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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Thai pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lexington throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Thai is breathing heavily.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lexington paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lexington shoots in for a takedown but Thai shows good takedown defense.
Lexington lands a body shot.
Lexington cracks Thai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#KD2#
Lexington lands a left and a right that send Thai crashing to the mat, dazed. Lexington thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Thai is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Lexington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Thai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Lexington ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lexington no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lexington striking from the bottom.
Lexington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thai is one step ahead there.
Thai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Lexington has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Thai should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lexington has tightened it up now! Thai should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jamari Lexington! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Thai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Warnock avoids it really well and circles away.
Warnock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Warnock moves into range and clinches up with Thai.
Warnock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Thai decides to pull guard.
Warnock controlling from the top position.
Warnock is looking to advance position but Thai has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai controlling from mount.
Thai misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T1##SUB2#
Thai is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Warnock can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Thai wants to control the pace but Warnock is squirming around nicely.
Warnock is looking to improve his position but Thai isn't that keen on the idea.
Thai thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Thai looking to control but Warnock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Warnock wants to control but Thai is having none of it.
Warnock working to try and regain half guard.
Thai controlling from the full mount.
Warnock is desperately trying to improve his position but Thai has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Warnock is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Thai wants to finish this one by submission but Warnock is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thai.
Thai throwing strikes here but Warnock is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Warnock avoids a series of strikes thrown by Thai.
Warnock really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thai trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Warnock tries to lock up and control but Thai gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thai wants to control the pace but Warnock is squirming around nicely.
Thai misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thai trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stalin Thai dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Warnock tries a low kick but Thai avoids it.
Warnock wants to land a leg kick but Thai is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Warnock.
Warnock lunges at Thai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thai's hand.
Thai takes one to the side of the head.
Thai swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Thai moves into the clinch successfully.
Thai blocking some punches.
Warnock lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Warnock.
Thai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Warnock prevents it.
Warnock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Warnock scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head.
Warnock lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Warnock.
Thai is breathing heavily.
Thai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Warnock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Warnock lands a shot to the body.
Warnock throws an elbow that misses.
Warnock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Warnock avoiding damage.
Warnock gets through Thai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Warnock.
Warnock lands with a light punch inside.
Warnock lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Warnock.
Warnock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Warnock lands a body shot.
Warnock digs a right hand underneath Thai's ribcage. Thai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Warnock leaning against his opponent.
Warnock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thai can do to turn this around?
Warnock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warnock lands an uppercut.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warnock.
Warnock taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Warnock.
Warnock lands a nice uppercut.
Thai blocks a body shot from Warnock.
Warnock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thai misses with the head strike.
Warnock scores with a shoulder strike.
Warnock is leaning against Thai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Warnock has Thai pressed against the cage.
Warnock gets through Thai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Warnock scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Warnock.
A short uppercut from Warnock.
Warnock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Warnock lands with a short shot to the head.
Warnock is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Warnock lands an uppercut.
Warnock lands with a left to the head.
Warnock stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Warnock lands with a left to the head.
Warnock scores with a shoulder strike.
Warnock struggles to land a body shot inside as Thai controls his hands.
Thai is trying to pull guard but Warnock has him pressed against the cage.
Thai takes a shot to the head.
Warnock is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fergus Warnock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stalin Thai.
Warnock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Warnock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warnock scores with a shot to the side of Thai's head. #T4#
Warnock lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thai.
Warnock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Warnock.
Warnock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
A short left from Warnock.
Warnock cracks Thai with a nice body shot.
Warnock lands an uppercut.
Warnock lands a hook that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Warnock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thai wants to take the fight to the mat but Warnock manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Warnock lands a hook that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Warnock lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Warnock.
Warnock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Warnock.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Warnock.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fergus Warnock dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Warnock scores with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Warnock.
