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Event:
CCR 43
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Hribik shoots in but Raul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raul feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been told by Raul's head coaches at Animal House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hribik closes the distance and clinches up with Raul, looking for a takedown. Hribik pushes Raul against the cage but Raul circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raul tries to counter with a takedown but Hribik is quick to defend against it.
Hribik misses with a takedown attempt - Raul sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maicol Raul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brano Hribik.
Hribik shoots in looking for a takedown but Raul manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hribik's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Raul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hribik is defended easily by Raul.
Raul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hribik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Raul defends well and Hribik ends up having to push Raul into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hribik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brano Hribik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Raul darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hribik misses with a takedown attempt - Raul sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Raul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hribik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raul stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raul wants it to stay on the feet.
Raul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raul scores with a one two! Hribik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hribik is looking to clinch. #TD#
Raul fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hribik sprawls well initially but Raul persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hribik wants to improve his position but Raul is controlling well.
Hribik keeps trying to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hribik looks winded!#T2#
Raul seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SU#
Raul stands up out of the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Raul. Those never looked like landing.
Raul closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hribik shoots for a double leg takedown but Raul sprawls well. He's pushed Hribik's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raul connects with a crisp jab.
Hribik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Raul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Raul lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T3#
Raul misses with a double jab.
Raul scores with a three punch combo!
Raul keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hribik shoots for a takedown but Raul saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Raul keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hribik avoids the head kick by Raul.
Raul moves in looking to clinch but Hribik pushes him off.
Raul throws a nice looking combination but Hribik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Raul misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Hribik darts in looking for a takedown but Raul gets double underhooks and turns Hribik into the cage.
Raul looks to land a combination. Hribik sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raul scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hribik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Raul's waist but Raul gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hribik off to one side.
Raul tries to counter with a takedown but Hribik is quick to defend against it.
Hribik fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Raul scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Raul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hribik shoots in and drives through. Raul sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maicol Raul dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Hribik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Raul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hribik sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Raul feints and as Hribik raises his hands in defense, Raul changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Raul tries to stand but Hribik is controlling from the bottom.
Hribik tries to strike from the bottom.
Hribik looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Raul gets to his feet. Hribik looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Raul throws a nice looking combination but Hribik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hribik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Raul defends it well.
Hribik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hribik looks for a takedown but Raul sprawls well.
Maicol Raul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brano Hribik.
Hribik is breathing heavily.
Raul swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Raul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hribik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hribik is defended easily by Raul.
Raul tries to counter with a takedown but Hribik is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Raul rushes Hribik and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Hribik has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Raul after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Raul tightens his grip and picks Hribik up, before dumping him to the ground. Hribik manages to land in guard.
Raul has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hribik is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Raul gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Raul displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hribik.
Raul slaps away a takedown attempt from Hribik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Raul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Raul scores with a three punch combo!
#T3#
Hribik with a poor takedown
and Raul counters with a nice uppercut.
Hribik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raul circles away.
Maicol Raul is winning the standup battle so far.
Raul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hribik backs up against the cage.
Raul fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab by Raul.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hribik.#TD#
Raul looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Raul tries to stand and escape but Hribik is controlling the position.
Hribik tries to kick Raul off but Raul keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Raul tries to stand and escape but Hribik is controlling the position.
Raul is thwarting Hribik's attempts to control the position.
Raul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hribik can do to turn this around?
It looks like Raul is going to stand back up.
#SU#
Raul stands up out of the half guard.
Hribik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Raul sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Raul feinted with a counter takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hribik with a poor takedown
and Raul connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hribik takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maicol Raul dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Raul fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hribik changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Hribik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Raul's guard.
Maicol Raul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hribik throws a big elbow that misses.
Hribik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raul swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Raul has his foot on Hribik's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hribik works his way back into a safe position though.
Raul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Hribik drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hribik jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Raul tries to strike from the bottom.
Raul looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hribik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Raul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hribik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raul is keeping the position for now.
Hribik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Raul tries to strike from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Raul has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hribik should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Raul has tightened it up now! Hribik should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maicol Raul!
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Event:
CCR 41
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Hiway lands a really nice looking cross but Hribik seems unphased.
Hiway swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hribik.
Hiway dips to his left and cracks Hribik with an uppercut!#ROC2#
Hribik is rocked!
