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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Morales is looking to clinch but Medina is avoiding it.
Medina connects with an inside leg kick.
Morales throws a leg kick but Medina sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Morales fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Medina scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Morales throws Medina to one side and escapes!#CL#
Medina closes the distance and clinches.
Medina keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morales's efforts to push away.
Medina blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Morales gets control of Medina's arms and successfully pulls guard. Morales will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Medina wants to get up but he can't break Morales's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Morales is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Medina dives into side control.
#T1#
Medina throws an elbow but Morales slips to the side and avoids it well.#SU#
Medina decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Medina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Medina fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Morales sprawls well initially but Medina persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Morales has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Medina is on him like a limpet, forcing Morales back against the cage.
Morales looks winded!
Morales on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Medina tries to pull guard but Morales won't allow it.
#TD2#
Morales ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Morales no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Medina is looking to stand up but Morales won't let him. #SU#
Medina gets to his feet. Morales looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2#
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!
Morales doesn't manage to clinch there - Medina circles away.
Morales just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMedina.
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up but Medina swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morales throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Medina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Medina wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Medina shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Morales's guard.#ES2#
Morales manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Medina keeps control of Morales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Medina pulls guard effortlessly.
Morales must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Medina is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Medina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morales is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morales controlling from the top position. #T3#
Morales trying to control but Medina is working from the bottom.
Medina wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Medina looking to control.
Morales throws a big right hand that misses.
Morales content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morales looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Medina is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Medina manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morales manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Medina has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Morales is proving hard to escape from.
Medina trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morales wants to stand up but Medina is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nicolas Morales will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Morales throws a leg kick #CL#
and Medina holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Medina ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Medina no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Medina is trying to keep Morales in close.
Medina has a closed guard, preventing Morales from standing up.
Medina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morales really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Medina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morales content to stall in guard here.
Medina manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morales manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Medina stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Medina looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Morales gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morales is breathing heavily.
Morales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Medina decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Morales, up you get!
Morales throws the kick towards the body but Medina avoids it.
Medina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morales throws a push kick but Medina slaps the foot to one side.
Medina tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Morales manages to circle out of the way.
Morales is looking to clinch but Medina is avoiding it.
#T2#
Medina keeps the fight on the outside.
Medina shoots for a takedown but Morales saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick from Morales misses. #CL2#
Morales clinches.
Medina is trying to pull guard but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garrett Medina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morales tries to break the clinch but Medina is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Morales as the two fighters clinch.
#TD2#
Morales manages to pull guard.
Medina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Medina lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nicolas Morales has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Medina wanted to stand there but Morales had control of the position.
Morales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Medina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Medina tries to stand but Morales is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Medina gets a clinch. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Medina is looking to take this one to the mat.
Medina jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morales walks away with a smile on his face. Medina gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Morales closes the distance and clinches.
Morales tries a knee to the head but Medina blocks it.
Medina tries to pull guard but Morales holds him up against the cage and eventually Medina drops back down to his feet.
Medina tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morales just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Medina tries to pull guard but Morales won't allow it.
#TD2#
Medina is fighting off a takedown attempt but Morales is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Medina to the mat. Medina regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Medina manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morales manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
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 Garrett Medina will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Medina shoots and misses
and Morales counters with a left and a right that stings Medina.
Morales throws out a leg kick but Medina moves out of range and Morales only half commits.
Medina blocks a low kick nicely.
Morales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Medina circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Medina shoots in and gets a takedown into Morales's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Morales manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Medina is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morales to keep the fight standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morales misses with a knee to the head.
Medina taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Morales is trying to break the clinch but Medina is controlling him.#BC#
Medina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Medina forces Morales back against the cage and clinches.
Medina is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Morales to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garrett Medina. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Medina manages to pull guard.
Medina has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Morales has passed into side control.
Medina is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Morales stands up and beckons Medina to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morales!
Morales tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Medina clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Medina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morales avoids it.
Morales looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Morales drags the fight down to the ground.
Morales wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Medina manages to pass to side control.
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!#SU#
Medina stands up and beckons Morales to join him on the feet.
