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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Buck fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Del Rio avoids it really well and circles away.
Del Rio is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Del Rio looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Buck tries to bum rush Del Rio with a series of wild strikes but Del Rio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Del Rio forces Buck back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Del Rio wants the takedown. Buck is fighting it off but Del Rio persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Buck's guard against the cage.
Buck is trying to control the position but Del Rio postures up.
Buck wants to stand and escape but Del Rio is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Buck kicks Del Rio off and gets to his feet.
Buck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Del Rio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Del Rio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buck shoots in for a takedown but Del Rio shows good takedown defense.
Del Rio leaves Buck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Del Rio throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Del Rio leaves Buck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Del Rio takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Buck manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Del Rio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Buck, up you get!
Del Rio throws a head kick that misses.
Buck throws a head kick that misses.
Del Rio with the counter takedown but Buck avoids it easily.
Del Rio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Del Rio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
Buck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Del Rio is working away from the top position though.
Del Rio prevents Buck from standing back up.
Del Rio tries to stand and escape but Buck is controlling the position.
Buck tries to kick Del Rio off but Del Rio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Del Rio wants to stand but Buck has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Buck pushes Del Rio off looking to stand but Del Rio dives back in and keeps control.
#SU2#
Del Rio decides to stand and escape the position.
Del Rio looks to score with a jab to the body but Buck is just out of range.
Del Rio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Del Rio throws a series of punches but Buck moves out of range.
Buck attempts a counter takedown but Del Rio avoids it well and moves away.
Buck fails with a takedown attempt.
Del Rio stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Del Rio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buck is trying to defend but Del Rio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T4#
Del Rio wants to get back to his feet.
Buck trying to control but Del Rio postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Del Rio escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Del Rio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Buck shoots in for a takedown but Del Rio shows good takedown defense.
Buck throws a series of punches but Del Rio moves out of range.
Del Rio unleashes a big counter combination but Buck bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Buck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Del Rio pushes Buck up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Rio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buck wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Del Rio has him pressed against the cage.
Buck fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Del Rio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Buck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Del Rio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Del Rio is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck throws a body punch but Del Rio moves out of range.
Del Rio misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Del Rio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Buck misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Buck is trying to stand up here but Del Rio is controlling him well.
Buck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Del Rio is working away from the top position though.#ES#
Buck manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Del Rio keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Buck keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Del Rio's efforts to push away.
Buck fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Del Rio up against the cage.
Buck is trying to push Del Rio away but Del Rio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've been informed that Del Rio has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Buck wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Buck fails to pull guard.
Del Rio lands with a short shot to the head.
Buck is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Del Rio to keep the fight standing.
Buck wants to get back to striking at distance but Del Rio won't allow it.
Buck has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Del Rio has Buck pressed against the cage, preventing Buck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Del Rio has Buck pressed against the cage, preventing Buck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Buck working hard to break the clinch.
Buck working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Del Rio breaks the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Del Rio. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Buck tries to clinch but Del Rio is having none of it. #CL2#
Del Rio closes the distance and clinches.
Del Rio lands an elbow inside.
Buck tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Del Rio just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3##TD#
Buck manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Del Rio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Buck, up you get! #CL2#
Del Rio forces Buck back against the cage and clinches.
Del Rio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Del Rio breaks the clinch.
Del Rio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Del Rio wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Del Rio pushes Buck up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Del Rio jumps guard and drags Buck to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Buck throws a big right hand that misses.
Buck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Del Rio has momentary wrist control but Buck slips an elbow through the middle.#T4##ES2#
Del Rio manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Buck tries to break the clinch but Del Rio is controlling the position.
Buck jumps guard but Del Rio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buck working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Del Rio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Del Rio tries to keep at a distance but Buck has taken the fight into the clinch.
Buck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Del Rio turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Del Rio manages to end up in side control.#ES#
Buck explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Del Rio gets a clinch. #TD2#
Del Rio is trying to trip Buck. He has hold of a leg but Buck is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Del Rio persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Del Rio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Buck's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Del Rio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Del Rio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Buck gets a takedown into half guard.
Del Rio wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck 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.
Del Rio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Buck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Buck is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Del Rio sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Buck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buck looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Buck stops Del Rio from getting back to his feet.
