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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Onana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Surz's guard.
Onana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Onana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Onana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Surz is trying to keep Onana in close.
Onana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Surz wants to control but Onana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Onana working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1#
Onana prevents Surz from improving his position.
Onana stalling.
Onana working over Surz with some ground and pound. Surz looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Surz is trying to control Onana's posture. Onana takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Surz! Onana is rotating here... this could be the end... Surz is out! Onana has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andre Onana!
After the fight, Andre Onana was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Tesla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rashford at a distance.
Rashford plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A left and a right from Tesla both land. Nice combination.
Rashford throws a sloppy head kick and Tesla moves out of range easily.
Tesla avoids the head kick by Rashford.
#CL2#
Tesla clinches.
Rashford prevents Tesla from breaking the clinch.
Tesla takes an elbow to the temple.
Tesla keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rashford's efforts to push away.
Rashford keeps control of Tesla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rashford wants to take the fight to the mat but Tesla manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rashford keeps control of Tesla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rashford tries for a takedown but Tesla manages to get underhooks.
Tesla can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Rashford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tesla lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Tesla fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick from Rashford, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rashford connects with an inside leg kick.
Rashford dives in and grabs Tesla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tesla pushes down on Rashford's head and hops out.
As Rashford backs off Tesla throws a huge counter combo but Rashford manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Rashford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rashford shoots in for a double leg but Tesla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Despite the aggression on Tesla's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rashford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tesla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Tesla lands.
Tesla lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tesla.#CL2#
Tesla moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Rashford manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rashford is trying to keep Tesla in close.
Tesla is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rashford trying to keep a closed guard but Tesla is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Rashford looking for a guillotine here but Tesla defends easily.
Rashford working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Tesla trying to control but Rashford is working from the bottom.
Tesla is looking to work some ground and pound but Rashford has wrist control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Rashford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rashford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tesla.
#CL2#
Tesla has managed to clinch.
Tesla tries to break free but Rashford pushes him back against the cage.
Rashford prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rashford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rashford is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tesla is keeping busy.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tesla wants to break free but Rashford has control.
#TD#
Rashford gets control of Tesla's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rashford will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rashford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tesla is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rashford might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tesla stands up over Rashford, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tesla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tesla trying to control the position from guard on top but Rashford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Tesla dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rashford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rashford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rashford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tesla steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rashford.
Tesla defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rashford.
Tesla stuffs the takedown attempt from Rashford. Rashford gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Rashford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tesla!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rashford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tesla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tesla lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC2#Rashford is rocked!#CL2#
Tesla instigates a clinch.
Oh Rashford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tesla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Tesla is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rashford seems to have got his legs back now.
Rashford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rashford trying to stall but Tesla improves his position.
Tesla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tesla tries to break the clinch but Rashford is controlling the position.
Tesla is trying to break the clinch but Rashford is controlling him.
Tesla is trying to push Rashford away but Rashford has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rashford is looking to take this one to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Tesla's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rashford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tesla smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Tesla has Rashford up against the cage in a clinch.
Rashford keeps control of Tesla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC2#
Tesla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tesla closes the distance and pushes Rashford back into the cage.
Rashford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tesla working hard to break the clinch.
Tesla wants to get back to striking at distance but Rashford won't allow it.
Tesla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rashford tries to pull guard but Tesla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rashford has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tesla avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rashford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tesla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rashford has him pressed against the cage.
Rashford is trying to break the clinch but Tesla is controlling him.
Rashford wants to take the fight to the mat but Tesla manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tesla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rashford really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tesla is trying to break the clinch but Rashford is controlling him.#T3#
Rashford keeps control of Tesla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rashford has Tesla pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tesla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tesla is trying to break the clinch but Rashford is controlling him.
Rashford has Tesla pressed against the cage, preventing Tesla from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tesla tries to circle away but Rashford has him pinned against the cage.
Rashford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Rashford decides to pull guard.
Rashford keeping full guard, as Tesla tries to pass.
Tesla trying to control the position from guard on top but Rashford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tesla controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Tesla gets to his feet. Rashford looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tesla slaps away a takedown attempt from Rashford, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Good leg kick by Tesla.
Decent striking displayed by Tesla there.#CL2#
Tesla moves into the clinch.
Rashford has Tesla pressed against the cage, preventing Tesla from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tesla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rashford tries to pull guard but Tesla won't allow it.
Rashford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rashford trying to stall but Tesla improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Tesla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Rashford throws a one two combo.
Rashford misses with an uppercut
enabling Tesla to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Tesla. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tesla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tesla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rashford.
