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Event:
EPGH 2
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Mykchur listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hitta throws a series of punches but Mykchur moves out of range.
Mykchur is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hitta.#CL#
Mykchur gets a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mykchur.
Hitta wants to stall.
Hitta with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mykchur tries to pull guard but Hitta forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Mykchur tries to circle away but Hitta has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Hitta breaks from the clinch.
Mykchur throws a series of punches but Hitta avoids them all with ease.
Hitta throws a jab when Mykchur was well out of range.
Mykchur misses with a double jab.
Hitta was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL#
Mykchur moves into range and clinches up with Hitta.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mykchur is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Hitta breaks the clinch.
Mykchur tries to clinch but Hitta is having none of it.
Mykchur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mykchur has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Navy Street MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hitta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mykchur to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Mykchur closes the distance and pushes Hitta back into the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mykchur.
Hitta tries to stall but Mykchur uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mykchur is trying to break free.
Hitta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mykchur blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Hitta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mykchur bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mykchur moves in looking to clinch but Hitta pushes him off.
Mykchur lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hitta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mykchur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Hitta.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mykchur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mykchur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitta.
Hitta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hitta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mykchur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Hitta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hitta wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mykchur manages to pass to side control.
Hitta looks winded!#REVB#
Mykchur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Hitta tries to get to full guard but Mykchur has control of the leg.
Mykchur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mykchur stops Hitta from getting back to his feet.
Hitta is refusing to be controlled, as Mykchur sits in half guard. #SU#
Mykchur stands up and beckons Hitta to join him on the feet. #CL#
Mykchur closes the distance and pushes Hitta back into the ropes.#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.
Mykchur tries to circle away but Hitta has him pinned against the ropes.
Hitta is trying to break free.#BC#
Mykchur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hitta throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mykchur half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mykchur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hitta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mykchur.
#TD#
Mykchur scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mykchur is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hitta reverses the position - he's now on top in Mykchur's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hitta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mykchur wants to sweep here but Hitta controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Mykchur looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Mykchur dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mykchur thuds a left hand into Hitta's body.
Hitta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hitta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitta throws the kick towards the body but Mykchur avoids it.
Mykchur dives in and grabs Hitta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hitta pushes down on Mykchur's head and hops out.#CL2#
Hitta rushes Mykchur and presses him up against the ropes.
Hitta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Mykchur to keep the fight standing.
Mykchur tries to stall but Hitta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mykchur tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hitta smiles and moves away.
Mykchur looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitta is just out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Hitta finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Merlin Mykchur is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mykchur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hitta has time to react.
Hitta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mykchur circles away.
Hitta throws a body shot but no joy.
Hitta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Mykchur paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Mykchur digs a good hook to Hitta's body.
Hitta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merlin Mykchur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mykchur lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hitta is breathing heavily.#CL#
Mykchur darts in and clinches Hitta up against the ropes.#BC2#
Hitta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Hitta as Mykchur shoots in.
Mykchur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hitta throws a nice looking combination but Mykchur bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hitta circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Hitta tenderised Mykchur's leg. Mykchur is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mykchur tries to clinch but Hitta is having none of it.
We've been informed that Hitta has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hitta misses with a few strikes there.
Mykchur shoots in but Hitta avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Hitta misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitta loads up on a big right hand but Mykchur slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Mykchur misses its target.
Mykchur scores with a jab. Hitta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hitta looks to throw a body kick
and Mykchur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mykchur connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hitta momentarily.
#CL#
Mykchur closes the distance and clinches.
Hitta trying to stall but Mykchur improves his position.
Mykchur blocks the elbow strike.
Mykchur goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hitta prevents it.
Hitta misses with an elbow strike.
Mykchur throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Hitta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hitta taking a breather.
Mykchur misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Hitta manages to break the clinch.
Mykchur will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mykchur works over Hitta's head and body with a nice combination.
Mykchur connects with a body shot that sends Hitta's belly button to the back.
Hitta throws a big shot that misses.
Mykchur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hitta dodges the punch combination from Mykchur.
Hitta throws a head kick that Mykchur semi-blocks.
#CL#
Mykchur moves into the clinch.#T4##BC2#
Hitta breaks from the clinch.
