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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Sulinskas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Roberson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Roberson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roberson is trying to maintain the position but Sulinskas is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Roberson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Roberson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulinskas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Sulinskas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Roberson sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Sulinskas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sulinskas wants to stand but Roberson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Sulinskas stops Roberson from getting back to his feet.
Roberson is not content to let Sulinskas control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sulinskas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matas Sulinskas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Sulinskas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sulinskas showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Roberson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Sulinskas looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roberson is trying to control but can't.
Sulinskas controlling the action here.#T3#
Roberson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sulinskas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sulinskas wants to get up but he can't break Roberson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sulinskas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sulinskas landing a few strikes. #T4#
Roberson is looking to reverse the position.
Sulinskas lands a few punches from side control.
Sulinskas tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulinskas tries to advance to mount but Roberson denies him.
Sulinskas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberson wants to get back to his feet.
Sulinskas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Roberson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matas Sulinskas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Roberson slaps away a takedown attempt from Sulinskas, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Roberson dives in and scores a takedown into Sulinskas's guard.
Roberson wants to control from the top but Sulinskas keeps moving.
Sulinskas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sulinskas is striking off his back. Roberson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulinskas is concentrating on defense, preventing Roberson from advancing position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulinskas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sulinskas has Roberson pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Roberson is stalling in the full guard.
Roberson trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulinskas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sulinskas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sulinskas pulls Roberson in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sulinskas wants to stand and escape but Roberson is having none of it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sulinskas throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Roberson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Roberson is keen to just control but Sulinskas is a slippery customer.
Matas Sulinskas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sulinskas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Roberson is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulinskas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Sulinskas looking for submissions off his back.
Sulinskas wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sulinskas can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Roberson controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sulinskas is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Roberson throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Sulinskas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roberson!
Roberson controls the position for a moment.
Sulinskas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roberson keeps working. #T4##SUB2#
Sulinskas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roberson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roberson struggling a bit here.
Sulinskas tries to advance to mount but Roberson denies him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darin Roberson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Sulinskas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sulinskas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darin Roberson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Sulinskas has closed the distance and engaged Roberson in a clinch.
Sulinskas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Roberson to keep the fight standing.
Sulinskas missing with knees to the body.
Roberson is trying to break the clinch but Sulinskas has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Sulinskas breaks the clinch.
Sulinskas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roberson counters with a three punch combo that has Sulinskas backing up. Sulinskas nods at Roberson to acknowledge the strikes.
Darin Roberson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matas Sulinskas.#T1#
Sulinskas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sulinskas misses with a takedown attempt - Roberson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sulinskas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Roberson scores with a takedown into Sulinskas's guard.
Roberson trying to control but Sulinskas is working from the bottom. #T2#
Roberson won't allow Sulinskas to sweep him here.
Roberson trying to control but Sulinskas is working from the bottom.
Roberson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Roberson postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Sulinskas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roberson tries to break the clinch but Sulinskas is controlling the position.
Sulinskas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sulinskas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A frustrated look appears on Roberson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sulinskas jumps guard but Roberson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sulinskas swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roberson blocks a body shot from Sulinskas.
Sulinskas wants a takedown but no success here.
Sulinskas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Roberson walks away with a smile on his face. Sulinskas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sulinskas.
Sulinskas goes for a double leg but Roberson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberson continues to drive forward.#TD#
Sulinskas tries to sprawl but Roberson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberson controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darin Roberson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roberson 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darin Roberson!
In defeat, Matas Sulinskas stepped up to the mic, saying 'HE FUCKING CHEATED'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Tromp is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carney's half guard.
Carney is trying to stand.
Carney won't allow Tromp to pass to mount.
Carney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carney could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Carney wants to stand and escape but Tromp is having none of it.
Carney bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tromp's guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tromp wants to stand but Carney is controlling the position.
Tromp pulls Carney in close to his closed guard and prevents Carney from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carney is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carney has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Carney prevents Tromp from getting back to his feet. #T1#
Carney is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tromp can do anything to dispel that myth.
Carney trying to control but Tromp is working from the bottom.
Tromp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tromp is trying to keep Carney in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
Carney throws a right and a left that Tromp avoids nicely.
