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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RapidFC 1
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Spriggins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spriggins counters with a straight right hand.
Yucca shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yucca tries for a takedown but Spriggins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spriggins throws a counter combo.
Yucca tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spriggins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Yucca forces Spriggins back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Yucca breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Yucca closes the distance and pushes Spriggins back into the cage.
Spriggins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yucca has him pressed against the cage.
Yucca trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Spriggins breaks from the clinch.
Spriggins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice sprawl there from Spriggins as Yucca shoots in.
Yucca staying out of range there.#CL2#
Spriggins gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Spriggins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Yucca breaks from the clinch.
Spriggins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yucca circles away quickly and effectively.
Yucca half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Yucca closes the distance and clinches.
Yucca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spriggins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spriggins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yucca.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Yucca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yucca is trying to pull guard but Spriggins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Spriggins told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#BC2#
Spriggins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Yucca has his takedown stuffed
and Spriggins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spriggins jabs at Yucca's body.
Jack Spriggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yucca tries to clinch but Spriggins is having none of it.
Dave Yucca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yucca shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spriggins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yucca takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL#
Yucca instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yucca misses with an elbow over the top.
Yucca looking to stall.
Spriggins wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Yucca jumps guard and drags Spriggins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Spriggins decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Yucca, up you get! #T3##CL#
Yucca closes the distance and clinches.
Spriggins working hard to break the clinch.
Spriggins is trying to force a seperation but Yucca has the dominant position.
Yucca can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Yucca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spriggins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yucca tries to clinch up
and Spriggins counters with a straight right hand.
Yucca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Yucca gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4##BC2#
Spriggins breaks the clinch.
Yucca shoots in looking for a takedown. Spriggins tries to sprawl out of it but Yucca keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spriggins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yucca moves to clinch but Spriggins breaks away
and Spriggins counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Yucca gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Spriggins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spriggins swats away the attempt to clinch by Yucca.
Spriggins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spriggins throws a body punch but Yucca moves out of range.
Yucca wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spriggins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Spriggins throws a combination. Yucca tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yucca is looking to clinch but Spriggins is avoiding it.
Yucca wants to clinch up but Spriggins keeps it at a distance.
Yucca fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spriggins avoids it really well and circles away.
As Yucca backs off Spriggins throws a huge counter combo but Yucca manages to avoid it all.
Yucca tries to clinch there but Spriggins circles away.
Spriggins was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Spriggins rushes Yucca and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Yucca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yucca wants to clinch but Spriggins slips to the side
and Spriggins counters with a stiff right hand.
Yucca tries to close the distance and clinch but Spriggins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Spriggins tries to keep at a distance but Yucca has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Yucca is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spriggins to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Yucca breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yucca tries to clinch there but Spriggins circles away.
Yucca tries to clinch up but Spriggins circles away and keeps his distance.
Spriggins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jack Spriggins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yucca tries to clinch up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spriggins prevents a body shot from Yucca.
Yucca is trying to stall.
#BC#
Yucca breaks the clinch.
Yucca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Yucca avoids the head kick by Spriggins.
Spriggins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yucca is looking to clinch but Spriggins is avoiding it.
Spriggins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yucca with a body shot.#CL#
Yucca clinches up with Spriggins and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Yucca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yucca tries to clinch there but Spriggins circles away.
Spriggins is looking for the big counter here.
Spriggins keeps the fight on the outside.
Spriggins looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Spriggins rushes Yucca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Spriggins as Yucca tries to tie him up.
Yucca prevents Spriggins from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Yucca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spriggins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spriggins duly obliges.
Spriggins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Yucca tries to clinch but Spriggins moves away
and Spriggins counters with a one-two to the body.
Yucca wants to clinch but Spriggins slips to the side
and Spriggins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spriggins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spriggins wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Yucca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spriggins.
Spriggins cracks Yucca with a good jab.
Yucca throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spriggins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yucca has his takedown stuffed
and Spriggins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Spriggins darts in and clinches Yucca up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spriggins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Yucca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yucca tries to clinch but Spriggins is having none of it. #T4##CL#
Yucca darts in and clinches Spriggins up against the cage.
Yucca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Spriggins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spriggins has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yucca avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yucca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yucca wants to clinch.