Hitta tried to score with a low kick but Mykchur checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mykchur shoots for a takedown but Hitta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mykchur scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mykchur uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hitta has time to react.
Mykchur avoids the head kick by Hitta.
Mykchur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitta can do to turn this around?#CL#
Mykchur closes the distance and pushes Hitta back into the ropes.
Hitta throws an elbow but it misses.
Hitta looking to throw knees to the head but Mykchur is blocking nicely.
Mykchur tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hitta just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Nice elbow from Hitta.
Hitta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hitta tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mykchur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Merlin Mykchur will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hitta misses with a head kick.
Mykchur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hitta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mykchur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mykchur is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hitta sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mykchur tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hitta swivels and escapes.
Mykchur checks a leg kick.
Merlin Mykchur is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitta fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mykchur seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hitta lands a head kick!
Hitta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mykchur's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mykchur pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hitta back to the ropes. Mykchur follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Mykchur closes the distance and clinches.
Hitta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hitta just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mykchur's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hitta.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitta using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mykchur has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1#
Hitta is pressed up against the ropes. Mykchur has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hitta down to the mat. Hitta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merlin Mykchur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hitta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mykchur went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mykchur cracks a nice hook into Hitta's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Mykchur.
Mykchur goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mykchur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Mykchur was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hitta throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mykchur tries to clinch but Hitta is having none of it.
Mykchur lands a glancing blow to the side of Hitta's head.
Mykchur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hitta steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mykchur.
Hitta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Mykchur connects with a body shot that sends Hitta's belly button to the back.#CL#
Mykchur moves into the clinch.
Hitta tries a knee to the head but Mykchur blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitta misses with a punch on the inside.
Mykchur presses Hitta against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD#
Mykchur jumps guard and drags Hitta to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
Mykchur manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the ropes.
Mykchur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Merlin Mykchur has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Mykchur pulls guard successfully.
Hitta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mykchur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitta stopping the sweep attempt from Mykchur.#T3#
Mykchur trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mykchur is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mykchur is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hitta.#T4#
Mykchur is looking to clinch but Hitta is avoiding it.
Hitta scores with a head kick. Mykchur tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mykchur lands with an uppercut that bounces Hitta off the ropes and back into range.
Hitta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hitta drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mykchur defends it well.
Mykchur blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Mykchur forces Hitta back against the ropes and clinches.
Mykchur is pressed up against the ropes. Hitta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mykchur down to the mat. Mykchur avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mykchur moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Hitta gets tackled into the ropes by Mykchur. Mykchur maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitta prevents Mykchur from breaking the clinch.
Mass Hitta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hitta gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mykchur.
Merlin Mykchur is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hitta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mykchur blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin Mykchur showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mykchur 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Merlin Mykchur!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Merlin Mykchur!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Merlin Mykchur!
Merlin Mykchur wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Mykchur pushes Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Mykchur has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD#
Phillips pulls guard successfully.
Phillips is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mykchur is controlling him.
Phillips 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.
Phillips really is a fat lump.
Mykchur wants to stand but Phillips has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Phillips is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mykchur is controlling him.
Phillips will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mykchur wants to get up but he can't break Phillips's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #ES#
Phillips pushes Mykchur off and gets back to his feet.
Merlin Mykchur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mykchur will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mykchur enables Phillips to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mykchur manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mykchur manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Phillips keeps control of Mykchur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Mykchur pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phillips has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mykchur finds it's way round the side to connect with Phillips's head.
Mykchur fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mykchur tries to close the distance and clinch but Phillips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Phillips changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mykchur scores with a jab to the body.
Mykchur misses with a double jab.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt - Mykchur sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mykchur throws a body shot but no joy.
Phillips misses with a takedown attempt
and Mykchur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phillips tries to move into range but Mykchur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phillips is defended easily by Mykchur.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilbert Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mykchur tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Phillips gets caught napping as Mykchur dives in and scores a takedown. Phillips manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#ES#
Phillips uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Mykchur looks winded!
A punch combination from Mykchur misses.
