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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Madrigal misses with a few strikes there.
Madrigal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boyd tries to bum rush Madrigal with a series of wild strikes but Madrigal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boyd fails to land with a series of punches.
Madrigal wants to counter the offense by Boyd and move into the clinch position.
Boyd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brett Boyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boyd really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boyd is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Boyd gets tackled into the cage by Madrigal. Madrigal maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Madrigal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boyd moves in looking to clinch but Madrigal pushes him off.
Boyd misses with the combination.
Boyd misses with a lunging right hand
and Madrigal counters with a body kick.
Madrigal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boyd but Boyd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boyd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Madrigal.
Sloppy strikes from Boyd. Those never looked like landing. #T1##CL2#
Madrigal clinches with his opponent.
Boyd has had enough of the clinch but Madrigal keeps him there for the moment.
Madrigal slows down the pace here.
Madrigal keeps control of Boyd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boyd wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boyd tries to break free but Madrigal pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Madrigal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boyd tries to clinch up but Madrigal circles away and keeps his distance.
As Boyd backs off Madrigal throws a huge counter combo but Boyd manages to avoid it all.
Madrigal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boyd but Boyd pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boyd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madrigal moves away.#T2#
Boyd tries to clinch there but Madrigal circles away.
Boyd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madrigal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Madrigal instigates a clinch.
Boyd tries to circle away but Madrigal has him pinned against the cage.
Madrigal wants a takedown but no success here.
Brett Boyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Madrigal.
Boyd working hard to break the clinch.
Madrigal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boyd pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Madrigal has Boyd pressed against the cage, preventing Boyd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Madrigal.
Boyd is looking to break free of the clinch but Madrigal has double underhooks.
Boyd is trying to break the clinch but Madrigal has him pressed against the cage.
Boyd is trying to break free.#T3##BC2#
Madrigal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boyd throws a sloppy head kick
and Madrigal counters with a nice leg kick.
Boyd is breathing heavily.
Madrigal shoots in and drives through. Boyd sprawls well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Madrigal tries to score a body lock takedown but Boyd shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Madrigal scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Madrigal breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Boyd gets a clinch.
Madrigal fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boyd is trying to force a seperation but Madrigal has the dominant position.#BC2#
Madrigal breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Madrigal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boyd tries to clinch but Madrigal moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Boyd lands an impressive looking overhand right. Madrigal doesn't seem phased though.
Boyd throws a big shot that misses.
Madrigal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boyd's waist but Boyd gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Madrigal off to one side.
Boyd throws a big counter combination but Madrigal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boyd closes the distance but Madrigal moves to the side
and Madrigal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Boyd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Madrigal goes for a double leg but Boyd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boyd continues to drive forward.
Boyd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyd misses with a two punch combination.
Madrigal pushes Boyd away with a front kick.
Madrigal throws a head kick that Boyd semi-blocks.
#TD2#
Madrigal scores with a takedown into Boyd's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Madrigal will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Boyd avoids the head kick by Madrigal.
Boyd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Madrigal counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Madrigal closes the distance and pushes Boyd back into the cage.
Madrigal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Boyd up against the cage.
Madrigal goes for a takedown attempt but Boyd pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boyd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Madrigal moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Madrigal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Madrigal avoids the head kick by Boyd.
Boyd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Madrigal counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Madrigal successfully pulls guard.
#T1#
Boyd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madrigal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madrigal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Madrigal stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Boyd gets tackled into the cage by Madrigal. Madrigal maintains the clinch.
Madrigal tries to pull guard but Boyd forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Madrigal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Madrigal.
Boyd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boyd closes the distance looking to clinch
and Madrigal counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Boyd is rocked!#T2##TD2#
Madrigal gets a big slam - oh, Boyd is out! Boyd is out! That's a nasty KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). John Madrigal!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Madrigal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lobowsky swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Madrigal lands with a slapping head kick.
Madrigal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lobowsky pinned against the cage. Lobowsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A counter left hand to the body from Lobowsky misses its target.#CL2#
Madrigal drives through and clinches with Lobowsky against the cage.
Lobowsky slows down the pace here.
Lobowsky definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Madrigal breaks the clinch.
Lobowsky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Madrigal is out of range.
Lobowsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Madrigal.
Marick Lobowsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Madrigal.#T1#
Madrigal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lobowsky as he avoids it easily.
Madrigal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lobowsky.
Madrigal dives in for a single leg takedown but Lobowsky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Lobowsky counters with a quick kick to the body but Madrigal blocks it.
Madrigal tries for a takedown but Lobowsky circles away easily
and Lobowsky counters with a one-two to the body.
Madrigal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lobowsky defends it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lobowsky.
Lobowsky stuffs the takedown.
Madrigal slips a jab and a cross from Lobowsky.
#TD#
Lobowsky fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Madrigal to the ground. Lobowsky is now in Madrigal's guard.#T2#
Madrigal wants to stand up but Lobowsky is controlling him.
Madrigal keeping moving, preventing Lobowsky from controlling successfully.