Medina shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morales defends it nicely.#T3#
Morales looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from Morales. #CL#
Medina clinches up against the cage.
Medina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morales smiles and moves away.
Nicolas Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morales throws a head kick but Medina moves out of range.
Morales misses with a few strikes there.
Morales takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Morales tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morales is looking to clinch but Medina is avoiding it.
#TD#
Medina shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Medina showed some decent athleticism there. #T4##ES2#
Morales has one foot on Medina's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nicolas Morales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Medina shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morales as he avoids it easily.
Morales misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Medina clinches.
Medina tries to pull guard but Morales won't allow it.
Morales is trying to break the clinch but Medina is controlling him.#TD#
Medina pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Morales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morales has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Morales!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Barber.
Morales tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Morales is predictable there #TD#
and Barber counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Morales!
Sloppy strikes there by Barber.
Barber wants to stand but Morales has his arm trapped.
Barber taking a breather here.
Barber 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.
Morales looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barber wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morales, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Barber working the ground and pound.
Barber in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Barber tries to score with some ground and pound. Morales controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Barber fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Barber cracks Morales with a big right hand but Morales just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Barber tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Barber controlling from side mount.
Morales tries to escape but Barber is in control. #SU#
Barber decides to stand back up.
Barber misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Barber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morales.
Morales counters with a body kick.
Barber shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morales eats them both and turns towards Barber to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Barber fails to land with a series of punches.
Barber looks to land a body kick but Morales moved away.#CL#
Barber takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Barber manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Morales trying to control the position from guard on top but Barber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morales being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Morales avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Morales trying to control but Barber is working from the bottom. #T4#
Barber trying to control the position here.
Barber wants to stand and escape but Morales is having none of it.
Barber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Morales throws a head kick but Barber moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Barber dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Morales tries to close the distance and clinch but Barber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morales throws a sloppy head kick and Barber moves out of range easily. #TD#
Barber dives in and scores a takedown into Morales's guard.
Barber lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morales has a closed guard, preventing Barber from standing up.
Morales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barber landing some decent shots from guard.
Morales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barber.
Morales is breathing heavily.#T1#
Barber scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barber throws an elbow that misses. Morales uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barber's guard. Nice move by Morales!#REVB#
Barber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Barber is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Barber trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Morales won't allow Barber to get back to his feet. #ES#
Barber scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Barber really is a fat lump.#T2#
Barber throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Morales tries to counter it with a takedown but Barber pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Barber closes the distance and pushes Morales back into the cage.#BC2#
Morales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Barber moves into the clinch.
Barber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Morales smiles and moves away.
Barber throws a series of punches but Morales moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Barber.
Morales throws the kick towards the body but Barber avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Barber gets a double leg takedown into Morales's guard.
Barber throws a big right hand that misses.
Barber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barber lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Barber controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barber lands a couple of elbows.
Barber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Barber throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Morales.
Curt Barber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Morales tries to keep at a distance but Barber has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4##TD#
Barber pulls guard. #ES#
Barber pushes Morales off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Barber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Barber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morales can do to turn this around?
Barber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Barber has closed the distance and engaged Morales in a clinch.
Barber drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morales gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barber wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curt Barber. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Morales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curt Barber dominated that second round.
That's time! Barber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Barber fails to land with a series of punches.
Nicolas Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barber tries to bum rush Morales with a series of wild strikes but Morales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morales throws a head kick that misses.
Barber went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Morales takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Barber clinches. #TD#
Barber pulls Morales into guard.
Barber wants to sweep here but Morales controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barber is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barber working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Barber postures up and lands a big shot to Morales's brow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Barber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barber throwing strikes from guard but Morales blocks nicely.
Barber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Curt Barber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barber landing with the ground and pound.
Barber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barber controlling from the top position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barber won't allow Morales to get back to his feet.
Barber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barber's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Barber closes the distance and clinches up with Morales, looking for a takedown. Barber pushes Morales against the cage but Morales circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Barber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T3#
Barber misses with a body kick.
Morales fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Barber drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morales wants to get back to his feet but Barber passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Morales is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Morales is looking to escape.