Phillips feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Phillips rushes Mykchur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mykchur is trying to break the clinch but Phillips has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Phillips has Mykchur pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Phillips pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mykchur tumbling to the mat - Phillips dives into Mykchur's guard.
Mykchur is looking to stand back up but Phillips counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mykchur.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Mykchur taking some punishment here, with Phillips in his half guard.
Phillips has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Phillips decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD2#
Mykchur shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Phillips manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Phillips is looking to stand up but Mykchur isn't so interested in that idea.
Phillips throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mykchur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Phillips is looking to stand up but Mykchur isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Mykchur stopping the sweep attempt from Phillips.
Phillips wants to stand up but Mykchur is controlling him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mykchur looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mykchur fails to land with a series of punches.
Phillips shoots in but no luck this time.
Mykchur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phillips was well out of range. Poor timing from Mykchur.
Mykchur is looking to clinch.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Mykchur sprawls well.
Phillips keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phillips shoots for a takedown but Mykchur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mykchur throws a series of punches but Phillips moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Mykchur dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Phillips.
Mykchur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Mykchur scores with a four punch combination!
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mykchur!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mykchur. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mykchur lands a glancing blow to the side of Phillips's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Mykchur bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mykchur is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mykchur working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Phillips is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mykchur has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Wilbert Phillips overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Mykchur trying to control the action but Phillips is working from the bottom.
Phillips sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Phillips missing with punches from the bottom.
Phillips gets full guard.
Phillips thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Phillips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phillips throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Phillips wants to stand but Mykchur is controlling the position.
Phillips 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#
Phillips is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Phillips is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Phillips drops an elbow to the side of Mykchur's head.
Mykchur is looking for a sweep. Phillips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phillips seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Phillips drops an elbow to the side of Mykchur's head.
Mykchur looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3#
Phillips winds up and cracks Mykchur with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mykchur has hold of Phillips's hands but Phillips slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Phillips lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SU#
Phillips decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Phillips shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Phillips stands up over Mykchur, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Phillips chips away with some ground and pound.
Phillips lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Phillips content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Phillips scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Phillips's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Phillips keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mykchur's head.#SU#
Phillips stands and steps away. Mykchur gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mykchur stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilbert Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Mykchur tries to sprawl but Phillips drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Phillips is nestled in close to Mykchur, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Phillips working Mykchur over with strikes.
Phillips seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilbert Phillips 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Phillips looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mykchur is fending him off so far but Phillips persists. Nope, Mykchur circles away and we're back to standing.
Mykchur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Phillips gets a takedown into half guard.
Phillips takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Phillips landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ES2#
Mykchur has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Phillips is on him like a limpet, forcing Mykchur back against the cage.
Phillips is trying to pull guard but Mykchur has him pressed against the cage.
Mykchur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phillips is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilbert Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Phillips jumps guard.
Phillips has a closed guard, preventing Mykchur from standing up.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet but Mykchur is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Mykchur wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving. #SU2#
Mykchur decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Phillips, up you get!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mykchur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mykchur misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Phillips counters with a single leg into guard. Mykchur didn't expect that.
Mykchur is looking to stand back up but Phillips counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mykchur. #REVB#
Mykchur looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Phillips working over Mykchur with some ground and pound. Mykchur looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Phillips seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Phillips working Mykchur over with strikes. #SU#
Phillips stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Phillips goes for a double leg but Mykchur avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mykchur continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Mykchur closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Phillips's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mykchur's guard. #REVR#
Phillips chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Phillips is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SU#
Phillips gets to his feet - Mykchur follows without any prompting.
Phillips changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mykchur tries to avoid it but Phillips manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mykchur to the ground. Mykchur escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phillips shoots for a double leg takedown but Mykchur sprawls well. He's pushed Phillips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mykchur throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Phillips shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mykchur manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Mykchur manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mykchur scores with a hook to the body. Phillips takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.#T4##CL2#
Mykchur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips is trying to pull guard but Mykchur turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Mykchur turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mykchur manages to end up in side control.
Mykchur creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Phillips sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Phillips sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phillips regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mykchur. #ES#
Phillips pushes Mykchur off and scrambles back to his feet.
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 Wilbert Phillips.
