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WFC 108 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miles Quaritch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Theiroff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Theiroff has chosen Knuck If You Buck - Crime Mob as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Aaron Theiroff has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Miles Quaritch's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miles Quaritch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Theiroff!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theiroff drops Quaritch with a beautiful combination! Quaritch stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Theiroff is looking for the KO!
It looks like Miles Quaritch has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Theiroff misses with a body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Quaritch.
A lazy body kick from Quaritch
and Theiroff counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Theiroff blocks a low kick nicely.
Theiroff fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Quaritch checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A leg kick checked by Quaritch.
Theiroff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Theiroff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Quaritch counters with a leg kick.
Quaritch lands a front kick.
Theiroff misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaritch thows a leg kick but Theiroff checks it
letting Theiroff counter with a right hand.
Quaritch misses with a head kick.
Theiroff scores with a jab to the body.
Theiroff takes a swing at Quaritch's ribcage but misses.
Quaritch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Quaritch. That's going to slow Theiroff down.
Theiroff fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Quaritch throws a leg kick but Theiroff moved away.
Quaritch misses with a low kick as Theiroff jumps back.
A low kick from Quaritch misses
and Theiroff counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaritch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Theiroff tries to land a leg kick but Quaritch saw it coming and moves away.
Quaritch throws a lazy head kick
and Theiroff counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miles Quaritch's cut is getting worse.
Theiroff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quaritch manages to avoid it.
Quaritch feints and then cracks Theiroff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Theiroff down.
Theiroff scores with a hook to the body. Quaritch takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quaritch throws out a leg kick but Theiroff moves out of range and Quaritch only half commits.
Quaritch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Theiroff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Theiroff misses with a looping left.
Theiroff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaritch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Theiroff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Theiroff lands a body shot.
Theiroff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Quaritch is breathing heavily.
Theiroff tries a head kick but it misses.
Theiroff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quaritch.
Theiroff scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theiroff misses with a wild body shot.
Quaritch tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Theiroff counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theiroff tries to land a front kick but Quaritch steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Theiroff displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Miles Quaritch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Theiroff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Quaritch misses with a head kick.
Quaritch keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Quaritch connects with a high kick.
It looks like Aaron Theiroff has been cut.
A left lands for Theiroff.
Jeez, Miles Quaritch's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Theiroff tries to bum rush Quaritch with a series of wild strikes but Quaritch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Theiroff checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Theiroff dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Theiroff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Quaritch moves away.
Theiroff blocks a leg kick.
Quaritch throws a leg kick which misses Theiroff's front leg but catches the back leg as Theiroff tries to avoid it.
Quaritch slips under a jab.
Aaron Theiroff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Theiroff connects with a leg kick. Quaritch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Theiroff connects with a body shot.
That kick from Theiroff tenderised Quaritch's leg. Quaritch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Quaritch tries a head kick but it misses.
Quaritch throws a leg kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quaritch drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Quaritch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Quaritch. That's going to slow Theiroff down.
Miles Quaritch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Quaritch misses with a low kick as Theiroff jumps back.
Quaritch misses with a leg kick
and Theiroff counters with a straight right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Miles Quaritch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aaron Theiroff!
Aaron Theiroff managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc, into his post fight interview.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vvierme Llamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Leshley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Llamer's entrance music is Prodigy - Spitfire. A fine choice. Leshley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Step into a World kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vvierme Llamer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Leshley!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Llamer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leshley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Llamer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Llamer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leshley.
Llamer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leshley.
Llamer throws a body punch but Leshley moves out of range.
Llamer misses the shot to the body.
Leshley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Llamer sprawls well initially but Leshley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Llamer tries to roll over but Leshley keeps him under control.
Llamer is working hard here to advance position.
Leshley controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llamer wants to control but Leshley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leshley is trying to control the action in half guard but Llamer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Llamer tries to get to full guard but Leshley has control of the leg.
Llamer wants to control but Leshley is keeping busy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Llamer blocks a jab.
Leshley swings for the body but Llamer moves out of range.
Leshley throws a jab when Llamer was well out of range.
A combination from Llamer does no damage.
Leshley fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llamer fails to land with a series of punches.
Leshley moves away from the strike by Llamer.
Llamer cracks the inside of Leshley's front leg.
Leshley missing with a left hand there. Llamer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Leshley scores with a jab to the body.
Llamer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leshley's sensitive parts.
Leshley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Llamer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leshley misses with a left hand
and Llamer counters with a nice body kick.
