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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2017 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Bridges blocks the leg kick.
#TD2#
Rios throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bridges tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rios is in Bridges's guard.#ES#
Bridges pushes Rios off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Rios shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bridges is trying to defend but Rios finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bridges wants to get back to his feet.
Bridges is holding on to half guard well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bridges wants to get back to his feet.
Rios scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1##SUB2#
Rios is looking for a kimura here.
Bridges works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bridges trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bridges keeping full guard, as Rios tries to pass.
Bridges throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bridges has Rios pulled in close to control his posture.
Bridges can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rios controls the pace.
Bridges wants to stand but Rios is controlling the position.
Bridges is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bridges buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Rios closes the distance and clinches.
Bridges is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rios is defending well.
Bridges really is a fat lump.#BC2#
Rios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Rios throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bridges tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rios is in Bridges's guard.
Bridges has control of Rios's left arm, preventing Rios from doing any damage.
Rios must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bridges keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully.
Rios pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bridges is keeping the position for now. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bridges holds on and takes a little breather.
Bridges striking off his back but it's not causing Rios any problems.
Bridges controls Rios momentarily but Rios frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rios accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rios will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rios pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Rios gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Bridges jumps guard but Rios turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rios prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elvis Bridges. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rios pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Rios pushes a forearm under Bridges's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bridges is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Rios!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Rios fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gardner.
Rios throws a right and a left that Gardner avoids nicely.
Gardner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rios avoids it really well and circles away.
Rios seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gardner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Rios has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Rios ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rios no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Rios looking for a guillotine here but Gardner defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios controls Gardner momentarily but Gardner frees himself. #T1#
Rios is really struggling to control Gardner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gardner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rios is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gardner is controlling him.
Gardner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gardner throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rios trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rios fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gardner avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Gardner gets a clinch.
Rios tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gardner wants a takedown.
Marcelo Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Gardner.#BC#
Rios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gardner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rios sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gardner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rios defends well and Gardner ends up having to push Rios into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rios looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gardner is fending him off so far but Rios persists. Nope, Gardner circles away and we're back to standing.
Rios fails with the takedown
and Gardner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Rios tries to clinch up but Gardner circles away and keeps his distance.
Gardner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rios defends it nicely.
Gardner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rios in his tracks.
Rios shoots for a takedown but Gardner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gardner connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Rios shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gardner is trying to defend but Rios finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Gardner has one foot on Rios's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Rios tenderised Gardner's leg. Gardner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gardner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rios swivels and escapes.
Rios wants to clinch up but Gardner keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Gardner instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gardner. #TD#
Rios jumps guard.
Gardner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Rios had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gardner defends it easily.#SU2#
Gardner stands up and waves to Rios to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stephen Gardner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Gardner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rios checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gardner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gardner wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Gardner forces Rios back against the cage and clinches.
Gardner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rios has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gardner after a bit of a struggle.
Gardner managing to block the knees to the body from Rios.
Gardner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rios is defending well for now.
Rios wants to take the fight to the mat but Gardner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcelo Rios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rios pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Rios manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gardner on his heels. He'll look to pass Gardner's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Gardner thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gardner is pulling down on Rios's head. It's preventing any offense from Rios, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Gardner has his foot on Rios's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rios works his way back into a safe position though.#ES2#
Gardner uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rios shoots in for a takedown but Gardner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Gardner has Rios up against the cage in a clinch.
Rios fails to pull guard.
Gardner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rios goes for a takedown attempt but Gardner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Gardner rushes Rios and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Rios is trying to push Gardner away but Gardner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gardner wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Rios manages to break the clinch.
Gardner with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Rios counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rios.
Rios is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gardner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rios content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rios is trying to break the clinch but Gardner has him pressed against the cage.
Rios has Gardner pressed against the cage, preventing Gardner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Gardner manages to pull guard.
Gardner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##ES2#
Gardner is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rios presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gardner is looking to break free of the clinch but Rios has double underhooks.
Gardner trying to land knees to the body.