I think Phillips 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Clay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Clay tries for a takedown but Mykchur manages to get underhooks.
Clay has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mykchur after a bit of a struggle.
Clay is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mykchur to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammie Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mykchur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Clay.
Mykchur is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mykchur tries to break the clinch but Clay is controlling the position.
Mykchur has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clay wants a takedown but no success here.
Mykchur is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Mykchur decides to pull guard.
Clay has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mykchur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Mykchur kicks Clay off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Clay tries to keep at a distance but Mykchur has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mykchur has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Clay is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Clay could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Mykchur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Clay tries to score a body lock takedown but Mykchur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clay is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Mykchur has hold of one of Clay's legs. Clay is fighting the takedown attempt but Mykchur gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Clay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mykchur is stalling in the full guard.
Mykchur throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Mykchur engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mykchur throwing strikes but missing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mykchur throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mykchur lands a jab to Clay's midsection.#CL2#
Mykchur pushes Clay up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Mykchur tries for a takedown but Clay manages to get underhooks.
Mykchur wants to get back to striking at distance but Clay won't allow it.
Mykchur tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clay avoids it.
Mykchur tries to break free but Clay pushes him back against the cage.
Mykchur tries to break free but Clay pushes him back against the cage.
Mykchur is looking to break free of the clinch but Clay has double underhooks.
Mykchur stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mykchur prevents the takedown attempt.
Mykchur has had enough of the clinch but Clay keeps him there for the moment.
Clay is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mykchur gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Clay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mykchur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clay after a bit of a struggle.
Clay avoiding damage as Mykchur throws knees to the body.
Mykchur is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clay has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mykchur avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Mykchur ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mykchur no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mykchur bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clay's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Clay is working an open guard so Mykchur takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mykchur shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clay pinned against the cage. Clay gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mykchur goes for a double leg but Clay avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Clay continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Mykchur clinches with his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mykchur is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Mykchur turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mykchur tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Mykchur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sammie Clay's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Mykchur has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mykchur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Clay.
Clay wants a takedown.
Mykchur wants to get back to striking at distance but Clay won't allow it.
#TD2#
Mykchur pulls guard successfully.
Mykchur has control of Clay's left arm, preventing Clay from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mykchur has his foot on Clay's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clay works his way back into a safe position though.
Mykchur will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mykchur has his hands on Clay's head, controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Mykchur looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Clay postures up in Mykchur's guard and throws a big left but Mykchur blocks it. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mykchur manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Mykchur pulls guard effortlessly.
Mykchur trying to strike off his back.
Merlin Mykchur has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES2#
Mykchur is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Clay presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mykchur wants to get back to striking at distance but Clay won't allow it.
Mykchur wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mykchur. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Clay tries to score a body lock takedown but Mykchur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mykchur throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mykchur can't break the clinch.
Clay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammie Clay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Clay looking for a takedown.
Clay keeps control of Mykchur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Mykchur jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Mykchur has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Clay has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
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!
Mykchur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mykchur is trying to break the clinch but Clay has him pressed against the cage.
Mykchur stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Mykchur has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Clay uses from the top position.
Mykchur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mykchur looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mykchur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Mykchur not doing much here.
Mykchur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mykchur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Mykchur is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clay is looking for a sweep. Mykchur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mykchur is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Mykchur 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.
#SUB2#
Mykchur is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clay is just riding it out for now. Mykchur eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merlin Mykchur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sammie Clay's cut.
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##CL2#
Mykchur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Mykchur ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mykchur no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Mykchur is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clay defends well.
Clay won't allow Mykchur to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clay throws an elbow that misses. Mykchur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clay's guard. Nice move by Mykchur!#REVB#
Clay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mykchur is one step ahead there. #T1#
Mykchur slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mykchur slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Mykchur working the strikes but Clay uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Clay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mykchur.
Mykchur is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mykchur sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Clay wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Mykchur.
Mykchur takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Clay is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T4#
Mykchur controlling from mount.
Mykchur unloads with some shots from mount but Clay bucks and avoids them well.
Mykchur thowing shots but they're missing.
Mykchur controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin Mykchur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mykchur 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merlin Mykchur!
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