Llamer misses with a hook. Leshley ducked under it nicely.
Llamer moves into range and clinches up with Leshley.
Leshley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leshley has a couple of punches blocked by Llamer.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llamer throws a head punch that misses.
Llamer lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Bobby Leshley has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Llamer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Llamer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Leshley throws a punch but it's blocked by Llamer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Llamer.
Llamer lands a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Llamer.
Llamer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leshleys head.
Leshley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Llamer lands with a light punch inside.
Leshley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leshley swings wildly with an uppercut but Llamer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Llamer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Llamer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leshley avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leshley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leshley.
Leshley throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Llamer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Leshley misses with a punch to the body.
Llamer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leshley can't find room to land a body shot as Llamer controls the action.
Come on Leshley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leshley wants to stall.
Leshley seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Llamer pushes off an throws an elbow but Leshley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Leshley trying to control the position but instead, Llamer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Leshley into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vvierme Llamer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Leshley's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Llamer instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Llamer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leshley lands with a short shot to the head.
Bobby Leshley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Llamer lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Leshley fails to land.
Llamer lands an elbow inside that Leshley shrugs off.
Llamer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That has opened up Bobby Leshley's cut even more.
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!
Llamer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Llamer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Llamer.
Llamer seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A nice right hand lands inside from Llamer.
Leshley throws a punch but it's blocked by Llamer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llamer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leshley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Llamer moves away.
Leshley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leshley throws a body punch but Llamer moves out of range.
Llamer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leshley moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Llamer.
Leshley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Llamer moves away.
Leshley checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Llamer is looking to clinch but Leshley is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leshley.
Llamer throws a wild body kick that Leshley sees coming a mile off.
Leshley misses the shot to the body.
Leshley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Llamer.
Llamer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Llamer blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Llamer.
Llamer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Llamer swings for the body but Leshley moves out of range.
Llamer lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Llamer misses with a few strikes there.
Llamer tries to clinch up.
Llamer is looking to clinch.
Llamer has a takedown stuffed.
Llamer is looking to wear down Leshley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Llamer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Llamer shoots in but Leshley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vvierme Llamer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leshley.
Vvierme Llamer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leshley misses with a hook. Llamer ducked under it nicely.
Llamer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Llamer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leshley manages to avoid it.
Llamer throws a leg kick
and Leshley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vvierme Llamer is winning the standup battle so far.
Llamer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Llamer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both fighters circling a little - Llamer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Leshley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Leshley.
Llamer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Leshley tries to bench press Llamer off him but Llamer keeps the position.
Llamer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Llamer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Leshley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Llamer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Leshley on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Llamer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Leshley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Llamer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Leshley is avoiding damage well.
Leshley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Leshley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Llamer is trying to ground and pound but Leshley uses the momentary lack of control by Llamer to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vvierme Llamer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Leshley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A big left from Llamer misses.
Llamer clinches up with Leshley and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Leshley as Llamer tries to tie him up.
Leshley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Llamer blocks a body shot from Leshley.
Leshley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leshley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leshley.
Leshley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Llamer misses with some punches.
Llamer has a couple of punches blocked by Leshley.
Llamer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Llamer misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Llamer.
Leshley misses with a punch on the inside.
Leshley swings wildly with an uppercut but Llamer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leshley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Llamers head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Llamer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Leshley's brow.
Leshley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Llamer throws an elbow but misses.
Llamer is leaning against Leshley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leshley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee calls for Llamer to work.
Llamer misses with an elbow over the top.
Llamer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Leshley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bobby Leshley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leshley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Llamer is keeping busy.
Leshley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Leshley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Llamer.
Llamer effectively controlling the action here.
Llamer breaks from the clinch.
Llamer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leshley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Llamer manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Llamer.
Llamer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Leshley blocks the body kick.
Llamer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Llamer throws a right hand that Leshley ducks under and follows up with a left that Leshley also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leshley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Llamer slips under a jab from Leshley.
Llamer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leshley. That did some damage!
A slapping body kick lands there for Llamer.
An inside leg kick lands from Llamer.
Leshley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Llamer if he has to take too many more of those.
Leshley has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Llamer.
Llamer takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Llamer.
Leshley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vvierme Llamer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch on the inside from Leshley fails to land.
Leshley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leshley.
Leshley misses with the head strike.
Llamer lands a nice shot to the body.
Leshley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leshley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Llamer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Llamer wants to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leshley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leshley misses with the head strike.
Llamer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vvierme Llamer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Llamer 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vvierme Llamer!
