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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Rojas moves away from the strike by Candovski.
Rojas scores with a body shot.
Candovski misses with a straight left.
Candovski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rojas.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Candovski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas throwing a counter right hand but Candovski manages to avoid it.
Aleksandr Candovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Candovski takes a step back to recover.
Candovski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Candovski throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Candovski cracks Rojas with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rojas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Candovski's head.
Candovski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Candovski throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
A cross from Rojas lands.#ROC#
Candovski is rocked!
Rojas drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Candovski right on the button. Candovski goes down! Rojas follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rojas gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matheo Rojas!
Matheo Rojas made sure to mention his sponsor, Kato in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Candovski throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and West counters with a nice double leg into side control. Candovski won't be happy with that. #SUB#
West wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Candovski, who protects the arm well.
Candovski wants to get back to his feet.
Candovski trying to remain calm as West controls from the top position.
Candovski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
West has an Americana. Candovski didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! West is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if West hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wayde West!
Wayde West took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
SMASH: Garbrandt vs Paris (NC)
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Candovski.
Candovski scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Mesa is rocked!
Mesa throws a sloppy head kick and Candovski moves out of range easily.
Oh Mesa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mesa gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Candovski points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Mesa wakes up just in time to hear Candovski thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksandr Candovski!
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Event:
SMASH: Donnelly vs Hedger
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Candovski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Te Tai moves away from the strike by Candovski.
Candovski throws an overhand right that lands on Te Tai's shoulder, as Te Tai tries to avoid the shot.
Candovski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Te Tai on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Motu Te Tai has been cut.
Candovski throws a lazy right hand but Te Tai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Candovski's corner calls for a 1-2. Candovski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Te Tai moves away from the strike by Candovski.
Candovski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Te Tai on the side of the head.
Candovski throws a hook but Te Tai avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Te Tai.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Te Tai forces Candovski back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Te Tai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Candovski throws a lazy right hand but Te Tai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Candovski misses with a looping left.
Candovski throws an overhand right that lands on Te Tai's shoulder, as Te Tai tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Candovski gets tackled into the cage by Te Tai. Te Tai maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Te Tai manages to break the clinch.
Te Tai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Te Tai rushes Candovski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Te Tai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Te Tai throws a sloppy head kick and Candovski moves out of range easily.
Te Tai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Te Tai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Te Tai! Candovski is out on his feet! Te Tai rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Candovski is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Candovski is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Motu Te Tai!
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Event:
SMASH: Tanner vs Tragedy
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Candovski moves away from the strike by One.
Candovski throws an overhand right that lands on One's shoulder, as One tries to avoid the shot.
One moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Candovski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from One.
One lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Candovski circles away quickly and effectively.#KD#
Candovski lands a big uppercut and One crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but One looks OK. Candovski waves One back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Test One has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
One staying out of range there.
Candovski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by One.
It seemed like One was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
One misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Candovski throwing a counter right hand but One manages to avoid it.
Candovski scores with a sloppy right hand. One should have avoided that one. #ROC#
One is rocked!
One is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Candovski doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! One crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in One's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksandr Candovski!
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Event:
SMASH: Rilski vs South
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Candovski tries to keep at a distance but Barbosa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barbosa has Candovski pressed against the cage, preventing Candovski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barbosa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Barbosa manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Candovski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Barbosa to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Candovski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Barbosa pulls down on the head and he's put Candovski to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daniel Barbosa!
Daniel Barbosa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
SMASH:Colemadina vs Ragasatria
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Candovski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Abusupyan Khalilov has been cut.
Khalilov looks winded!
Good standup being displayed there by Candovski as he connects with a hook.#KD#
Candovski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Khalilov sprawling to the canvas! Khalilov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Candovski finish him?!
#ROC#
Khalilov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Candovski lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Khalilov head around and knocks him out cold! Candovski hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksandr Candovski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Dettman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Candovski tests Dettman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dettman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Candovski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC#
Dettman is rocked!
Candovski closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Dettman! Candovski dives in looking to finish! Dettman is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Candovski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Dettman closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dettman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#ROC#
Dettman is rocked!
