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Event:
UnderGround FC 33
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Virtudazo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nurmagomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#TD2#
Nurmagomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches and elbows.
Virtudazo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nurmagomedov is controlling him well.
Virtudazo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Virtudazo is trying to get back to his feet.
Virtudazo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Virtudazo tries to get out of the position.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Virtudazo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T1#
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Virtudazo keeps working.
Virtudazo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
An elbow from Nurmagomedov crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov scores with punches from side control.
Virtudazo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nurmagomedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Virtudazo is avoiding damage well.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Virtudazo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Virtudazo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nurmagomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Nurmagomedov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nurmagomedov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Virtudazo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Virtudazo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nurmagomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Virtudazo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T2#
Nurmagomedov landing a few strikes.
Nurmagomedov prevents Virtudazo from escaping the position.
Nurmagomedov cracks Virtudazo with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Virtudazo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virtudazo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nurmagomedov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from Nurmagomedov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nurmagomedov prevents Virtudazo from escaping the position.
Nurmagomedov working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtudazo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nurmagomedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Virtudazo is avoiding damage well.
Virtudazo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Virtudazo tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov circles away easily
and Virtudazo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Virtudazo shoots for a double leg takedown but Nurmagomedov sprawls well. He's pushed Virtudazo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nurmagomedov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Virtudazo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Joy Virtudazo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virtudazo with a poor takedown
and Virtudazo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab.
Nurmagomedov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nurmagomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T1##TD#
Virtudazo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nurmagomedov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Virtudazo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nurmagomedov, who protects the arm well.
Virtudazo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working. #SUB#
Virtudazo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nurmagomedov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nurmagomedov tries to bench press Virtudazo off him but Virtudazo keeps the position. #T2#
Virtudazo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working. #SUB#
Virtudazo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nurmagomedov has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Virtudazo but great work by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands some shots froms side control.
Nurmagomedov cracks Virtudazo with a big elbow.
Virtudazo is trying to buck Nurmagomedov off.
The ground and pound from Nurmagomedov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Virtudazo wants to get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nurmagomedov dips to his left and cracks Virtudazo with an uppercut!
Virtudazo misses with a takedown attempt
and Nurmagomedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Virtudazo fails with the takedown
and Virtudazo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Virtudazo momentarily.
Ian Joy Virtudazo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Virtudazo has his takedown stuffed
and Nurmagomedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Joy Virtudazo. 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.
Virtudazo shoots and misses
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
Nurmagomedov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Nurmagomedov lands a nice hook to Virtudazo's body. Virtudazo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nurmagomedov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Virtudazo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nurmagomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Virtudazo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice body shot.
Ian Joy Virtudazo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtudazo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nurmagomedov avoids it really well and circles away.
Virtudazo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nurmagomedov.#T2#
Virtudazo shoots in but Nurmagomedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Nurmagomedov clinches. #TD#
Virtudazo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nurmagomedov postures up in Virtudazo's guard and throws a big left but Virtudazo blocks it.
Virtudazo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtudazo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ian Joy Virtudazo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nurmagomedov controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nurmagomedov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
After winning the bout, Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 24
Date: Aug 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Virtudazo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Virtudazo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
so Virtudazo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Virtudazo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jackson dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Virtudazo is keeping the position.
Virtudazo is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Virtudazo can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Jackson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at UnderGround Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#ES2#
Virtudazo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Virtudazo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Anthony Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virtudazo has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Virtudazo avoids it well and moves away.
Anthony Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Joy Virtudazo.
Virtudazo fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Jackson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jackson lands a body shot.
#T2#
Jackson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Virtudazo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Virtudazo manages to circle out of the way.
Virtudazo tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Jackson tries to sprawl but Virtudazo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Virtudazo controlling the action here.
Virtudazo is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson lands with a cross.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Virtudazo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Virtudazo controlling from the top position.
Virtudazo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jackson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtudazo wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position. #ES2#
Virtudazo pushes Jackson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Virtudazo is avoiding it.
Virtudazo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Virtudazo ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've been informed that Virtudazo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Virtudazo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB2#
Virtudazo has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Virtudazo's guard.#REVR#
Virtudazo wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
Virtudazo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Virtudazo can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Virtudazo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a series of strikes. Virtudazo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Anthony Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Virtudazo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Virtudazo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virtudazo trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Virtudazo 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.
