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Event:
UVC X Lydon VS Old
Date: Oct 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Ejayi throws a body punch but Rawlee moves out of range.
Rawlee attempts a counter takedown but Ejayi avoids it well and moves away.
Ejayi connects with a body shot that sends Rawlee's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Ejayi darts in and clinches Rawlee up against the cage.
Rawlee goes for a takedown attempt but Ejayi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ejayi lands with an uppercut that bounces Rawlee off the cage and back into range.
Ejayi misses with a two punch combination.
Rawlee moves in looking to clinch but Ejayi pushes him off.
We've been hearing reports that Rawlee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ejayi throws a low kick but Rawlee moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ejayi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ejayi lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ejayi lands with a hook. Rawlee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!#CL#
Rawlee closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Ejayi breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Ejayi misses with a body shot.
Rawlee throws a series of punches but Ejayi avoids them all with ease.
Ejayi throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Ejayi misses.
Ejayi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rawlee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ejayi throws a right and a left that Rawlee avoids nicely. #TD#
Rawlee drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Ejayi manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Rawlee manages to break the clinch.
Rawlee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ejayi.
Ejayi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ejayi swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Rawlee shoots in looking for a takedown. Ejayi tries to sprawl out of it but Rawlee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ejayi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rawlee dodges the punch combination from Ejayi.
#CL#
Rawlee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rawlee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ejayi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keet Rawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawlee tries to score a body lock takedown but Ejayi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rawlee is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ejayi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Ejayi blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Ejayi manages to pull guard.
Rawlee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rawlee stopping the sweep attempt from Ejayi.
Rawlee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rawlee trying to control but Ejayi is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ejayi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Rawlee stands up from Ejayi's guard - Rawlee perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rawlee tries to clinch but Ejayi moves out of range.
Ejayi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlee manages to avoid it.
Rawlee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ejayi throws a body punch but Rawlee moves out of range. #TD2#
Ejayi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ejayi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rawlee tries to control but Ejayi manages to take his back.
Ejayi struggling to land strikes to the head as Rawlee covers up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ejayi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ejayi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ejayi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rawlee.
Rawlee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ejayi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ejayi lands a nice shot that snaps Rawlee's head back.
#CL#
Rawlee closes the distance and clinches.
Ejayi has had enough of the clinch but Rawlee keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Ejayi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rawlee lands with a kick to the temple. Ejayi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rawlee darts in looking for a takedown but Ejayi gets double underhooks and turns Rawlee into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ejayi fails to land with a series of punches.
James Ejayi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawlee shoots in looking for a takedown but Ejayi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rawlee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keet Rawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ejayi takes a swing at Rawlee's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ejayi digs a good body shot into Rawlee's ribs.#T1#
Rawlee avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Ejayi.
Ejayi lands a nice hook to Rawlee's body. Rawlee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ejayi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Rawlee takes the fight into the clinch.
Rawlee is looking to break free of the clinch but Ejayi has double underhooks. #BC2#
Ejayi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rawlee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ejayi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rawlee tries a head kick but it misses.
Ejayi throws a series of punches but Rawlee avoids them all with ease.
Rawlee tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Rawlee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ejayi defends it nicely.
Ejayi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ejayi scores with a nice head shot.
Rawlee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ejayi as he jumps to the side.
Ejayi throws a shot to the body.
Ejayi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rawlee rather than just go for the knockout.
Ejayi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ejayi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Keet Rawlee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ejayi lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Rawlee wants to clinch up but Ejayi keeps it at a distance.
Ejayi tries to clinch there but Rawlee circles away.
Ejayi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rawlee.
Decent striking displayed by Ejayi there.
Ejayi throws a shot to the body.
Rawlee blocks a low kick nicely.
Ejayi throws a series of punches but Rawlee avoids them all with ease.
Rawlee checks the leg kick.
Ejayi tries to work over Rawlee's front leg with a kick but Rawlee checks it.
Ejayi shoots in looking for a takedown but Rawlee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ejayi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rawlee takes one on the button.
Ejayi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawlee moves away.#T4#
Rawlee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rawlee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ejayi pinned against the cage. Ejayi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ejayi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rawlee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ejayi throws a leg kick but Rawlee sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ejayi. Rawlee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ejayi lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ejayi misses with a looping left.#CL#
Rawlee moves into the clinch.