Rios wants to break free but Gardner has control.
Rios stalling against the cage.
Rios gets underhooks to prevent Gardner's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Rios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rios shoots in for a double leg but Gardner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gardner dives in for a single leg takedown but Rios sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marcelo Rios is winning the standup battle so far.
Rios fails with the takedown.#T4#
Gardner throws a head kick but Rios moves out of range.
Rios shoots in looking for a takedown but Gardner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rios's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gardner shoots in looking for a takedown. Rios tries to sprawl out of it but Gardner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rios manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gardner or perhaps it was just good defense by Rios, which made it look bad.
Gardner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rios defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Gardner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Rios as Gardner shoots in.#TD#
Rios manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gardner on his heels. He'll look to pass Gardner's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Gardner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rios has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#ES2#
Gardner uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rios tries to close the distance and clinch but Gardner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gardner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gardner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner throws a sloppy head kick and Rios moves out of range easily.
Gardner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rios defends well and Gardner ends up having to push Rios into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T1#
Rios tries to clinch up but Gardner circles away and keeps his distance.
Gardner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gardner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marcelo Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Gardner.
Gardner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rios defends it nicely.#TD#
Gardner gets caught flat footed, as Rios shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rios throws a strike but Gardner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Rios wants to improve his position but instead Gardner has moved into half guard.
Gardner is trying to control. Rios wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Rios is looking to improve his position.
Rios punching from the bottom.
Rios has a hand on Gardner's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Gardner takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Rios is just holding on here. Gardner manages to take his back.
Rios covering up well under a series of strikes from Gardner. #T3#
Rios wants to get back to his feet.
Rios looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rios knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gardner on the ground.
Gardner keeps control of the position easily here as Rios tries to buck him off.
Rios trying to control the hands but Gardner breaks the grip. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gardner biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rios tries to escape but Gardner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gardner slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Rios right now.
Gardner biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB2#
Gardner is looking for the choke from the back position but Rios is controlling his hands well.
Marcelo Rios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephen Gardner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gardner is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Gardner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gardner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Gardner!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Rios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rios looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rios moves to clinch but Carr breaks away #TD#
and Carr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rios won't be happy with that.
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Carr throws an elbow but Rios slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rios regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Carr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Carr controlling the pace. #T1#
Carr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Carr really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Rios actively working from the bottom here.
Carr is pressing down on Rios's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rios is holding on for now.
Rios moves into full guard.
Carr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Carr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rios looking to control.
#T2#
Carr is looking to work some ground and pound but Rios has wrist control.
Carr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rios's head.
Rios can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Carr controls the pace.
Carr 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.
Carr throwing strikes from guard but Rios blocks nicely.
Carr throws a strike but Rios rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Carr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Carr has his foot on Rios's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rios works his way back into a safe position though.
Rios engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Rios trying to control but Carr is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Carr pushes a forearm under Rios's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rios is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antwan Carr!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Gardner dives in and grabs Rios's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rios pushes down on Gardner's head and hops out.
Rios misses with a kick to the body.
Gardner tries a quick counter leg kick but Rios is wise to it.#CL#
Rios clinches up with Gardner and pushes him back against the cage.
Gardner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gardner leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rios has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gardner after a bit of a struggle.
Rios tries to score a body lock takedown but Gardner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rios avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gardner pushes Rios back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rios gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gardner.
Marcelo Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Gardner.
Gardner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rios is defending well.#T1#
Rios lands a hook that snaps the head of Gardner backwards.
Gardner is trying to break the clinch but Rios is controlling him.
Gardner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rios is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rios tries to pull guard but Gardner won't allow it.
Gardner tries for a takedown but Rios manages to get underhooks.
Rios tries to pull guard but Gardner holds him up against the cage and eventually Rios drops back down to his feet.
Gardner looking to throw knees to the head but Rios is blocking nicely.
Rios slows down the pace here.
Gardner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rios.
#T2#
Gardner tries to pull guard but Rios forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Gardner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gardner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gardner has momentary wrist control but Rios slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Gardner working for a triangle but Rios defends it easily.