Hiway shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Hribik takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Hiway sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Hribik bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gunny Hiway!
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Event:
CCR 37
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Gotovina throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gotovina throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Hribik's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Gotovina dives in looking to finish as Hribik flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Gotovina's strikes! Gotovina is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Hribik's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Hribik was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Gotovina!
Ante Gotovina decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
CCR 35
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Italo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hribik counters with a three punch combo that has Italo backing up. Italo nods at Hribik to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Italo moves into range and clinches up with Hribik.#TD#
Hribik has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Italo is trying to keep an underhook but Hribik manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hribik stops Italo from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Hribik is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Italo is trying to stand up here but Hribik is controlling him well.
Hribik passes to full mount!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Hribik wants to finish this one by submission but Italo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hribik.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hribik fails to move to back control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Italo is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Italo is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Hribik has taken his back!#SUB#
Italo is trying to defend against the choke here but Hribik has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Hribik Tightens the hold and Italo taps out furiously! Hribik displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brano Hribik!
After the fight, Brano Hribik 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:
CCR 31
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Oliveira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oliveira throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Oliveira lands a jab to the nose.
Oliveira lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle, before Oliveira throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hribik's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Oliveira lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ricardo Oliveira!
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Event:
CCR 27
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
OH! Hribik has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Johnson smells blood and charges in for the finish! Johnson unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Hribik sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Johnson!
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Event:
CCR 25
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
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Event:
CCR 21
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Hribik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Black tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hribik throws a series of punches but Black moves out of range. #CL#
Black takes the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Black blocking some punches.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hribik fails to land.
Hribik working aggressively here.
Black unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Black manages to break the clinch.
Hribik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Black moves into range and clinches up with Hribik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hribik is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hribik trying to stall but Black improves his position.
Hribik is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Hribik looks winded!#BC#
Black manages to break the clinch.
Hribik moves in looking to clinch but Black pushes him off.
Black darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Black keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Hribik takes one to the side of the head.
#KD#
Black feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hribik sprawling to the canvas! Hribik rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Black finish him?!
#ROC#
Hribik is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Black engages and cracks Hribik with a massive lead left hook - Hribik tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Black is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sterling Black!
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Event:
CCR 18
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Hribik fails with the takedown.
Alves stuffs the takedown attempt from Hribik. Hribik gets slowly back to his feet.
Hribik looks to land a combination but Alves avoids it well.
Alves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hribik fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick from Alves lands but Hribik takes it in his stride.
Hribik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Hribik's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from Alves.
Brandon Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves scores with a head kick.
Alves lands an overhand right.
Alves lands a head kick. Hribik smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Alves lands a head kick. Hribik smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Hribik moves out of range easily.
Alves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hribik takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alves tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Hribik moves in looking to clinch but Alves pushes him off.
Hribik blocks a head kick by Alves.
Hribik unleashes a big counter combination but Alves bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hribik shoots in but Alves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brandon Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brano Hribik.
Alves swinging wildly here.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Alves misses #TD2#
and Hribik counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Alves manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hribik keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hribik fails to land. #TD2#
Hribik is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Alves can't fight it off and eventually Hribik manages to take the fight to the floor. Alves looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hribik wants to pass the guard but Alves is keeping the position.
Alves pulls Hribik in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Alves is trying to keep Hribik in close.
Alves trying to control the position here.
Hribik pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Hribik stopping the sweep attempt from Alves.#T3#
Hribik would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hribik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alves's corner calls for a 1-2. Alves obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Alves tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hribik throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Hribik drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Hribik is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Alves is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Alves has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Alves trying to control but Hribik is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Hribik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alves preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hribik working for a triangle but Alves defends it easily.
Alves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alves trying to control the position from guard on top but Hribik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Alves dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hribik takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hribik darts in looking for a takedown but Alves gets double underhooks and turns Hribik into the cage.
Alves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alves lunges at Hribik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hribik's hand.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Hribik dives in for a single leg takedown but Alves sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brano Hribik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Hribik darts in and clinches Alves up against the cage.
Hribik is looking to take this one to the mat.
Brandon Alves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brano Hribik.
Alves lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Alves breaks the clinch.
Alves scores with a head kick.
Alves lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alves throws a head kick but Hribik moves out of range.
Alves misses with a head kick.
Hribik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hribik takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alves connects with a high kick.