Spriggins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yucca closes the distance but Spriggins moves to the side
and Spriggins counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Spriggins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Yucca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spriggins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spriggins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spriggins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yucca feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Spriggins. That snapped Yucca's head back.
Yucca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spriggins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spriggins slaps away a takedown attempt from Yucca, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Yucca backs off Spriggins throws a huge counter combo but Yucca manages to avoid it all.
Spriggins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yucca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yucca attempts a counter takedown but Spriggins avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Spriggins darts in and clinches Yucca up against the cage.#BC#
Yucca breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Yucca gets tackled into the cage by Spriggins. Spriggins maintains the clinch.
Yucca works on Spriggins's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Yucca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spriggins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yucca attempts a counter takedown but Spriggins avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Yucca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spriggins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spriggins.
Spriggins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spriggins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Spriggins wants it to stay on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spriggins.
Yucca tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Spriggins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spriggins throws a right hand that Yucca ducks under and follows up with a left that Yucca also avoids with ease.
Yucca is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spriggins.
Yucca fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Yucca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yucca fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spriggins misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Spriggins misses.
Yucca appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yucca tries to clinch up.
Yucca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Yucca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spriggins but Spriggins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spriggins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yucca tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Spriggins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spriggins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spriggins scores with a one two! Yucca had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Yucca connects with a high kick.
Yucca with a poor takedown
and Spriggins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Spriggins might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Yucca shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Spriggins counters with a left to the body.
Yucca darts in trying to clinch
and Spriggins counters with a nice uppercut. #T3##CL2#
Spriggins takes the fight into the clinch.
Yucca tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Spriggins breaks from the clinch.
Spriggins misses with the combination.
Spriggins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dave Yucca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yucca tried to score with a low kick but Spriggins checks it.
Yucca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spriggins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yucca wants to clinch but Spriggins slips to the side
and Spriggins counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yucca tries to clinch there but Spriggins circles away.
#T4#
Yucca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Spriggins.
Yucca tries to clinch there but Spriggins circles away.
Yucca looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yucca tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Spriggins counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Yucca tries for a takedown but Spriggins circles away easily
and Spriggins counters with a straight right hand.
Yucca takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spriggins works over Yucca's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Yucca takes the fight into the clinch.
Dave Yucca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Spriggins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yucca.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Spriggins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spriggins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Spriggins!
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Event:
RapidFC 1
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Brunswick throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Greatest was covering up waiting for the punch and Brunswick finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brunswick slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Brunswick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brunswick tries to pass to full mount but Greatest defends it.
Brunswick frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick tries to control but Greatest wriggling away. #SUB2#
Brunswick looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Brunswick wants to finish this one by submission but Greatest is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brunswick.
Greatest is looking to improve his position but Brunswick isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunswick with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Greatest is squirming around, avoiding Brunswick's attempts to control the action.
Greatest working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Brunswick is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Greatest to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Greatest shrugs it off. #T2#
Brunswick is looking to work his way around to Greatest's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Greatest is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Brunswick looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Greatest working to try and regain half guard.
Brunswick wants to take Greatest's back here but Greatest is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Brunswick controlling from the full mount.
Brunswick trying to control but Greatest is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Brunswick has hold of Greatest's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Greatest manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Greatest wants to control but Brunswick is having none of it.
Brunswick prevents Greatest from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Greatest defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brunswick. #SUB2#
Brunswick looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Greatest is squirming around, avoiding Brunswick's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Brunswick punching from mount but Greatest doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Greatest is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brunswick trying to control but Greatest is having none of it. #SUB2#
Brunswick is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Greatest is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Greatest flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Brunswick anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Greatest and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Brunswick slips an arm under Greatest chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Brunswick has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Brunswick is squeezing on Greatest like an anaconda would it's prey. Greatest fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lygon Brunswick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Dyson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lyon was covering up waiting for the punch and Dyson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lyon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dyson's guard. #REVB#
Dyson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lyon trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lyon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lyon on the ground.
Dyson is trying to stand up here but Lyon is controlling him well.
Lyon moves nicely into side control.
Lyon landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lyon is working to tighten his grip on Dyson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dyson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lyon is really squeezing tight and eventually Dyson passes out! Lyon breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jac Lyon!