Rashford misses with a takedown
and Tesla counters with a left and a right that stings Rashford.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesla feints with a jab and clips Rashford right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Rashford is sent crashing into the canvas and Tesla leaps in for the kill! Rashford tries to get to his feet but Tesla is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Rashford is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Tesla!
Marcus Rashford spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time we will be better'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Garnacho thows a leg kick but Metcalf checks it #TD#
and Metcalf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Metcalf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garnacho defending well though.
Garnacho is positioning himself well to prevent Metcalf advancing to mount.
Garnacho has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Metcalf is working away from the top position though.
Garnacho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Metcalf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garnacho wants to control the action here but instead Metcalf manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Garnacho tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garnacho slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Metcalf performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Garnacho is pressing down on Metcalf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Metcalf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garnacho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Metcalf manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Garnacho stopping the sweep attempt from Metcalf.#T2#
Metcalf keeping moving, preventing Garnacho from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Metcalf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Metcalf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garnacho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Metcalf managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Garnacho.
Garnacho moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Metcalf is trying to get back to half guard.
Metcalf is working hard here to advance position.
Garnacho working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Garnacho tries to stand but Metcalf is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Garnacho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Garnacho misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #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.#SU2#
Garnacho decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Metcalf fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garnacho, pushing him back against the cage.
Garnacho tries to pull guard but Metcalf forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Metcalf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garnacho is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Metcalf to keep the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garnacho tries to pull guard but Metcalf won't allow it.
Jay Metcalf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Garnacho.
Garnacho fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Garnacho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alejandro Garnacho will probably get the nod.
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#
Garnacho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garnacho misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Metcalf holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Garnacho gets underhooks to prevent Metcalf's takedown attempt.
Metcalf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Garnacho fails to pull guard.
Metcalf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Metcalf stalling in the clinch.
Garnacho wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Metcalf has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Metcalf - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garnacho drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Metcalf pulls guard. #T1#
Metcalf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garnacho is one step ahead there.
Garnacho wants to control from the top but Metcalf keeps moving. #SUB#
Metcalf is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garnacho 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Metcalf throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Metcalf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garnacho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Garnacho closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Garnacho breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garnacho fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jay Metcalf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Garnacho.
Metcalf fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Garnacho stuffs the takedown attempt from Metcalf. Metcalf gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Metcalf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garnacho moves away.
Garnacho with the counter takedown but Metcalf avoids it easily.#TD2#
Garnacho throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Metcalf tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garnacho is in Metcalf's guard.
Metcalf is looking to stand back up but Garnacho counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Metcalf. #REVR#
Garnacho is keen to just control but Metcalf is a slippery customer.
Metcalf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Garnacho trying to control the position from guard on top but Metcalf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Garnacho prevents Metcalf from getting back to his feet.
Garnacho wants to control from the top but Metcalf keeps moving.
Garnacho postures up.
Metcalf will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garnacho passes into half guard.
Garnacho moves into full mount! Metcalf won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Garnacho 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#
Garnacho misses with a takedown attempt
letting Metcalf counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Garnacho drives through with a takedown into guard.
Metcalf keeping moving, preventing Garnacho from controlling successfully.
Garnacho throwing strikes but missing.
Garnacho stands and throws Metcalf's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garnacho scoring with punches and elbows.
Metcalf regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metcalf manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Metcalf is trying to keep Garnacho in close.
#SUB#
Metcalf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garnacho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garnacho advances to half guard.
Metcalf throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Garnacho is trying to control. Metcalf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Garnacho is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Garnacho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Metcalf actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Garnacho stops Metcalf from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Garnacho as Metcalf shoots in.#T3#
Metcalf misses with a takedown attempt - Garnacho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garnacho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD2#
Garnacho bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Metcalf explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Garnacho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Garnacho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Metcalf manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Metcalf is wriggling around but Garnacho manages to pass to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Metcalf pushes Garnacho off looking to stand but Garnacho dives back in and keeps control.
#T4#
Garnacho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Metcalf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garnacho throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garnacho is trying to control. Metcalf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Garnacho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garnacho is trying to control the action in half guard but Metcalf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jay Metcalf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alejandro Garnacho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Metcalf looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alejandro Garnacho.
I've got Garnacho 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jay Metcalf!
The defeated Alejandro Garnacho had this to say: 'I'm retiring - Bye Bye'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Maguire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacDonald pinned against the cage. MacDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maguire circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
MacDonald closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maguire did well to prevent MacDonald getting side control.