Nice sprawl there from Alves as Hribik shoots in.#T1#
Hribik throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Hribik is breathing heavily.
Hribik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alves defends it nicely.
Alves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hribik's head backwards.
Hribik looks to land a right hand but Alves moved out of range.
Alves connects with a jab.
Brandon Alves is winning the standup battle so far.
Alves's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hribik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alves scrambles back to his feet.
Alves throws a head kick that misses.
Hribik blocks a head kick by Alves.
Hribik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alves defends it well.
Alves throws a sloppy head kick and Hribik moves out of range easily.
Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hribik can do to turn this around?
Hribik takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alves lands a high kick!
#ROC#
Hribik is rocked!
Alves moves out of range of the strikes.
Alves goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hribik is still on wobbly legs! Can Alves finish him?#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Alves! Hribik is out on his feet! Alves rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hribik is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hribik is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Alves!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Foster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hribik sprawls well. Hribik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
Hribik tries to clinch up.
Foster avoids the head kick by Hribik.
#CL2#
Hribik rushes Foster and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Foster has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hribik is trying to keep an underhook but Foster manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Foster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hribik is controlling Foster's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hribik wants to improve his position but Foster is controlling well.
#T1#
Still in half guard, Foster seems content to control.
Hribik wants to control but Foster is keeping busy.
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Hribik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hribik tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Hribik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hribik is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.#ES2#
Hribik kicks Foster off and gets back to his feet.
Hribik tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Foster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hribik is wriggling around but Foster manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Hribik 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.
Foster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Foster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Hribik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Foster's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Foster's back!
Hribik tries to keep control of the position but Foster is staying busy.
Foster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Hribik is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Foster is defending well though. Hribik let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Foster is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hribik gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster is really stuck here.
#T4##SUB2#
Foster defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hribik's arms.
Foster trying to get back to his feet but Hribik is in full control for now.
Hribik missing with punches from the back.
Foster tries to roll but Hribik sticks to his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Foster defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hribik is striking well from the back but Foster escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brano Hribik 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##TD2#
Hribik shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brano Hribik has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hribik.
Foster looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Foster is defending against the submission attempts here by Hribik.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Hribik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hribik postures up in Foster's guard and throws a big left but Foster blocks it.
Hribik postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hribik lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Hribik drops back, looking for a kneebar! Foster looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Foster looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Foster! #REVR#
Foster is looking to take a break and control but Hribik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Foster is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hribik is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hribik struggling a bit here.
Hribik is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Foster controlling the position.
Hribik sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Hribik keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hribik is trying to control but can't.
Hribik is controlling Foster's trapped leg to prevent Foster from advancing to side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hribik works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Foster controlling from the top position.
Hribik is trying to control the position but Foster postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown but Hribik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Hribik shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Foster manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hribik is looking to work some ground and pound but Foster has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hribik stands up over Foster, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hribik trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brano Hribik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hribik tries to clinch there but Foster circles away.
Foster feinted with a counter takedown.
Hribik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster.
Foster darts in looking for a takedown but Hribik gets double underhooks and turns Foster into the cage.
Hribik throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Hribik wants to clinch but Foster slips to the side#TD#
and Foster counters with a shoot takedown. Hribik fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
Hribik manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#TD2#
Hribik closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Foster to the mat! Foster manages to get full guard.
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!
Foster looking to control.
Hribik throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hribik tries to free his leg and advance position but Foster is retaining full guard.
Hribik wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving. #T1#
Hribik throwing strikes from guard but Foster blocks nicely.
Hribik looking to pass the guard.
Hribik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Hribik from controlling successfully.
Hribik won't allow Foster to get back to his feet.
Hribik trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hribik missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hribik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Foster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt.
Hribik is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hribik as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gayle Foster. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##TD2#
Hribik looking to score a takedown here. Foster is defending well but Hribik drives through and ends up in Foster's guard.
Hribik sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Foster's guard.
Foster is refusing to be controlled, as Hribik sits in half guard.
Foster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hribik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Foster tries to kick Hribik off but Hribik keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU2#
Hribik escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Hribik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Foster looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Foster can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Hribik wants to control but Foster is keeping him busy.
Hribik is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Foster takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hribik lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hribik is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Foster knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #ES#
Foster bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Brano Hribik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hribik 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brano Hribik!
A victorious Brano Hribik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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