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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Minh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stefanov defends it nicely.#TD#
Stefanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Minh is trying to defend but Stefanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Minh trying to hold on to Stefanov's head to control him but Stefanov postures up.
We've been hearing that Stefanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Minh looking for submissions off his back.
Minh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minh looks winded!#T1#
Minh has hold of Stefanov's hands but Stefanov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Stefanov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Minh is trying to stand.
Minh is looking for a sweep. Stefanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stefanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Minh avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stefanov.
Stefanov wants to control but Minh is keeping him busy.
Stefanov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Minh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Stefanov with that takedown attempt.
Plamen Stefanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Minh, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Stefanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Minh!
Stefanov throws a strike aimed at the side of Minh's head but Minh avoids it well.#T3#
Minh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stefanov 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ground and pound from Stefanov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Minh gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Minh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stefanov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stefanov's back!
Minh has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Stefanov's body.
Minh should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4#
Minh trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Minh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stefanov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Minh is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Stefanov preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Minh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minh avoiding Stefanov 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Quach Minh will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Minh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stefanov.
Minh fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a head kick but Minh moves out of range.
Minh unleashes a big counter combination but Stefanov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Minh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Minh shoots in for a takedown but Stefanov shows good takedown defense.
Plamen Stefanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quach Minh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Minh's waist but Minh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stefanov off to one side.
Minh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stefanov is fending him off so far but Minh persists. Nope, Stefanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stefanov throws a head kick but Minh moves out of range.
Minh is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minh is defended easily by Stefanov.#T1#
Minh looks for a takedown but Stefanov sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stefanov.
Minh slaps away a takedown attempt from Stefanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Minh misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice sprawl there from Minh as Stefanov shoots in.#T2##CL2#
Minh rushes Stefanov and presses him up against the cage.
Minh is looking for a takedown.
Minh looking for a takedown.
Stefanov lands an elbow inside that Minh shrugs off. #BC2#
Minh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Stefanov moves into the clinch.
Minh wants a takedown.
#TD#
Stefanov decides to pull guard.
Stefanov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stefanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Stefanov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stefanov can't keep his opponent in guard - Minh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stefanov wants to control but Minh is keeping busy.
Minh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stefanov keeps working.
Stefanov tries to get to full guard but Minh has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Minh thows a huge punch but Stefanov dodges it nicely.
Stefanov wants to get back to his feet.
Minh trying to control the action but Stefanov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stefanov stuffs the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sloppy strikes from Minh. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Stefanov gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Minh bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Plamen Stefanov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stefanov misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Minh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Minh lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Minh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefanov throws a head kick that misses.
Plamen Stefanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minh tries to clinch there but Stefanov circles away.
Minh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stefanov circles away.
Minh tries for a takedown but Stefanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Stefanov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Minh's half guard.
Minh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Minh is trying to maintain the position but Stefanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minh wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Minh is trying to control but Stefanov manages to pass to mount!
Minh is squirming around, avoiding Stefanov's attempts to control the action.
Stefanov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Minh is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Minh wants to hold on but Stefanov pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Minh is looking to get to half guard.
Stefanov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Minh?
Stefanov lands a big shot there that rocks Minh but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Minh sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Minh wants to get back to full guard.
Stefanov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The referee warns Minh that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Stefanov landing strikes from the mount.
Minh can't escape the position.
Stefanov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stefanov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Stefanov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Minh regains half guard.#SU#
Stefanov stands up from half guard. #T4#
Stefanov connects with a high kick.
Stefanov is looking to clinch but Minh is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Minh pushes Stefanov up against the cage in a clinch.
Minh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stefanov smiles and moves away.
Plamen Stefanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quach Minh.
Stefanov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Minh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Minh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stefanov's brow.
Minh goes for a takedown attempt but Stefanov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plamen Stefanov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stefanov 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Plamen Stefanov!
Quach Minh was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Adkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adkins wants to stand but Green has his arm trapped.
Green sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adkins stalling.
Green controlling the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Adkins working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Green really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Green is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Adkins is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
#ES#
Green kicks off Adkins and gets to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Adkins closes the distance and clinches.
Adkins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Green blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Adkins lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Green preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Adkins wants to stand up but Green is controlling the position.
#T2#
Green wants to get back to full guard.
Green is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Green slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Green pulls Adkins in to control the position.
Green continues to stall.
Green will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adkins looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adkins being controlled here, momentarily.
Green loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Green 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.
Green throwing strikes from guard but Adkins blocks nicely.
Green prevents Adkins from getting back to his feet.