Tromp lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Tromp throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Carney was covering up waiting for the punch and Tromp finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Carney manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tromp wants to break free but Carney has control.
#TD2#
Tromp jumps into guard, dragging Carney to the mat.
#SUB#
Carney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carney 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.
Carney trying to control the position from guard on top but Tromp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Carney not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Carney gets to his feet - Tromp follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Tromp pushes Carney up against the cage in a clinch.
Carney stalling against the cage.
#BC2#
Tromp pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Tromp bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Carney bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T4##TD2#
Tromp scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Carney manages to escape and get back to his feet! #CL2#
Carney tries to keep at a distance but Tromp has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carney throws a punch but it's blocked by Tromp.
Carney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tromp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A jab lands there for Tromp.
Carney slips a jab and a cross from Tromp.
Carney went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joan Carney 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#
A left lands for Tromp.
Tromp throws a right hand that Carney ducks under and follows up with a left that Carney also avoids with ease.
Tromp digs a good body shot into Carney's ribs.
Gunnar Tromp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tromp throws a series of punches but Carney moves out of range.
As Tromp looks to move away, Carney throws a big counter combo but Tromp just gets out of the way.
Carney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carney moves out of range of the leg kick from Tromp.
Carney slips a jab and a cross from Tromp.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tromp closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Carney did well to prevent Tromp getting side control.#ES#
Carney manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Carney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tromp lands with a nice combination. Carney backs away looking to recover.#T1##TD2#
Tromp scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Carney bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Tromp is breathing heavily.
Joan Carney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carney takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#
Carney is rocked!#CL2#
Tromp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carney, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Carney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Tromp manages to break the clinch.
Carney drops his hands for a split second and Tromp immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Carney face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Tromp follows up with a right hand that knocks Carney into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gunnar Tromp!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rojas was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Jackson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rojas is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Rojas is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rojas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rojas quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Rojas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Rojas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jackson to the ground. Rojas is now in Jackson's guard.#ES2#
Jackson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
Rojas is in trouble now - Jackson has advanced to mount!
Rojas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Rojas to control.#SUB2#
Jackson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rojas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojas is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Jackson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jackson controlling the pace for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rojas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Rojas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jackson.
#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tyson Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson prevents Rojas from standing back up.
Jackson is taking a breather. Rojas says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jackson is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas is trying to stand.
#T1#
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rojas really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Well, if Jackson 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.
Rojas tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Rojas clinches.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
A big right from Rojas misses.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Rojas pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Jackson scores with a takedown into Rojas's guard.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rojas is keeping the position for now.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Jackson 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.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Jackson works his way into full mount!
Rojas is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson thowing shots but they're missing. #T4#
Rojas is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Jackson 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!
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rojas tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rojas fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Jackson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rojas did well to prevent Jackson getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control from half guard but Rojas is working away. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has passed into side control.#T1#
Rojas tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Jackson controlling the pace for now. #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.
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Rojas working to try and regain half guard.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Jackson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T3#
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The adventures of Jackson the control monster continue. Boring.
Jackson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Jackson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jackson controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
More stalling from Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Jackson!
Tyson Jackson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Blanchard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zajcev.
Zajcev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Blanchard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zajcev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Blanchard closes the distance and clinches.
Zajcev goes for a takedown attempt but Blanchard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Clarence Blanchard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Zajcev.
Blanchard slaps away a takedown attempt from Zajcev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard tries to clinch but Zajcev moves away #TD2#
and Zajcev counters with a shoot takedown. Blanchard fights it but they end up in guard.
Blanchard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blanchard is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Zajcev throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Blanchard escapes and throws Zajcev's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Zajcev tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Blanchard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Zajcev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zajcev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blanchard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zajcev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanchard pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blanchard breaks from Zajcev's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Blanchard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Blanchard working Zajcev over with strikes here.
Blanchard prevents Zajcev from getting the reversal.
Blanchard landing strikes from the mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zajcev can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blanchard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T2#
Zajcev tries to lock up and control but Blanchard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zajcev is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Blanchard has hold of Zajcev's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zajcev manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zajcev is desperately trying to improve his position but Blanchard has a good base and remains in mount.
Zajcev is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Zajcev is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Blanchard has hold of Zajcev's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zajcev manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T3#
Zajcev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zajcev keeps trying to improve his position.