Jac Lyon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that King Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1#
McWrestle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McWrestle regains half guard there - taking advantage of Smith's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Smith is just content to waste time from the top position. McWrestle takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McWrestle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McWrestle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
McWrestle 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#
Smith wants to improve his position but McWrestle is controlling well.
McWrestle thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
McWrestle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well. #SUB#
McWrestle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McWrestle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
#T2##SUB#
McWrestle seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Smith has recovered full guard.
McWrestle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McWrestle advances to half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
McWrestle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
McWrestle wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from McWrestle.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McWrestle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Smith is looking for a sweep. McWrestle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McWrestle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smith is looking to control McWrestle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
McWrestle trying to control the pace.
McWrestle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McWrestle. #SUB#
McWrestle is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
#SUB#
McWrestle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McWrestle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith keeping control of the position. #T4##SUB#
McWrestle seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
McWrestle is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
McWrestle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
McWrestle is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
McWrestle is taking a breather. Smith 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McWrestle works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrestle McWrestle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McWrestle did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
McWrestle gets full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but McWrestle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but McWrestle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McWrestle throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McWrestle's guard. Nice move by Smith!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McWrestle working a defensive guard here.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB#
McWrestle working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
#SUB#
McWrestle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McWrestle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith. #T2#
McWrestle is trying to control the position but Smith postures up. #SUB#
McWrestle looking for a triangle here. Smith is fighting it but it looks tight! McWrestle pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Smith is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wrestle McWrestle!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Dyson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tyson Junior as he jumps to the side.
Tyson Junior replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dyson blocks it well.
Dyson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyson Junior tries to avoid it but Dyson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyson Junior to the ground. Tyson Junior escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Tyson Junior tries to keep at a distance but Dyson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tyson Junior tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tyson Junior looks winded!
Tyson Junior looking for a takedown.
Tyson Junior tries to pull guard but Dyson won't allow it.
Graham Dyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson Junior.#BC#
Dyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyson Junior off the cage and back into range.#CUT#
That has opened up Mike Tyson Junior's cut even more.
Dyson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyson Junior is fending him off so far but Dyson persists. Nope, Tyson Junior circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyson Junior now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Dyson backs off Tyson Junior throws a huge counter combo but Dyson manages to avoid it all.
Dyson shoots for a takedown but Tyson Junior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dyson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T1#
Tyson Junior defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dyson.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Dyson has knocked Tyson Junior down with a huge combo! Dyson steps away and waves a wobbly Tyson Junior back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Tyson Junior is rocked!
Tyson Junior gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Dyson points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Tyson Junior wakes up just in time to hear Dyson thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Graham Dyson!
The defeated Mike Tyson Junior had this to say: 'I'll be back stronger!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Sexton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sexton lands in his opponent's guard.
Sexton preventing the sweep.
Sexton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sexton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smirnov striking off his back but it's not causing Sexton any problems.
Smirnov is adopting a defensive guard.
Sexton wanted to stand there but Smirnov had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sexton landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smirnov is trying to control the position but Sexton postures up.
Sexton really is a fat lump.#T1##SUB2#
Sexton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smirnov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sexton has managed to get both his arms back between Smirnov's legs - danger averted.
Smirnov has a closed guard, preventing Sexton from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smirnov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Smirnov wants to pass the guard but Sexton is keeping the position.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Sexton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smirnov defends it easily.#T2#
Sexton looking for a sweep. Not yet Sexton, not yet.
Smirnov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smirnov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smirnov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smirnov is working Sexton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smirnov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smirnov landing some decent shots from guard.
Sexton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smirnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sexton works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Sexton is adopting a defensive guard.
Smirnov is looking to work some ground and pound but Sexton has wrist control.
Smirnov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smirnov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smirnov throwing strikes but missing.
Sexton wants to stand and escape but Smirnov is having none of it.
Smirnov throws a big elbow that misses.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sexton is breathing heavily.
Sexton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smirnov. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Sexton moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Sexton drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smirnov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smirnov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smirnov throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smirnov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnov throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Smirnov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Smirnov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sexton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smirnov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sexton trying to keep a closed guard but Smirnov is proving a slippery customer.
