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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 3
Date: Aug 09, 2019 |
#R1#
McCrae throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCrae off to one side. #TD#
Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCrae tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in McCrae's guard.#SUB2#
McCrae looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
McCrae looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Johnson is defending well. McCrae quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Johnson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! McCrae celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darius McCrae!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Hatfield.
Hatfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunt smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Hatfield clinches. #BC2#
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hatfield throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hunt lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Hunt moves into range and clinches up with Hatfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hunt decides to pull guard. #SU#
Hatfield gets to his feet - Hunt follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Hunt darts in and clinches Hatfield up against the cage.
Hatfield effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Hatfield misses with the head strike.
Hatfield has Hunt pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hunt manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hatfield really is a fat lump.
Hatfield landing knees to the body.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Hunt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Hatfield won't allow it.
#TD#
Hatfield decides to pull guard. #ES#
Hatfield scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Hatfield clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Hatfield is pushing Hunt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Some wild striking there from Hunt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Hunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt wants to stand but Hatfield has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hatfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hunt trying to control but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Hatfield working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt trying to control but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Hatfield is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Hunt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hatfield tries to clinch up.
Hunt throws a right and a left that Hatfield avoids nicely. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Hatfield shoots in and bounces Hunt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Hunt working for a triangle but Hatfield defends it easily.
Hunt is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hatfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hunt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hatfield circles away.
Hatfield throws a big counter combination but Hunt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Hunt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hatfield takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hatfield can't do much from the bottom here.
Hatfield tries to buck Hunt off but Hunt is having none of it.#SU2#
Hunt stands up and beckons Hatfield to his feet.
Hunt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hatfield avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Hatfield doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hatfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hunt but Hunt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Hunt tries to counter it with a takedown but Hatfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hatfield or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunt, which made it look bad.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Hunt tries to counter it with a takedown but Hatfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hunt darts in looking for a takedown but Hatfield gets double underhooks and turns Hunt into the cage.
Royce Hatfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.#CL#
Hatfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
Hatfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunt avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hatfield has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hatfield wants to break free but Hunt has control.
#TD2#
Hunt manages to pull guard.
Hatfield wanted to stand there but Hunt had control of the position. #T2#
Hunt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hatfield won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hatfield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hatfield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3##SUB2#
Hunt working for a triangle but Hatfield defends it easily.
#SU#
Hatfield decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hunt, up you get!
Royce Hatfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hatfield tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hatfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunt throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Hunt moves into the clinch.#T4#
Hatfield fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hatfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hatfield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hatfield jumps guard but Hunt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hunt prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Hunt has picked Hatfield up - he's going for a ride! Hunt dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB2#
Hunt is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hatfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hatfield trying to hold on to Hunt's head to control him but Hunt postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hatfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hatfield tries to clinch up.
Hunt throws a counter combo.#CL#
Hatfield gets a clinch.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hatfield looking to stall.
Hatfield tries to land knees in the clinch but Hunt avoids the damage to the body.
Hatfield pushes Hunt back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hatfield obliges.
Hatfield is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunt gets an underhook and turns Hatfield into the cage.
Hatfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hunt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hunt is trying to pull guard but Hatfield turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatfield unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hunt lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hatfield is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Hunt.
#TD2#
Hunt jumps into guard, dragging Hatfield to the mat.
Hunt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Hatfield stands up over Hunt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Hatfield has gone for a leg lock! Hunt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hatfield's guard.#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Hatfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hatfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hatfield is looking to stand up but Hunt isn't so interested in that idea.
Hunt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Hatfield is retaining full guard.
Hatfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Hunt gets to his feet. Hatfield looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Hatfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Hunt clinches with his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hunt. #CUT2#
It looks like Royce Hatfield has been cut.
Hunt is trying to drag Hatfield to the mat but Hatfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Hunt pulls guard successfully.
#T3#
Hatfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Hatfield drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hunt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hatfield has Hunt in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Hatfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hunt is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hatfield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hatfield keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Mike Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt distracts Hatfield with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunt pushing down on Hatfield's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hatfield defends it well. #SUB2#
Hunt is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hunt 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Hunt!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Wong.#TD#
Wong has picked Johnson up - he's going for a ride! Wong dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Johnson has one foot on Wong's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wong dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Wong shoots in.
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wong's waist but Wong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Wong tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wong swivels and escapes.
Isreal Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Wong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Wong's ribs.
Wong slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Wong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Isreal Wong has been cut.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wong.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Wong appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Wong in a clinch.
Wong looking for a takedown.
Wong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wong.
Johnson throws a counter combo.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Wong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a two punch combo. #T3#
Johnson leaves Wong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wong shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Wong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Wong, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Wong against the cage but Wong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Johnson pushes Wong up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing Wong from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Johnson seems keen to control Wong's posture.#SU#
Wong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Long Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wong tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wong is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wong down to the mat. Wong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
It looked like Wong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.#CL2#
Wong gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isreal Wong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wong misses with a takedown attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Isreal Wong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson dives in and grabs Wong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wong pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wong shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Wong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Wong. Wong maintains the clinch.
Wong has Johnson pressed against the cage.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isreal Wong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson looking to stall.
#T1#
Wong has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wong.
Wong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
Wong looking for a takedown.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Wong moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##CL2#
Johnson darts in and clinches Wong up against the cage.
Johnson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Johnson wants to take the fight to the mat but Wong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Johnson tries to break free but Wong pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wong is looking for a takedown.
Wong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Wong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Johnson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wong presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T3#
Wong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Johnson gets control of Wong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES2#
Johnson pushes Wong off and gets back to his feet.
