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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Stevens clinches.
Miz tries to score a body lock takedown but Stevens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A bit of stalling here from Stevens.
Stevens is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stevens tries to land knees in the clinch but Miz avoids the damage to the body.
Miz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevens throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miz blocks it with crossed arms.
Stevens trying to stall but Miz improves his position.
Miz has Stevens pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stevens manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ryan Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Miz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens crunches a lovely knee into Miz's ribcage.#TD2#
Miz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet.
Miz is working Stevens over with some ground and pound from side control.
Miz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stevens takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Stevens pushes Miz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Miz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Miz taking a breather here.
Miz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A lull in the action here.
Miz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Miz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stevens has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Miz is dominant here and he's now got Stevens's back!
Miz controlling the position well here. Stevens rolled but Miz kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet but Miz has full control of the position and if anything, Stevens has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2##SUB2#
Miz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stevens knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stevens for a finish.
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet but Miz has full control of the position and if anything, Stevens has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Miz lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens trying to get back to his feet but Miz is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Miz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stevens is defending well though. Miz let's go of the attempt for now.
Stevens is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Miz trying to control momentarily.
Miz lands a shot to the body.
Miz is looking to control Stevens but Stevens is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Miz punches Stevens on the ear.
Miz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Stevens.#T4#
Stevens trying to get back to his feet but Miz is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Stevens showing good submission defense here.
Miz throwing wild punches that miss their target. #SUB2#
Miz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stevens knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stevens for a finish.
Stevens is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miz controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Miz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Stevens tries to clinch there but Miz circles away.
Stevens fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Miz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Stevens pushes Miz up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Stevens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miz.
Stevens misses with the combination.
Stevens scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Miz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens looks to clinch #TD2#
and Miz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stevens is trying to escape back to his feet but Miz uses the scramble to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens is pushing Miz's head away, looking to escape. Miz manages to hold on to the position though.
Miz tries to advance to mount but Stevens denies him. #T1#
Miz cracks Stevens with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Miz trying to control the action but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Carlos Miz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miz prevents Stevens from escaping the position.
Miz working the ground and pound.
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Miz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
Stevens is not content to let Miz control the position.
Stevens pushes Miz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Miz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miz controls the position.
Miz creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB2#
Miz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stevens, who protects the arm well.
Miz working the ground and pound from side control.
Miz trying to control the position but Stevens is working away.
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet.
Stevens takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stevens is letting Miz control him for a moment.
Stevens is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Miz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Stevens on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stevens is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Miz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here.
Stevens bucks up and tries to throw Miz off but instead Miz has got his back!
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet but Miz has full control of the position and if anything, Stevens has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Miz landing with strikes.
Good control from Miz.
Miz is landing with strikes. Stevens can't take much more of this.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Miz controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Miz looking to break Stevens's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stevens remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Miz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4#
Will Miz go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Stevens is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miz is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Stevens up.
Good control from Miz.#ES#
Stevens is trying to shake Miz off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Miz won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Miz swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens.
Danga de danga de dang - Stevens scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stevens tries to bum rush Miz with a series of wild strikes but Miz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Carlos Miz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevens slaps away a takedown attempt from Miz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stevens is looking to clinch but Miz is avoiding it.
Stevens lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stevens.
Miz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Miz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stevens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Miz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Miz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Miz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stevens's head.
Miz stops Stevens from standing up.
Miz postures up and lands a big shot to Stevens's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miz sitting in guard here, content to control. #ES#
Stevens pushes Miz off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Miz swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens.
Ryan Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Miz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryan Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stevens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ryan Stevens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miz closes the distance and clinches up with Stevens, looking for a takedown. Miz pushes Stevens against the cage but Stevens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miz.
Ryan Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Miz.
Stevens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stevens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Miz's head.#TD2#
Miz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stevens sprawls well initially but Miz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stevens tries to kick Miz off in order to stand up. Miz Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Stevens tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miz lands shots from the back.
Miz lands with a hammerfist to the side of Stevens's head.#T2##SUB2#
Miz looking to break Stevens's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stevens remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Miz will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
Miz has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Miz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stevens is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Miz working for the choke. #ES#
Stevens is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet. #T3#
Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stevens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miz.