Virtudazo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ian Joy Virtudazo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Jackson there.
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Virtudazo back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Virtudazo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.#TD2#
Jackson gets caught napping as Virtudazo dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Virtudazo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Virtudazo trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Virtudazo drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Virtudazo off! Virtudazo jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Virtudazo from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Virtudazo stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
Virtudazo wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Virtudazo looking to pass the guard.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Virtudazo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Virtudazo 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.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Virtudazo on the ground.#SUB2#
Virtudazo drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Virtudazo off! Virtudazo jumps back into Jackson's guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Virtudazo drops back looking for a leg! Jackson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jackson manages to kick Virtudazo off! Virtudazo jumps back into Jackson's guard.
Virtudazo passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Virtudazo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtudazo moves to the back.
Virtudazo struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Virtudazo has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jackson! Can he survive? No! He's out! Virtudazo gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ian Joy Virtudazo!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 19
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Galeos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#KD2#
Galeos lands a left and a right that sends Virtudazo crashing to the canvas! Galeos dives into mount looking to finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Ian Joy Virtudazo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Virtudazo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Galeos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Virtudazo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Virtudazo bucks Galeos off and manages to get back to his feet!
Jab from Galeos.
Virtudazo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kyle Kristian Galeos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Virtudazo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galeos avoids it really well and circles away.
Galeos lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Galeos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Virtudazo.
Galeos scores with a decent looking hook.#KD2#
Galeos bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Virtudazo! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Virtudazo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galeos stops Virtudazo from standing up.
Oh Virtudazo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virtudazo seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES#
Virtudazo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Galeos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Virtudazo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the liver by Galeos. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Kristian Galeos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ian Joy Virtudazo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Virtudazo fails with the takedown.
Virtudazo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Galeos cracks a nice hook into Virtudazo's ribs.
Virtudazo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice takedown defense from Galeos. No joy for Virtudazo on that attempt.
Kyle Kristian Galeos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galeos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Virtudazo doesn't seem bothered though.
Galeos lands with a shot to the body.
Kyle Kristian Galeos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Galeos with a body punch. A glancing blow. #KD2#
Galeos drops Virtudazo with a nice combination! Galeos dives into Virtudazo's guard, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Virtudazo has a closed guard, preventing Galeos from standing up.
Galeos prevents Virtudazo from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Virtudazo has a closed guard, preventing Galeos from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Galeos stops Virtudazo from standing up. #ES#
Virtudazo pushes Galeos off and scrambles back to his feet.
Virtudazo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Virtudazo goes for a double leg but Galeos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Galeos continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Joy Virtudazo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galeos digs a good body shot into Virtudazo's ribs.
Galeos thuds a left hand into Virtudazo's body.
Virtudazo fails with the takedown
and Galeos counters with a huge left! Virtudazo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Galeos isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Virtudazo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Galeos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kristian Galeos!
Kyle Kristian Galeos really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Nash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nash is looking for a counter combo.
Virtudazo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nash counters with a two punch combo.
Virtudazo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nash's waist but Nash gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Virtudazo off to one side.
Aldo Nash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Joy Virtudazo.
Virtudazo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nash counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtudazo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nash counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##TD2#
Virtudazo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nash was covering up waiting for the punch and Virtudazo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Virtudazo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Virtudazo trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Virtudazo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Virtudazo wants to free his trapped foot but Nash is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Virtudazo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nash is just riding it out for now. Virtudazo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Virtudazo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nash doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Virtudazo. #T2#
Nash is trying to stand up here but Virtudazo is controlling him well.
Virtudazo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Virtudazo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nash is just riding it out for now. Virtudazo eventually gives up the hold.
Virtudazo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Virtudazo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Virtudazo seems to be working for a kimura but Nash defends the submission attempt.
Virtudazo is looking to advance position but Nash won't allow it. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Still in half guard, Virtudazo seems content to control.#SUB2#
Virtudazo seems to be working for a kimura but Nash defends the submission attempt.
