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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Nunez as Dwayne shoots in.
Nunez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#TD2#
Nunez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dwayne stopping the sweep attempt from Nunez.
Nunez is working hard here to advance position.
Dwayne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dwayne trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Dwayne sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nunez looking for a sweep. Not yet Nunez, not yet.
Nunez trying to keep a closed guard but Dwayne is proving a slippery customer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dwayne won't allow Nunez to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nunez blocks a leg kick.
Dwayne looks to land a combination but Nunez avoids it well.
Nunez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#CL#
Nunez drives through and clinches with Dwayne against the cage.
#BC2#
Dwayne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Nunez moves into the clinch successfully.
Dwayne looking for a takedown.
Nunez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD2#
Dwayne turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dwayne controls the position.
Nunez is trying to get back to half guard.
Dwayne trying to control the position but Nunez is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dwayne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dwayne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Dwayne tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nunez is trying to improve his position.
Dwayne taking a breather here.
Nunez is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dwayne controls the position from side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nunez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dwayne is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nunez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dwayne defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lee Nunez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dwayne throws a head kick but Nunez moves out of range.
Dwayne fails with the takedown.
Brock Dwayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dwayne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nunez blocks a jab.
Dwayne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nunez tries to avoid it but Dwayne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nunez to the ground. Nunez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nunez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lee Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Dwayne.
Nunez tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez wants to clinch up but Dwayne keeps it at a distance.
Dwayne pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Nunez closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Nunez wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Nunez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Nunez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dwayne prevents Nunez from getting back to his feet.
Dwayne looking to pass the guard.
Nunez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Dwayne postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nunez is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dwayne, into his guard. #REVR##T2##SUB2#
Nunez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dwayne has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nunez has managed to get both his arms back between Dwayne's legs - danger averted.
Nunez stays in close to Dwayne's body and controls the position.
Dwayne looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Nunez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nunez trying to control the position from guard on top but Dwayne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nunez chips away with some ground and pound.
Dwayne looking for a sweep. Not yet Dwayne, not yet.
Nunez scoring with some ground and pound.
Dwayne working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dwayne closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nunez circles away.
As Dwayne looks to move away, Nunez throws a big counter combo but Dwayne just gets out of the way.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dwayne shoots for a double leg takedown but Nunez sprawls well. He's pushed Dwayne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dwayne is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Dwayne dives in and scores a takedown into Nunez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nunez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dwayne is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nunez looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Nunez dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Nunez forces Dwayne back against the cage and clinches.
Nunez can't get the takedown.
Dwayne struggles to land a body shot inside as Nunez controls his hands.
Dwayne tries to throw a body punch but Nunez avoids it by throwing Dwayne back against the cage.
Nunez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dwayne is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dwayne pushes Nunez back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Dwayne breaks the clinch.
Dwayne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nunez defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dwayne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nunez throwing a counter right hand but Dwayne manages to avoid it.#T1##CL2#
Nunez tries to keep at a distance but Dwayne has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Nunez breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Nunez gets caught napping as Dwayne dives in and scores a takedown. Nunez manages to retain guard.
Dwayne won't allow Nunez to sweep him here.
Dwayne passes Nunez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nunez wants to get back to full guard.
Brock Dwayne has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Nunez is refusing to be controlled, as Dwayne sits in half guard.
Nunez pushes Dwayne off looking to stand but Dwayne dives back in and keeps control.
Dwayne thows a huge punch but Nunez dodges it nicely.
Dwayne is trying to control. Nunez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dwayne looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nunez trying to control but Dwayne postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dwayne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nunez manages to avoid it.#T3#
Nunez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Nunez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A clash of legs there as Nunez blocks the low kick.
Nunez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Dwayne closes the distance and pushes Nunez back into the cage.#BC#
Nunez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dwayne looks for a takedown but Nunez sprawls well.