Miz avoids the head kick by Stevens.
#TD2#
Miz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stevens to the mat! Stevens manages to get full guard. #ES#
Stevens is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Miz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stevens throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Miz turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Miz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Stevens down.
Stevens is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Stevens trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Stevens being controlled for a moment.
Carlos Miz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Miz tries for a kimura but Stevens is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan Stevens.
I think Miz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carlos Miz!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 758 Round 3
Date: May 12, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Marciano scores with a takedown into Miz's guard.
Miz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marciano.
Marciano preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Miz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marciano defends well.
Marciano trying to control but Miz is working from the bottom.
Marciano will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miz pulls Marciano in close to his closed guard and prevents Marciano from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marciano. #T1#
Marciano wants to stand but Miz is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Marciano gets to his feet - Miz follows without any prompting.
Marciano doesn't manage to clinch there - Miz circles away.
No luck for Miz with that takedown attempt.
Rocky Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marciano tries to avoid it but Miz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marciano to the ground. Marciano escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rocky Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Miz.#TD2#
Miz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Marciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Miz.
Marciano wants to sweep but no luck.
Marciano trying to keep a closed guard but Miz is proving a slippery customer.
Marciano looking for a sweep. Not yet Marciano, not yet. #SUB2#
Miz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marciano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miz, into his guard. #REVR#
Marciano seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miz looking to control.
Miz has momentary wrist control but Marciano slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marciano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Miz being controlled here, momentarily.
Marciano throwing strikes from guard but Miz blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that round.
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#
Marciano stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marciano wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Marciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Marciano manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miz.
Miz stuffs the takedown attempt from Marciano. Marciano gets slowly back to his feet.
Marciano shoots in but Miz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Miz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marciano avoids it really well and circles away.
Rocky Marciano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Miz.#T1#
Marciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miz. #CL#
Marciano gets a clinch.
Marciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miz can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Miz wants the takedown. Marciano is fighting it off but Miz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marciano's guard against the cage.#ES#
Marciano scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Miz or perhaps it was just good defense by Marciano, which made it look bad.
Miz has his takedown stuffed
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miz shoots in for a takedown but Marciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marciano tries to counter by clinching up but Miz breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano shoots in for a takedown but Miz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marciano defends it well.#T2#
Miz with a poor takedown
and Marciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miz is breathing heavily.#CL#
Marciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Marciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miz swats away the attempt to clinch by Marciano.
Miz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marciano defends it nicely.#TD#
Marciano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marciano lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Marciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Miz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marciano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Marciano stands up and waves to Miz to follow him.
Miz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marciano shoots in for a takedown but Miz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miz feints the counter takedown.
Miz darts in looking for a takedown but Marciano gets double underhooks and turns Miz into the cage.
Marciano fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Miz with that takedown attempt.
Miz keeps the fight on the outside.
And Miz tries to counter it with a takedown but Marciano pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marciano throws a series of punches but Miz moves out of range.
Miz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marciano tries to clinch but Miz is having none of it.
Rocky Marciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Marciano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Marciano shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Miz's guard.
Marciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Miz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Marciano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marciano has Miz in his guard.#REVB#
Marciano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Miz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Miz trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marciano pulls Miz in to control the position.
Marciano wants to sweep but no luck.
Marciano trying to control the position.
Marciano is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Miz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Marciano manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Marciano goes for a takedown attempt but Miz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miz shoots in and drives through. Marciano sprawls well.
Marciano displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miz.
Marciano lands a nice looking body shot.
Marciano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Miz defends it nicely.#T3#
Marciano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Marciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marciano.
Miz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rocky Marciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Miz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Marciano on his heels. He'll look to pass Marciano's guard now, I'm sure.
Miz is stalling in the full guard.
Marciano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marciano holds on and takes a little breather.
Marciano keeping moving, preventing Miz from controlling successfully.
Miz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Marciano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Miz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marciano is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miz is controlling him well.
Carlos Miz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marciano tries to improve position but can't.