Candovski drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Dettman right on the button. Dettman goes down! Candovski follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Candovski gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Candovski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Candovski ducks down to avoid it.
Candovski lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Candovski avoids the head kick by Lee.
Candovski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Moon Jung Lee has been cut.#KD2#
Candovski lands a big uppercut and Lee crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lee looks OK. Candovski waves Lee back to his feet!#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Candovski! Lee is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandr Candovski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee dodges an elbow strike from Candovski.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Candovski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Candovski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Candovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Candovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee is trying to drag Candovski to the mat but Candovski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moon Jung Lee. 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.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Candovski has double underhooks.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Lee looking for a takedown.
Candovski tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Candovski.
Candovski tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Candovski drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Candovski pulls Lee into guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Candovski.
Lee postures up in Candovski's guard and throws a big left but Candovski blocks it.
Lee wants to control from the top but Candovski keeps moving.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Candovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Lee works his way into full mount!
Candovski wants to get back to his feet.
Candovski tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Candovski wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T4#
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Candovski.
Candovski just trying to survive but Lee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Candovski tries to break free.
Lee punches the canvas rather than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Candovski is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lee gets his way!
Lee controlling well, preventing Candovski from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moon Jung Lee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Candovski drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Lee tries to pull guard but Candovski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Candovski wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee has Candovski pushed against the cage.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Candovski is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Candovski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Candovski shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moon Jung Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Candovski.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Candovski checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Candovski drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
#T1#
Lee wants a takedown.
Candovski prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Candovski moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
No luck for Candovski with that takedown attempt.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Candovski pinned against the cage. Candovski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Candovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Candovski as Lee shoots in.#T2#
Candovski slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Candovski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Candovski tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Candovski as he avoids it easily.
Candovski closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Candovski pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee tries for a takedown but Candovski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Candovski lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Candovski fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Candovski lands a jab-cross combination.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Candovski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Candovski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.#CL2#
Candovski clinches up against the cage.
Lee tries for a takedown but Candovski manages to get underhooks.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Candovski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Candovski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Candovski wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Candovski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Candovski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Candovski jumps guard but Lee stands there with Candovski around his waist. Candovski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Candovski.
Aleksandr Candovski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Candovski tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Candovski uses from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Candovski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Candovski has Lee in his guard.#REVR#
Lee wants to control from the top but Candovski keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Candovski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lee digs a good body shot into Candovski's ribs.
Lee tries for a takedown but Candovski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Candovski shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Candovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Candovski pushes him off.
Candovski leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Candovski shoots in.
Lee looks to land a combination but Candovski avoids it well.
Candovski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Candovski fails with a takedown attempt.
Moon Jung Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Candovski.
Candovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##CL#
Lee forces Candovski back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lee forces Candovski back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Lee pulls guard successfully.
Lee trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2##SUB#
Lee has gone for a leg lock! Candovski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Candovski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.
Candovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Candovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Candovski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing Candovski from standing up.
Lee controls Candovski momentarily but Candovski frees himself. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee is controlling Candovski's posture.
Candovski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Candovski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Candovski, which made it look bad.
Moon Jung Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Candovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moon Jung Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moon Jung Lee!
Moon Jung Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Candovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aumkatongchiangmai's waist but Aumkatongchiangmai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Candovski off to one side.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in but no luck this time.
Candovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aumkatongchiangmai circles away quickly and effectively.
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Candovski misses with the body kick#CL2#
and Aumkatongchiangmai counters by clinching up.
Candovski jumps guard but Aumkatongchiangmai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Candovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Candovski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai tries to avoid it but Candovski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aumkatongchiangmai to the ground. Aumkatongchiangmai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Candovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Candovski shoots in for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aumkatongchiangmai falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Candovski counters by moving into the clinch.
Candovski wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Aumkatongchiangmai jumps into guard, dragging Candovski to the mat.
#T1#
Aumkatongchiangmai is pulling down on Candovski's head to control his posture.
Candovski looking to sit in guard and control but Aumkatongchiangmai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Aumkatongchiangmai wanted to stand there but Candovski had control of the position.
Candovski is looking to stand up but Aumkatongchiangmai isn't so interested in that idea.
Candovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aumkatongchiangmai on the ground.
