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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
S.A.F.O CHAMPION CROWN 3
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Ziranov scores with a head kick.
Ziranov shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense.
Ruiz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ruiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD#
Ruiz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ziranov to the mat! Ziranov manages to get full guard.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Ziranov keeps moving. #SU#
Ruiz stands up and waves to Ziranov to follow him.
Ziranov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but Ziranov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Ziranov closes the distance and clinches.
Ruiz is working for takedown but Ziranov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ziranov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Ziranov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1##CL2#
Ziranov has closed the distance and engaged Ruiz in a clinch.
#TD#
Ruiz turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ruiz manages to end up in side control.
Ziranov looks winded!#SUB#
Ruiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ziranov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU#
Ruiz decides to stand back up.
Ruiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Ziranov.
Ziranov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruiz swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but Ziranov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ruiz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ziranov was covering up waiting for the punch and Ruiz finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Ziranov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ruiz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Ziranov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Ruiz has clasped his hands together around Ziranov's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ruiz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ruiz scores with punches from side control. #SU#
Ruiz stands up and beckons Ziranov to his feet. #T3#
Ziranov tries to clinch there but Ruiz circles away.
Ziranov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ziranov misses with a low kick.
Ruiz dives in for a single leg takedown but Ziranov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ziranov moves out of range of the body kick.
Ruiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Ziranov circles away.
Ziranov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ruiz.
Nice takedown defense from Ruiz. No joy for Ziranov on that attempt.
Ruiz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ziranov throws a body shot but no joy. #T4##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ziranov enables Ruiz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ziranov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ruiz stops Ziranov from standing up.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziranov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ruiz drops back looking for a leg! Ziranov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ziranov manages to kick Ruiz off! Ruiz jumps back into Ziranov's guard. #SU#
Ruiz stands up from Ziranov's guard - Ruiz perhaps looking for a knockout.
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 Ruiz Ruiz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ruiz shoots in but Ziranov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ziranov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ruiz.
Ruiz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ziranov defends well and Ruiz ends up having to push Ziranov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ziranov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ziranov!
Ruiz blocks a head kick by Ziranov.
Ruiz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ruiz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ziranov defends well and Ruiz ends up having to push Ziranov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ziranov tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziranov looks for a takedown but Ruiz sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz throws a sloppy head kick and Ziranov moves out of range easily.
Xander Ziranov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ziranov is breathing heavily.
Ziranov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1##TD#
Ruiz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ziranov wants to stand and escape but Ruiz is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruiz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ruiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Ruiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ruiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ruiz looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Ruiz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ruiz scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ruiz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ziranov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ziranov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ziranov! #REVB#
Ziranov tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Ruiz sneaks back into half guard.
Ruiz is trying to control but can't.
Ruiz manages to get to full guard.
Ruiz has control of Ziranov's left arm, preventing Ziranov from doing any damage.
Ruiz Ruiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruiz 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##SUB#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ziranov defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruiz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ruiz Ruiz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Ruiz rushes Ziranov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ziranov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ruiz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Ziranov manages to pull guard.
Ruiz landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruiz scoring with some ground and pound.
Ziranov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
Ruiz stands and steps away. Ziranov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Ziranov tries to sprawl out of it but Ruiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ziranov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruiz is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Ziranov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ziranov throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Ziranov clinches.
Ziranov gets underhooks to prevent Ruiz's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Ziranov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz shoots and misses
and Ziranov counters with a left and a right that stings Ruiz.
Xander Ziranov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Ziranov shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruiz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ziranov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruiz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ziranov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ruiz throws a nice looking combination but Ziranov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ziranov misses with a body kick.
Ruiz feinted with a counter takedown.
Ruiz dives in for a single leg takedown but Ziranov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ziranov tries to land a leg kick but Ruiz saw it coming and moves away.
Ruiz is looking for a counter combo.
Ruiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ziranov pinned against the cage. Ziranov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ziranov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ziranov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ruiz, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruiz.
Ruiz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ruiz dives in for a single leg takedown but Ziranov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Ruiz gets tackled into the cage by Ziranov. Ziranov maintains the clinch.
Ziranov prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Ruiz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ziranov pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Ziranov closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage.#BC2#
Ziranov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Ziranov gets the takedown into side control.
Ziranov wants to stand but Ruiz has his arm trapped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz is trying to control Ziranov's posture but Ziranov avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Ziranov really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Ruiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ziranov as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Ruiz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ziranov sprawls well initially but Ruiz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ruiz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ruiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Ruiz escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Ziranov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ruiz fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruiz Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziranov throws a head kick but Ruiz moves out of range.
Ruiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ziranov circles away.
A good leg kick by Ziranov.
Ruiz misses with a combination
and Ziranov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ziranov tries to clinch up but Ruiz circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Ziranov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruiz seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Ruiz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Ziranov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Ruiz decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Ruiz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ziranov quickly recovers to half guard.
Ziranov is trying to control but can't.
Ziranov is trying to stand.
#T3#
Ruiz is trying to control the action in half guard but Ziranov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura here.
Ruiz not doing much here.
Ruiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ziranov keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ruiz seems to be looking for submissions.
Ziranov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruiz. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ziranov tries to clinch there but Ruiz circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruiz has his takedown stuffed
and Ziranov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Xander Ziranov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5##TD#
Ruiz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ruiz lands a couple of digs.#SU#
Ruiz stands up and waves to Ziranov to follow him. #TD#
Ruiz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruiz showed some decent athleticism there.
Ziranov is looking to get back to is feet but Ruiz passes into side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ruiz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Ruiz tries for a kimura but Ziranov is defending well. #SUB#
Ruiz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ziranov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ziranov wants to control but Ruiz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ruiz remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Ruiz trying to control the position but Ziranov is working away. #SUB#
Ruiz has an Americana. Ziranov didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ruiz is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ruiz hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ruiz Ruiz!
The defeated Xander Ziranov had this to say: 'Cya next time'.
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Event:
F&BE TF1- Full Blood Moon
Date: Oct 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Tarver thuds his right hand into Dallas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dallas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like Leroy Dallas has been cut.
Damocles Tarver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tarver cracks Dallas with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dallas falls to his knees and Tarver doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damocles Tarver!
Damocles Tarver decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Leroy Dallas stepped up to the mic, saying 'Cya next time'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Volkanovski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Volkanovski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dallas tries to bum rush Volkanovski with a series of wild strikes but Volkanovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkanovski wants to clinch but Dallas slips to the side
and Dallas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkanovski moves forwards but Dallas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dallas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dallas thuds his shin into the meat of Volkanovski's side.
Volkanovski blocks a head kick by Dallas.
Volkanovski walks into a stiff left hand from Dallas.
Dallas lands a nice hook to Volkanovski's body. Volkanovski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanovski tries to clinch
enabling Dallas to counter with a crisp jab.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Dallas is avoiding it.
Dallas keeps the fight on the outside.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch. #T1#
Dallas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#KD#
Dallas sends Volkanovski crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dallas is motioning to the referee to let Volkanovski up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Volkanovski is rocked!
Dallas throws a right and a left that Volkanovski avoids nicely.
Dallas misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Dallas tries to keep at a distance but Volkanovski has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Volkanovski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dallas's efforts to push away.
Dallas wants to get back to striking at distance but Volkanovski won't allow it.
Dallas working hard to break the clinch.
Volkanovski lands a right hand. #T2#
Volkanovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dallas's elbow. #BC2#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski throws a combination that misses
letting Dallas counter with a right hand.
No joy there for Dallas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dallas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkanovski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dallas throws a head kick that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a two punch combo.
Volkanovski fails with the takedown.
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Dallas pushes him off.
Dallas throwing a counter right hand but Volkanovski manages to avoid it.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Dallas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Volkanovski closes the distance and pushes Dallas back into the cage.
Dallas can't break the clinch.
#T3##BC#
Dallas breaks from the clinch.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Dallas is avoiding it.
Dallas keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Volkanovski closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Volkanovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Dallas.
No joy there for Dallas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Volkanovski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dallas is breathing heavily.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Dallas is having none of it.
Dallas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkanovski closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Dallas counter with a right hand. #T4#
Dallas tries to bum rush Volkanovski with a series of wild strikes but Volkanovski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Dallas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dallas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Dallas is avoiding it.
Volkanovski wants to clinch but Dallas slips to the side
and Dallas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkanovski avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Dallas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Volkanovski closes the distance and pushes Dallas back into the cage.
Dallas wants to get back to striking at distance but Volkanovski won't allow it.
Dallas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Volkanovski manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Dallas 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##CL2#
Volkanovski drives through and clinches with Dallas against the cage.
#BC2#
Volkanovski breaks from the clinch.
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Dallas circles away.
Dallas tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dallas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Volkanovski closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Volkanovski manages to break the clinch.
Leroy Dallas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
A clash of legs there as Volkanovski blocks the low kick.
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Volkanovski fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Volkanovski clobbers Dallas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dallas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkanovski tries to clinch there but Dallas circles away.
Leroy Dallas is winning the standup battle so far.
