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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Hoolihan lands a head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Les Figueroa has been cut.
Figueroa really is a fat lump.
Figueroa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoolihan tries to avoid it but Figueroa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoolihan to the ground. Hoolihan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Hoolihan clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Hoolihan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoolihan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Figueroa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoolihan digs a good body shot into Figueroa's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoolihan misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Figueroa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hoolihan is looking to control Figueroa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoolihan avoid being mounted?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoolihan is not content to let Figueroa control the position.#T1#
Hoolihan trying to control here.
Hoolihan wants to improve his position but Figueroa is controlling well.
Figueroa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hoolihan tries to get to full guard but Figueroa has control of the leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Figueroa trying to mount his opponent but Hoolihan defends it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Figueroa is working for a kimura but Hoolihan is defending it quite comfortably.
Figueroa is keen to just control but Hoolihan is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Figueroa slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoolihan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Les Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Hoolihan.
Hoolihan looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Figueroa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Figueroa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hoolihan trying to control from the bottom.
Hoolihan wants to get back to his feet.
Hoolihan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hoolihan tries to get to full guard but Figueroa has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Figueroa controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hoolihan closes the distance and clinches up with Figueroa, looking for a takedown. Hoolihan pushes Figueroa against the cage but Figueroa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Figueroa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hoolihan manages to circle out of the way.#CL2#
Hoolihan moves into the clinch.
Hoolihan fails to pull guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from Hoolihan.
Figueroa blocks a body shot from Hoolihan.
Figueroa trying to land knees to the body.
Hoolihan tries to pull guard but Figueroa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bernard Hoolihan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Les Figueroa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Figueroa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoolihan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Figueroa counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Figueroa slips a jab and a cross from Hoolihan.
Les Figueroa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Hoolihan misses.
Figueroa slaps away a takedown attempt from Hoolihan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoolihan slaps away a takedown attempt from Figueroa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hoolihan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoolihan.
Figueroa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Les Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernard Hoolihan.
Hoolihan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Figueroa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hoolihan is breathing heavily.
Hoolihan misses with the body kick#TD#
and Figueroa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hoolihan!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoolihan is trying to escape the position but Figueroa is controlling the position. #SUB#
Figueroa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoolihan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoolihan is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Figueroa is looking to take a break and control but Hoolihan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Figueroa misses with the ground and pound.
Figueroa trying to control the position but Hoolihan is working away.
Hoolihan is looking to reverse the position.
Hoolihan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Figueroa has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Figueroa tries for a kimura but Hoolihan is defending well.
Figueroa scoring with punches and elbows. #T3##SUB#
Figueroa tries for a kimura but Hoolihan is defending well.
Figueroa wants to control but Hoolihan is keeping him busy.
Les Figueroa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoolihan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hoolihan is being controlled here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Figueroa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hoolihan tries to improve position but can't. #SU#
Figueroa stands up and beckons Hoolihan to his feet.
Bernard Hoolihan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hoolihan takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Hoolihan pulls guard effortlessly.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoolihan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Figueroa manages to pass to side control.
Hoolihan tries to roll over but Figueroa keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Figueroa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Les Figueroa's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Figueroa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hoolihan was covering up waiting for the punch and Figueroa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Figueroa preventing the sweep.
Hoolihan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Figueroa stays in close to Hoolihan's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa won't allow Hoolihan to get back to his feet.
Hoolihan wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Figueroa is now in half guard. #T1#
Hoolihan trying to control from the bottom.
Figueroa drops an elbow to the side of Hoolihan's head.
Figueroa prevents Hoolihan from improving his position.
Hoolihan trying to control but Figueroa postures up.
Hoolihan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Figueroa wants to take a breather but Hoolihan is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hoolihan tries for a takedown but Figueroa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoolihan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Figueroa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hoolihan falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Figueroa counters with a single leg into guard. Hoolihan didn't expect that.
Figueroa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoolihan can do to turn this around?
Figueroa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Figueroa preventing the sweep. #T3##SU#
Figueroa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
An inside leg kick from Figueroa misses.
Hoolihan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Figueroa gets a double leg takedown into Hoolihan's guard.
Figueroa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hoolihan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Figueroa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Figueroa throws a big right hand that misses.
Figueroa wants to control from the top but Hoolihan keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hoolihan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Figueroa passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figueroa is staying tight to Hoolihan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Les Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Figueroa 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Les Figueroa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Figueroa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Figueroa really is a fat lump.
