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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 06, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Box's half guard.
Box is looking to get back to is feet but Fields passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fields advances nicely into full mount.
Fields lands a big elbow.
Box knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fields on the ground.
Fields controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Fields connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fields throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Box has his hands clasped together but Fields breaks the hold and Box is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Fields!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grover Fields! |
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Event:
PL MMA 19 The Crab vs Huchkov
Date: Mar 06, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Sionis shoots in and bounces Box off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU2#
Box is working an open guard so Sionis takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Sionis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Box pushes Sionis off but Sionis dives into side control.
#SU2#
Sionis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Box to his feet.
Sionis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Box as he avoids it easily.
Box fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sionis tries for a takedown but Box sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Box went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Box fails to land the takedown.#T1##KD2#
Sionis knocks Box to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT2#
It looks like Johny Box has been cut.#SU2#
Sionis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Box to his feet. #CL2#
Sionis closes the distance and pushes Box back into the cage.
Box prevents the takedown attempt.
Johny Box has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Sionis.
Sionis lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Box fails to pull guard.
Box is trying to break the clinch but Sionis is controlling him.
Box tries to pull guard but Sionis holds him up against the cage and eventually Box drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Sionis pulls Box into guard.
#ES2#
Sionis kicks Box off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Box is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Box sets himself, and Sionis steps forward looking for the clinch! Box avoids it this time.#CL2#
Sionis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sionis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Box's face.
#TD2#
Sionis pulls guard effortlessly.
Sionis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Box wanted to stand there but Sionis had control of the position.
Sionis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sionis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SUB#
Box actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Sionis decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Sionis clinches up against the cage.
Sionis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Johny Box's cut is getting worse.#TD2#
Sionis jumps guard.
Box throws an elbow that misses. Sionis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Box's guard. Nice move by Sionis!#REVB##SU2#
Sionis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4##TD2#
Sionis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Box was covering up waiting for the punch and Sionis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sionis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Box is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Sionis stands and steps away. Box gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Box tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sionis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Box fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sionis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sionis shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Sionis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Box's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Box as Sionis shoots in.
Sionis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Box misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Sionis has Box up against the cage in a clinch.
Sionis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Box blocks it with crossed arms. #KD2#
Sionis has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Box goes down! Sionis dives on top of him - Box manages to get guard.
Sionis content to stall in guard here.
Sionis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Box is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sionis 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. #T1##SU2#
Sionis stands and steps away. Box gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sionis shoots in for a takedown but Box shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Sionis looking to score a takedown here. Box is defending well but Sionis drives through and ends up in Box's guard.
Box working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SU2#
Sionis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Box, up you get!
Sionis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Box.
Sionis keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Sionis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Box circles away.
Johny Box has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Sionis.
Box stuffs the takedown.
Box is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Box. No joy for Sionis on that attempt.
Sionis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Box tries to avoid it but Sionis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Box to the ground. Box escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roman Sionis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Box stuns Sionis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Box shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sionis swats away the attempt to clinch by Box.
Johny Box is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sionis clinches up with Box and pushes him back against the cage.
Sionis landing knees to the body.
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!
Sionis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Box can't break the clinch.
Sionis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
Johny Box's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#TD2#
Sionis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sionis. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T3#
Sionis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Box throws an elbow that misses. Sionis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Box's guard. Nice move by Sionis!#REVB#
Box looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sionis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Sionis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sionis.#T4#
Box stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Box wants it to stay on the feet.
Sionis shoots for a double leg takedown but Box sprawls well. He's pushed Sionis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sionis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Box swivels and escapes.
Box changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roman Sionis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sionis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Box avoids the head kick by Sionis.
Box fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sionis.
Sionis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Box shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sionis but Sionis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sionis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Box.
No luck for Box with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Sionis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johny Box's cut.
That's time! Box's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Sionis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Box's half guard.
Box tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sionis manages to move to mount!
Sionis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sionis avoids the attempt from Box to control.#T1#
Sionis content just to control the position here.
Roman Sionis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sionis avoids the attempt from Box to control.
Sionis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roman Sionis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sionis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Box is looking to get to half guard.
Sionis controlling his opponent. #T3#
Box tries to lock up and control but Sionis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sionis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Sionis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#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.
Sionis is continuing to stall.
Box is looking to improve his position but Sionis isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sionis controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Sionis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sionis 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Sionis!
Roman Sionis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
PL MMA 15 Bizihwaeile vs Nicka
Date: Feb 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Box misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Boss counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Boss jumps guard.
Boss is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Box stopping the sweep attempt from Boss.
Boss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Box's guard. #REVB#
Boss controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Boss decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Box, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boss. #T1#
Box shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Boss counters by moving into the clinch.
Box jumps guard but Boss stands there with Box around his waist. Box gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Boss ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boss no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Boss controlling Box's posture.