Green distracts Adkins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Green is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Green is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green prevents Adkins from getting back to his feet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Green postures up in Adkins's guard and throws a big left but Adkins blocks it.
Green content to stall in guard here.
Green tries to stand but Adkins is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green is looking to clinch but Adkins is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Adkins instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Adkins has Green pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Adkins pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Green tumbling to the mat - Adkins dives into Green's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green pulls Adkins in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Adkins dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Green gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Adkins has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Green regains guard immediately. #ES#
Green scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Adkins rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.
Adkins trying to control the position but instead, Green has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adkins into the cage.#BC2#
Adkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Adkins moves into the clinch.#T1##TD2#
Adkins jumps guard.
Green with a nice head shot there.
Green engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Green 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.
Matt Adkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adkins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green stands up over Adkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adkins wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Green makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Green postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Green postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SU#
Green stands up and waves to Adkins to follow him.
Russel Green is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Adkins scores with a takedown into Green's guard.#ES#
Green has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Adkins off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Adkins. #CL#
Adkins gets tackled into the cage by Green. Green maintains the clinch.
Green stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adkins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T3##TD2#
Adkins manages to pull guard.
Green stands up over Adkins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Green scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Green with a nice head shot there.
Green landing with the ground and pound.
Green scoring with punches to the head and body.
Green sitting in guard here, content to control.
Green scoring with punches to the head and body.
Green postures up and lands a big shot to Adkins's brow. #T4#
Green landing with the ground and pound.
Green controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adkins looking to control.
Green is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Green scoring with punches to the head and body.
Green is in close to Adkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Green works over Adkins with some ground and pound from guard.
Green engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Green content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Green engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Green dominated that second round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Green tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Green.
A head kick misses from Adkins. #TD2#
Adkins changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Green looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Green manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Green working over Adkins with some ground and pound. Adkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adkins flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Green working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Green working the head and body with strikes.
Green working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Green landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Green takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green drops an elbow to the side of Adkins's head.
Green drops an elbow to the side of Adkins's head.
Green is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Adkins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Green scores with a couple of nice shots.
Adkins taking some punishment here, with Green in his half guard.
Green lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Green seems to be looking for submissions.
Green looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Green working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Adkins taking some punishment here, with Green in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Green.
Adkins taking some punishment here, with Green in his half guard.
Adkins wants to control but Green is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Green slips a nice elbow through Adkins's hands, connecting with Adkins's forehead.
Adkins taking some punishment here, with Green in his half guard.
Green working the head and body with strikes.
Green seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Adkins trying to control but Green postures up.
Green controlling the action here.
Adkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Adkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
Green content to control rather than advance.
Green scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Green working Adkins over with strikes. #T3#
Adkins trying to control but Green postures up.
Green lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Green connects with a nice short shot to Adkins's temple.
Green working Adkins over with strikes.
Green with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Green looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adkins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES2#
Adkins pushes Green off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Green pushes Adkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Adkins wants to break free but Green has control.
Adkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Green stalls.
Adkins is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Adkins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Green clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Adkins is trying to stick to Green's back but Green is turning into Adkins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Adkins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Green.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Green scoring with punches to the head and body.
Green makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adkins not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russel Green showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Green 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russel Green!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Minh gets tackled into the cage by Stefanov. Stefanov maintains the clinch.
Minh looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
Stefanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Minh throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Stefanov dives in and scores a takedown into Minh's guard.#SUB2#
Minh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stefanov defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stefanov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefanov wants to control from the top but Minh keeps moving.
Stefanov preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing that Stefanov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Stefanov throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Minh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stefanov defends well.
Stefanov is working Minh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stefanov advances position into side control!
Stefanov lands a few punches from side control.
Stefanov scores with punches from side control.
Stefanov cracks Minh with a big right hand but Minh just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T2#
Minh on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stefanov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Minh some visible discomfort.
#SU#
Stefanov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Minh to his feet.
Stefanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Minh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stefanov somewhat.#TD#
Stefanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stefanov wants to control from the top but Minh keeps moving. #T3#
Minh is trying to control the position but Stefanov postures up.
Stefanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Minh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minh trying to keep a closed guard but Stefanov is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stefanov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Minh keeping moving, preventing Stefanov from controlling successfully.
Stefanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stefanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Minh sprawls well. He's pushed Stefanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Minh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Minh shoots in for a takedown but Stefanov shows good takedown defense.
Plamen Stefanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Minh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Minh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Plamen Stefanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stefanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Minh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stefanov throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Minh moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Stefanov breaks from the clinch.