Figueroa throws a nice looking combination but Whitaker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whitaker misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Figueroa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Figueroa is controlling the pace.
Whitaker trying to hold on to Figueroa's head to control him but Figueroa postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa is taking a breather. Whitaker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Figueroa is thwarting Whitaker's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Figueroa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Figueroa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Whitaker for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Whitaker shoots for a takedown but Figueroa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Les Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pernell Whitaker.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Whitaker pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Figueroa gets to his feet - Whitaker follows without any prompting.
Whitaker has a takedown stuffed.
Whitaker falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Figueroa counters with a takedown into side control.
Whitaker being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Figueroa in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Figueroa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Whitaker regains half guard.
Figueroa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Whitaker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Whitaker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Whitaker is looking to control Figueroa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whitaker avoid being mounted?
Whitaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Figueroa is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Figueroa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Whitaker drives through and clinches with Figueroa against the cage.
Whitaker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Whitaker drags the fight down to the ground.
Whitaker trying to control the position here.
Whitaker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Figueroa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Figueroa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
Figueroa misses with a takedown attempt - Whitaker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Whitaker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Figueroa did well to prevent Whitaker getting side control.
Figueroa is trying to stand up here but Whitaker is controlling him well.
Figueroa is not content to let Whitaker control the position.
Whitaker wants to stand up but Figueroa is controlling the position.
Figueroa wants to control but Whitaker is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figueroa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Figueroa pushes Whitaker off looking to stand but Whitaker dives back in and keeps control.
Figueroa is staying active underneath Whitaker, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #ES#
Figueroa makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2##CL2#
Whitaker closes the distance and clinches.
Figueroa leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Figueroa breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Whitaker pushes Figueroa up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitaker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Figueroa to keep the fight standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Figueroa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Les Figueroa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whitaker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Figueroa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Whitaker somewhat.
Figueroa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Whitaker is breathing heavily.#TD#
Figueroa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Whitaker is looking to stand back up but Figueroa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Whitaker. #T3##REVB#
Figueroa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Whitaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Figueroa is thwarting Whitaker's attempts to control the position.
Whitaker trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Figueroa controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whitaker tries to hold on but Figueroa pushes him away.
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 Les Figueroa will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Whitaker has a takedown stuffed.
Figueroa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Whitaker manages to circle out of the way.
Figueroa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whitaker tries to avoid it but Figueroa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whitaker to the ground. Whitaker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Figueroa shoots in and gets a takedown into Whitaker's guard.
Figueroa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Figueroa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Figueroa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Les Figueroa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Figueroa stands and throws Whitaker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Whitaker is trying to control Figueroa's posture but Figueroa avoids it.
Figueroa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Figueroa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Whitaker, who protects the arm well.
Whitaker tries to improve position but can't.
Figueroa taking a breather here.
Whitaker wants to control but Figueroa postures up.#T3#
Figueroa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SU#
Figueroa decides to stand up, so the ref orders Whitaker to his feet.
Whitaker with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Figueroa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Whitaker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Figueroa content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Figueroa gets to his feet. Whitaker looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Whitaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Figueroa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Whitaker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Les Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pernell Whitaker.
Horrible takedown attempt by Figueroa or perhaps it was just good defense by Whitaker, which made it look bad.
Whitaker dives in and grabs Figueroa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Figueroa pushes down on Whitaker's head and hops out.
Whitaker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Figueroa looking to score a takedown here. Whitaker is defending well but Figueroa drives through and ends up in Whitaker's guard.
Whitaker wants to hit a switch here but Figueroa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Whitaker there!
And that's the end of the fight!
Les Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Figueroa, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Les Figueroa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Figueroa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Figueroa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa wants to pass to mount but Althius is defending the position.
Figueroa really is a fat lump.#T1#
Figueroa throwing shots but Althius is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Althius looking for submissions off his back.
Figueroa slows the pace down in half guard.
Althius trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Figueroa controlling from the full mount. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
Figueroa stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD#
Figueroa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Figueroa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Figueroa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Figueroa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Figueroa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Figueroa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Figueroa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Althius has managed to free his arm - good work.
Figueroa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Figueroa dominated that round.
That's time! Figueroa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Althius gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Figueroa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Figueroa stops Althius from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Althius thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Althius utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Figueroa won't allow Althius to sweep him here.