Maguire trying to control from the bottom.
MacDonald trying to control the action but Maguire is working from the bottom.
MacDonald looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Maguire with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
MacDonald is looking for a kimura here.
MacDonald trying to control from half guard but Maguire is working away. #T1#
Maguire wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maguire trying to control from the bottom.
MacDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Maguire tries to roll over but MacDonald keeps him under control.
Maguire tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
MacDonald is trying to control the action in half guard but Maguire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Maguire is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
MacDonald is looking for a kimura here.
MacDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Maguire is refusing to be controlled, as MacDonald sits in half guard.
Maguire is looking for a sweep. MacDonald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacDonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maguire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maguire slaps away a takedown attempt from MacDonald, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Maguire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maguire tries to bum rush MacDonald with a series of wild strikes but MacDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maguire shoots in for a double leg but MacDonald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ronald MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Maguire.
MacDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Maguire. #CL2#
Maguire rushes MacDonald and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
MacDonald pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
MacDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maguire defends well.
MacDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maguire is one step ahead there. #T4#
MacDonald keeping moving, preventing Maguire from controlling successfully.
MacDonald lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
MacDonald trying to control but Maguire is working from the bottom.
MacDonald passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maguire blocking the ground and pound attempt from MacDonald.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald MacDonald 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#
MacDonald misses with a low kick.
Ronald MacDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacDonald tries to land a front kick but Maguire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
MacDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maguire. #CL#
MacDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Maguire jumps guard but MacDonald stands there with Maguire around his waist. Maguire gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacDonald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDonald goes for a takedown attempt but Maguire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt
and Maguire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacDonald takes one to the chin there.
Maguire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacDonald is fending him off so far but Maguire persists. Nope, MacDonald circles away and we're back to standing.
A low kick from MacDonald misses
and Maguire counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Maguire is looking to clinch but MacDonald is avoiding it.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maguire defends it nicely.
MacDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacDonald shoots for a takedown but Maguire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maguire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
MacDonald closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maguire to the mat! Maguire manages to get full guard.
MacDonald wants to stand and escape but instead Maguire has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Maguire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Maguire wants to stand but MacDonald is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maguire trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maguire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
MacDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
MacDonald is trying to keep Maguire in close.
Maguire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacDonald 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#
Maguire trying to hold on to MacDonald's head to control him but MacDonald postures up.
Maguire tries to kick MacDonald off but MacDonald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
MacDonald is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Maguire trying to control from the bottom.
Maguire is refusing to be controlled, as MacDonald sits in half guard.
Maguire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from MacDonald.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Maguire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MacDonald. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maguire keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Maguire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! MacDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Maguire lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
MacDonald shoots in looking for a takedown but Maguire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing MacDonald's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maguire looks for a takedown but MacDonald sprawls well.
Maguire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
MacDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maguire tries to circle away but MacDonald has him pinned against the cage.
Maguire tries to circle away but MacDonald has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
MacDonald gets control of Maguire's arms and successfully pulls guard. MacDonald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
MacDonald might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
MacDonald pulls Maguire in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maguire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
MacDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maguire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Maguire got a little sloppy there for a moment and MacDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maguire has managed to get both his arms back between MacDonald's legs - danger averted.
MacDonald wants to stand and escape but Maguire is having none of it. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
MacDonald working a defensive guard here.
MacDonald seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
MacDonald controls Maguire momentarily but Maguire frees himself.
MacDonald controlling the position.
Maguire prevents MacDonald from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Maguire moves into the clinch successfully.
MacDonald is looking for a takedown.
MacDonald prevents Maguire from breaking the clinch.
MacDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Maguire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald MacDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maguire tries for a takedown. No joy.
MacDonald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Maguire smiles and moves away.
MacDonald misses with a takedown attempt
letting Maguire counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacDonald looks for a takedown but Maguire sprawls well.
Maguire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacDonald.
Maguire fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maguire manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Maguire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacDonald, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
Maguire goes for a takedown in the clinch but MacDonald prevents it.
#BC#
MacDonald breaks from the clinch.
MacDonald dives in for a single leg takedown but Maguire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maguire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacDonald just stands there and leans against the cage.
MacDonald is looking to break free of the clinch but Maguire has double underhooks.
Maguire has had enough of the clinch but MacDonald keeps him there for the moment.
Maguire looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maguire is stalling here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maguire tries to pull guard but MacDonald won't allow it.
#TD2#
Maguire decides to pull guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Maguire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Maguire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Harry Maguire!
Harry Maguire spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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