Barber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T4#
Barber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morales defending well though.
Barber trying to control from half guard but Morales is working away.
Barber drops an elbow to the side of Morales's head.
Nicolas Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morales has hold of Barber's hands but Barber slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Barber working Morales over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curt Barber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barber 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curt Barber!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Morales shoots in for a takedown but Boyer shows good takedown defense.
Morales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boyer is fending him off so far but Morales persists. Nope, Boyer circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyer throws a big counter combination but Morales scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Boyer misses with a head kick.
Morales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boyer is fending him off so far but Morales persists. Nope, Boyer circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyer tries to counter with a takedown but Morales is quick to defend against it.
Wally Boyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Morales.
Sloppy strikes from Boyer. Those never looked like landing.
Boyer shoots for a double leg takedown but Morales sprawls well. He's pushed Boyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morales is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boyer works over Morales's head and body with a nice combination.
Morales throws a head kick but Boyer moves out of range.
#CL2#
Morales rushes Boyer and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boyer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boyer.
Morales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Boyer is looking to break free of the clinch but Morales has double underhooks. #BC#
Boyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Morales fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boyer avoids it really well and circles away.
Morales showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boyer.
Morales fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Boyer avoids it really well and circles away.
Morales looks winded!#CL#
Boyer clinches up with Morales and pushes him back against the cage.
Morales keeps control of Boyer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Boyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boyer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Morales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Boyer darts in and clinches Morales up against the cage.
The referee calls for Boyer to work.
Morales tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boyer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morales can't get the takedown.
Morales tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Boyer.
#BC#
Boyer manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boyer.
Morales closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boyer circles away.
Boyer scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Morales closes the distance and pushes Boyer back into the cage.
Morales fails to pull guard.
Boyer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Boyer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boyer stalling against the cage.
#T4#
Morales fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Boyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morales is defended easily by Boyer.#CL#
Boyer moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Boyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Boyer dominated that round.
That's time! Boyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Boyer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boyer tries to clinch there but Morales circles away.
Morales fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Morales gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boyer can't break the clinch.
Boyer lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boyer wants to stall.
Boyer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Boyer trying to control the position but instead, Morales has worked for underhooks and has pushed Boyer into the cage.#BC#
Boyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morales scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Boyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boyer is fending him off so far but Morales persists. Nope, Boyer circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Morales closes the distance and clinches.
Morales is looking for a takedown.
Wally Boyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Morales.
Morales is breathing heavily.
Morales can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Boyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morales has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Boyer.
Boyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morales can do to turn this around?#T2#
Boyer fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Boyer.
#CL2#
Morales fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boyer, pushing him back against the cage.
Boyer has Morales pressed against the cage.
Boyer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Boyer has Morales pushed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Boyer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyer wants to break free but Morales has control.
#T3#
Morales goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boyer prevents it.
Morales dodges an elbow strike from Boyer.
Morales wants to get back to striking at distance but Boyer won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boyer.
Morales being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wally Boyer.#CL#
Boyer instigates a clinch. #BC#
Boyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Morales gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morales tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Boyer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boyer is struggling to control the position.#T4#
Boyer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boyer stalling in the clinch but Morales improves position.
Maybe Boyer would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Morales drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boyer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morales wants a takedown but no success here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC#
Boyer breaks from the clinch.
Boyer misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Boyer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Morales shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boyer as he avoids it easily.
Boyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Boyer scores with a head kick.
Morales throws a head kick that misses.
Boyer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Boyer throws a series of punches but Morales moves out of range. #CL2#
Morales moves into the clinch.
Boyer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Boyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Morales goes for a double leg but Boyer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boyer continues to drive forward.
Wally Boyer is winning the standup battle so far.
Morales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morales.
#T1#
Morales has a takedown stuffed.
Wally Boyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Morales.
Boyer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Morales tries to keep at a distance but Boyer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morales has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boyer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Morales changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boyer is looking to clinch but Morales is avoiding it.
Boyer scores with a hook to the body. Morales takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boyer lands a head kick!
#CL#
Boyer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Morales, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Boyer avoiding damage.