Volkanovski throws a combination that misses
and Dallas counters with a straight right hand.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up.
Dallas connects with a crisp jab.
Volkanovski lands a nice shot that snaps Dallas's head back.
Dallas lands a head kick. Volkanovski smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch but Dallas is avoiding it.
Dallas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkanovski can do to turn this around?
Dallas connects with a body shot that sends Volkanovski's belly button to the back.
Dallas throws a head kick that misses
and Volkanovski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dallas throws a body kick that misses.
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Dallas circles away.
#T2#
Volkanovski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A leg kick checked by Volkanovski.
Dallas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Volkanovskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Volkanovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkanovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Volkanovski moves forwards but Dallas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dallas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski wants to clinch
and Dallas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dallas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Volkanovski backs away, Dallas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Volkanovski moves into the clinch successfully.
Dallas blocking some punches.
#T3#
Dallas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dallas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch.
Dallas tries a head kick but it misses.
Dallas swats away the attempt to clinch by Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dallas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Volkanovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Dallas circles away.
Volkanovski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dallas misses with a hook to the body
and Volkanovski counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Volkanovski rushes Dallas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
The referee calls for Volkanovski to work.
Volkanovski lands a left hand.
Volkanovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Dallas manages to break the clinch.
Volkanovski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dallas misses with a head kick.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up but Dallas circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Volkanovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkanovski misses with some punches.
Dallas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Volkanovski has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leroy Dallas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Volkanovski tries to clinch up.
Dallas is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dallas throws a series of strikes that have Volkanovski backpedaling.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Dallas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dallas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Volkanovski.
Dallas scores with a jab.
Dallas throws a head kick that misses.
Volkanovski flicks out a counter leg kick but Dallas steps away.
Volkanovski tries to clinch
and Dallas counters with a nice body shot.
Dallas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Volkanovski moves in looking to clinch but Dallas pushes him off.#CL2#
Volkanovski clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dallas as Volkanovski tries to tie him up.
Volkanovski keeps control of Dallas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Dallas working hard to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dallas's elbow.
Volkanovski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkanovski has Dallas pressed against the cage, preventing Dallas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Volkanovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Dallas is looking to break free of the clinch but Volkanovski has double underhooks.
Dallas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dallas. #BC2#
Volkanovski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dallas counters with a nice uppercut.
Dallas cracks Volkanovski with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Dallas throws a right hand that Volkanovski ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkanovski also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Dallas is having none of it.
Dallas misses with the body kick
and Volkanovski counters with a two punch combo.
Dallas throws a wild body kick that Volkanovski sees coming a mile off.
Dallas lands with a nice body punch.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up.
Volkanovski wants to clinch up but Dallas keeps it at a distance.
Dallas misses with a head kick.
Volkanovski throws a big counter head kick but Dallas avoids it with no problem.
Dallas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dallas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Volkanovski circles away quickly and effectively.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dallas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkanovski fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dallas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Volkanovski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dallas counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Volkanovski has Dallas up against the cage in a clinch.
Volkanovski lands an uppercut.
Volkanovski misses with a punch to the body.
Aleksandar Volkanovski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Volkanovski taking a breather. #T4#
Volkanovski misses with a punch on the inside.
Volkanovski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Volkanovski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Volkanovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Dallas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dallas throws a sloppy head kick and Volkanovski moves out of range easily.
Volkanovski tries to clinch but Dallas moves out of range.
Dallas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Volkanovski is looking to clinch.
Dallas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Volkanovski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Volkanovski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dallas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Dallas. Those never looked like landing.
Leroy Dallas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Volkanovski lands a head kick!
Aleksandar Volkanovski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dallas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Dallas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dallas, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Dallas!
Leroy Dallas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Lhw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lhw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dash's efforts to push away.
Lhw has Dash pressed against the cage, preventing Dash from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lhw scores with a shot to the side of Dash's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Oliver Dash has been cut.
Lhw lands a body punch.
Lhw lands a left hand.
Lhw gets through Dash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lhw lands an uppercut.
Lhw works on Dash's body with a couple of short punches.
Dash is breathing heavily.
Lhw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lhw controlling the action here for a moment.
Lhw lands a body shot.
Lhw lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Lhw lands an uppercut.
A short left from Lhw.
Lhw lands with a short shot to the head.
Lhw lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lhw.
A right hand to the body from Lhw.
Lhw pushes Dash back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lhw presses Dash against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lhw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dash gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right hand to the body from Lhw.
A hook to the body from Lhw.
#T2#
Lhw lands an uppercut.
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!
Lhw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dash backwards.
Lhw pushes Dash back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lhw pushes Dash back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lhw lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lhw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lhw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dash backwards.