Buck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Del Rio on the ground.
Buck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Buck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Del Rio's head. #SUB#
Buck is looking for a kimura but Del Rio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Buck to get the leverage. #SUB#
Buck is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Del Rio tries to get to full guard but Buck has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Del Rio is trying to stand up here but Buck is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Del Rio takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Buck looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Buck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Del Rio as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Del Rio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Del Rio 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.
Buck jumps guard but Del Rio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Buck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buck tries to pull guard but Del Rio holds him up against the cage and eventually Buck drops back down to his feet.
Del Rio managing to block the knees to the body from Buck.
#BC2#
Del Rio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
No luck for Buck with that takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Del Rio!
Buck will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Del Rio.
Buck is trying to control Del Rio's posture but Del Rio avoids it. #SU2#
Del Rio stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4##TD2#
Del Rio decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!#SU2#
Del Rio escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Del Rio tries to sprawl but Buck drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Del Rio pushes Buck off looking to stand but Buck dives back in and keeps control.
Buck tries to stand but can't do so whilst Del Rio controls his leg.
Del Rio tries to kick Buck off but Buck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Buck.
Rico Buck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullah Del Rio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buck thows a huge punch but Del Rio dodges it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Del Rio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Del Rio 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Del Rio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Del Rio feints and then cracks Gilliam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gilliam down.
Gilliam shoots in looking for a takedown. Del Rio tries to sprawl out of it but Gilliam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Del Rio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Del Rio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gilliam.
Del Rio lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Del Rio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gilliam's guard.#SUB#
Gilliam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gilliam wants to stand but Del Rio is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilliam working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Del Rio won't allow Gilliam to sweep him here.
Del Rio won't allow Gilliam to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Gilliam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Del Rio defends well.#SUB#
Del Rio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gilliam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Del Rio has managed to get both his arms back between Gilliam's legs - danger averted.
Gilliam trying to keep a closed guard but Del Rio is proving a slippery customer.
#SU2#
Del Rio gets to his feet - Gilliam follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Del Rio moves into range and clinches up with Gilliam.
Gilliam goes for a takedown in the clinch but Del Rio prevents it.
Del Rio told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T2##TD2#
Del Rio tightens his grip and picks Gilliam up, before dumping him to the ground. Gilliam manages to land in guard. #SU2#
Gilliam is working an open guard so Del Rio takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Del Rio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Del Rio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gilliam is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Del Rio is controlling him well.
Gilliam can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Del Rio decides to stand back up.
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!#CL2#
Del Rio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gilliam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Del Rio pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolph Gilliam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2#
Del Rio gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Gilliam throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Del Rio looks winded!
Gilliam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Del Rio pinned against the cage. Del Rio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Del Rio rushes Gilliam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Del Rio 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.#T4#
Gilliam wants to stall.
Gilliam fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Del Rio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Del Rio closes the distance and pushes Gilliam back into the cage.
Gilliam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Del Rio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gilliam jumps guard but Del Rio stands there with Gilliam around his waist. Gilliam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilliam is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Del Rio.
A bit of stalling here from Gilliam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Del Rio dominated that round.
That's time! Gilliam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Del Rio clinches. #BC2#
Del Rio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Del Rio closes the distance and pushes Gilliam back into the cage.#TD2#
Del Rio has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gilliam is trying to keep an underhook but Del Rio manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Gilliam has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Del Rio is on him like a limpet, forcing Gilliam back against the cage.
Gilliam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Del Rio successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilliam is looking to stand up but Del Rio won't let him. #SU#
Gilliam stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gilliam misses with a takedown attempt - Del Rio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Del Rio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Del Rio is breathing heavily.#T1#
Del Rio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gilliam.
Gilliam is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Del Rio.#CL2#
Del Rio clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Del Rio manages to pull guard.
#SU#
Gilliam stands up from Del Rio's guard - Gilliam perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Del Rio has managed to clinch.
Del Rio tries to circle away but Gilliam has him pinned against the cage.
Gilliam holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gilliam is trying to maintain a safe position but Del Rio gets an underhook and turns Gilliam into the cage.#T2##TD#
Gilliam gets control of Del Rio's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gilliam will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gilliam wants to stand and escape but Del Rio is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Del Rio stands up and waves to Gilliam to follow him. #TD2#
Del Rio dives in and scores a takedown into Gilliam's guard.#ES#
Gilliam has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Del Rio off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Del Rio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Del Rio wants to break free but Gilliam has control.