#BC#
Boyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morales shoots in looking for a takedown. Boyer tries to sprawl out of it but Morales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boyer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boyer lands with a kick to the temple. Morales shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boyer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Morales is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boyer.
Boyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wally Boyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Boyer gets a clinch.
Morales tries to pull guard but Boyer won't allow it.
Boyer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Boyer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Morales pulls guard successfully.
#T4#
Boyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morales looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boyer is one step ahead there.
Boyer wants to control from the top but Morales keeps moving.
Boyer throwing strikes but missing.
Nicolas Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wally Boyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boyer trying to control but Morales is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Boyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boyer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Boyer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Morales closes the distance and clinches.
Morales scores with a shot to the side of Silva's head.
Silva's coach down at Cozad MMA Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Silva's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Morales avoids a wild elbow strike from Silva.
Morales is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Morales keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Silva wants to break free but Morales has control.
Silva tries to pull guard but Morales won't allow it.
Silva tries to break free but Morales pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva jumps guard but Morales stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Morales has him pressed against the cage.
Morales stalling.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Morales looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Morales won't allow it.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Morales just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nicolas Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Morales wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Morales jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morales being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morales looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Morales keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva postures up in Morales's guard and throws a big left but Morales blocks it. #SUB#
Morales working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silva stays in close to Morales's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morales tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Morales ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Morales slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Morales as he avoids it easily.
Morales is looking for a counter combo.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Morales manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morales wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Morales on that attempt.
Silva throws a jab when Morales was well out of range.
Morales jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Morales is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Morales is breathing heavily.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Morales lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Silva.#T4#
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Morales manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morales working a defensive guard here.
Morales can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Morales uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Morales!#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morales is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Morales dominated that round.
That's time! Morales's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Morales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Silva has Morales up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here.
Morales is trying to pull guard but Silva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Morales gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Morales gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Nicolas Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
Morales managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is trying to push Morales away but Morales has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Morales can't break the clinch.
Silva jumps guard but Morales stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morales looking for a takedown. #T1#
Silva jumps guard but Morales stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Morales is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Morales wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Morales jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.
Silva 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.
Morales has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morales keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Morales is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morales is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva tries to circle away but Morales has him pinned against the cage.
Morales on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Morales goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morales keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morales is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morales shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Morales sprawls well.
Morales shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4##CL#
Morales has taken the fight to the clinch.
Morales goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.
Morales is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Silva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Morales is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Morales has double underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Morales pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Morales darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Morales dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morales tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Morales leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Morales darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Morales keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva tries to circle away but Morales has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Silva is trying to break free.
Morales jumps guard but Silva turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicolas Morales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morales pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva prevents Morales from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Morales pulls Silva into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Morales wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Morales has an active guard here but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morales keeps working.
Silva trying to control the pace.
Silva tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Morales is controlling Silva's trapped leg to prevent Silva from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morales shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Morales tries for a takedown but Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morales dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silva!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.#T4#
Morales slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Morales tries to counter with a takedown but Silva is quick to defend against it.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva dives in and grabs Morales's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morales pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morales.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morales defends it nicely.
Morales throws a big counter combination but Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morales 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Morales!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Morales has Roth up against the cage in a clinch.
Morales wants to break the clinch but can't.
Roth throws an elbow but it misses.
Roth displaying some good clinch control by pressing Morales up against the cage.
Morales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morales has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roth after a bit of a struggle.
Morales blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roth landing knees to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth looking to stall.
Roth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Roth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Roth keeps control of Morales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Roth manages to break the clinch.
Morales tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roth swivels and escapes.
A quick step to the side and Roth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riley Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Morales.
Morales shoots in looking for a takedown. Roth tries to sprawl out of it but Morales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Roth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roth is looking for a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Roth has closed the distance and engaged Morales in a clinch.
Morales jumps guard but Roth stands there with Morales around his waist. Morales gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T2#
Roth stalling.
#TD2#
Morales jumps guard.
Morales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roth throws a big right hand that misses.
Roth lands a couple of digs.
Roth's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roth throwing strikes from guard but Morales blocks nicely.
Roth looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Morales working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Roth 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.