Virtudazo wants to take a breather but Nash is having none of it.
Virtudazo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Virtudazo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Virtudazo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Virtudazo is looking to take a break and control but Nash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nash really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Virtudazo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Nash still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Nash has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ian Joy Virtudazo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Virtudazo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Virtudazo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nash's guard.
Virtudazo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nash is trying to control the position but Virtudazo postures up.
Virtudazo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtudazo stops Nash from standing up.
Ian Joy Virtudazo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Virtudazo has gone for a leg lock! Nash slips out almost immediately though and dives into Virtudazo's guard.#REVR#
Virtudazo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nash is controlling him. #T1##ES2#
Virtudazo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Nash off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Virtudazo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nash's guard.
Virtudazo looking to pass the guard.
Nash is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Virtudazo is controlling him.
Virtudazo wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving. #T2#
Virtudazo is looking to pass into half guard but Nash pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nash is in guard.#REVR#
Virtudazo wants to stand and escape but Nash is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtudazo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Nash is standing up over Virtudazo. Virtudazo looks to escape but Nash dives into side control.
Virtudazo is trying to get back to his feet.
Nash is looking to take a break and control but Virtudazo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virtudazo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Virtudazo is trying to stand back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!#ES2#
Virtudazo manages to escape to his feet. #T3#
Virtudazo tries for a takedown but Nash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nash is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Virtudazo.#TD2#
Virtudazo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Virtudazo showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Virtudazo is looking for a kimura here.
Virtudazo is looking to stall here but Nash recovers full guard.
Virtudazo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
Virtudazo looking to sit in guard and control but Nash gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nash has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Virtudazo wants to stand and escape but Nash is having none of it.
Virtudazo keeping moving, preventing Nash from controlling successfully.
Virtudazo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nash manages to pass to side control.
Nash will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nash not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Virtudazo is trying to stand back up but Nash is controlling him
#ES2#
Virtudazo kicks Nash off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Virtudazo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nash sprawls well initially but Virtudazo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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!#SUB2#
Virtudazo is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Virtudazo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nash sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ian Joy Virtudazo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Virtudazo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nash counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Virtudazo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nash was covering up waiting for the punch and Virtudazo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Virtudazo trying to control but Nash is working from the bottom.
Virtudazo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Virtudazo laying and praying for a moment but Nash takes advantage and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Virtudazo is looking for a kimura but Nash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Virtudazo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Virtudazo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nash is just riding it out for now. Virtudazo eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Virtudazo is pressing down on Nash's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nash is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Virtudazo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nash sees it coming and defends easily.
Virtudazo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Virtudazo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Virtudazo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nash has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nash! #T2#
Nash loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #ES2#
Virtudazo wriggles free and stands up.
Virtudazo has a takedown stuffed.
Virtudazo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nash counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aldo Nash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Joy Virtudazo.#TD2#
Virtudazo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtudazo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Virtudazo passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Virtudazo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nash has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nash!
Nash trying to control but Virtudazo is working from the bottom.
Nash stops Virtudazo from standing up.
Virtudazo keeping moving, preventing Nash from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Virtudazo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nash is controlling him. #T4#
Nash's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Virtudazo is looking to stand up but Nash isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nash wants to control from the top but Virtudazo keeps moving.
Virtudazo wants to stand and escape but Nash is having none of it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtudazo misses with a takedown attempt
and Nash counters with a left and a right that stings Virtudazo.
Aldo Nash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2#
Virtudazo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nash to the ground. Virtudazo is now in Nash's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ian Joy Virtudazo.
I've got Virtudazo 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Joy Virtudazo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Virtudazo tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes scores with a head kick. Virtudazo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Virtudazo misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Virtudazo has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Virtudazo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Buford Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Joy Virtudazo.#TD2#
Virtudazo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Virtudazo is looking for a kimura but Barnes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Virtudazo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Virtudazo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnes sees it coming and defends easily.#ES#
Barnes kicks Virtudazo off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Virtudazo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Virtudazo tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Virtudazo.
Barnes digs a good hook to Virtudazo's body.
Barnes scores with a head kick. Virtudazo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barnes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD2#
Virtudazo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barnes to the ground. Virtudazo is now in Barnes's guard.