Rios lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rios missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rios wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Rios has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Rios pushing down on Gardner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Gardner makes his way to full guard, as Rios worked for a kimura.
Rios knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gardner on the ground.#SUB2#
Gardner working for a triangle but Rios defends it easily.
Gardner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rios is looking to pass into half guard but Gardner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gardner is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Gardner content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Rios has locked up a guillotine! Rios's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gardner is holding on here and Rios must be using up a lot of energy. Gardner has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Rios gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcelo Rios!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Rios shoots in but Gardner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rios shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gardner as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Rios clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Gardner jumps into guard, dragging Rios to the mat.
Gardner keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully.
Gardner pulls Rios in close to his closed guard and prevents Rios from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardner wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Gardner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rios can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Gardner is trying to keep Rios in close.
Rios wants to control from the top but Gardner keeps moving.
Gardner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rios manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Rios wants to stand up but Gardner is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gardner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
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.
Rios is trying to control the position but Gardner postures up. #SUB2#
Rios working for a triangle but Gardner defends it easily.
#SUB#
Gardner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gardner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Rios fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stephen Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Rios.
Gardner leaves Rios with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gardner misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Gardner closes the distance and clinches.
Gardner is pressed up against the cage. Rios has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gardner down to the mat. Gardner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gardner throws a head kick that misses. #TD2#
Gardner gets caught flat footed, as Rios shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gardner manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Rios tries for a takedown but Gardner manages to get underhooks.
Rios looks winded!#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gardner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rios.
Gardner just leaning against Rios, taking a breather.
Gardner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rios drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gardner pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Gardner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gardner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rios keeps control of Gardner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gardner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rios has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Gardner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gardner works Rios's body with a nice hook.
Gardner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rios's head backwards.
Gardner tries to clinch there but Rios circles away.
Gardner lands a really nice looking cross but Rios seems unphased.
Rios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephen Gardner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gardner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rios manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rios fails with the takedown.
Gardner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rios manages to circle out of the way.
Rios throws a body kick that misses
and Gardner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stephen Gardner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Rios.
Gardner swats away the attempt to clinch by Rios.#TD2#
Rios shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Gardner has one foot on Rios's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Rios is breathing heavily.#T1#
Rios tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gardner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gardner.
Gardner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gardner is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Gardner. #TD#
Gardner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rios to the mat! Rios manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Rios has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gardner is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rios.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardner controlling from side mount. #T2#
Rios tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gardner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gardner cracks Rios with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gardner controls the position.
Rios tries to buck Gardner off but Gardner is having none of it.
Rios trying to control but Gardner flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rios tries to roll but Gardner sticks to his back.
#T3#
Gardner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rios.
Gardner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rios avoids the strikes from Gardner. #SUB#
Rios defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gardner's arms. #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.
Good control from Gardner.
Stephen Gardner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rios trying to control the hands but Gardner won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Gardner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rios trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Gardner dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Rios closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gardner did well to prevent Rios getting side control.
Gardner regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gardner is looking for a triangle but Rios pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Rios avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gardner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rios can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Rios drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gardner dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios trying to control the position.
#T1#
Rios wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gardner 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.
Rios wants to improve his position but instead Gardner has moved into half guard.
Rios tries to get to full guard but Gardner has control of the leg.
Gardner performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rios wants to improve his position but Gardner is controlling well.
Rios trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Gardner controlling from the full mount.
Rios tries to hold on but Gardner pushes him away. #T3#
Gardner throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gardner throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Rios throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gardner throws some wild stikes that Rios manages to avoid easily.
Rios is trying to reverse the position but instead Gardner has taken his back - oops!
Gardner just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Gardner misses with punches from the back.
Rios covering up well and avoiding damage. #T4#
Gardner controls the position.
Gardner throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Rios really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gardner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Gardner looking to break Rios's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rios remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Gardner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Gardner working for the choke.
Rios looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Gardner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gardner 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Gardner!
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