Morales utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roth 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.
Roth chips away with some ground and pound.
Roth showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roth works over Morales with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morales looking to control but Roth passes into half guard.
Roth slips a nice elbow through Morales's hands, connecting with Morales's forehead.
Roth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morales manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roth postures up.
Roth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Morales's head.
Morales not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roth is looking to work some ground and pound but Morales has wrist control.
Roth stays in close to Morales's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morales preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morales working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roth.
Roth stands up over Morales, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Roth dominated that round.
That's time! Roth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Morales drives through and clinches with Roth against the cage.
Morales looking for a takedown.
Morales letting Roth take a breather here.
Roth tries to stall but Morales uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Roth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morales can do to turn this around?
Morales takes a knee right on the jaw!
#BC#
Roth breaks from the clinch.
Morales tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roth defends well and Morales ends up having to push Roth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Morales just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRoth.
Morales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roth is fending him off so far but Morales persists. Nope, Roth circles away and we're back to standing.
Riley Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Morales.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Roth closes the distance and clinches.
Roth misses with a knee to the head.
Roth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Roth slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Morales tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roth just stands there and leans against the cage.
Morales is trying to drag Roth to the mat but Roth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Morales is working for takedown but Roth is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morales is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Morales. #BC#
Roth breaks from the clinch.
Morales jabs Roth right on the nose. Roth blinks but takes it well.
Roth doesn't manage to clinch there - Morales circles away.
#CL2#
Morales moves into the clinch.#BC#
Roth breaks from the clinch.
Morales lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Roth circles away quickly and effectively.
Roth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Morales just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Roth doesn't manage to clinch there - Morales circles away.
Morales throws a right and a left that Roth avoids nicely. #CL2#
Morales closes the distance and clinches.
Roth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morales letting Roth take a breather here.#BC#
Roth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morales fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roth moves to clinch but Morales breaks away
enabling Morales to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Roth closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Morales is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roth is keeping busy.
Roth with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Roth lands with a left to the head.
Morales looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Roth manages to break the clinch.
Roth moves in looking to clinch but Morales pushes him off.
Nicolas Morales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roth shoots in for a takedown but Morales shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Roth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roth throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC#
Roth breaks the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Morales moves into the clinch.
Morales is trying to force a seperation but Roth has the dominant position.
Morales avoids a wild elbow strike from Roth.
Roth with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC#
Roth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morales fails with a takedown attempt.
Roth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morales lands a glancing blow to the side of Roth's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Roth dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Morales fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roth, pushing him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Roth.
Roth has Morales pushed against the cage.
Roth wants to stall.
#BC#
Roth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Morales fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roth, pushing him back against the cage.
Roth leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roth is looking to control Morales's arms but Morales gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roth has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Riley Roth.#TD#
Roth closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morales quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Morales has one foot on Roth's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nicolas Morales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roth pinned against the cage. Roth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Roth wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roth. #CL2#
Morales has closed the distance and engaged Roth in a clinch.
#TD2#
Morales jumps guard.
Roth with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2##SUB2#
Morales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roth wants to get up but he can't break Morales's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roth stands up over Morales, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roth wants to control from the top but Morales keeps moving.
Roth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roth is looking to stand up but Morales won't let him.
Morales keeping moving, preventing Roth from controlling successfully.
Morales will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Roth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Morales forces Roth back against the cage and clinches.
Riley Roth has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3##TD2#
Morales jumps into guard, dragging Roth to the mat.
#SU#
Roth decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Morales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Morales shoots for a takedown but Roth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Morales dives in for a single leg takedown but Roth sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Riley Roth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Morales.
Roth tries to close the distance and clinch but Morales swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Roth gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Morales up against the cage.
Roth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Roth seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T4#
Roth tries a knee to the head but Morales blocks it.
Morales is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Roth throws a knee to the head but misses.
Roth tries to land a knee to the head but Morales blocks with his arms.
Morales wants to get back to striking at distance but Roth won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roth stalling the fight.
Morales lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roth backwards.
Nicolas Morales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riley Roth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morales lands a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicolas Morales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Roth 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Roth!
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