Smirnov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smirnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sexton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirnov throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sexton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexton wants to stand up but Smirnov is controlling him. #T1#
Smirnov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ivan Smirnov has got the better of the ground game so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smirnov throws a big elbow that misses.
Smirnov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smirnov scoring with some ground and pound.
Smirnov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sexton is trying to keep Smirnov in close.
Smirnov is in close to Sexton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smirnov landing with the ground and pound.
Smirnov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Smirnov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smirnov cracks Sexton with a solid left hand.
Smirnov is working Sexton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smirnov wants to control from the top but Sexton keeps moving.
Smirnov scoring with some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Sexton is rocked!
Smirnov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Sexton's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Smirnov!
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Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Brunswick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Gillespie has managed to clinch.
Gillespie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brunswick has him pressed against the cage.
Brunswick is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Brunswick pulls Gillespie into guard.
Brunswick tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Brunswick working for a triangle but Gillespie defends it easily.
Gillespie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillespie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brunswick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brunswick wants to sweep here but Gillespie controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Gillespie postures up.
Gillespie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brunswick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gillespie wants to control from the top but Brunswick keeps moving. #SUB#
Brunswick is looking for a triangle but Gillespie pushes his legs off easily.
Gillespie would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Brunswick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gillespie is one step ahead there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brunswick 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#
Gillespie has a hand on Brunswick's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brunswick takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Brunswick looking to secure an arm triangle but Gillespie defends it well.
Brunswick wants to control the pace but Gillespie is squirming around nicely.
Brunswick prevents Gillespie from getting the reversal.
Brunswick moves to the back position. #T3##SUB#
Brunswick looking for the RNC.
Gillespie wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Gillespie defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Brunswick tightening his grip on Gillespie, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Gillespie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gillespie tries to break free.
#T4##SUB#
Gillespie fending off the submission attempt from Brunswick. #SUB#
Brunswick working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!#SUB#
Brunswick looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Brunswick tightening his grip on Gillespie, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Brunswick has his arm under Gillespie's chin here. Game over son! Brunswick squeezes tightly and Gillespie is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lygon Brunswick!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Yucca clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Yucca.
#TD2#
Yucca pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snyder prevents Yucca from getting back to his feet. #ES2#
Yucca pushes Snyder off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Yucca pushes Snyder up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Yucca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Yucca moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Yucca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1##TD2#
Snyder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU2#
Yucca gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Snyder avoids the head kick by Yucca.
#CL2#
Yucca has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yucca lands an uppercut.
Snyder is looking for a takedown.
Yucca is struggling to control the position.
Yucca lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Wilburn Snyder has been cut.#TD2#
Yucca has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Snyder clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snyder wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Yucca has good solid back control here. #SU2#
Yucca gets back to his feet. Snyder is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
Snyder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yucca but Yucca pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Yucca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snyder, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Yucca manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Yucca instigates a clinch. #T3#
Yucca gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snyder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilburn Snyder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yucca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Yucca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Snyder tries to keep at a distance but Yucca has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snyder really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snyder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Snyder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yucca fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Yucca clinches up with Snyder and pushes him back against the cage.
Yucca keeps control of Snyder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yucca prevents Snyder from breaking the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Yucca has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Snyder clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Snyder wants to escape the position.
Yucca tries to get the hooks in deep but Snyder pushed the leg off.
Yucca keeps control of the position easily here as Snyder tries to buck him off.
#SU2#
Yucca stands up.#CL2#
Yucca has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Yucca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilburn Snyder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yucca throws a head kick but Snyder moves out of range.
Snyder tries to clinch up.
Dave Yucca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Yucca has Snyder up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Yucca breaks the clinch.
Dave Yucca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Yucca instigates a clinch.
Snyder is trying to break the clinch but Yucca has him pressed against the cage.
Snyder tries to score a body lock takedown but Yucca shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snyder trying to control the position but instead, Yucca has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snyder into the cage.
Snyder wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Yucca has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Yucca manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Yucca has managed to clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Yucca gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Snyder manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Yucca defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Snyder.
Yucca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snyder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Yucca pushes Snyder up against the cage in a clinch.
Dave Yucca seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Snyder wants to get back to striking at distance but Yucca won't allow it.