Boss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Box is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Boss jumps into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Boss working the ground and pound.
Boss staying calm.
Boss has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Box!#SUB2#
Boss is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Boss extends the arm and Box is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Boss!
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Event:
PL MMA 12 Nova vs Horn
Date: Feb 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Karlson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Box circles away quickly and effectively.
Karlson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Box connects with a looping right hand.
Karlson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karlson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Box has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Karlson counters by clinching up.
Karlson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Box doesn't manage to clinch there - Karlson circles away.
Karlson blocks a head kick by Box.
Karlson tries to counter by clinching up but Box breaks away and moves out of range.
Karlson tries for a takedown but Box sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Iii Karlson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Box looks for a takedown but Karlson sprawls well.#T1#
Karlson is looking to slow Box down with leg kicks.
Karlson shoots in but Box avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Karlson keeps the fight on the outside.
Box is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karlson throws a right and a left that Box avoids nicely.
Karlson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Box defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Karlson misses.
Karlson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Box.#T2#
Box closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karlson circles away.
Karlson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Box manages to circle out of the way.
Karlson misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Karlson with that takedown attempt.
Box showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karlson.
Karlson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Box sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karlson somewhat.
Box throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Magnus Iii Karlson has been cut.#T3#
Box throws a head kick that misses
and Karlson counters with a nice body kick.
Box fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Karlson rushes Box and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Karlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Box shoots in and drives through. Karlson sprawls well.
Box tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karlson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Karlson gets a clinch. #TD#
Karlson pulls Box into guard.
#SUB2#
Box drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Karlson dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlson postures up in Box's guard and throws a big left but Box blocks it.
Karlson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Karlson is pushing down on Box's leg trying to pass to half guard. Box is fighting to maintain full guard but Karlson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Karlson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Karlson seems to be looking for submissions.
Karlson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Box's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Iii Karlson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Iii Karlson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Karlson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magnus Iii Karlson is winning the standup battle so far.#TD#
Karlson feints and as Box raises his hands in defense, Karlson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Box wants to control the position but Karlson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Karlson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Karlson controlling the action here.#SUB#
Karlson is trying to work for a kimura but Box is defending well.
Karlson trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SU#
Karlson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Box to stand up.
Karlson throws a head kick that Box semi-blocks.
#CUT#
It looks like Johny Box has been cut.
Box is looking to clinch but Karlson is avoiding it.
Karlson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Box manages to circle out of the way.
Box blocks the body kick.
Box wants to clinch.
Box fails with the takedown#CL#
and Karlson counters by moving into the clinch. #T2##BC#
Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Box will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karlson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Box goes for a double leg but Karlson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karlson continues to drive forward.
Karlson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Box tries to clinch but Karlson moves out of range.
Karlson attempts a counter takedown but Box avoids it well and moves away.
Karlson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Box! But no joy.
Karlson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Box can do to turn this around?
Left hook, right uppercut from Karlson.
Box darts in looking for a takedown but Karlson gets double underhooks and turns Box into the cage.
Magnus Iii Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Box.#CL#
Box gets tackled into the cage by Karlson. Karlson maintains the clinch. #T3#
Box prevents a takedown attempt there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Karlson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Karlson gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Karlson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Karlson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Box manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Karlson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Karlson is working Box over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Box looking for a sweep. Not yet Box, not yet.
Magnus Iii Karlson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karlson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Iii Karlson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Karlson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Box defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Box's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Box tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karlson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karlson lands with a slapping head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Box looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Karlson clinches up with Box and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Karlson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karlson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Box is looking to clinch but Karlson is avoiding it.
Karlson throws out a leg kick but Box moves out of range and Karlson only half commits. #T1#
Box fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karlson keeps the fight on the outside.
Box shoots in looking for a takedown. Karlson tries to sprawl out of it but Box keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karlson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Box throws a sloppy head kick and Karlson moves out of range easily.
Box looks for a takedown but Karlson sprawls well.
Karlson scores with a body shot.
Karlson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Box misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Karlson counters by clinching up.
Magnus Iii Karlson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johny Box.
Box takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Karlson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Karlson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Box is able to avoid easily.
Box shapes to counter with a head kick.
Karlson checks a low kick from Box.
Box fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Magnus Iii Karlson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Box scores with a head kick. Karlson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Box displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karlson.
Karlson looks for a takedown but Box sprawls well.
Box misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karlson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Box misses with a takedown #CL#
and Karlson counters by clinching up.
Box is pressed up against the cage. Karlson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Box down to the mat. Box avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T3#
Karlson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Box avoids it really well and circles away.
Box tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Karlson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CUT#
That has opened up Johny Box's cut even more.
Karlson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Karlson instigates a clinch. #TD#
Karlson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Box uses from the top position. #SUB#
Karlson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Box defends well.