Lobowsky wants to get up but he can't break Madrigal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lobowsky wants to stand and escape but instead Madrigal has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobowsky being controlled here, momentarily. #T3##ES#
Lobowsky uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Madrigal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Lobowsky has taken the fight to the clinch.
Madrigal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lobowsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Madrigal throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Lobowsky counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Madrigal tries to circle away but Lobowsky has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Lobowsky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lobowsky misses with a few strikes there.
Lobowsky dives in for a single leg takedown but Madrigal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Lobowsky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Madrigal's half guard.#ES2#
Madrigal has one foot on Lobowsky's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madrigal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Madrigal looks winded!
Lobowsky lands with a nice combination. Madrigal backs away looking to recover.
Madrigal tries to land a body kick
and Lobowsky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lobowsky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some wild striking there from Lobowsky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marick Lobowsky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lobowsky misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Madrigal counters by clinching up.
Lobowsky pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Lobowsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lobowsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lobowsky falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Madrigal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lobowsky is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Madrigal dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Lobowsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madrigal can do to turn this around?
Madrigal throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Lobowsky tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Madrigal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lobowsky is trying to escape the mount.
Madrigal controlling from the full mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lobowsky tries to reverse the position but Madrigal maintains control.
Madrigal won't let Lobowsky get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lobowsky is looking to improve his position but Madrigal isn't that keen on the idea.
Madrigal sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Madrigal controlling from the full mount.
Lobowsky's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Madrigal sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Madrigal controlling from the full mount.
Madrigal wants to control the pace but Lobowsky is squirming around nicely.
Lobowsky flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lobowsky tries to buck Madrigal off but he can't manage it.
Madrigal throws some wild stikes that Lobowsky manages to avoid easily.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lobowsky squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Madrigal controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Madrigal is working for a guillotine from mount but Lobowsky frees his head quite easily.
Lobowsky is trying to stand but he's just given Madrigal his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madrigal throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Madrigal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lobowsky misses with a double jab.
Lobowsky ducks under a wild hook from Madrigal.
Marick Lobowsky is winning the standup battle so far.
Madrigal wants to clinch.
Madrigal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lobowsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lobowsky appears to be looking for a big counter.
Madrigal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lobowsky but Lobowsky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madrigal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lobowsky avoids it really well and circles away.
Lobowsky is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Madrigal looks for a takedown but Lobowsky sprawls well.
Marick Lobowsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Madrigal.
Lobowsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Madrigal shoots in looking for a takedown. Lobowsky tries to sprawl out of it but Madrigal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lobowsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Madrigal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lobowsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lobowsky throws a right and a left that Madrigal avoids nicely.
Madrigal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lobowsky is fending him off so far but Madrigal persists. Nope, Lobowsky circles away and we're back to standing.
As Madrigal looks to move away, Lobowsky throws a big counter combo but Madrigal just gets out of the way.
Marick Lobowsky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lobowsky. #ES2#
Madrigal bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Lobowsky throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Madrigal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Madrigal.
Lobowsky striking off his back but it's not causing Madrigal any problems. #ES#
Lobowsky pushes Madrigal off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lobowsky throws a leg kick which misses Madrigal's front leg but catches the back leg as Madrigal tries to avoid it.
Madrigal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Madrigal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lobowsky counters with a series of strikes. Madrigal will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Lobowsky tries to bum rush Madrigal with a series of wild strikes but Madrigal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lobowsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lobowsky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lobowsky looks to land a combination but Madrigal avoids it well.
Madrigal is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Madrigal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lobowsky pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Madrigal dodges an elbow strike from Lobowsky.
Madrigal has Lobowsky pressed against the cage.
Lobowsky can't break the clinch.
#T4#
Madrigal tries to pull guard but Lobowsky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lobowsky tries to stall but Madrigal uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD2#
Madrigal ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Madrigal no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lobowsky throws a strike but Madrigal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Madrigal is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lobowsky is looking to stand back up but Madrigal counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lobowsky.
Madrigal looks to land a strike but Lobowsky avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Madrigal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marick Lobowsky showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lobowsky 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marick Lobowsky!
After the fight, Marick Lobowsky was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Madrigal scores with a sloppy right hand. Greco should have avoided that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Madrigal or perhaps it was just good defense by Greco, which made it look bad.
Greco is looking to counter the offense by Madrigal and move into the clinch.
Madrigal misses with a takedown attempt - Greco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Greco drives through and clinches with Madrigal against the cage.
Greco stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Greco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greco pushes Madrigal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Greco missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madrigal is defending well for now.#TD2#
Madrigal decides to pull guard. #ES2#
Madrigal has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Greco off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madrigal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Madrigal somewhat.
Giacomo Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Madrigal.#T1#
Greco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madrigal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Madrigal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Greco sprawls well. Greco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Madrigal gets slowly back to his feet.
Greco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greco misses with the combination.
#CL#
Greco moves into the clinch.
Greco has Madrigal pressed against the cage.
Greco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Madrigal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greco. #T2#
Greco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Greco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Greco on the inside.