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!
Virtudazo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Barnes wants to sweep but no luck.
Virtudazo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virtudazo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtudazo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Virtudazo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Virtudazo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##ES2#
Virtudazo kicks Barnes off and gets back to his feet.
Barnes jabs Virtudazo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Virtudazo misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Virtudazo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barnes scores with a head kick. Virtudazo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Virtudazo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Barnes counters with a head kick. That will keep Virtudazo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Virtudazo misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Barnes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Virtudazo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barnes's guard.#SUB#
Barnes is looking for a triangle but Virtudazo pushes his legs off easily.
Barnes is breathing heavily.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Virtudazo from controlling successfully. #T4#
Virtudazo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Virtudazo 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.
Virtudazo wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Virtudazo from controlling successfully.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Virtudazo controlling him for the moment.
Virtudazo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Virtudazo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtudazo is looking to advance position but Barnes won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buford Barnes dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Virtudazo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barnes's guard.
Barnes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Virtudazo isn't so interested in that idea.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Virtudazo controlling him for the moment.
Virtudazo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Barnes manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Virtudazo wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Virtudazo wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him. #T1#
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes stops Virtudazo from standing up.
Virtudazo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Virtudazo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnes scoring with some ground and pound.
Virtudazo wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ian Joy Virtudazo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Virtudazo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Virtudazo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but Virtudazo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2##SUB2#
Barnes is defending against the submission attempts here by Virtudazo.
Virtudazo wants to free his trapped foot but Barnes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Virtudazo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Virtudazo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Barnes is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Barnes and Virtudazo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Virtudazo tries for a kimura but Barnes is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtudazo trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Virtudazo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Virtudazo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnes, who protects the arm well.
Barnes tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#SUB2#
Virtudazo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barnes rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Virtudazo's guard! Nice work there by Barnes!
Virtudazo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Virtudazo wants to get back to his feet but Barnes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Virtudazo wants to stand and escape but Barnes is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Virtudazo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Barnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Virtudazo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes trying to control but Virtudazo is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Virtudazo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virtudazo but Virtudazo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Virtudazo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtudazo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barnes's waist but Barnes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Virtudazo off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ian Joy Virtudazo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Barnes throws a shot to the body.
Barnes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Virtudazo.
Virtudazo has his takedown stuffed
and Barnes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Virtudazo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Barnes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2#
Virtudazo gets a takedown into half guard.
Virtudazo prevents Barnes from improving his position.
Barnes is not content to let Virtudazo control the position.#T1#
Virtudazo stops Barnes from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Virtudazo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barnes is just riding it out for now. Virtudazo eventually gives up the hold.
Barnes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Barnes is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Virtudazo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Barnes defends it well.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Virtudazo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Virtudazo wants to pass to mount but Barnes is defending the position.
Virtudazo controlling the pace.
Barnes punching from the bottom.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Virtudazo trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Virtudazo can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Virtudazo seems to be working for a kimura but Barnes defends the submission attempt.
Virtudazo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Virtudazo trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Virtudazo uses his free foot to push down on Barnes's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Barnes.
Barnes is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Virtudazo looking to secure an arm triangle but Barnes defends it well. #T3#
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Virtudazo has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Barnes is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ian Joy Virtudazo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2019 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Cote.
Cote shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Virtudazo as he avoids it easily.
Virtudazo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ian Joy Virtudazo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Virtudazo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Virtudazo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cote is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cote has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Virtudazo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cote in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Virtudazo wants to stand but Cote is controlling the position.
Cote throwing strikes but missing.
Virtudazo wants to stand up but Cote is controlling him.
Cote is looking to work some ground and pound but Virtudazo has wrist control.
Cote content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ES2#
Virtudazo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Virtudazo pulls guard effortlessly.
Cote stops Virtudazo from standing up.
Cote throwing strikes but missing.
Cote working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Virtudazo's head.
Cote trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Virtudazo wants to get back to his feet but Cote is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cote is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cote is looking to work some ground and pound but Virtudazo has wrist control.
Cote throwing strikes from guard but Virtudazo blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Virtudazo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cote won't allow Virtudazo to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Virtudazo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cote is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Virtudazo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cote to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Cote breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Cote scores with a four punch combination!