Figueroa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Figueroa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Althius for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Figueroa'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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
Althius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Figueroa as he avoids it easily.
Figueroa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Althius can do to turn this around?
Althius fails with a takedown attempt.
Althius shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Figueroa but Figueroa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Figueroa feinted with a counter takedown.
Les Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orhen Althius.#TD2#
Althius closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Figueroa has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Althius is on him like a limpet, forcing Figueroa back against the cage.
Althius wants a takedown but no success here.
Althius is breathing heavily.#T2##BC#
Figueroa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Althius is trying hard to land a takedown here. Figueroa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Althius throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Figueroa counters with a shoot 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!
Figueroa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Figueroa has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Althius defend it? Figueroa steps over the head and cranks it - Althius is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Figueroa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Les Figueroa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Insley drives through with a takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Figueroa is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Insley has his foot on Figueroa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Figueroa works his way back into a safe position though.
Figueroa trying to control but Insley is working from the bottom.
Figueroa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Figueroa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Insley for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Insley looking to control.
#T1#
Figueroa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Figueroa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Figueroa stopping the sweep attempt from Insley.
Figueroa wants to control from the top but Insley keeps moving.
Figueroa cracks Insley with a solid left hand.
Figueroa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Insley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Figueroa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Figueroa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Insley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dave Insley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Insley misses #TD#
and Figueroa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Insley won't be happy with that.
Figueroa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Insley keeps working.
Figueroa happy to just control the position for now.
Insley struggling a bit here.#T3#
Insley is not content to let Figueroa control the position.
Insley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Figueroa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Figueroa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Figueroa tries to control but Insley wriggling away.
Insley is just holding on here. Figueroa manages to take his back.
I would not like to be Insley right now.
#T4##SUB#
Figueroa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Insley defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Figueroa's arms.
Figueroa has the hooks in. Insley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Insley trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Les Figueroa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Insley swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Insley drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES#
Figueroa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Insley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #CL2#
Insley clinches up with Figueroa and pushes him back against the cage.
Insley tries to break the clinch but Figueroa is controlling the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Figueroa.
Figueroa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Insley smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Insley closes the distance and pushes Figueroa back into the cage.#T1#
Figueroa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Insley prevents it.
Figueroa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Figueroa tries to pull guard but Insley forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Les Figueroa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Insley manages to break the clinch.
Insley lands with a kick to the temple. Figueroa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Insley has Figueroa up against the cage in a clinch.
Figueroa is trying to break the clinch but Insley is controlling him.
Figueroa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Figueroa tries to work over Insley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2##TD2#
Insley gets control of Figueroa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Insley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Figueroa gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Insley darts in and clinches Figueroa up against the cage.#BC2#
Insley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Insley forces Figueroa back against the cage and clinches.
Figueroa is working for takedown but Insley is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Insley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Insley has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Insley pulls guard successfully.
#T3#
Figueroa wants to control from the top but Insley keeps moving.
Insley is trying to keep Figueroa in close.
Insley throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Insley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Insley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Insley keeping moving, preventing Figueroa from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Insley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Figueroa is controlling him.
Figueroa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Insley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Les Figueroa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Figueroa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Insley shoots for a double leg takedown but Figueroa sprawls well. He's pushed Insley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Insley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Insley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Insley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Figueroa's waist but Figueroa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Insley off to one side.
No luck for Insley with that takedown attempt.
Figueroa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Insley forces Figueroa back against the cage and clinches.
Figueroa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Insley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Insley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Figueroa to keep the fight standing.
Les Figueroa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Insley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Figueroa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Figueroa manages to end up in side control.
Insley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Figueroa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Figueroa controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Insley wants to control but Figueroa is having none of it.
Insley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Figueroa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Insley is looking to escape.
Figueroa looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Figueroa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Figueroa controlling from the full mount.
Figueroa thowing shots but they're missing.
Insley is looking to improve his position but Figueroa isn't that keen on the idea.
Figueroa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Insley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Figueroa controlling the pace for now.
Insley is trying desperately to improve position.
Figueroa cracks Insley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Figueroa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Insley throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Insley avoids a series of strikes thrown by Figueroa.
Insley is looking to improve his position but Figueroa isn't that keen on the idea.
Insley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Figueroa controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Les Figueroa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Figueroa 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Les Figueroa!
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