Gilliam tries to pull guard but Del Rio holds him up against the cage and eventually Gilliam drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolph Gilliam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD#
Gilliam manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gilliam really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES#
Gilliam pushes Del Rio off and gets back to his feet.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Del Rio. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#TD2#
Del Rio gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Gilliam kicks Del Rio off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Del Rio pushes Gilliam up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Gilliam pulls guard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Gilliam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Rio defends it easily.#SU2#
Del Rio gets to his feet. Gilliam looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Del Rio has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Del Rio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Del Rio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Del Rio wants to stand up but Gilliam is controlling him.
Gilliam has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Del Rio is proving hard to escape from.
Gilliam with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rudolph Gilliam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Del Rio moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gilliam has clasped his hands together around Del Rio's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU#
Gilliam decides to stand up, so the ref orders Del Rio to his feet. #CL2#
Del Rio gets a clinch. #TD#
Gilliam has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Del Rio uses from the top position.
Del Rio won't allow Gilliam to get back to his feet. #SU2#
Del Rio stands up from Gilliam's guard - Del Rio perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gilliam dives in and grabs Del Rio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Del Rio pushes down on Gilliam's head and hops out.#CL2#
Del Rio closes the distance and clinches.
Gilliam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Del Rio smiles and moves away.
Rudolph Gilliam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Del Rio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL2#
Del Rio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Gilliam jumps into guard, dragging Del Rio to the mat.
#SU2#
Del Rio stands up from Gilliam's guard - Del Rio perhaps looking for a knockout.
Del Rio throws a head kick but Gilliam moves out of range.
Gilliam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Del Rio as he jumps to the side.
Del Rio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolph Gilliam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Del Rio has closed the distance and engaged Gilliam in a clinch.
#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Gilliam fails to land. #TD#
Gilliam has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Del Rio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Del Rio wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Del Rio manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Del Rio has closed the distance and engaged Gilliam in a clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Del Rio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilliam dodges the punch combination from Del Rio.
As Del Rio looks to move away, Gilliam throws a big counter combo but Del Rio just gets out of the way.
Del Rio throws a chopping leg kick but Gilliam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Del Rio instigates a clinch.
Gilliam leaning against his opponent.
Gilliam jumps guard but Del Rio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gilliam tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Del Rio just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Gilliam is trying to trip Del Rio. He has hold of a leg but Del Rio is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gilliam persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rudolph Gilliam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Del Rio is wriggling around but Gilliam manages to pass to half guard.
#T4##SU#
Gilliam stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Del Rio to get to his feet. #CL2#
Del Rio closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Del Rio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Del Rio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Del Rio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Del Rio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Del Rio wants to get back to his feet but Gilliam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gilliam content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Del Rio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Del Rio has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Del Rio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Del Rio swats away the attempt to clinch by Emerson.
Del Rio shoots in for a double leg but Emerson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Emerson throws a big counter combination but Del Rio scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Emerson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Emerson moves forwards but Del Rio connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Robin Emerson has been cut.#CL2#
Del Rio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Del Rio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Emerson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Del Rio breaks from the clinch.
Del Rio lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Emerson backs up against the cage.
#CL2#
Del Rio gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emerson misses with the head strike.
Del Rio has Emerson pressed against the cage, preventing Emerson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Del Rio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Del Rio moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Emerson is pressed up against the cage. Del Rio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Emerson down to the mat. Emerson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Del Rio.
Del Rio tries for a takedown but Emerson circles away easily
and Emerson counters with a series of strikes. Del Rio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Emerson tries to clinch up.
Emerson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Del Rio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Del Rio clinches up against the cage.
Emerson is trying to drag Del Rio to the mat but Del Rio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Emerson has had enough of the clinch but Del Rio keeps him there for the moment.
Del Rio just leaning against Emerson, taking a breather. #T2#
Emerson tries to circle away but Del Rio has him pinned against the cage.
Emerson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Emerson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Emerson slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Del Rio breaks from the clinch.
Del Rio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Emerson counters with a three punch combo that has Del Rio backing up. Del Rio nods at Emerson to acknowledge the strikes.