Virtudazo slaps away a takedown attempt from Cote, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Virtudazo with the counter takedown but Cote avoids it easily.
Virtudazo misses with a takedown
and Cote counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cote.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milford Cote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cote fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Virtudazo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Virtudazo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cote is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Virtudazo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cote wants to stand and escape but Virtudazo is having none of it.
Virtudazo passes into half guard.
Virtudazo is stalling here. Cote is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Virtudazo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cote has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB#
Cote is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Virtudazo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Virtudazo wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cote looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Virtudazo pushes Cote away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cote gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Virtudazo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T4#
Cote grinds an elbow into Virtudazo's temple.
Virtudazo pushes Cote away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cote gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Cote.
Virtudazo wants to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Cote are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milford Cote dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cote tries to clinch there but Virtudazo circles away.
Virtudazo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cote.#TD2#
Virtudazo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cote to the ground. Virtudazo is now in Cote's guard.
Cote looking to control.
Virtudazo wants to pass the guard but Cote is keeping the position.
Cote wants to stand and escape but Virtudazo is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virtudazo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Virtudazo stops Cote from standing up.
Virtudazo wants to control from the top but Cote keeps moving. #T1#
Virtudazo advances to half guard.
Virtudazo is pressing down on Cote's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cote is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Virtudazo seems to be looking for submissions.
Cote has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Virtudazo is working away from the top position though.
Cote is trying is best to control the position here.
Virtudazo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cote reverses the position - he's now on top in Virtudazo's guard.
Virtudazo is looking to stand up but Cote isn't so interested in that idea.
Cote will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2#
Virtudazo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Cote is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Cote wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Virtudazo fails to pull guard.
Virtudazo is looking for a takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Virtudazo is looking for a takedown.
Milford Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Joy Virtudazo.
Virtudazo tries to pull guard but Cote forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Virtudazo has hold of one of Cote's legs. Cote is fighting the takedown attempt but Virtudazo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cote trying to keep a closed guard but Virtudazo is proving a slippery customer.
Virtudazo pushes down on Cote's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Virtudazo is thwarting Cote's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Virtudazo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Virtudazo wants to pass the guard but Cote is defending well.
Virtudazo stalling away here and it's allowed Cote to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Virtudazo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cote is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Virtudazo, into his guard. #REVR#
Cote working some strikes from top position.
Cote trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Virtudazo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Virtudazo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cote is controlling him.
Cote wants to get up but he can't break Virtudazo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Virtudazo wants to get back to his feet but Cote is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Cote distracts Virtudazo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cote really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES2#
Virtudazo kicks Cote off and gets to his feet.
Cote wants to clinch.#TD#
Cote shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cote showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Virtudazo pushes Cote off looking to stand but Cote dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Joy Virtudazo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Virtudazo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Virtudazo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cote has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Virtudazo but great work by Cote.
Cote sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Virtudazo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Cote is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Virtudazo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Virtudazo defending against the ground and pound.
Virtudazo is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Cote is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Virtudazo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Virtudazo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ian Joy Virtudazo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Virtudazo defending against the ground and pound.
Virtudazo tries to escape but Cote is in control.
Cote sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Virtudazo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Virtudazo is trying to buck Cote off.
Cote is chipping away with strikes.
Virtudazo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cote has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cote throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Virtudazo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Virtudazo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SUB#
Cote thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Cote is trying to get an arm triangle but Virtudazo is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Virtudazo is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Cote creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Virtudazo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Virtudazo tries to escape but Cote is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cote is looking to take a break and control but Virtudazo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cote misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Virtudazo is pushing Cote's head away, looking to escape. Cote manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Virtudazo. #T3#
Cote wants to control but Virtudazo postures up.
Cote is not content to let Virtudazo control the position. #SUB2#
Virtudazo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cote knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Virtudazo is trying to get an arm triangle but Cote is defending well. #SUB2#
Virtudazo is working to tighten his grip on Cote's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cote has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Virtudazo is really squeezing tight and eventually Cote passes out! Virtudazo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ian Joy Virtudazo!
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