Rocky Marciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miz grinds an elbow into Marciano's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rocky Marciano.
Well Marciano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Rocky Marciano!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Rocky Marciano!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano wins by unanimous decision!
Rocky Marciano took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 758 Round 2
Date: May 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Miz circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Miz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Biernat's guard.
Biernat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miz on the ground.
Miz slips nicely into half guard.
Miz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Miz working the head and body with strikes.
Miz slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biernat wants to get back to his feet.
Miz is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat tries to kick Miz off but Miz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Miz is controlling the pace.
#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miz connects with a nice short shot to Biernat's temple.
Miz controlling the action here.
Miz prevents Biernat from standing back up.
Miz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biernat pushes Miz off but Miz dives into side control.
Miz working the ground and pound from side control.
Miz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Miz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Miz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Biernat is pushing Miz's head away, looking to escape. Miz manages to hold on to the position though.
Miz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Biernat! #T3#
Miz lands a big elbow.
Miz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Biernat is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Miz controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Miz is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Biernat is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Biernat flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Miz anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Biernat and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Miz slips an arm under Biernat chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Miz has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Miz is squeezing on Biernat like an anaconda would it's prey. Biernat fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Miz!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 758 Round 1
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Miz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Miz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miz controlling the position from side mount.
Miz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Goy is avoiding damage well.
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.
Goy is looking for a sweep.
Miz tries to stand but Goy is controlling his head.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
Goy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miz is looking to take a break and control but Goy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miz controls the position.
Goy can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Goy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miz's best efforts.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miz in particular looking to stall.
Miz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goy on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goy is trying to maintain the position but Miz is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Miz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Goy stops Miz from passing to mount.
Goy trying his best to control but Miz has mounted him.
Miz with the ground and pound from mount.
Miz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goy is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Miz tries to control but Goy wriggling away.
Miz landing strikes from the mount.
Miz controlling the pace for now.
Goy tries to reverse the position but Miz maintains control.
Goy keeps trying to improve his position.
Goy is in a horrible position here. Miz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T4#
Miz lands a big elbow.
Goy holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Miz tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Goy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Miz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miz looking to control but Goy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Miz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Goy gets caught flat footed, as Miz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Miz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goy can do to turn this around?
Miz wants to control from the top but Goy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goy is trying to keep Miz in close.
Goy has a closed guard, preventing Miz from standing up.
Miz won't allow Goy to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miz trying to control the position from guard on top but Goy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Miz postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Goy scores with a one two! Miz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Miz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Goy is staying active underneath Miz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goy wants to get back to full guard.
Miz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Goy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miz postures up in Goy's guard and throws a big left but Goy blocks it. #T2#
Miz trying to control but Goy is working from the bottom.
Carlos Miz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miz is really struggling to control Goy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Goy trying to keep a closed guard but Miz is proving 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.#TD#
Miz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Miz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Goy is staying active underneath Miz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miz is trying to control the action in half guard but Goy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miz is thwarting Goy's attempts to control the position.
Goy is looking for a sweep. Miz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goy manages to get to full guard.
Miz trying to control the position from guard on top but Goy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goy wants to control the position but Miz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Goy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Goy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Miz dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Goy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Miz momentarily.
#TD#
Miz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Goy is trying to defend but Miz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Goy is trying to control but can't.
Goy moves into full guard.
Miz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miz looking to sit in guard and control but Goy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Miz wants to sweep but no luck.
Goy looking to pass the guard.
Goy stands and throws Miz's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Goy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miz is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Goy asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goy trying to control the action but Miz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Goy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Miz is looking for a sweep.
Goy wants to control for a moment but Miz uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
Goy is looking to take a break and control but Miz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Goy trying to mount his opponent but Miz defends it.
Miz wants to get back to his feet.
Miz is not content to let Goy control the position.#SUB2#
Goy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miz is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miz is refusing to be controlled, as Goy sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Goy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miz is staying active underneath Goy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carlos Miz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miz is trying to stand up here but Goy is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Good Goy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miz 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Carlos Miz!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Carlos Miz!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Carlos Miz!
Carlos Miz wins by unanimous decision!
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