Minh wants to clinch up but Stefanov keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plamen Stefanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Stefanov clinches. #BC#
Stefanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Minh scores with a one two! Stefanov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stefanov throws a nice head kick!
Minh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stefanov but Stefanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Stefanov gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Stefanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Minh should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stefanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Minh circles away.
Minh throws a counter combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stefanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Minh swivels and escapes.
Minh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stefanov checks a low kick from Minh.#T1#
Minh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stefanov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Minh dodges the punch combination from Stefanov.
Stefanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Plamen Stefanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stefanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Minh tries to avoid it but Stefanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Minh to the ground. Minh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stefanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stefanov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Minh counters with a one-two to the body.
Stefanov avoids the head kick by Minh.
A head kick misses from Stefanov. #T2#
Minh shoots in looking for a takedown but Stefanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stefanov misses with a takedown attempt - Minh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Minh shoots in looking for a takedown but Stefanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stefanov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Stefanov has closed the distance and engaged Minh in a clinch.
Stefanov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stefanov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Minh walks away with a smile on his face. Stefanov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Stefanov takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Minh breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Minh tries to clinch
and Stefanov counters with a one-two to the body.
Plamen Stefanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stefanov.
Stefanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Minh circles away.
Minh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Minh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stefanov keeps Minh at a distance using the push kick.
Minh walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stefanov.#TD#
Stefanov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Minh looking for subs off his back but Stefanov has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4#
Minh is trying to maintain the position but Stefanov is very close to passing his half guard.
Stefanov trying to pass the guard but Minh defending well.
Stefanov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plamen Stefanov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Minh closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Minh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stefanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Minh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stefanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Minh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Horrible takedown attempt by Minh or perhaps it was just good defense by Stefanov, which made it look bad. #CL#
Minh gets tackled into the cage by Stefanov. Stefanov maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minh tries to score a body lock takedown but Stefanov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Stefanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stefanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Minh defends it nicely.#T1#
Minh tries for a takedown but Stefanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Minh looks to move away, Stefanov throws a big counter combo but Minh just gets out of the way.
Plamen Stefanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quach Minh.
Minh dives in for a single leg takedown but Stefanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stefanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stefanov dives in for a single leg takedown but Minh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Minh throws a head kick that misses.
Minh shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stefanov eats them both and turns towards Minh to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Minh lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Stefanov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Stefanov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stefanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Minh tries a head kick but it misses.
Stefanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Stefanov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stefanov tries to clinch up.
Quach Minh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stefanov wants to clinch.
Minh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stefanov swivels and escapes.
Stefanov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Minh.
Stefanov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stefanov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Minh but Minh pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stefanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Minh can do to turn this around?#T3#
Minh lands with a nice combination. Stefanov backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Stefanov closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Minh breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Stefanov pushes Minh up against the cage in a clinch.
Stefanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Minh tries to pull guard but Stefanov won't allow it.
#BC2#
Minh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stefanov cracks the inside of Minh's front leg.
Stefanov throws a sloppy head kick and Minh moves out of range easily.
Plamen Stefanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Stefanov throws a series of punches but Minh moves out of range.
Stefanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Stefanov counters with a quick kick to the body but Minh blocks it.
Minh shoots and misses #CL#
and Stefanov counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Minh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stefanov goes for a double leg but Minh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Minh continues to drive forward.
Minh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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!
Stefanov shoots for a takedown but Minh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Minh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stefanov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Minh manages to circle out of the way.
Minh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minh shoots for a takedown but Stefanov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Minh gets caught flat footed, as Stefanov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Minh manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quach Minh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stefanov 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plamen Stefanov!
Quach Minh was interviewed post fight and said 'fuck'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Adkins closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Savage's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Adkins working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Adkins postures up in Savage's guard and throws a big left but Savage blocks it.
Adkins pushes down on Savage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adkins content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Savage is staying active underneath Adkins, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adkins's back!
Savage tries to keep control of the position but Adkins is staying busy.
Adkins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Adkins is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Adkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Savage perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Adkins is not content to let Savage control the position.
Adkins is holding on to half guard well.#ES2#
Adkins kicks Savage off and gets back to his feet.
Savage darts in looking for a takedown but Adkins gets double underhooks and turns Savage into the cage. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Adkins has knocked Savage down with a huge combo! Adkins steps away and waves a wobbly Savage back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Vince Savage has been cut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Savage.
Adkins is trying to improve his position.
What's Adkins going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Adkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adkins keeps working. #T3#
Adkins stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adkins wants to control but Savage postures up.#SUB#
Savage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adkins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES2#
Adkins throws Savage to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Adkins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adkins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Adkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Savage is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Savage tries to improve position but can't.