Lhw lands with a short shot to the head.
Lhw lands a body punch.
Lhw scores with a hook to the body.
Lhw cracks Dash with a nice body shot.
Lhw lands with a left to the head.
Lhw cracks Dash with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lhw. #T3#
Lhw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lhw gets through Dash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Dash is rocked!
Lhw digs a right hand into Dash's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dash's gas tank. #KD2#
Lhw drops Dash onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dash is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Dash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Oliver Dash's cut is getting worse.
A short right from Lhw on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Lhw as the two fighters clinch.
Lhw lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dash backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lhw lands a body punch.
Lhw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dashs head.
Lhw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lhw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lhw creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dash's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dash drops to his knees and Lhw pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brazil Lhw!
Oliver Dash spoke after the fight, saying 'Cya next time'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Foxies forces Vein back against the cage and clinches.
Foxies drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Vein tightens his grip and picks Foxies up, before dumping him to the ground. Foxies manages to land in guard. #ES#
Foxies scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD#
Foxies shoots in and bounces Vein off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foxies trying to control but Vein is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Foxies postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Foxies, into his guard. #REVB#
Foxies could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Vein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Vein is looking to stand up but Foxies won't let him. #SUB#
Foxies is looking for a triangle but Vein pushes his legs off easily.
Vein trying to stand up but can't free himself from Foxies's guard.
Foxies working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vein.
Vein trying to control but Foxies is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#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.
Vein wants to stand and escape but instead Foxies has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Vein keeping moving, preventing Foxies from controlling successfully.
Vein has his hands on Foxies's head, controlling the position.
Vein keeping moving, preventing Foxies from controlling successfully.
Vein is pulling down on Foxies's head. It's preventing any offense from Foxies, at least for the moment.#T3#
Foxies stopping the sweep attempt from Vein.#SUB2#
Vein working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Foxies doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Foxies manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vein looks winded!
Vein keeping moving, preventing Foxies from controlling successfully.
Foxies is really struggling to control Vein but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Vein shoots in and bounces Foxies off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T4##SUB#
Foxies working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Foxies is tightening it up a little... Vein has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Vein reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Vein taps out! Nice BJJ there by Foxies!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dave Foxies!
A very excited looking Dave Foxies made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Wynn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ziranov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wynn somewhat.#CL2#
Ziranov rushes Wynn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ziranov tries to land knees in the clinch but Wynn avoids the damage to the body.
Wynn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziranov has Wynn pressed against the cage, preventing Wynn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A frustrated look appears on Wynn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wynn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ziranov has him pressed against the cage.
Wynn avoiding damage.
Wynn wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Ziranov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Edwin Wynn has been cut.#BC2#
Ziranov manages to break the clinch.
Ziranov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wynn is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Wynn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ziranov is looking to stand up but Wynn isn't so interested in that idea.
Wynn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wynn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ziranov wants to stand up but Wynn is controlling him.
Ziranov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Wynn throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziranov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wynn really is a fat lump.
Wynn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wynn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ziranov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wynn's half guard.
Wynn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ziranov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ziranov's back!
Ziranov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wynn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Wynn lands a shot to the body. #T3#
Ziranov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ziranov is in bad spot here.
Wynn 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.
Ziranov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wynn lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ziranov.
Ziranov looks winded!
Wynn scores with punches and elbows.
Wynn connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ziranov to escape the position.
#T4#
Wynn scores with strikes from the back.
Ziranov grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Wynn is landing with strikes from the back.
Wynn is landing with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ziranov trying to control the hands but Wynn won't let him.
Wynn lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Wynn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Wynn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Ziranov clinches up with Wynn and pushes him back against the cage.
Wynn is looking to break free of the clinch but Ziranov has double underhooks. #BC2#
Ziranov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Ziranov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ziranov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ziranov wants to control but Wynn is keeping him busy.
Wynn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziranov wants to control but Wynn is keeping him busy.
Edwin Wynn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Who's going to make the next move?#SUB2#
Ziranov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wynn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wynn regains half guard.
Wynn trying to hold on to Ziranov's head to control him but Ziranov postures up.
Wynn keeping hold of Ziranov's head, controlling as best he can.
Wynn gets full guard.
Wynn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #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.#SUB#
Ziranov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wynn pulls Ziranov in close to his closed guard and prevents Ziranov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wynn wants to stand up but Ziranov is controlling him.
Ziranov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wynn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wynn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Wynn stops Ziranov from standing up.
Ziranov wants to control but Wynn passes easily into half guard.
Ziranov is breathing heavily.
Wynn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ziranov taking some punishment here, with Wynn in his half guard.