Warnock cracks Thai on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Thai falls backwards against the cage. Warnock follows up with more strikes that drop Thai to his knees. Warnock keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Thai! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fergus Warnock! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Thai keeps the fight on the outside.
Thai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laroi defends it nicely.
Laroi shoots in for a double leg but Thai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Laroi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thai as he jumps to the side.
Thai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Laroi manages to circle out of the way.
Laroi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thai.
Laroi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thai.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stalin Thai. 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.
Laroi fails to land the takedown.
Laroi just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Laroi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thai swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Laroi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thai is trying to defend but Laroi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thai trying to control from the bottom.
Laroi stalling.
Laroi is looking to take a break and control but Thai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laroi wants to free his trapped foot but Thai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laroi is trying to control the action in half guard but Thai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Thai is trying to maintain the position but Laroi is very close to passing his half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Laroi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Thai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laroi not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Thai stuffs the takedown attempt from Laroi. Laroi gets slowly back to his feet.
Laroi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL#
Thai moves into the clinch.
Laroi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Laroi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thai has him pressed against the cage.
Thai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Laroi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laroi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thai.
Laroi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4#
Laroi digs a right hand underneath Thai's ribcage. Thai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Laroi is trying to pull guard but Thai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Laroi working hard to break the clinch.
Laroi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thai after a bit of a struggle.
Thai is trying to drag Laroi to the mat but Laroi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thai tries to land knees in the clinch but Laroi avoids the damage to the body.
Laroi tries to pull guard but Thai won't allow it.
Laroi working aggressively here.
Thai wants to take the fight to the mat but Laroi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A right handed body shot lands from Thai.
Laroi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thai lands an elbow inside.
Thai stops a takedown attempt from Laroi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Kid Laroi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thai has a takedown stuffed.
Thai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Laroi's waist but Laroi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thai off to one side. #TD2#
Laroi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thai tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Laroi is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Thai has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Thai avoids the strikes from Laroi.
Laroi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
A lull in the action here.
#T1#
Laroi is riding his opponent, not letting Thai buck him off.
Laroi softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Will Laroi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Laroi is punishing Thai with some ground and pound.
Laroi tries to keep control of the position but Thai is staying busy.
Thai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laroi has good solid back control here.
Laroi lands a shot to the body. #T2#
Laroi not allowing Thai to control his hands.
Thai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Laroi working for the choke.
Thai tries to break free.
Laroi trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Laroi is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Thai has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Laroi has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Thai taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Laroi doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Kid Laroi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Thai, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Thai against the cage but Thai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Thompson with that takedown attempt.
Thai throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thai.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson lands with a kick to the temple. Thai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #TD2#
Thai looking to score a takedown here. Thompson is defending well but Thai drives through and ends up in Thompson's guard.
Thompson is wriggling around but Thai manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Thompson trying to get back to full guard but Thai takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thai on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thai controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Thai connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thai controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Thai might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
BOOM! Thai connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Thai raining down shots from the mount!
Thai controlling his opponent.
Thompson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thai looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Thai is continuing to stall.
Thompson is bucking up trying to escape but Thai cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thompson is just holding on here. Thai manages to take his back.
Thai has Thompson flattened out and is raining down punches.
Thai is landing with strikes from the back.
Thompson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Thai.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The adventures of Thai the control monster continue. Boring.
Thai lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
Thai working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Thompson is doing well to defend. Thai seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Thompson is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stalin Thai!
The defeated Stephen Thompson had this to say: 'No matter how much it hurts, you gotta stay focused on what you're there for and your goals, just don't give up.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stevens doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Thai moves into the clinch.
Thai lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stevens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevens wants it to stay on the feet.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai throws a head kick that half lands.
Thai shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense.
Thai tries for a takedown but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Stevens decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai wants to improve his position but Stevens is controlling well.
#T1#
Thai regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Thai seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thai wants to stand up but Stevens is controlling him.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Thai trying to strike off his back.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stevens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Stevens drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Thai trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Thai isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stevens stacks Thai on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stevens!