Adkins trying to control the position but Savage is working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Adkins creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Savage sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Savage manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Adkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vince Savage's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Savage shoots in but Adkins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Savage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adkins counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Savage is rocked!
Matt Adkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Adkins darts in and clinches Savage up against the cage.
Oh Savage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Savage could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC2#
Adkins breaks the clinch.
Savage backs away from a small jab... but Adkins lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Savage crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Adkins with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Matt Adkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Adkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Adkins manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Adkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Enano tries to sprawl but Adkins drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Enano manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Adkins closes the distance and clinches.
Enano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Adkins successfully pulls guard.
Adkins is trying to keep Enano in close.
#SUB#
Adkins working for a triangle but Enano defends it easily.
Enano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Adkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Adkins moves nicely into side control.
Enano tries to bench press Adkins off him but Adkins keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enano pushes Adkins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Adkins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
Enano tries to buck Adkins off but Adkins is having none of it.
Enano wants to get back to his feet but Adkins drags him back down.
Enano looks winded!
Enano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adkins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adkins wants to control but Enano is keeping him busy.
Adkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ground and pound from Adkins seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Enano is working to avoid the ground and pound but Adkins connects with a decent elbow.
Adkins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Enano is not content to let Adkins control the position. #T3#
Enano seems a little lost for a moment, as Adkins dominates the positioning.#SUB#
Adkins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Enano has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adkins but great work by Enano.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Enano tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Adkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Enano tries for a kimura but Adkins is defending well.
Adkins regains half guard.#T4#
Enano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Adkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adkins wants to stand but Enano is controlling the position.
Adkins wants to sweep here but Enano controlling him for the moment.
Adkins wants to stand and escape but Enano is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Adkins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Adkins moves into the clinch.#TD#
Adkins has hold of one of Enano's legs. Enano is fighting the takedown attempt but Adkins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Adkins wants to control from the top but Enano keeps moving. #SU#
Adkins gets to his feet - Enano follows without any prompting.
Enano misses with a body punch
and Adkins counters with a left and a right that stings Enano. #CL#
Adkins instigates a clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Enano has eaten all the pies!#TD2#
Enano has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adkins uses from the top position.
Enano is breathing heavily.
Adkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Enano is retaining full guard.
Adkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Adkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adkins looking to sit in guard and control but Enano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Adkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adkins wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Enano is now in half guard.
Enano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Enano is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Adkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Enano is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Adkins tries to get to full guard but Enano has control of the leg.
Adkins trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Enano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adkins is looking to escape.
Adkins gets back to half guard.
Matt Adkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB2#
Enano is looking for a kimura but Adkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Enano to get the leverage.
Adkins gets back to full guard.
Adkins controls Enano momentarily but Enano frees himself.
Adkins striking off his back but it's not causing Enano any problems. #SUB2#
Enano is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adkins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adkins has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Adkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Adkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Enano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Enano wants to stand up but Adkins is controlling him.
Adkins landing some decent shots from guard.
Adkins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Enano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Adkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Enano.
Adkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Enano jumps guard but Adkins stands there with Enano around his waist. Enano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Enano is trying to pull guard but Adkins has him pressed against the cage.
Matt Adkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Canijo Enano.
Enano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enano wants a takedown.
Adkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Enano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Enano prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1##TD#
Adkins turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Adkins manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Enano sneaks out the side door and pushes Adkins away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL#
Adkins clinches up against the cage.
Enano tries to break free but Adkins pushes him back against the cage.
Enano prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Adkins pulls guard effortlessly.
Enano won't allow Adkins to sweep him here.
Enano wants to pass the guard but Adkins is keeping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enano prevents Adkins from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Enano slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Adkins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Enano defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Adkins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Enano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adkins can't keep his opponent in guard - Enano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Enano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Adkins tries to roll over but Enano keeps him under control.
Adkins wants to control but Enano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adkins is looking to improve his position.
Enano wants to free his trapped foot but Adkins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Enano working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Enano performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Enano avoids it really well and circles away.
Enano throws a counter combo.
Adkins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Enano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Enano is looking for the big counter here.
Adkins shoots in looking for a takedown. Enano tries to sprawl out of it but Adkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Enano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Adkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Adkins manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Adkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adkins 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Adkins!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Stefanov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#
It looks like Russell Rose has been cut.#TD2#
Stefanov shoots in and bounces Rose off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stefanov prevents Rose from getting back to his feet.
Stefanov wants to pass the guard but Rose is keeping the position.
Stefanov throws an elbow that misses. Rose uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stefanov's guard. Nice move by Rose!#REVR#
Rose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stefanov wants to stand up but Rose is controlling him.