Wynn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziranov can do to turn this around?
Wynn lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
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.
Wynn is nestled in close to Ziranov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wynn working Ziranov over with strikes.
Wynn content to control rather than advance.
Ziranov is trying to escape back to his feet but Wynn uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Wynn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Wynn's cut.
That's time! Wynn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ziranov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wynn blocks a head kick by Ziranov.
#CL2#
Ziranov clinches up against the cage.
Wynn working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Wynn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Wynn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wynn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wynn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziranov is being controlled here.
Ziranov is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Ziranov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wynn working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wynn lands an elbow.
Wynn lands an elbow.
Ziranov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ziranov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wynn is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wynn lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#ROC#
Ziranov is rocked!
Ziranov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ziranov is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Wynn with a couple of short strikes.
Ziranov is still in real trouble! Can Wynn finish him?
Wynn postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Ziranov in real trouble here! The ref calls for Ziranov to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Wynn!
In defeat, Xander Ziranov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Cya next time'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Boekentoe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castro is trying to defend but Boekentoe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Castro wants to improve his position but Boekentoe is controlling well.
#SU2#
Boekentoe decides to stand and escape the position.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boekentoe wants to counter with a clinch but Castro pushes him away.#TD2#
Boekentoe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boekentoe stalling away here and it's allowed Castro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Boekentoe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Boekentoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castro is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Castro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boekentoe trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boekentoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castro is one step ahead there.
Castro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Castro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boekentoe's head.#T2#
Castro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boekentoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Castro trying to control but Boekentoe postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boekentoe wants to take a breather but Castro is having none of it.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boekentoe scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Boekentoe seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3#
Castro gets full guard.
Castro can't keep his opponent in guard - Boekentoe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Boekentoe is trying to work for a kimura but Castro is defending well.
Boekentoe wants to free his trapped foot but Castro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boekentoe looks winded!
Boekentoe wants to take a breather but Castro is having none of it.
Castro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Castro manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Castro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boekentoe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Boekentoe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Castro throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Boekentoe won't allow Castro to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castro working a defensive guard here.
Boekentoe preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yari Boekentoe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Boekentoe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Castro's guard.
Boekentoe connects with a couple of short punches.
Castro is pulling down on Boekentoe's head to control his posture.
Boekentoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yari Boekentoe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castro wants to stand up but Boekentoe is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boekentoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Castro is retaining full guard. #T1#
Castro striking from his own guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boekentoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Castro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Boekentoe gets a takedown into half guard.
Castro scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Boekentoe manages to mount him!
Castro is trying desperately to improve position.
Castro manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Boekentoe slips a nice elbow through Castro's hands, connecting with Castro's forehead.
Boekentoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Castro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Castro.#SUB#
Castro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boekentoe has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ground and pound from Boekentoe.
Castro really is a fat lump.
Castro is trying to get back to full guard.
Castro is trying to maintain the position but Boekentoe is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Boekentoe wants to take a breather but Castro is having none of it.
Castro wants to get back to full guard.
Boekentoe is trying to control the action in half guard but Castro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Castro tries to roll over but Boekentoe keeps him under control.
Boekentoe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Castro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boekentoe lands with a punch from half guard. #SU2#
Boekentoe stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Castro to get to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Castro gets caught napping as Boekentoe dives in and scores a takedown. Castro manages to retain guard.
Boekentoe stands up over Castro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Castro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Boekentoe stands and steps away. Castro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Boekentoe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boekentoe showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yari Boekentoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Boekentoe looking to score a takedown here. Castro is defending well but Boekentoe drives through and ends up in Castro's guard.
Castro 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.#SUB#
Castro looking for subs off his back but Boekentoe has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boekentoe working Castro over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boekentoe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Castro wants to improve his position but Boekentoe is controlling well.
#T1#
Castro trying to hold on to Boekentoe's head to control him but Boekentoe postures up.
Castro is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boekentoe is looking to take a break and control but Castro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castro tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Boekentoe has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Castro is working to get back to half guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Boekentoe working for a guillotine from mount but Castro is in no mood to give up.
Boekentoe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Castro is looking to escape.
Boekentoe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Boekentoe trying to control but Castro is having none of it. #T3#
Castro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Castro tries to kick Boekentoe off but Boekentoe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Boekentoe seems to be looking for submissions.
Castro looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Castro looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Castro actively working from the bottom here.
Castro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boekentoe scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Boekentoe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boekentoe.
Castro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boekentoe on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castro wants to control but Boekentoe is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yari Boekentoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boekentoe 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yari Boekentoe!
A very excited looking Yari Boekentoe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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