No luck for Del Rio with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Del Rio forces Emerson back against the cage and clinches.#T3##TD2#
Del Rio drags the fight down to the ground.
Del Rio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Emerson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Emerson wants to control from the top but Del Rio keeps moving.
Emerson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Del Rio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Del Rio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Emerson throwing strikes from guard but Del Rio blocks nicely.
Emerson won't allow Del Rio to get back to his feet. #SU#
Del Rio is working an open guard so Emerson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T4#
Del Rio connects with the punch.
Del Rio shoots in but Emerson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emerson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Del Rio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emerson, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Del Rio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Del Rio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Del Rio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Del Rio is trying to pull guard but Emerson has him pressed against the cage.
Del Rio lands a knee to the head.
Del Rio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Del Rio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robin Emerson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Del Rio closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Emerson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Emerson tries to keep at a distance but Del Rio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Del Rio tries for a takedown but Emerson manages to get underhooks.
Del Rio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Del Rio successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emerson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Del Rio keeping moving, preventing Emerson from controlling successfully.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Del Rio. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1#
Emerson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Del Rio working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emerson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emerson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Emerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Del Rio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emerson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Del Rio on the ground.
Del Rio wants to stand up but Emerson is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Emerson throws a right and a left that Del Rio avoids nicely.
Del Rio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Emerson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abdullah Del Rio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Del Rio misses with a series of wild punches.
Emerson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Emerson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Del Rio.#CL#
Emerson drives through and clinches with Del Rio against the cage.
Emerson is trying to force a seperation but Del Rio has the dominant position.
Emerson throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Del Rio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##CL2#
Del Rio has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Del Rio breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Emerson clinches up with Del Rio and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Del Rio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Del Rio has Emerson up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Del Rio breaks the clinch.
Robin Emerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Emerson tries to clinch up.
Del Rio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Del Rio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Emerson.
Del Rio is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Abdullah Del Rio seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Del Rio shoots and misses
and Emerson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Del Rio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Emerson, pushing him back against the cage.
Emerson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Del Rio gets underhooks to prevent Emerson's takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Del Rio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Del Rio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Emerson trying to control but Del Rio is working from the bottom.
Del Rio wants to stand but Emerson is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Del Rio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robin Emerson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Emerson is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Del Rio rushes Emerson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Del Rio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Del Rio is trying to pull guard but Emerson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Del Rio fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Robin Emerson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Del Rio.
A frustrated look appears on Emerson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Emerson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Del Rio is defending well.#BC2#
Del Rio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Del Rio drives through and clinches with Emerson against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Del Rio.
Del Rio scores with a shoulder strike. #T1##BC2#
Del Rio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Del Rio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Emerson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Del Rio blocks an elbow strike from Emerson.
Emerson tries to break the clinch but Del Rio is controlling the position. #BC2#
Del Rio manages to break the clinch.
Emerson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Emerson misses.
Del Rio throws a counter combo.#KD2#
Del Rio drops Emerson with a left right combo! Del Rio follows him down to the ground into side control.
#CUT2#
Robin Emerson's cut is getting worse.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emerson struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Del Rio decides to stand up, so the ref orders Emerson to his feet.
Del Rio shoots in but Emerson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Emerson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Emerson scores with a nice strike.
A cross from Emerson lands.
A head kick misses from Del Rio.
A jab from Del Rio does it's job there.#T3#
A head kick misses from Del Rio.
Emerson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Emerson throws a jab but it's blocked by Del Rio. #CL2#
Del Rio moves into range and clinches up with Emerson.
Emerson can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Emerson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Del Rio moves into the clinch successfully.
Del Rio is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Emerson is defending well.
Del Rio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Emerson tries to break the clinch but Del Rio is controlling the position.
Del Rio tries to pull guard but Emerson won't allow it.
#BC2#
Del Rio breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Emerson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Emerson wants it to stay on the feet.
Del Rio dodges the punch combination from Emerson.
It seemed like Del Rio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Del Rio shoots in for a takedown but Emerson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Del Rio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Emerson can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Del Rio breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Del Rio rushes Emerson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Emerson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Robin Emerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullah Del Rio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Del Rio manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Del Rio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Del Rio 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Del Rio!
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