Greco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greco digs a right hand underneath Madrigal's ribcage. Madrigal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Madrigal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Greco pushes Madrigal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Madrigal or not.
A shot in the inside from Greco.
Madrigal looks winded!
A frustrated look appears on Madrigal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Greco just leaning against Madrigal, taking a breather.
Greco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madrigal avoids it.
Madrigal takes a shot to the head.
Greco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Madrigal tries to pull guard but Greco won't allow it.
Greco slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Greco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Madrigal is working for takedown but Greco is calmly controlling the position for now.
Madrigal takes a shot to the head.
Greco is working Madrigal over against the cage.
Greco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Greco.
Greco lands a hook that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Greco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Madrigal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Greco gets through Madrigal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Madrigal taking a breather.
Greco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Greco scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Greco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Greco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Madrigal managing to block the knees to the body from Greco.
Greco lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Greco works on Madrigal's body with a couple of short punches.
Greco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madrigal is defending well for now.
Greco lands with a left to the head.
Greco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madrigal avoids it.
Madrigal is trying to break the clinch but Greco has him pressed against the cage.
Madrigal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Greco stalling against the cage.
Greco lands a hook that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Greco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Greco tries to land knees in the clinch but Madrigal avoids the damage to the body.
The referee calls for Greco to work.
Greco digs a right hand into Madrigal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madrigal's gas tank.
Greco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madrigal avoids it.
Greco'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.
Greco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giacomo Greco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Madrigal slips a jab from Greco.
Greco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Madrigal.
Greco looks to score with a jab to the body but Madrigal is just out of range.
Greco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Greco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Madrigal, pushing him back against the cage.
Greco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Madrigal up against the cage.
Madrigal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Greco lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Madrigal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco gets through Madrigal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Greco to work.
Madrigal managing to block the knees to the body from Greco.
Greco lands an uppercut.
Madrigal is breathing heavily.
Greco lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Greco tries to land knees in the clinch but Madrigal avoids the damage to the body.
Greco is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Greco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greco gets through Madrigal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greco pushes Madrigal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Madrigal being controlled against the cage.
Greco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Madrigal.
Madrigal landing knees to the body.
A short right from Greco.
Greco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madrigal is defending well for now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Madrigal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greco pushes Madrigal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Giacomo Greco has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greco.
Greco lands an uppercut.
Greco lands a shoulder strike.
Greco avoiding damage.
Greco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Madrigal.
Madrigal takes a shot to the head.
Greco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Greco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Madrigal.
Greco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greco.
Madrigal managing to block the knees to the body from Greco.
Greco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madrigal avoids it.
Greco scores with a shoulder strike.
Greco scores with a hook to the body.#T3#
Still in the clinch, Greco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greco lands a nice uppercut.
Greco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Madrigal.
Greco digs a right hand into Madrigal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madrigal's gas tank.
Greco lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Greco.
Greco stalling the fight.
Madrigal tries to pull guard but Greco holds him up against the cage and eventually Madrigal drops back down to his feet.
Giacomo Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Madrigal.
Madrigal avoiding damage as Greco throws knees to the body.
Greco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Greco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Greco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Greco lands a shoulder strike.
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!
A short right from Greco. #T4#
Greco digs a right hand into Madrigal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Madrigal's gas tank.
Greco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madrigal can do to turn this around?
Greco scores with a hook to the body.
Greco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Madrigal or not.
Madrigal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Greco effectively controlling the action here.
Greco presses Madrigal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Greco.
Greco lands a hook that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
A hook to the body from Greco.
Greco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madrigal is defending well for now.
Greco lands a hook that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Still in the clinch, Greco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Greco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Greco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Greco lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Madrigal is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giacomo Greco dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Greco forces Madrigal back against the cage and clinches.
Madrigal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Greco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Madrigal is trying to stall.
Greco scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Greco as the two fighters clinch.
Greco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Greco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Greco.
Greco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Madrigal is still on wobbly legs! Can Greco finish him?
Greco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Greco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madrigal is defending well for now.
Greco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madrigal is defending well for now.
Madrigal seems to have recovered his senses.
Madrigal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Madrigal has had enough of the clinch but Greco keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Come on Greco - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Madrigal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greco.
Greco lands a body punch.
Greco is working Madrigal over against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Greco.
Greco lands with a right to the head.
Greco tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Madrigal avoids it.
A short body shot lands from Greco as the two fighters clinch.
Greco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Madrigal managing to block the knees to the body from Greco.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Greco as Madrigal tries to tie him up.
Greco tries to land knees in the clinch but Madrigal avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Greco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Greco scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greco slows down the pace here.
Greco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Madrigal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Greco on the inside.
Greco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Greco.
Greco gets through Madrigal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greco lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Greco.
#T3#
Greco tries to land knees in the clinch but Madrigal avoids the damage to the body.
Madrigal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Greco on the inside.
Greco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Madrigal backwards.
Greco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greco lands a big right hand that drops Madrigal! The killer instinct kicks in and Greco finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Greco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giacomo Greco!
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