Candovski looking for a sweep. Not yet Candovski, not yet.
Aumkatongchiangmai stays in close to Candovski's body and controls the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Candovski 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aumkatongchiangmai is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Aumkatongchiangmai is in close to Candovski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Candovski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Aumkatongchiangmai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Aumkatongchiangmai prevents Candovski from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Candovski closes the distance and clinches up with Aumkatongchiangmai, looking for a takedown. Candovski pushes Aumkatongchiangmai against the cage but Aumkatongchiangmai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Candovski clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Candovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Aumkatongchiangmai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Aumkatongchiangmai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Candovski.
Candovski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls well. Aumkatongchiangmai wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Candovski gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aumkatongchiangmai is defended easily by Candovski.
Candovski looks for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls well.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Candovski as he jumps to the side.
Candovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aumkatongchiangmai.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a takedown attempt - Candovski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aumkatongchiangmai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Aumkatongchiangmai misses with a takedown attempt - Candovski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aumkatongchiangmai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Candovski as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Candovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Candovski is trying to break the clinch but Aumkatongchiangmai has him pressed against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai goes for a takedown attempt but Candovski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aleksandr Candovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candovski scores with a three punch combo!
Candovski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai circles away.#T1#
Aumkatongchiangmai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Candovski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Candovski wants it to stay on the feet.
Aumkatongchiangmai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Candovski.
As Candovski backs off Aumkatongchiangmai throws a huge counter combo but Candovski manages to avoid it all.
Candovski thumps Aumkatongchiangmai with a low kick.
Candovski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Candovski slaps away a takedown attempt from Aumkatongchiangmai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Candovski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Aumkatongchiangmai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Candovski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aumkatongchiangmai avoids the head kick by Candovski.
Candovski shoots in for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Aumkatongchiangmai throws a head kick that misses.
Aleksandr Candovski is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Aumkatongchiangmai has managed to clinch.
Candovski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aumkatongchiangmai avoids it.
Candovski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aumkatongchiangmai pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Aumkatongchiangmai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aumkatongchiangmai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aumkatongchiangmai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Candovski up against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Aumkatongchiangmai manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Aumkatongchiangmai working for a triangle but Candovski defends it easily.
Candovski throws a big right hand that misses.
Aumkatongchiangmai is trying to control the position but Candovski postures up.
Candovski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Aumkatongchiangmai is proving hard to escape from.
Aumkatongchiangmai looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aumkatongchiangmai controlling the position.
Aumkatongchiangmai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Candovski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Candovski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aumkatongchiangmai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Candovski is fending him off so far but Aumkatongchiangmai persists. Nope, Candovski circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Candovski.
Aumkatongchiangmai dives in for a single leg takedown but Candovski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aumkatongchiangmai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Candovski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aumkatongchiangmai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Candovski.#CL2#
Aumkatongchiangmai closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Candovski dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Aumkatongchiangmai fails with the takedown.#CL#
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to keep at a distance but Candovski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Candovski is pushing Aumkatongchiangmai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Candovski lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Candovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Candovski has Aumkatongchiangmai up against the cage in a clinch.
Candovski wants to get back to striking at distance but Aumkatongchiangmai won't allow it.
#T1#
Aumkatongchiangmai leaning against his opponent.
Candovski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aumkatongchiangmai is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Candovski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Aumkatongchiangmai is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Candovski is defending well.
Candovski missing with knees to the body.
Aumkatongchiangmai stops a takedown attempt from Candovski.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Candovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Candovski wants to break free but Aumkatongchiangmai has control.
A head punch on the inside from Candovski fails to land.
Candovski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Candovski tries to pull guard but Aumkatongchiangmai holds him up against the cage and eventually Candovski drops back down to his feet.
Candovski tries to pull guard but Aumkatongchiangmai won't allow it.
Aleksandr Candovski has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Candovski tries to break the clinch but Aumkatongchiangmai is controlling the position.
Candovski tries to pull guard but Aumkatongchiangmai forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Candovski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aumkatongchiangmai walks away with a smile on his face. Candovski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Candovski looks for a takedown but Aumkatongchiangmai sprawls well.
Aumkatongchiangmai changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aumkatongchiangmai has a takedown stuffed.