#TD2#
Yucca decides to pull guard. #ES2#
Yucca kicks Snyder off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Snyder tries to sprawl but Yucca drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Snyder misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
Snyder tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Yucca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SU2#
Yucca decides to stand and escape the position.
Snyder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And Yucca responds with a good body kick, but Snyder manages to step out the way in time.#CL2#
Yucca closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Yucca manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Yucca closes the distance and pushes Snyder back into the cage.#BC2#
Yucca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Yucca closes the distance and pushes Snyder back into the cage.
Snyder takes an elbow to the forehead.
Snyder tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilburn Snyder. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Yucca works on Snyder's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Yucca drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snyder accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Snyder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#ES2#
Yucca manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Snyder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Yucca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Yucca darts in and clinches Snyder up against the cage.
Yucca has Snyder pressed against the cage, preventing Snyder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yucca's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yucca missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Yucca manages to break the clinch.
#T4##CL2#
Yucca drives through and clinches with Snyder against the cage.
Snyder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yucca fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Yucca throws a sloppy head kick and Snyder moves out of range easily.
Yucca tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Yucca shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yucca was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Snyder sneaks out the side door and pushes Yucca away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Yucca is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yucca circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Yucca rushes Snyder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Snyder drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Yucca breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Yucca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wilburn Snyder's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yucca connects with a knee to the head.
#BC2#
Yucca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Yucca scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ROC2#
Snyder is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Yucca decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Oh Snyder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snyder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Yucca shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Snyder is trying to defend but Yucca finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Snyder tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Yucca manages to move to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snyder is working to get back to half guard.
#SU2#
Yucca is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Yucca has managed to clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Yucca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yucca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Yucca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snyder, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Snyder has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yucca is trying to keep an underhook but Snyder manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Yucca kicks Snyder off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Yucca pushes Snyder up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Yucca manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Snyder gets tackled into the cage by Yucca. Yucca maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snyder is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yucca gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yucca keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snyder's efforts to push away.
Snyder seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Yucca decides to pull guard.
Snyder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Snyder looking to sit in guard and control but Yucca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SU2#
Yucca decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T2##CL2#
Yucca moves into the clinch.
Snyder is trying to break the clinch but Yucca has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Yucca manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Yucca manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Yucca is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Yucca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Yucca shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yucca showed some decent athleticism there.
Snyder tries to kick Yucca off in order to stand up. Yucca Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3##SU2#
Yucca stands up and beckons Snyder to his feet. #CL2#
Yucca closes the distance and clinches.
Yucca is pressed up against the cage. Snyder has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yucca down to the mat. Yucca avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Yucca darts in and clinches Snyder up against the cage.
Snyder is looking to break free of the clinch but Yucca has double underhooks. #TD2#
Yucca jumps guard and drags Snyder to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Yucca wants to stand up but Snyder is controlling him. #ES2#
Yucca pushes Snyder off and gets back to his feet.
#T4##CL2#
Yucca closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Yucca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Yucca has closed the distance and engaged Snyder in a clinch.
Yucca pushes Snyder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Yucca pulls Snyder into guard.
Yucca is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilburn Snyder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Yucca is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Snyder throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Yucca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yucca 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Yucca!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Dyson shoots in for a takedown but Mcneil shows good takedown defense.
Dyson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcneil defends it nicely.
No joy there for Dyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dyson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcneil sprawls well. He's pushed Dyson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcneil tries to counter by clinching up but Dyson breaks away and moves out of range.
Dong Mcneil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graham Dyson.
Dyson connects with a nice cross there... Mcneil is looking wobbly and Dyson recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Mcneil to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Dyson jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Graham Dyson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Smirnov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tyler did well to prevent Smirnov getting side control.
Smirnov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smirnov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smirnov throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Smirnov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smirnov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Smirnov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tyler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smirnov thows a huge punch but Tyler dodges it nicely.
Tyler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smirnov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smirnov lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smirnov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tyler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smirnov.
Tyler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tyler is concentrating on defense, preventing Smirnov from advancing position. #T1#
Smirnov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smirnov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smirnov is trying to control. Tyler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tyler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smirnov.
Tyler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smirnov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smirnov 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.
Smirnov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smirnov throwing shots but Tyler is blocking nicely.