Nunez thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dwayne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T4#
Nunez slaps away a takedown attempt from Dwayne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nunez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dwayne avoids it.
Dwayne takes a swing at Nunez's ribcage but misses.
Dwayne falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Nunez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dwayne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nunez is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nunez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Dwayne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nunez 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lee Nunez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Castle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Castle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nunez leaves Castle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Castle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nunez is fending him off so far but Castle persists. Nope, Nunez circles away and we're back to standing.
Nunez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lee Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Castle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castle shoots in for a takedown but Nunez shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Nunez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Castle to the ground. Nunez is now in Castle's guard.
Castle is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Nunez dives into side control.
#REVB#
Nunez working the ground and pound from side control.#T1##SUB#
Nunez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Nunez is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Castle looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nunez gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Castle is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nunez lets go of the hold and Castle can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lee Nunez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Padilla clinches. #TD#
Nunez lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Padilla looking to control.
Nunez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Padilla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nunez is one step ahead there.
Nunez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
Padilla is working an open guard so Nunez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Padilla rushes Nunez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Padilla can't break the clinch.
Nunez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Padilla pulls his leg out and moves away.
#KD2#
Padilla lands a left and a right that send Nunez crashing to the mat, dazed. Padilla thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Lee Nunez has been cut.#CL2#
Padilla forces Nunez back against the cage and clinches.
Padilla is trying to force a seperation but Nunez has the dominant position.
Nunez avoiding damage.
Nunez has Padilla pressed against the cage, preventing Padilla from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Nunez tightens his grip and picks Padilla up, before dumping him to the ground. Padilla manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Padilla kicks Nunez off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Padilla tests Nunez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Padilla misses with a combination
#TD#
and Nunez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Padilla's guard.#ES2#
Padilla has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nunez has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T2#
Nunez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Padilla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Nunez jumps into guard, dragging Padilla to the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nunez is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Padilla preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nunez content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Nunez gets to his feet - Padilla follows without any prompting. #T3#
Nunez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Some wild striking there from Padilla.
Nunez appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Padilla takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Padilla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Padilla lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Padilla moves into the clinch successfully.
Padilla tries to break the clinch but Nunez is controlling the position.
Padilla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4##TD#
Nunez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nunez is standing up over Padilla. Padilla looks to escape but Nunez dives into side control.
Padilla looks winded!#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Padilla wants to control but Nunez postures up.
Padilla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nunez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nunez controlling the position from side mount. #SU#
Nunez stands up.
Padilla misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Nunez counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Nunez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Padilla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Nunez's cut.
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#
Padilla misses with a body kick.
Nunez is looking for a counter combo.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Padilla throws a sloppy head kick and Nunez moves out of range easily.
Padilla darts in looking for a takedown but Nunez gets double underhooks and turns Padilla into the cage.
Padilla darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Padilla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Padilla uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Padilla fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Padilla.
Nunez appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padilla misses with an uppercut.
Nunez tries to counter with a takedown but Padilla is quick to defend against it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Padilla. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Padilla is breathing heavily.
Padilla swings widly with a right hand
and Nunez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Padilla lands with a straight right. Nunez didn't see that one coming.
Padilla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Padilla looks to move away, Nunez throws a big counter combo but Padilla just gets out of the way.#T1#
Nunez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Padilla.
Padilla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nunez's waist but Nunez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Padilla off to one side.
Lee Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Padilla.
Padilla throws a head kick that misses.
Nunez wants to land a leg kick but Padilla is out of range.
Ricky Padilla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nunez throws a sloppy head kick and Padilla moves out of range easily.
Padilla will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nunez tries to counter with a takedown but Padilla is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Nunez drives through and clinches with Padilla against the cage.
Nunez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Padilla is looking to break free of the clinch but Nunez has double underhooks. #TD#
Nunez jumps into guard, dragging Padilla to the mat.
Padilla being controlled here momentarily.
Nunez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2##SUB2#
Padilla working for submissions but it's allowed Nunez to get to half guard.