Ejayi blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ejayi 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#
Ejayi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rawlee.
Rawlee doesn't manage to clinch there - Ejayi circles away.
Rawlee tries to move into range but Ejayi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ejayi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlee manages to avoid it.
Ejayi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rawlee eats them both and turns towards Ejayi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rawlee scores with a head kick. Ejayi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rawlee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ejayi swivels and escapes.
Rawlee misses with a takedown attempt
and Ejayi counters with a series of strikes. Rawlee will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Rawlee is rocked!
Rawlee darts in looking for a takedown but Ejayi gets double underhooks and turns Rawlee into the cage.
Ejayi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oh Rawlee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keet Rawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ejayi drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Rawlee right on the button. Rawlee goes down! Ejayi follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Ejayi gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Ejayi!
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Event:
UVC 7
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Brekker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rawlee circles away quickly and effectively.
Rawlee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brekker circles away.
Brekker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rawlee.
Brekker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Rawlee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rawlee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rawlee can't get the takedown.
Rawlee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rawlee slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlee effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Rawlee breaks from the clinch.
#KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Brekker and sends Rawlee crashing to the mat! Brekker follows him down to the mat - Rawlee regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC2#
Rawlee is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Keet Rawlee has been cut.#T1#
Brekker is controlling the pace.
Oh Rawlee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Let's hope that Brekker 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.
Brekker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rawlee seems to have got his legs back now.
Rawlee is trying to stand up here but Brekker is controlling him well.
Brekker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rawlee defending well though.
Rawlee is looking for a sweep. Brekker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rawlee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rawlee is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brekker throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Rawlee to regain full guard.
Brekker trying to control but Rawlee is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brekker 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. #SU2#
Brekker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rawlee, up you get!
Brekker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Brekker.
Brekker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rawlee counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
A combination from Brekker does no damage. #CL#
Rawlee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brekker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rawlee tries to pull guard but Brekker holds him up against the cage and eventually Rawlee drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keet Rawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawlee fails to pull guard.
Brekker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rawlee tries for a takedown but Brekker manages to get underhooks.
Brekker is trying to break free.
Rawlee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brekker after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Rawlee manages to break the clinch.
Rawlee tries to clinch up.
Brekker swinging wildly here.
Andrew Brekker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brekker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rawlee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rawlee fails with the takedown.
Rawlee is breathing heavily.
Rawlee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brekker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brekker throws a nice looking combination but Rawlee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brekker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Rawlee misses the target.
Rawlee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Brekker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keet Rawlee's cut.
That's time! Rawlee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brekker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brekker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Rawlee gets a clinch.
Rawlee tries to pull guard but Brekker holds him up against the cage and eventually Rawlee drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Rawlee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rawlee slips a jab and a cross from Brekker.
Rawlee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rawlee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Keet Rawlee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brekker misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brekker misses with a double jab.
Brekker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brekker scores with a body shot.
#CL#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rawlee clinches up against the cage.
Rawlee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keet Rawlee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rawlee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brekker backwards. #BC#
Rawlee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rawlee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Rawlee misses #KD2#
and Brekker counters with a left and a right that hurts Rawlee! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Brekker jumps into full mount!
Brekker tries to control but Rawlee wriggling away.
We've been informed that Brekker has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rawlee is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Rawlee is squirming around, avoiding Brekker's attempts to control the action.
Rawlee is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rawlee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brekker punching from mount but Rawlee doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rawlee is trying to escape the mount.
Rawlee tries to lock up and control but Brekker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rawlee regains half guard.#T3#
Brekker is trying to control the action in half guard but Rawlee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brekker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rawlee preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brekker stalling away here and it's allowed Rawlee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brekker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rawlee keeping moving, preventing Brekker from controlling successfully. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rawlee is controlling Brekker's posture.
Brekker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Rawlee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brekker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brekker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rawlee eats them both and turns towards Brekker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rawlee moves in looking to clinch but Brekker pushes him off.
Brekker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brekker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rawlee moves away.
