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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee takes a swing at Iaquinta's ribcage but misses.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Iaquinta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Iaquinta is looking to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Lee dives in and scores a takedown into Iaquinta's guard.#SUB#
Iaquinta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
Iaquinta tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Iaquinta actively working from the bottom here.
Iaquinta wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Iaquinta actively working from the bottom here.
Iaquinta is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iaquinta tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #SUB#
Iaquinta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Iaquinta is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Iaquinta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Iaquinta is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Iaquinta is defending well.
#SUB2#
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Iaquinta tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #SUB#
Iaquinta actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Iaquinta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Iaquinta tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T3##SUB#
Iaquinta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Iaquinta is looking to get to half guard.#SU2#
Lee stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD2#
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lee trying to control the position but Iaquinta is working away.
Iaquinta gets back to half guard.#T4#
Lee is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Iaquinta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Iaquinta is not content to let Lee control the position.
Iaquinta tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lee has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Iaquinta to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Iaquinta shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardon Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Iaquinta or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Iaquinta tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iaquinta shoots and misses #CL2#
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Iaquinta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iaquinta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Iaquinta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Iaquinta is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Lee manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Iaquinta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is looking to stand up but Iaquinta won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iaquinta keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Iaquinta being controlled here, momentarily.
Iaquinta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Iaquinta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Iaquinta tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Iaquinta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Iaquinta's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Lee is looking to stand up but Iaquinta won't let him.
Iaquinta trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Iaquinta has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee wants to control from the top but Iaquinta keeps moving.
Iaquinta wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Iaquinta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Iaquinta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Iaquinta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Iaquinta looking for a sweep. Not yet Iaquinta, not yet. #T2##SUB#
Iaquinta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #ES#
Iaquinta manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD#
Iaquinta gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Iaquinta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee trying to control here.
#SUB#
Iaquinta seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Iaquinta is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lee to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Lee looking to control.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #SUB#
Iaquinta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Iaquinta looking for a sweep. Not yet Iaquinta, not yet. #SUB#
Iaquinta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Lee wants to control from the top but Iaquinta keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Lee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU2#
Lee stands and steps away. Iaquinta gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Iaquinta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iaquinta.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Iaquinta clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Iaquinta pulls guard effortlessly.
Lee is working Iaquinta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hardon Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lee forces Iaquinta back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Iaquinta successfully pulls guard.
Iaquinta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Iaquinta can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iaquinta wants to get back to full guard.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Iaquinta moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iaquinta looking for a sweep. Not yet Iaquinta, not yet.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Iaquinta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Iaquinta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Iaquinta pushes his legs off easily.
Iaquinta chips away with some ground and pound.
Iaquinta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Iaquinta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Iaquinta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Lee stays in close to Iaquinta's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Iaquinta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Iaquinta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. #REVR#
Iaquinta won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Iaquinta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iaquinta distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Iaquinta from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Iaquinta has gone for a leg lock! Lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Iaquinta's guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Iaquinta is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
#T3##SUB#
Iaquinta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Iaquinta on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee!
Iaquinta is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Lee tries for a kimura but Iaquinta is defending well.
Lee works to advance to full mount. Iaquinta defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Iaquinta tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Iaquinta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Iaquinta is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee wants to stand up but Iaquinta has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T4#
Iaquinta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Iaquinta is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lee frees his head nicely. Oh but Iaquinta has switched to an armbar! Lee is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Diego Iaquinta!
A very excited looking Diego Iaquinta rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
DFN#7 Business vs Virastuk
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Patron or perhaps it was just good defense by Iaquinta, which made it look bad.
Valerio Patron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patron shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iaquinta but Iaquinta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Patron misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Iaquinta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Patron has been working on his balance at School of Hard Knocks, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Iaquinta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valerio Patron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patron closes the distance and clinches up with Iaquinta, looking for a takedown. Patron pushes Iaquinta against the cage but Iaquinta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Iaquinta tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Iaquinta has closed the distance and engaged Patron in a clinch.
#TD2#
Iaquinta has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Patron uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Iaquinta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Patron doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Patron manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iaquinta wants to sweep here but Patron controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Iaquinta throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Patron escapes and throws Iaquinta's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iaquinta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Patron works his foot free and advances to mount. #T1#
Patron wants to take his opponent's back but Iaquinta doesn't allow it.
Patron controlling the pace for now.