Blanchard working Zajcev over with strikes here. #T4#
Zajcev tries to reverse the position but Blanchard maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zajcev wants to control but Blanchard is having none of it.
Zajcev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zajcev really wants to buck Blanchard off and get back to his feet.
Blanchard avoids the attempt from Zajcev to control.
Blanchard raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Blanchard working for a submission but Zajcev is keeping him at bay.
Zajcev tries to reverse the position but Blanchard maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Blanchard dominated that round.
That's time! Blanchard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zajcev fails to land the takedown.
Blanchard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zajcev or perhaps it was just good defense by Blanchard, which made it look bad.
Zajcev throws a nice looking combination but Blanchard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blanchard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blanchard wants it to stay on the feet.
Clarence Blanchard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Zajcev.
Blanchard tries to clinch there but Zajcev circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard tries to clinch but Zajcev moves out of range.
Zajcev tries to counter with a clinch but Blanchard shakes him off and moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Blanchard as Zajcev shoots in.
Zajcev fails with the takedown.#T1#
Blanchard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zajcev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck for Zajcev with that takedown attempt.
Blanchard throws a series of punches but Zajcev moves out of range. #CL#
Blanchard moves into the clinch.
Zajcev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blanchard after a bit of a struggle.
Blanchard gets underhooks to prevent Zajcev's takedown attempt.
Blanchard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blanchard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blanchard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T2#
Blanchard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blanchard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zajcev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blanchard is defending well.
Blanchard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zajcev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blanchard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zajcev.
Blanchard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zajcev can do to turn this around?
Blanchard misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Zajcev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blanchard swings wildly with an uppercut but Zajcev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blanchard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zajcev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zajcev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blanchard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zajcev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blanchard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blanchard tries to stall but Zajcev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zajcev wants a takedown.
Blanchard tries to break free but Zajcev pushes him back against the cage.
Blanchard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zajcev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blanchard avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zajcev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blanchard walks away with a smile on his face. Zajcev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zajcev or perhaps it was just good defense by Blanchard, which made it look bad.
Clarence Blanchard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zajcev is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanchard tries to clinch but Zajcev is having none of it.
Blanchard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clarence Blanchard dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zajcev swats away the attempt to clinch by Blanchard.
Blanchard wants to clinch up but Zajcev keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Zajcev rushes Blanchard and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zajcev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zajcev is working for takedown but Blanchard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blanchard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zajcev stalling against the cage.
Zajcev pushes Blanchard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Zajcev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blanchard to keep the fight standing.
Zajcev can't get the takedown.
Clarence Blanchard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Zajcev.#BC2#
Zajcev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blanchard tries to clinch up but Zajcev circles away and keeps his distance.
Blanchard is looking to clinch.
Zajcev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blanchard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ivan Zajcev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanchard is looking to clinch.
Zajcev with the counter takedown but Blanchard avoids it easily.
Clarence Blanchard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Blanchard has managed to clinch.
Zajcev is trying to drag Blanchard to the mat but Blanchard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zajcev is working for takedown but Blanchard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zajcev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Zajcev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zajcev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blanchard tries to pull guard but Zajcev holds him up against the cage and eventually Blanchard drops back down to his feet.
Blanchard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zajcev is keeping busy.
Blanchard tries to circle away but Zajcev has him pinned against the cage.
Zajcev wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3#
Blanchard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zajcev walks away with a smile on his face. Blanchard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blanchard tries to clinch but Zajcev is having none of it.
Blanchard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zajcev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blanchard tries to clinch but Zajcev is having none of it.
Zajcev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Zajcev moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zajcev as Blanchard tries to tie him up.
Zajcev is trying to drag Blanchard to the mat but Blanchard just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zajcev wants a takedown.
#T4#
Zajcev is looking for a takedown.
Blanchard working aggressively here.
Zajcev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blanchard is pressed up against the cage. Zajcev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blanchard down to the mat. Blanchard avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Blanchard tries to clinch but Zajcev moves out of range.
Zajcev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blanchard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It seemed like Zajcev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zajcev fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zajcev fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Clarence Blanchard.
Well Blanchard 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clarence Blanchard!
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