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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White counters with a series of strikes. Alvarez will be more careful next time no doubt.
White avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez dives in for a single leg takedown but White sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Alvarez looks to move away, White throws a big counter combo but Alvarez just gets out of the way.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez dodges the punch combination from White.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
James White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Alvarez.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alvarez.
Saul Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alvarez connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.
Alvarez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alvarez scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
White fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.
White tries to work over Alvarez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
White breaks from the clinch.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. White tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag White to the ground. White escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but White shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
As Alvarez looks to move away, White throws a big counter combo but Alvarez just gets out of the way.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. White defends it nicely.
White went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alvarez.
White appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alvarez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez looks winded!#T3#
Some wild striking there from White.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
White throws the kick towards the body but Alvarez avoids it.
White slips a jab and a cross from Alvarez.
Alvarez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez tries to clinch but White is having none of it. #T4#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as White sprawls well. White wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
White clinches up with Alvarez and pushes him back against the cage.
Alvarez wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
White has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvarez after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
Alvarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
Alvarez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. White fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James White dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
White gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
White takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
James White is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez scores with a decent looking hook.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez throws a good cross that connects.
#T1#
Alvarez darts in trying to clinch
and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
White dodges the punch combination from Alvarez.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and White counters with a three punch combo that has Alvarez backing up. Alvarez nods at White to acknowledge the strikes.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
White appears to be looking for a big counter.
White throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alvarez's head.
White feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvarezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Alvarez.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvarez circles away quickly and effectively.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
White throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
#T3#
Alvarez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and White counters with a left and a right that stings Alvarez. #CL2#
Alvarez clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
White has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alvarez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
White working for the choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. White controlling the positon.
White will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
White is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Alvarez knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Alvarez for a finish. #T4#
Alvarez tries to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Alvarez is looking for a way out.
White controlling the position well here. Alvarez rolled but White kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Alvarez trying to get back to his feet but White is in full control for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James White dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Alvarez.
Alvarez tries for a takedown but White circles away easily
and White counters with a series of strikes. Alvarez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White misses the jab.
Alvarez shoots in but no luck this time.
James White has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Alvarez.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White throws a right and a left that Alvarez avoids nicely. #T1#
White walks into a jab.
White swinging wildly here.
James White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Alvarez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alvarez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
White is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
White stands and steps away. Alvarez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
White leaves Alvarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
White fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alvarez sprawls well initially but White persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
White looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
White controlling the pace. #SUB#
White is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvarez defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. White is working away from the top position though.
Alvarez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
White chips away with some ground and pound.#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.
White content to stall in guard here. #SU#
White gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alvarez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
White avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the cage. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
James White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well White has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James White!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 979 Round 2
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Teddy dives in and grabs Varian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Varian pushes down on Teddy's head and hops out.
Varian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Teddy counters with a single leg into guard. Varian didn't expect that.
Teddy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Varian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Teddy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Varian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varian wants to stand but Teddy is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Teddy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Varian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Teddy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Varian wants to control the position but Teddy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Teddy prevents Varian from improving his position.
Teddy wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Teddy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
Varian is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Varian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Varian is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teddy is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Varian is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teddy stops Varian from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Teddy is looking for a kimura but Varian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Teddy to get the leverage.
Teddy prevents Varian from improving his position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Teddy controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Teddy.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Teddy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Varian fails to land with a series of punches.
Teddy feints the counter takedown.
Teddy throws a series of strikes that have Varian backpedaling.
#TD2#
Teddy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Varian's half guard.#ES#
Varian kicks off Teddy and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Teddy rushes Varian and presses him up against the cage.
Teddy tries to pull guard but Varian holds him up against the cage and eventually Teddy drops back down to his feet.
Kevin Varian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Teddy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Teddy tightens his grip and picks Varian up, before dumping him to the ground. Varian manages to land in guard.
Varian 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#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ted Teddy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Varian throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Teddy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Varian trying to control the position.
Teddy won't allow Varian to sweep him here.
Ted Teddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Teddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Varian is retaining full guard.
Varian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Teddy is controlling him.
Teddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Varian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varian wants to control but Teddy passes easily into half guard.
#SUB2#
Teddy is looking for a kimura here.
#T1#
Varian wants to control but Teddy is keeping busy.
Varian pushes Teddy off looking to stand but Teddy dives back in and keeps control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Teddy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Teddy as Varian shoots in.
Teddy stuffs the takedown attempt from Varian. Varian gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Teddy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teddy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Varian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Varian tries to clinch but Teddy is having none of it.
Varian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Teddy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Varian somewhat.
Varian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Teddy's waist but Teddy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Varian off to one side.
Teddy slaps away a takedown attempt from Varian, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Varian throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Teddy throws a low kick, looking for Varian's leg but Varian calmly moves out of range.
Kevin Varian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teddy shoots in for a takedown but Varian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Teddy is defended easily by Varian.
Varian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Teddy takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Teddy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Varian throws a good cross that connects.
A big left from Teddy misses.