Wong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wong wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4##CL2#
Johnson clinches.
Johnson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wong wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Johnson pulls Wong in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Johnson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isreal Wong's cut.
That's time! Wong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wong misses the jab.
Wong blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Wong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wong defends well and Johnson ends up having to push Wong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong avoids a kick to the body.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wong defends it nicely.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Wong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Isreal Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Long Johnson.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Wong closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Johnson manages to pull guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully. #T2#
Wong tries to stand but Johnson is controlling from the bottom.
Wong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wong working some strikes from top position.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Johnson holds on and takes a little breather. #SU#
Wong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Wong in a clinch.
Wong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wong tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Wong landing knees to the head.
Wong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Wong is pressed up against the cage. Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wong down to the mat. Wong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wong goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wong as he jumps to the side.
Wong could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Johnson moves into range and clinches up with Wong.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson taking a breather.
Isreal Wong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Long Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Long Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Herman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Myson is fending him off so far but Herman persists. Nope, Myson circles away and we're back to standing.
Myson is looking to clinch but Herman is avoiding it.
Myson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Herman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Myson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Herman tries to counter by clinching up but Myson breaks away and moves out of range.
Myson fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Herman has closed the distance and engaged Myson in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Myson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Myson darts in and clinches Herman up against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Myson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Myson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Herman working hard to break the clinch.
Myson tries to pull guard but Herman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Myson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Joaquin Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tike Myson .
Herman has had enough of the clinch but Myson keeps him there for the moment.
A bit of stalling here from Herman.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Herman really is a fat lump.
Myson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Myson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Herman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Myson moves in looking to clinch but Herman pushes him off.
Herman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Myson .
No luck for Herman with that takedown attempt. #T2#
Myson throws a series of punches but Herman avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Herman gets a takedown into half guard.
Herman drops an elbow to the side of Myson 's head.
Myson trying to control but Herman postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myson tries to roll over but Herman keeps him under control.
Myson is looking to escape.#T3#
Herman is looking to take a break and control but Myson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myson tries to kick Herman off but Herman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Myson is trying to control but Herman passes into side control!
Myson tries to bench press Herman off him but Herman keeps the position. #SU#
Herman decides to stand back up. Herman steps back and let's Myson get back to his feet.#CL2#
Myson clinches. #BC2#
Myson breaks the clinch.
Myson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herman is fending him off so far but Myson persists. Nope, Herman circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Myson has Herman up against the cage in a clinch.
#T4#
Herman tries to break the clinch but Myson is controlling the position.
Myson tries for a takedown but Herman manages to get underhooks.
Myson looks winded!
Herman slowing the pace effectively.
Herman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Myson .
Herman stalling in the clinch.
Myson being controlled against the cage.
Myson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Herman prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Herman just leaning against Myson , taking a breather. #BC#
Herman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joaquin Herman will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Herman shoots for a takedown but Myson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Herman slaps away a takedown attempt from Myson , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Herman.
Myson tries to counter with a clinch but Herman shakes him off and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Myson . Herman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Herman as Myson shoots in.
Tike Myson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Myson . No joy for Herman on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquin Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Herman gets tackled into the cage by Myson . Myson maintains the clinch.
Myson avoiding damage as Herman throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Myson as Herman tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Myson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##TD#
Herman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Myson on his heels. He'll look to pass Myson 's guard now, I'm sure.
Herman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Myson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Herman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Myson working a defensive guard here.
Myson can't keep his opponent in guard - Herman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Myson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Herman is working away from the top position though.
Herman prevents Myson from standing back up.
#T2#
Myson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Myson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Herman is nestled in close to Myson , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Herman is nestled in close to Myson , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Herman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Myson has hold of Herman's hands but Herman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Myson controlling the position well.
Herman prevents Myson from improving his position.
Myson is breathing heavily.
Myson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Herman lands strikes from half guard.
Herman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Herman is thwarting Myson 's attempts to control the position.
Herman prevents Myson from improving his position.
Herman 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.
Myson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Herman manages to pass to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Myson gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquin Herman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Herman shoots for a double leg takedown but Myson sprawls well. He's pushed Herman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Herman.
Myson unleashes a big counter combination but Herman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Myson throws a head kick that half lands.
Myson scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Myson .
Myson shoots and misses #CL#
and Herman counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herman gets underhooks to prevent Myson 's takedown attempt.
Myson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Herman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joaquin Herman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tike Myson .
Herman is trying to force a seperation but Myson has the dominant position.
Myson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Myson fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Myson tries to pull guard but Herman won't allow it.
Myson has Herman pressed against the cage, preventing Herman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Herman.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Herman slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Herman.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Joaquin Herman.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Myson .
Myson misses with a few strikes there.
#T2##CL#
Herman clinches.
Joaquin Herman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Herman is trying to push Myson away but Myson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Herman is trying to push Myson away but Myson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Herman avoiding damage.
Myson wants a takedown but no success here.
Myson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Myson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Herman is defending well.
Herman stalling against the cage.
Myson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Herman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Myson up against the cage.#BC#
Herman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Herman shoots in for a double leg but Myson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Myson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Herman.
Myson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Myson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herman tries to avoid it but Myson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herman to the ground. Herman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Myson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
Herman forces Myson back against the cage and clinches.
Herman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Myson avoids it.
Come on Herman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Myson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Herman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Myson . #T4##TD#
Herman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Myson quickly recovers to half guard.
Herman lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Herman there.
Herman slips a nice elbow through Myson 's hands, connecting with Myson 's forehead.
Myson throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Herman manages to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Herman scoring with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquin Herman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Herman, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquin Herman!
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