Stevens working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3##SUB#
Stevens tries for a kimura but Thai is defending well. #ES2#
Thai bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Thai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stevens misses with a takedown attempt
and Thai counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Thai moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
Thai is working for takedown but Stevens is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Thai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Thai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stevens looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thai is fending him off so far but Stevens persists. Nope, Thai circles away and we're back to standing.
Thai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevens sprawls well. Stevens wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thai gets slowly back to his feet.
Thai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stevens tries to avoid it but Thai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stevens to the ground. Stevens escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stevens is defended easily by Thai.
Mitch Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thai pinned against the cage. Thai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Thai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stalin Thai dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thai wants it to stay on the feet.
Thai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stevens defends well and Thai ends up having to push Stevens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stevens swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Thai fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stevens sprawls well initially but Thai persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thai controlling the action here.
Thai is looking to stall here but Stevens recovers full guard.
Stevens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Stevens has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thai is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stevens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Stevens seems a little lost for a moment, as Thai dominates the positioning.#SUB2#
Thai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stevens tries to improve position but can't. #SU2#
Thai stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Thai pushes Stevens up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thai is pressed up against the cage. Stevens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thai down to the mat. Thai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stevens takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Mitch Stevens has been cut.
Stevens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stevens throwing a counter right hand but Thai manages to avoid it.
Thai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevens swivels and escapes.
Mitch Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stalin Thai.
Thai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevens is fending him off so far but Thai persists. Nope, Stevens circles away and we're back to standing.
Thai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stevens swivels and escapes.
Stevens seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Thai goes for a double leg but Stevens avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stevens continues to drive forward.
Stevens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thai swivels and escapes.
Thai fails with the takedown.
As Thai looks to move away, Stevens throws a big counter combo but Thai just gets out of the way.
Mitch Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stevens or perhaps it was just good defense by Thai, which made it look bad. #T3##TD2#
Thai shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stevens napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stevens is looking for a sweep.
Stevens looking for a sweep but Thai has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Thai looking to finish with strikes here!
A nice elbow there by Thai.
Stevens keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thai sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4#
Thai looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stevens working to try and regain half guard.
Thai sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevens wants to hold on but Thai pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stalin Thai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mitch Stevens's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Thai instigates a clinch.
Thai lands a shoulder strike.
Thai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stevens up against the cage.
Stevens goes for a takedown attempt but Thai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Thai clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Thai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thai leaves Stevens with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##CL2#
Thai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Thai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevens.
Thai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitch Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens darts in looking for a takedown but Thai gets double underhooks and turns Stevens into the cage. #BC2#
Thai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Thai lands a big head kick that sends Stevens tumbling to the mat! Thai takes a step backwards and waves Stevens back to his feet - he wants the finish!#TD2#
Thai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stevens!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thai throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Thai controlling the position from side mount.
Thai in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Thai tries to score with some ground and pound. Stevens controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thai 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.
Stevens parries the strikes from Thai easily there. Thai is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stevens to escape.
Thai working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Thai's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Stevens prevents Thai from moving into mount. #SU2#
Thai decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T3#
Thai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevens at a distance.
#CL2#
Thai moves into range and clinches up with Stevens.#BC2#
Thai manages to break the clinch.
Stevens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thai. Thai obviously looking to wear him down.
Stevens keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Thai forces Stevens back against the cage and clinches.
Stevens is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thai pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Thai jumps guard and drags Stevens to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T4##SUB2#
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thai is trying to keep Stevens in close.
Thai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stevens's guard. #REVB#
Stevens wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Thai is now in half guard.
Thai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stevens defending well though.
Stevens wants to control but Thai passes into side.
Mitch Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stalin Thai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stevens throws a few strikes from the bottom but Thai takes advantage and mounts!
And that's the end of the fight!
Stalin Thai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thai 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stalin Thai! |
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