Rose will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2#
Stefanov pushes Rose off and scrambles back to his feet.
Stefanov fails to land the takedown.
Rose defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stefanov.#T1##TD2#
Stefanov shoots in and bounces Rose off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rose wants to get back to his feet but Stefanov passes into half guard.
#REVR#
Stefanov trying to control the pace.
Rose manages to get to full guard.
Rose wants to get back to his feet but Stefanov passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rose landing rabbit punches to the side of Stefanov's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Stefanov prevents Rose from improving his position.
Rose keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stefanov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rose does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stefanov is nestled in close to Rose, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SU2#
Stefanov decides to stand and escape the position.
Stefanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stefanov throws a counter combo.
Rose takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rose avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stefanov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Stefanov tries for a takedown but Rose circles away easily#CL#
and Rose counters by clinching up.
Russell Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Plamen Stefanov.
Rose tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Stefanov just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Stefanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Stefanov gets a clinch.
Rose misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Stefanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stefanov tries to work over Rose's front leg with a kick but Rose checks it. #T4##TD2#
Stefanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rose!#ES#
Rose explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Stefanov rushes Rose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose avoiding damage as Stefanov throws knees to the body.
Stefanov has had enough of the clinch but Rose keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Stefanov breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Stefanov forces Rose back against the cage and clinches.
Stefanov has Rose pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plamen Stefanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russell Rose's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stefanov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rose wants to clinch up but Stefanov keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Stefanov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rose, pushing him back against the cage.
Stefanov has Rose pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Stefanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose throws a right and a left that Stefanov avoids nicely. #TD2#
Rose gets caught flat footed, as Stefanov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rose is looking to stand up but Stefanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Stefanov is looking to advance position but Rose has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T1#
Stefanov is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Rose is working for a guillotine from mount but Stefanov frees his head quite easily.
Stefanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Rose has a good base and remains in mount.#SU#
Rose is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Stefanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rose tries to avoid it but Stefanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rose to the ground. Rose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stefanov dodges the punch combination from Rose.
#TD#
Rose throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stefanov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rose is in Stefanov's guard.#ES2#
Stefanov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rose presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2##BC2#
Stefanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Rose has closed the distance and engaged Stefanov in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rose prevents a body shot from Stefanov.
Stefanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rose has him pressed against the cage.
Stefanov is trying to pull guard but Rose turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rose prevents Stefanov from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Stefanov is pressed up against the cage. Rose has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stefanov down to the mat. Stefanov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Russell Rose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stefanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Russell Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Plamen Stefanov.#TD2#
Stefanov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stefanov is breathing heavily.
Rose wants to stand but Stefanov is controlling the position.
Rose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stefanov stops Rose from standing up.
Stefanov works over Rose with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Rose wants to stand but Stefanov is controlling the position. #ES#
Rose is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #BC2#
Stefanov manages to break the clinch.
Stefanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Stefanov has Rose up against the cage in a clinch.
Rose is working for takedown but Stefanov is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Plamen Stefanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Russell Rose's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stefanov shoots in for a takedown but Rose shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Stefanov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rose on his heels. He'll look to pass Rose's guard now, I'm sure.
Stefanov wants to control from the top but Rose keeps moving.
Rose is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Rose scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Stefanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose shoots for a double leg takedown but Stefanov sprawls well. He's pushed Rose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Stefanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rose tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stefanov is in Rose's guard.
Stefanov prevents Rose from getting back to his feet.
Stefanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Rose looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rose keeping moving, preventing Stefanov from controlling successfully.
Rose is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stefanov sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU2#
Stefanov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rose, up you get!
Plamen Stefanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stefanov.
Stefanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rose is defended easily by Stefanov.
Stefanov throws a counter combo.
Nice sprawl there from Rose as Stefanov shoots in.
Rose tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stefanov manages to circle out of the way.
Russell Rose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Plamen Stefanov.
Stefanov scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Stefanov shoots in and bounces Rose off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rose wants to stand but Stefanov is controlling the position.
Rose throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3#
Stefanov won't allow Rose to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stefanov is in close to Rose's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Rose wants to get up but he can't break Stefanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Rose scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rose has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Stefanov is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Rose decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Plamen Stefanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Rose on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stefanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Stefanov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Stefanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rose is fending him off so far but Stefanov persists. Nope, Rose circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Stefanov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rose sprawls well initially but Stefanov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose is trying to stand back up but Stefanov is controlling him
Russell Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stefanov stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plamen Stefanov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stefanov 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plamen Stefanov!
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