Nunez is controlling the pace.
Nunez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Nunez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Nunez is working for a kimura but Padilla is defending it quite comfortably.
Padilla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nunez scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Nunez seems to be working for a kimura but Padilla defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Nunez wants to work for an arm triangle but Padilla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Nunez is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Nunez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Nunez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lee Nunez's cut.
That's time! Nunez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Padilla has Nunez up against the cage in a clinch.
Padilla throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nunez blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Padilla manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Nunez gets tackled into the cage by Padilla. Padilla maintains the clinch.
Padilla prevents a takedown attempt there.
Padilla tries to break free but Nunez pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padilla tries to pull guard but Nunez won't allow it.
#TD#
Nunez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nunez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Padilla wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nunez is now in half guard.
Padilla tries to roll over but Nunez keeps him under control.
Nunez controlling the action here.#SUB#
Nunez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Padilla defends it well.
Nunez prevents Padilla from improving his position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Padilla is still trying to improve position.
Padilla takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nunez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nunez is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Nunez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Padilla defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Nunez wants to work for an arm triangle but Padilla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Nunez is working for a submission of some sort.
Padilla flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nunez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Padilla with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nunez lands strikes from half guard.
Padilla wants to control but Nunez is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Nunez seems to be looking for submissions.
Nunez stalling. #SUB#
Nunez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Nunez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nunez 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Nunez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Nunez closes the distance and pushes Ali back into the cage.
Ali is trying to drag Nunez to the mat but Nunez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Nunez pulls guard successfully.
Nunez looking for a sweep. Not yet Nunez, not yet.
Ali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ali postures up in Nunez's guard and throws a big left but Nunez blocks it.
Nunez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nunez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
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.#SUB#
Ali is defending against the submission attempts here by Nunez.
#SUB#
Nunez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ali defends it well. #T1#
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
Ali keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nunez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ali wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Nunez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Ali trying to control from the bottom.
Nunez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nunez prevents Ali from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ali tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nunez defends well and Ali ends up having to push Nunez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Nunez feints and as Ali raises his hands in defense, Nunez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T4#
Nunez postures up.
Nunez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nunez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nunez throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Nunez has gone for a leg lock! Ali slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nunez's guard.#REVB#
Nunez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ali lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ali pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nunez is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Nunez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Nunez has Ali up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Nunez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Ali manages to get to full guard.
Ali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Nunez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ali manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nunez has Ali in his guard.#REVB#
Nunez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali can do to turn this around?
Nunez trying to control the position.
Ali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ali throwing strikes but missing.
Nunez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nunez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ali throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nunez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ali wants to control from the top but Nunez keeps moving.
Nunez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ali wants to pass the guard but Nunez is keeping the position.
Nunez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Nunez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee Nunez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nunez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ali lands a couple of elbows.
Nunez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ali's guard. #REVR#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nunez throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Ali wants to stand up but Nunez is controlling him. #SUB#
Nunez drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ali looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ali looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ali! #REVB#
Ali fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ali scoring with punches and elbows.
Nunez defending against the ground and pound.
Nunez manages to get back to half guard.
Ali is nestled in close to Nunez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nunez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Ali takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nunez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ali's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ali's back!#SUB#
Nunez working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #ES2#
Ali manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #CL#
Nunez clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Muhammed Ali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ali closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Nunez bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nunez avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ali clinches. #T1##TD2#
Ali is trying to trip Nunez. He has hold of a leg but Nunez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ali persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Ali gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nunez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nunez wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Nunez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ali, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Nunez breaks the clinch.
Ali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunez as he jumps to the side.
Lee Nunez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammed Ali.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##TD#
Nunez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ali looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ali tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nunez scores with strikes from the back.
#SUB#
Nunez has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ali! Can he survive? No! He's out! Nunez gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lee Nunez!
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