Patron pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Iaquinta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Patron has hold of Iaquinta's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Iaquinta manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Iaquinta wants to control but Patron is having none of it.
Iaquinta is looking to improve his position but Patron isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Patron controlling from the full mount.
Patron fails to move to back control. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Iaquinta defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Patron. #SUB#
Patron is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Iaquinta to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Iaquinta shrugs it off.
Patron controlling from the full mount.
Iaquinta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Iaquinta is looking to get to half guard.
Patron content just to control the position here. #T3#
Iaquinta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Iaquinta is just holding on here. Patron manages to take his back.
Patron trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Iaquinta doesn't escape.
Iaquinta can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Patron is trying to stick to Iaquinta's back but Iaquinta is turning into Patron. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Patron's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Iaquinta.#SUB#
Patron working for a triangle but Iaquinta defends it easily.
Patron wants to sweep but no luck.
Iaquinta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Patron has his hands on Iaquinta's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Patron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Patron is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Iaquinta has his hands clasped together but Patron extends and breaks Iaquinta's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Patron.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valerio Patron!
Diego Iaquinta was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a rematch!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Iaquinta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanford's guard.
Sanford pulls Iaquinta in close to his closed guard and prevents Iaquinta from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Sanford throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iaquinta with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2#
Iaquinta stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Iaquinta doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Sanford counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Iaquinta can't find room to land a body shot as Sanford controls the action.
Iaquinta is trying to pull guard but Sanford turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iaquinta tries to pull guard but Sanford holds him up against the cage and eventually Iaquinta drops back down to his feet.
Emilio Sanford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Iaquinta.
Iaquinta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Iaquinta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Iaquinta fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Iaquinta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sanford tries to stall but Iaquinta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Iaquinta is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sanford gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanford drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iaquinta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sanford to keep the fight standing.
Iaquinta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD#
Sanford wants the takedown. Iaquinta is fighting it off but Sanford persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Iaquinta's guard against the cage.#ES2#
Iaquinta manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Iaquinta shoots in for a double leg but Sanford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Iaquinta has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Iaquinta looks winded!
Iaquinta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Iaquinta has a takedown stuffed.
Sanford wants to clinch.#T2#
Sanford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iaquinta has a takedown stuffed.
Iaquinta misses with a takedown #TD#
and Sanford counters with a single leg into guard. Iaquinta didn't expect that.
Iaquinta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanford controls the pace.#SUB2#
Iaquinta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Iaquinta being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Sanford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3#
Sanford chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanford distracts Iaquinta with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sanford cracks Iaquinta with a solid left hand.
Sanford wants to control from the top but Iaquinta keeps moving. #SUB#
Sanford is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sanford wants to control from the top but Iaquinta keeps moving.
Sanford is looking to work some ground and pound but Iaquinta has wrist control.
Sanford wants to control from the top but Iaquinta keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Iaquinta working for a triangle but Sanford defends it easily.
Iaquinta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Iaquinta has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sanford is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Iaquinta.#SUB#
Sanford is trying to get an arm triangle but Iaquinta is defending well. #SUB#
Sanford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Iaquinta has escaped the position, nice work there.
Iaquinta tries to bench press Sanford off him but Sanford keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emilio Sanford dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sanford tries to clinch up but Iaquinta circles away and keeps his distance.
Diego Iaquinta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iaquinta shoots in for a double leg but Sanford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Iaquinta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sanford napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sanford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Iaquinta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sanford flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Sanford misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sanford is looking to control Iaquinta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanford avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Sanford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Emilio Sanford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iaquinta advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Iaquinta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Iaquinta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Iaquinta is breathing heavily.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Sanford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Iaquinta goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sanford rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Iaquinta's guard! Nice work there by Sanford!
Sanford stopping the sweep attempt from Iaquinta.
Iaquinta wants to get back to his feet but Sanford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Iaquinta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Iaquinta working a defensive guard here.
Sanford slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Sanford scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sanford is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Sanford thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Iaquinta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Iaquinta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanford is aware though and is defending well.
Sanford showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Iaquinta working for a triangle but Sanford defends it easily.
#T3#
Sanford working some strikes from top position.
Sanford sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Iaquinta dives in and scores a takedown into Sanford's guard.
Sanford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iaquinta can do to turn this around?
Sanford not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Sanford looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Iaquinta is defending well. Sanford quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Iaquinta has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Sanford celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emilio Sanford!