Smirnov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smirnov misses with a head shot. Tyler uses the momentum to regain guard.
Tyler wants to stand but Smirnov is controlling the position. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smirnov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smirnov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirnov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyler wants to stand up but Smirnov is controlling him.
Tyler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smirnov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smirnov cracks Tyler with a solid left hand.
Smirnov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smirnov landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smirnov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smirnov throwing strikes from guard but Tyler blocks nicely.
Smirnov wants to control from the top but Tyler keeps moving.
Smirnov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyler is retaining full guard.
Smirnov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Tyler is trying to control the position but Smirnov postures up.
Smirnov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyler is looking to stand up but Smirnov isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smirnov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tyler is fending him off so far but Smirnov persists. Nope, Tyler circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smirnov is defended easily by Tyler.#TD#
Tyler gets caught flat footed, as Smirnov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tyler working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Smirnov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tyler throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Smirnov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tyler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tyler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyler is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling him.
Tyler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tyler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smirnov tries to work over Tyler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyler can't break the clinch.
Smirnov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tyler walks away with a smile on his face. Smirnov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tyler lands a head kick. Smirnov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smirnov shoots for a takedown but Tyler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Smirnov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tyler to the ground. Smirnov is now in Tyler's guard.
Tyler 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.
Smirnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyler works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Tyler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smirnov.
Tyler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smirnov.
Smirnov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smirnov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smirnov throwing strikes from guard but Tyler blocks nicely.
Tyler wants to stand but Smirnov is controlling the position.
Smirnov is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyler has wrist control.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Smirnov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyler can do to turn this around?
Tyler throws a head kick that misses
and Smirnov counters with a nice uppercut.
Smirnov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smirnov misses with a takedown attempt - Tyler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Smirnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Smirnov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smirnov.
Tyler is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov has him pressed against the cage.
Tyler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyler wants to break free but Smirnov has control.
Smirnov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyler is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov has him pressed against the cage. #T3##BC#
Smirnov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirnov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from Tyler as Smirnov shoots in.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirnov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirnov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Smirnov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tyler misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Smirnov has picked Tyler up - he's going for a ride! Smirnov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Smirnov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyler defending well though.
Smirnov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tyler defending well though.
Tyler is looking to control Smirnov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyler avoid being mounted?#T4#
Smirnov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smirnov is trying to control the action in half guard but Tyler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tyler is holding on to half guard well.
Tyler is refusing to be controlled, as Smirnov sits in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ivan Smirnov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smirnov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smirnov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smirnov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smirnov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Smirnov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick
and Smirnov counters with a left and a right that stings Tyler.
Tyler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tyler misses with a head kick.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smirnov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tyler's waist but Tyler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smirnov off to one side. #TD#
Smirnov drives through with a takedown into Tyler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smirnov is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyler has wrist control.
Smirnov trying to control but Tyler is working from the bottom.
Tyler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smirnov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Smirnov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smirnov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smirnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smirnov throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyler is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tyler connects with a looping right hand.
Tyler throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Smirnov moves into the clinch.
Smirnov blocking some punches.
Tyler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Tyler is trying to break the clinch but Smirnov is controlling him.
Tyler can't break the clinch.
Tyler throws a punch but it's blocked by Smirnov.
Tyler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD#
Smirnov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tyler clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Michael Tyler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler covering up well and avoiding damage.
Smirnov controls the action.
Tyler avoids the strikes from Smirnov.
Even with his hooks in, Smirnov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyler avoids the strikes from Smirnov. #T3#
Tyler covering up well and avoiding damage.
Tyler covering up well under a series of strikes from Smirnov.
Tyler has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Smirnov.
Tyler wants to control his opponent's hands but Smirnov gets his hands free. #SUB#
Smirnov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tyler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tyler for a finish.
Smirnov thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Tyler covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#T4#
Smirnov struggling to land strikes to the head as Tyler covers up. #SUB#
Smirnov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Tyler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Smirnov throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Tyler avoids the strikes from Smirnov.
Smirnov missing with punches from the back.
Smirnov missing with punches from the back.
Tyler covering up well under a series of strikes from Smirnov.
Ivan Smirnov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smirnov punches the canvas rather than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Smirnov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smirnov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Smirnov!
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