Varian closes the distance but Teddy moves to the side
and Teddy counters with a series of strikes. Varian will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Varian has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Varian or perhaps it was just good defense by Teddy, which made it look bad.
Teddy with the counter takedown but Varian avoids it easily.#T4##TD2#
Teddy gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Teddy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Teddy wants to control but Varian is keeping him busy.
Varian is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Teddy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teddy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Teddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Varian's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Varian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Teddy avoids it really well and circles away.
Teddy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Varian defends it well.
Varian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Teddy but Teddy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Teddy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Varian shoots and misses #TD2#
and Teddy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Varian! #ES#
Varian bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Varian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varian is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Teddy gets a clinch.
Teddy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teddy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Varian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Teddy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Varian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Varian instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Teddy breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Teddy rushes Varian and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Teddy manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Varian closes the distance and clinches.
Teddy misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Teddy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Varian up against the cage.#T2#
Teddy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Varian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Varian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Teddy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Varian lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Varian fails with a takedown attempt.
Varian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teddy as he jumps to the side.
Despite the aggression on Teddy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Varian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Varian blocks a head kick by Teddy.
#TD2#
Teddy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Varian is trying to escape back to his feet but Teddy uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Teddy wants to stand but Varian is controlling his arm.
Teddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varian keeps working.
Teddy tries to stand but Varian is controlling his head. #T4#
I wouldn't like to be where Varian is right now. #SUB2#
Teddy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Varian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Teddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varian keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ted Teddy.
Well Teddy 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight for Ted Teddy!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Ted Teddy!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Ted Teddy!
Ted Teddy wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 979 Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Varian fails with the takedown.
Varian throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Varian has Lopez up against the cage in a clinch.
Varian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Varian on the inside.
Varian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lopez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varian looks for a takedown but Lopez sprawls well.
Nayo Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Varian.
Varian tests Lopez's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
No joy there for Varian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez moves in looking to clinch but Varian pushes him off.
Lopez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Varian defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lopez.
Lopez sets himself, and Varian steps forward looking for the clinch! Lopez avoids it this time.
Varian shoots in for a double leg but Lopez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Varian moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Varian gets control of Lopez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Varian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Varian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Varian is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Varian 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.#SUB2#
Varian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Lopez wanted to stand there but Varian had control of the position.
Varian is pulling down on Lopez's head. It's preventing any offense from Lopez, at least for the moment.#T3##ES2#
Varian is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lopez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Varian breaks the clinch.
Varian tries a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez wants to clinch up but Varian keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Varian has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lopez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Lopez tries to roll but Varian sticks to his back.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Lopez defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
What can Lopez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Varian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lopez wants to clinch up but Varian keeps it at a distance.
Varian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez wants to clinch up but Varian keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Varian. #CL2#
Varian closes the distance and clinches.
Varian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lopez after a bit of a struggle.
Varian gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lopez.
#TD2#
Varian successfully pulls guard.
Kevin Varian has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Varian pushes Lopez off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lopez keeps Varian at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Lopez shoots in looking for a takedown but Varian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lopez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nayo Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez stuffs the takedown attempt from Varian. Varian gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Varian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lopez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nayo Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Varian digs a right hand underneath Lopez's ribcage. Lopez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Varian has Lopez pushed against the cage.
Lopez prevents the takedown attempt.
Lopez trying to stall but Varian improves his position.
Lopez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Varian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lopez's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Varian manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Varian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Varian wants to sweep but no luck.
Varian is breathing heavily.
Varian seems keen to control Lopez's posture.
Varian throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Varian is pulling down on Lopez's head to control his posture. #T3#
Varian keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez being controlled here momentarily.
Varian keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Varian keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lopez doesn't manage to clinch there - Varian circles away.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Varian shoots in and drives through. Lopez sprawls well.
Varian fails to land with a series of punches.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Varian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lopez's waist but Lopez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Varian off to one side.
Lopez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Varian.
Varian stuffs the takedown attempt from Lopez. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez is looking to land body kicks.
Varian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varian misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lopez misses the target.
Varian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lopez fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Varian moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Varian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Varian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Varian darts in looking for a takedown but Lopez gets double underhooks and turns Varian into the cage.
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Varian moves into the clinch.
Varian leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Varian jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varian pulls Lopez in close to his closed guard and prevents Lopez from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Varian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Varian won't let him.
Lopez looking to sit in guard and control but Varian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lopez is trying to hold Varian in close to prevent damage but Varian has managed to pass into half guard.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Varian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Varian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopez defends it well.
Lopez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Varian on the ground.
Varian moves into full mount! Lopez won't be happy about that!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Varian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Varian throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Varian throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Varian punching from mount but Lopez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lopez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Varian throws some wild stikes that Lopez manages to avoid easily.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Varian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Varian misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varian looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB2#
Varian is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lopez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Varian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Varian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Varian 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 Chris Dean scores the fight for Kevin Varian!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Kevin Varian!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Kevin Varian!
Kevin Varian wins by unanimous decision!
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