Candovski is looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Aumkatongchiangmai clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Aumkatongchiangmai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Aumkatongchiangmai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Candovski's half guard.
Candovski flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#T3#
Candovski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aumkatongchiangmai.
Aumkatongchiangmai controlling the action here.
Candovski trying to control but Aumkatongchiangmai postures up.
Aumkatongchiangmai takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aumkatongchiangmai tries to pass the half guard into mount. Candovski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Well, if Aumkatongchiangmai is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Aumkatongchiangmai with that takedown attempt.
Candovski has his takedown stuffed
and Aumkatongchiangmai counters with a three punch combo that has Candovski backing up. Candovski nods at Aumkatongchiangmai to acknowledge the strikes.
Candovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aumkatongchiangmai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Candovski misses with a shot to the body
and Aumkatongchiangmai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Aumkatongchiangmai clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Aumkatongchiangmai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aumkatongchiangmai 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchboonchu Aumkatongchiangmai!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Akishev swats away the attempt to clinch by Candovski.
Despite the aggression on Akishev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Akishev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akishev is looking to clinch but Candovski is avoiding it.
Candovski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Akishev tries to avoid it but Candovski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Akishev to the ground. Akishev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Akishev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akishev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Candovski counters with a three punch combo that has Akishev backing up. Akishev nods at Candovski to acknowledge the strikes.
Akishev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Candovski shoots in for a double leg but Akishev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Candovski blocks a head kick by Akishev.
#CL2#
Akishev has closed the distance and engaged Candovski in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Candovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akishev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Akishev.
Akishev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Candovski looks for a takedown but Akishev sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Candovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Akishev clinches up with Candovski and pushes him back against the cage.
Akishev is trying to break the clinch but Candovski is controlling him.
Akishev swings wildly with an uppercut but Candovski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akishev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Candovski can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Candovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akishev tries to clinch but Candovski is having none of it.
Aslan Akishev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Candovski tries to clinch up but Akishev circles away and keeps his distance.
Candovski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Akishev closes the distance and clinches.
Akishev taking a breather.
Candovski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Akishev is defending well for now.#TD#
Candovski decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Akishev stands up and waves to Candovski to follow him. #CL#
Candovski closes the distance and clinches.#T2#
Candovski is looking for a takedown.
Akishev blocks an elbow strike from Candovski.
Candovski is working Akishev over against the cage.#BC#
Candovski manages to break the clinch.
Akishev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Akishev has closed the distance and engaged Candovski in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Candovski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akishev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Candovski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akishev circles away quickly and effectively.
Akishev is looking for the big counter here.
Candovski is breathing heavily.
Akishev misses with a head kick.
Candovski attempts a counter takedown but Akishev avoids it well and moves away.
Akishev throws a head kick that misses.
Candovski keeps the fight on the outside.
Akishev wants to clinch up but Candovski keeps it at a distance.
Akishev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Candovski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Akishev clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Candovski wants a takedown but no success here.
Akishev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Candovski tries to pull guard but Akishev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Candovski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Candovski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akishev to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Akishev breaks from the clinch.
Akishev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Candovski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Akishev pinned against the cage. Akishev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aslan Akishev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Candovski shoots in but Akishev avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Akishev has Candovski up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4##BC2#
Akishev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Akishev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Candovski, pushing him back against the cage.
Candovski tries to pull guard but Akishev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Akishev blocks a body shot from Candovski.
Candovski tries to pull guard but Akishev holds him up against the cage and eventually Candovski drops back down to his feet.
Candovski wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Akishev breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Akishev closes the distance and pushes Candovski back into the cage.
Akishev is pushing Candovski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Candovski wants a takedown.
Akishev stalling in the clinch.
Akishev unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aslan Akishev dominated that round.
That's time! Candovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Akishev clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Candovski manages to break the clinch.
Akishev is looking to clinch.
Akishev tries to clinch but Candovski moves away
and Candovski counters with a three punch combo that has Akishev backing up. Akishev nods at Candovski to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Akishev has closed the distance and engaged Candovski in a clinch.
Akishev blocks the elbow strike.
Candovski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akishev to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Candovski manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Akishev closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Akishev breaks from the clinch.