Rawlee tries to clinch but Brekker is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Brekker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keet Rawlee'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Brekker tries to bum rush Rawlee with a series of wild strikes but Rawlee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rawlee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brekker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rawlee tries to land a front kick but Brekker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brekker misses with a series of wild punches.
Rawlee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brekker misses with a few strikes there.
Andrew Brekker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brekker is pawing at Rawlee, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Rawlee's nose. Rawlee is badly hurt! Brekker pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Rawlee tries desperately to hold on but Brekker is relentless in his assault! As Rawlee receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Brekker away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Brekker!
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Event:
UVC 5
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Rawlee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mcfly is controlling Rawlee's trapped leg to prevent Rawlee from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Mcfly 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mcfly is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rawlee is tapping! Great win for Mcfly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marty Mcfly!
Marty Mcfly decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Rawlee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dixon was covering up waiting for the punch and Rawlee finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Dixon has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rawlee off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Rawlee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dixon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rawlee is in Dixon's guard.#SUB#
Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dixon controls Rawlee momentarily but Rawlee frees himself.
Dixon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Rawlee from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dixon working a defensive guard here.
Rawlee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dixon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rawlee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dixon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rawlee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Keet Rawlee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Dixon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dixon keeping full guard, as Rawlee tries to pass.
Rawlee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Rawlee postures up.
Dixon is controlling Rawlee's posture.
Rawlee tries to stand but Dixon is controlling from the bottom.
Rawlee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rawlee throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dixon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Rawlee has passed into side control.
#T3##SUB2#
Rawlee tries for a kimura but Dixon is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rawlee trying to control the position but Dixon is working away.
You can see the frustration on Dixon's face as Rawlee controls the position.
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The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Rawlee decides to stand back up. Rawlee steps back and let's Dixon get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Rawlee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dixon's half guard.
Dixon gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Dixon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rawlee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rawlee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Rawlee from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawlee looking to sit in guard and control but Dixon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rawlee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keet Rawlee dominated that 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.
#R2##TD2#
Rawlee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dixon is looking to get back to his feet here but Rawlee is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dixon's back.
Rawlee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rawlee not allowing Dixon to control his hands.
Dixon covering up well under a series of strikes from Rawlee.
Dixon tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon trying to control the hands but Rawlee won't let him. #T1#
Rawlee wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Rawlee is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dixon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rawlee punches the canvas rather than the man.
Rawlee biding his time, controlling Dixon.
Rawlee is hanging on to Dixon's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dixon covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Rawlee controls the position.
Dixon trying to control the hands but Rawlee won't let him.
Dixon breaks Rawlee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rawlee trying to control the position.
#T3#
Rawlee controlling the position.
Rawlee wants to stand but Dixon is controlling the position.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dixon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dixon throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Rawlee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dixon has picked Rawlee up and slammed him! Rawlee can't keep hold of the triangle and Dixon manages to pass to side control!
Dixon working the body and head with strikes.
Rawlee is looking to regain half guard here but Dixon keeps moving and retains side control. #T4##SUB#
Dixon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rawlee manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Dixon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rawlee is just riding it out for now. Dixon eventually gives up the hold.
Rawlee tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keet Rawlee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Dixon gets caught napping as Rawlee dives in and scores a takedown. Dixon manages to retain guard.
Dixon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dixon has a closed guard, preventing Rawlee from standing up.
Rawlee throws a big elbow that misses.
Rawlee trying to control the position from guard on top but Dixon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon trying to control the position.
#T1#
Rawlee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rawlee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dixon was covering up waiting for the punch and Rawlee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rawlee content to stall in guard here.
Rawlee is fighting to break Dixon's control of his arms but Dixon is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2##SU2#
Rawlee stands up from Dixon's guard - Rawlee perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Dixon tries to sprawl but Rawlee drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Rawlee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rawlee trying to control from half guard but Dixon is working away. #T3#
Rawlee is thwarting Dixon's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Rawlee seems content to control.
Dixon wants to control but Rawlee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rawlee slows the pace down in half guard.
Dixon wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rawlee is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Rawlee from controlling successfully.
Rawlee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Rawlee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Esteban Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keet Rawlee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Dixon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keet Rawlee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rawlee 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keet Rawlee!
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