirjinova shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice sprawl there from Kirjinova as Silfa shoots in.
Kirjinova tries to counter by clinching up but Silfa breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Kirjinova looking to score a takedown here. Silfa is defending well but Kirjinova drives through and ends up in Silfa's guard.
Kirjinova controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirjinova's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silfa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kirjinova 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Kirjinova!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Kirjinova stuffs the takedown attempt from Silfa. Silfa gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Kirjinova was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Silfa.
Kirjinova throws a sloppy head kick and Silfa moves out of range easily.
Kirjinova scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like Anderson Silfa has been cut.#CL#
Kirjinova moves into the clinch successfully.
Kirjinova is pushing Silfa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Kirjinova gets control of Silfa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kirjinova will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES#
Kirjinova pushes Silfa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL#
Kirjinova moves into the clinch successfully.
Kirjinova drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Kirjinova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Silfa dives in for a single leg takedown but Kirjinova sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silfa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kirjinova. #CL#
Silfa gets tackled into the cage by Kirjinova. Kirjinova maintains the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kirjinova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kirjinova digs a right hand underneath Silfa's ribcage. Silfa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kirjinova is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kirjinova is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Silfa stalling in the clinch but Kirjinova improves position.
Silfa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pablo Kirjinova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silfa.
Silfa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kirjinova smiles and moves away.
Silfa misses with a takedown #CL#
and Kirjinova moves into the clinch.
Kirjinova tries for a takedown but Silfa manages to get underhooks.
Silfa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kirjinova just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Kirjinova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kirjinova tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silfa defends well and Kirjinova ends up having to push Silfa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silfa feints the counter takedown.
Silfa fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Kirjinova moves into range and clinches up with Silfa.#TD#
Kirjinova manages to pull guard.
#T3#
Silfa stopping the sweep attempt from Kirjinova.#SUB#
Kirjinova looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kirjinova wants to sweep here but Silfa controlling him for the moment.
Silfa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirjinova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Kirjinova kicks Silfa off and gets to his feet.
Kirjinova shoots in but Silfa avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Silfa dives in for a single leg takedown but Kirjinova sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Silfa fails to land the takedown.
Kirjinova darts in looking for a takedown but Silfa gets double underhooks and turns Kirjinova into the cage.
Silfa is looking for the big counter here.
Kirjinova dives in for a single leg takedown but Silfa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kirjinova is breathing heavily.
Silfa shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kirjinova eats them both and turns towards Silfa to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Silfa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kirjinova.
Silfa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kirjinova.
Silfa wants to clinch up but Kirjinova keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Kirjinova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silfa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Silfa misses with a series of wild punches.
Kirjinova is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Silfa.
Silfa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kirjinova.
Kirjinova tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silfa defends well and Kirjinova ends up having to push Silfa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kirjinova is trying to pull guard but Silfa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Kirjinova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirjinova goes for a takedown attempt but Silfa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Kirjinova closes the distance and pushes Silfa back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirjinova avoiding damage as Silfa throws knees to the body.
Kirjinova tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silfa just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1##TD#
Kirjinova pulls guard effortlessly.
Kirjinova looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Silfa looking to sit in guard and control but Kirjinova gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kirjinova will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
Kirjinova stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silfa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kirjinova.
Silfa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pablo Kirjinova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirjinova throws a right hand that Silfa ducks under and follows up with a left that Silfa also avoids with ease.
Kirjinova misses with a takedown
and Silfa counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Silfa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kirjinova looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Silfa looks for a takedown but Kirjinova sprawls well.
Silfa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kirjinova sprawls well. Kirjinova wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silfa gets slowly back to his feet.
As Silfa tries to get set, Kirjinova tries to push him back and clinch up but Silfa manages to avoid the attempt.
Anderson Silfa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirjinova keeps the fight on the outside.
Silfa wants to clinch up but Kirjinova keeps it at a distance.
Kirjinova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silfa can do to turn this around?
Silfa looks for a takedown but Kirjinova sprawls well.#T3#
Kirjinova keeps Silfa at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Kirjinova has closed the distance and engaged Silfa in a clinch.
Silfa wants to take the fight to the mat but Kirjinova manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kirjinova working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Kirjinova pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silfa wants to clinch up but Kirjinova keeps it at a distance.
Kirjinova shoots in and drives through. Silfa sprawls well.
Silfa moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Silfa shoots for a takedown but Kirjinova saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Silfa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kirjinova throws a low kick, looking for Silfa's leg but Silfa calmly moves out of range.
Kirjinova takes a swing at Silfa's ribcage but misses.
Silfa defending well as Kirjinova loads up on a big left hand.
Kirjinova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silfa's waist but Silfa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kirjinova off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silfa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silfa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silfa throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Kirjinova misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Kirjinova dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silfa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Silfa cracks a nice hook into Kirjinova's ribs.
Silfa blocks a head kick by Kirjinova.
Silfa feints the counter takedown.
Kirjinova shoots in looking for a takedown but Silfa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kirjinova's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kirjinova takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silfa is looking to clinch but Kirjinova is avoiding it.
Silfa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silfa is looking to clinch.
Kirjinova leaves Silfa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silfa tries to clinch but Kirjinova is having none of it. #T1#
Kirjinova shoots in for a takedown but Silfa shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silfa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kirjinova sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pablo Kirjinova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silfa.
Silfa shoots in looking for a takedown. Kirjinova tries to sprawl out of it but Silfa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kirjinova manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Kirjinova rushes Silfa and presses him up against the cage.
Silfa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Kirjinova has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Silfa uses from the top position. #SUB#
Silfa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kirjinova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silfa has managed to get both his arms back between Kirjinova's legs - danger averted.#T2##SUB#
Kirjinova looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silfa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silfa preventing the sweep.
Pablo Kirjinova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kirjinova managing to control the position.
Silfa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirjinova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silfa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirjinova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kirjinova tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Kirjinova is looking for a triangle but Silfa pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Silfa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kirjinova looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kirjinova looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kirjinova! #REVR#
Silfa tries to improve position but can't.
Silfa striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Kirjinova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirjinova, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Kirjinova!
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