Candovski is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candovski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Akishev will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Candovski clinches with his opponent.
Candovski fails to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Candovski tries to pull guard but Akishev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Candovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Akishev effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Akishev tries to land knees in the clinch but Candovski avoids the damage to the body.
Candovski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akishev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Akishev. No joy for Candovski on that attempt. #CL2#
Akishev has closed the distance and engaged Candovski in a clinch.
#BC2#
Akishev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Candovski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akishev as he jumps to the side.
Candovski takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Akishev circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Candovski drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Akishev follows Candovski to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aslan Akishev!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Khalilov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Candovski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khalilov is trying to force a seperation but Candovski has the dominant position.
Khalilov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Candovski blocks it with crossed arms.
The referee calls for Khalilov to work.
Candovski is trying to pull guard but Khalilov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Candovski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Khalilov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Candovski avoiding damage as Khalilov throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candovski blocks an elbow strike from Khalilov.
Candovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Khalilov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abusupyan Khalilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Candovski.
Candovski fails to pull guard.
Candovski being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Candovski tries to pull guard but Khalilov won't allow it.
Candovski trying to control the position but instead, Khalilov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Candovski into the cage.
Candovski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khalilov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Candovski tries to keep at a distance but Khalilov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Candovski misses with a knee to the head. #TD#
Khalilov lands a takedown into guard.
#T2#
Khalilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khalilov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Khalilov throwing strikes but missing.
Candovski is trying to control the position but Khalilov postures up.
Khalilov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Candovski is proving hard to escape from.
Khalilov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Candovski on the ground.
Candovski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Candovski has his foot on Khalilov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khalilov works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Khalilov is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Candovski tries to clinch there but Khalilov circles away.
#TD#
Khalilov dives in and scores a takedown into Candovski's guard.
Khalilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Candovski is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Khalilov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khalilov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khalilov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Khalilov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Candovski wants to stand but Khalilov is controlling the position. #T4#
Khalilov content to stall in guard here.
Khalilov wants to pass the guard but Candovski is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khalilov content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Candovski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khalilov as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Khalilov moves into range and clinches up with Candovski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abusupyan Khalilov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Candovski keeps Khalilov at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Khalilov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Khalilov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Candovski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Khalilov is hanging on to Candovski's back as he tries to escape.
Candovski is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Candovski trying to control but not successfully.
Khalilov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Candovski can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
What can Candovski do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Khalilov is hanging on to Candovski's back as he tries to escape.
Khalilov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Abusupyan Khalilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khalilov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Candovski.#T2##SUB#
Khalilov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalilov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB#
Khalilov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Candovski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Candovski for a finish.
Khalilov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3##SUB#
Khalilov looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Khalilov looking to break Candovski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Candovski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Khalilov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Candovski tries to break free.
Khalilov keeps control of the position easily here as Candovski tries to buck him off.
#T4#
Khalilov gets his hands free as Candovski looks to control.
Khalilov biding his time, looking for the opening.
Candovski is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Khalilov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Candovski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khalilov lands with a hammerfist to the side of Candovski's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abusupyan Khalilov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Khalilov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Khalilov cracks Candovski with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Khalilov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Candovski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Khalilov staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Candovski pushes Khalilov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Khalilov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T1##SUB#
Khalilov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Candovski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Candovski's face as Khalilov controls the position.
Khalilov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Candovski's legs. #SUB#
Khalilov tries for a kimura but Candovski is defending well.
Khalilov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khalilov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Candovski down.
Candovski is trying to improve his position.
Candovski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Khalilov wants to stand but Candovski has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Khalilov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Khalilov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Candovski's legs. #T3##SUB#
Khalilov tries for a kimura but Candovski is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Candovski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Khalilov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Candovski tries to get back to half guard but can't.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Khalilov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Candovski manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Candovski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khalilov stays in close to Candovski's body and controls the position. #T4#
Khalilov passes into half guard.
Khalilov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Khalilov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Candovski is defending against the submission attempts here by Khalilov.
Aleksandr Candovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abusupyan Khalilov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Candovski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khalilov pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abusupyan Khalilov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khalilov, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abusupyan Khalilov!
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