Box is fighting to break Karlson's control of his arms but Karlson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4##SUB#
Karlson is looking for a triangle but Box pushes his legs off easily.
Karlson has control of Box's left arm, preventing Box from doing any damage. #ES#
Karlson kicks Box off and gets to his feet.
Johny Box has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnus Iii Karlson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karlson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Box circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Iii Karlson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karlson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Iii Karlson!
A victorious Magnus Iii Karlson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
PL MMA 7 Nickal vs Mathews
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Box tries to close the distance and clinch but Kristof swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kristof tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Box defends well and Kristof ends up having to push Box into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Box shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kristof fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kristof throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Box tries to clinch but Kristof moves out of range.
Kristof pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Box attempts a counter takedown but Kristof avoids it well and moves away.
Box bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Box fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kristof steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Box.
Box fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Box with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kristof counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stalling in the clinch from Kristof.
Box is looking to control Kristof's arms but Kristof gets an underhook and turns him. Now Box has his back to the cage. #T1#
Nice elbow from Kristof. #CUT2#
It looks like Johny Box has been cut.#BC2#
Kristof breaks from the clinch.
Box throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2#
and Kristof counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Kristof breaks from the clinch.
Kristof has a takedown stuffed.
Left hook, right uppercut from Box.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kristof checks a leg kick.
Box throws a head kick that misses.
Kristof fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Box is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kristof shoots in for a double leg but Box sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kristof on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Box. Box obviously looking to wear him down.
Kristof shoots in for a takedown but Box shows good takedown defense.
Box is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kristof.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Box.
Box feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kristof's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kristof keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Box is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Box feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kristof's calf.
Kristof looks to land a combination but Box avoids it well.
Box throwing a counter right hand but Kristof manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Kristof gets a clinch. #BC2#
Kristof manages to break the clinch.
Kristof avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Kristof clinches up against the cage.
Box is trying to break the clinch but Kristof has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Kristof breaks the clinch.
Kristof waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Box.#TD2#
Box gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kristof to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Box wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kristof manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVR#
Box taking some punishment here, with Kristof in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kristof in particular looking to stall.
Box is trying to control but Kristof passes into side control!
Kristof controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kristof dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johny Box's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Box blocks a head kick by Kristof.
Box shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Kristof holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kristof tries to land a knee to the head but Box blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Kristof breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kris Kristof seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Box has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Kristof moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kristof ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kristof no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Box is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Kristof manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johny Box is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kristof.
Kristof takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Box tries to clinch but Kristof is having none of it.
Kristof with the counter takedown but Box avoids it easily.#T1#
Kristof misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Box.
A punch combination from Kristof misses.
Kristof leaves Box with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Box. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kristof throws a sloppy head kick and Box moves out of range easily.
Box tries to counter by clinching up but Kristof breaks away and moves out of range.
Box tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Box tries to clinch there but Kristof circles away.
Kristof is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Box is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Box sets himself, and Kristof steps forward looking for the clinch! Box avoids it this time.
Box looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kristof tries to score a power double leg takedown but Box sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kristof somewhat.#T2#
Kristof shoots in looking for a takedown. Box tries to sprawl out of it but Kristof keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Box manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Kristof.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Box tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kristof paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kristof tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kristof stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kristof wants it to stay on the feet.
Box works over Kristof's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Kristof clinches.
Box is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kristof gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kristof manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
Box is trying to force a seperation but Kristof has the dominant position.#BC2#
Kristof escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Box tries to clinch but Kristof is having none of it.
Box looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Kristof moves into range and clinches up with Box.
Kristof scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kristof has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Kristof pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Kristof working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Box doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Box manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Kristof is controlling Box's posture.#SUB2#
Kristof looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Box is fighting to break Kristof's control of his arms but Kristof is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kris Kristof has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kristof is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Kristof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johny Box's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Box works the jab nicely.
Box fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kristof circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kristof fails with a takedown attempt.
Kristof changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Box tries to avoid it but Kristof manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Box to the ground. Box escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristof fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Box avoids it really well and circles away.
Johny Box has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Kristof.#CL2#
Kristof drives through and clinches with Box against the cage.
#T1#
Box jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kristof walks away with a smile on his face. Box gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Box tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kristof swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Box with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Kristof counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kristof.
Box is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kristof has Box pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Box manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Kristof jumps into guard, dragging Box to the mat.
Kristof throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kristof throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Box is fighting to break Kristof's control of his arms but Kristof is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Box has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Kristof lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kristof working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Box has an active guard here but Kristof has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kristof seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Kristof wants to work for an arm triangle but Box is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Kristof is controlling the pace.
Box has a hand on Kristof's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kristof takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Box tries to hold on but Kristof postures up.
Box taking shots to the head. #T4#
Kristof controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Box is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kristof locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Box is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kris Kristof!
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