Diego Iaquinta was interviewed post fight and said 'I want a rematch!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Iaquinta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Iaquinta moves into range and clinches up with Mcfadden.#BC2#
Iaquinta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mcfadden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iaquinta wants to counter with a clinch but Mcfadden pushes him away.
Iaquinta looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Iaquinta shoots in for a takedown but Mcfadden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Iaquinta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Iaquinta. #CL2#
Iaquinta moves into the clinch successfully.
Mcfadden jumps guard but Iaquinta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Iaquinta jumps guard and drags Mcfadden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcfadden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Iaquinta looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Mcfadden won't allow Iaquinta to get back to his feet.
Iaquinta looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mcfadden puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Iaquinta tries to roll over but Mcfadden keeps him under control.
Mcfadden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Iaquinta is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mcfadden lands a nice short elbow.
Mcfadden prevents Iaquinta from improving his position.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Iaquinta is still trying to improve position.
Mcfadden content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Iaquinta slowing the pace effectively.#T3##BC2#
Iaquinta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Iaquinta looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcfadden!
Mcfadden struggling a bit here.
Mcfadden managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Iaquinta.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mcfadden is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Iaquinta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Iaquinta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Iaquinta moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
Mcfadden stops Iaquinta from passing to mount.
Iaquinta working away.
Iaquinta in side control, throwing shots but Mcfadden defends.
Mcfadden can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Iaquinta looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mcfadden is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Iaquinta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcfadden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcfadden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Iaquinta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mcfadden on his heels. He'll look to pass Mcfadden's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Mcfadden has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Iaquinta has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Iaquinta.
Iaquinta just leaning against Mcfadden, taking a breather.
Iaquinta tries to work over Mcfadden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iaquinta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iaquinta slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Iaquinta manages to break the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Iaquinta dives in and scores a takedown into Mcfadden's guard.
Iaquinta trying to control but Mcfadden is working from the bottom.
Iaquinta looking to sit in guard and control but Mcfadden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Iaquinta wants to sweep here but Mcfadden controlling him for the moment.
Iaquinta is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mcfadden is controlling him. #T2#
Iaquinta is looking to sweep but instead, Mcfadden has passed into half guard.
Mcfadden performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mcfadden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Iaquinta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Iaquinta.#T3##ES2#
Iaquinta pushes Mcfadden off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Iaquinta takes the fight into the clinch.
Iaquinta tries to work over Mcfadden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iaquinta tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcfadden avoids the damage to the body.
Iaquinta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Iaquinta tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcfadden avoids the damage to the body. #T4##BC2#
Iaquinta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iaquinta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Mcfadden. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Iaquinta instigates a clinch.
Iaquinta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Iaquinta trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Iaquinta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Iaquinta shoots in and gets a takedown into Mcfadden's 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!
Iaquinta controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Iaquinta 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mcfadden wants to clinch up but Iaquinta keeps it at a distance.
Iaquinta blocks a head kick by Mcfadden.
Mcfadden tries to clinch #TD2#
and Iaquinta counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Iaquinta wanted to stand there but Mcfadden had control of the position.
Iaquinta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Iaquinta stands and steps away. Mcfadden gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mcfadden is looking to clinch but Iaquinta is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Mcfadden. No joy for Iaquinta on that attempt. #TD2#
Iaquinta throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mcfadden was covering up waiting for the punch and Iaquinta finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mcfadden trying to keep a closed guard but Iaquinta is proving a slippery customer.
Iaquinta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Mcfadden has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Iaquinta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcfadden's head.
Iaquinta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Iaquinta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcfadden is keeping the position for now.
Mcfadden pulls Iaquinta in to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Iaquinta trying to control but Mcfadden is working from the bottom.
Iaquinta advances position into side control!
Iaquinta is looking to take a break and control but Mcfadden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iaquinta tries to advance position but instead Mcfadden slips a leg back in to half guard.
Diego Iaquinta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iaquinta stalling away here and it's allowed Mcfadden to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Mcfadden is looking to stand up but Iaquinta isn't so interested in that idea.
Iaquinta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Iaquinta is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Iaquinta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mcfadden looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mcfadden looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mcfadden! #REVR#
Iaquinta is trying to control Mcfadden's posture but Mcfadden avoids it.
Diego Iaquinta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Iaquinta is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcfadden controlling the position from side mount.
Ismael Mcfadden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iaquinta is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mcfadden connects with a decent elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Iaquinta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Iaquinta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Iaquinta!
Diego Iaquinta tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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