Vvierme Llamer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simbo Klice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenchy Fuqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuqua comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Diesal Power kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Simbo Klice has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simbo Klice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frenchy Fuqua!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuqua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fuqua shoots in for a takedown but Klice shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Klice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fuqua prevents a body shot from Klice.
Klice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuqua breaks from the clinch.
Klice misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fuqua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fuqua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fuqua swats away the attempt to clinch by Klice.
Fuqua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klice.
A shot to the body from Fuqua misses
and Klice counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good leg kick by Klice there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuqua looks for a takedown but Klice sprawls well.
Fuqua missing with a left hand there. Klice was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klice looks to throw the jab but Fuqua is out of range.
Fuqua walks into a straight right hand from Klice.
A big left from Klice misses.
Klice wants to clinch.
Klice throws a leg kick
and Klice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fuqua tests Klice's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klice rushes Fuqua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fuqua tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Klice just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simbo Klice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frenchy Fuqua.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klice.
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!
Klice misses with the head strike.
Klice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fuqua backwards.
Klice working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua swings wildly with an uppercut but Klice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klice has a couple of punches blocked by Fuqua.
Fuqua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Klice has him pressed against the cage.
Klice stops a takedown attempt from Fuqua.
A short body shot lands from Klice as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Klice on the inside.
Klice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Klice tries a body shot but Fuqua blocks it.
Fuqua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Klice throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Klice.
Fuqua is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fuqua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuqua.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fuqua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klice misses with an uppercut
and Fuqua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Klice thinking.
Klice lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klice throws a head kick that misses.
Klice takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Klice checks a leg kick.
Klice digs a good body shot into Fuqua's ribs.
Fuqua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klice in his tracks.
Fuqua throws a chopping leg kick but Klice manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fuqua tries to keep at a distance but Klice has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Klice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fuqua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Klice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klice prevents a takedown attempt there.
Klice lands a shoulder strike.
Klice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Klice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Klice - that landed with a thud.
Klice wants to get back to striking at distance but Fuqua won't allow it.
Fuqua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simbo Klice dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Klice misses with an uppercut
and Fuqua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fuqua shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fuqua shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Klice's guard.
Klice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuqua is one step ahead there.
Fuqua slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Klice is trying to control Fuqua's posture but Fuqua avoids it.
Fuqua scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klice gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fuqua wants to pass to mount but Klice is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Klice wants to get back to his feet.
Klice is trying to control but can't.
Fuqua is trying to control. Klice wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Klice is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fuqua is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Klice still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Klice has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Klice decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fuqua to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klice doesn't manage to clinch there - Fuqua circles away.
Klice lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick from Klice misses.
Klice throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fuqua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fuqua throws a nice looking combination but Klice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuqua scores with a punch to the head.
Fuqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klice.
Klice throws a looping overhand right but Fuqua ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fuqua. Klice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fuqua.
Klice takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Klice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Klice misses with a hook
and Fuqua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Klice throws a big shot that misses.
Fuqua throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Klice tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fuqua is in Klice's guard.
Fuqua postures up in Klice's guard and throws a big left but Klice blocks it.
Klice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuqua trying to control but Klice is working from the bottom.
Fuqua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klice looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Klice trying to control the position here.
Fuqua throwing strikes from guard but Klice blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua stopping the sweep attempt from Klice.
Klice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fuqua's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuqua has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Klice is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fuqua.
Klice has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
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 Simbo Klice will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Fuqua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klice.
Fuqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klice moves away.
Klice throws a leg kick but Fuqua sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fuqua connects with a body shot that sends Klice's belly button to the back.
Fuqua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klice.
Klice throws a head kick but Fuqua moves out of range.
Klice with a jab.
Fuqua scores with a takedown into Klice's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klice is on top in guard.
Fuqua keeping moving, preventing Klice from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuqua is working an open guard so Klice takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A leg kick checked by Fuqua.
Klice lands with an overhand left.
Klice ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fuqua shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Klice pinned against the cage. Klice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Klice motions for Fuqua to come forward. Klice throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Klice digs a good body shot into Fuqua's ribs.
Fuqua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fuqua fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuqua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klice misses with a straight left.
Klice walks into a stiff left hand from Fuqua.
Fuqua closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Klice lands a big right hand that sends Fuqua crashing to the mat! Klice stays standing though and waves Fuqua back to his feet!
Fuqua is rocked!
Klice ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Fuqua out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simbo Klice!
An out of breath and clearly excited Simbo Klice thanked Gesundheit Designs for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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