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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Jonson lands with an uppercut that bounces Phillips off the cage and back into range.
Jonson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jonson catches Phillips with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jonson, as that shot connected.
Jonson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Phillips shoots in and gets a takedown into Jonson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jonson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Phillips might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Phillips content to stall in guard here.
Phillips knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jonson on the ground.
Phillips throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jonson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phillips throws a big right hand that misses.
Phillips postures up in Jonson's guard and throws a big left but Jonson blocks it. #T1#
Phillips loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jonson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jonson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jonson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Phillips shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Phillips really is a fat lump.
Phillips wants to take a breather but Jonson is having none of it. #ES2#
Jonson has one foot on Phillips's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Phillips walks into a stiff left hand from Jonson.
Phillips tries to clinch there but Jonson circles away.
#T2#
Jonson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Phillips shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jonson is looking to improve his position.
Jonson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Phillips has gone for a leg lock! Jonson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Phillips's guard.#REVB#
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Jonson from controlling successfully.
Jonson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3##SUB#
Phillips looking for a guillotine here but Jonson defends easily.
Phillips wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jonson manages to pass to side control.
Phillips keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jonson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Phillips is trying to control but Jonson passes into side control!
Phillips gets back to half guard.
Jonson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Phillips moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jonson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jonson cracks Phillips with a good jab.
Phillips walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jonson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jonson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jonson lands a head shot.
Jonson scores with a nice right hand.
Jonson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Phillips takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Jonson avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Jonson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jonson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Phillips is controlling him.
Jonson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Jonson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phillips is one step ahead there.
Phillips throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buddy Phillips overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phillips throws a big elbow that misses.
Phillips trying to control but Jonson is working from the bottom.
Jonson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jonson tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jonson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jonson looks to land a combination but Phillips avoids it well.
Buddy Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jonson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
Jonson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phillips has time to react.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jonson.
Phillips walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Jonson. That snapped Phillips's head back.
Jonson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Phillips drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phillips wants to control from the top but Jonson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Phillips is posturing up here but Jonson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Phillips tries to roll out but it's too tight and Phillips has to tap! Slick submission there by Jonson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Jonson!
A relieved looking Anthony Jonson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Scassamaroni throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Scassamaroni but Scassamaroni pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Scassamaroni tries to bum rush Phillips with a series of wild strikes but Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phillips gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Buddy Phillips has been cut.
Scassamaroni fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips shoots in and drives through. Scassamaroni sprawls well.#TD2#
Scassamaroni dives in and scores a takedown into Phillips's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scassamaroni tries to free his leg and advance position but Phillips is retaining full guard.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scassamaroni controls the pace.
Scassamaroni trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Scassamaroni postures up.
Scassamaroni wants to pass the guard but Phillips is keeping the position.
Scassamaroni trying to stand up but can't free himself from Phillips's guard.
Scassamaroni trying to control but Phillips is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phillips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phillips dives in for a single leg takedown but Scassamaroni sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Scassamaroni throws out a counter right but Phillips avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scassamaroni lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phillips, right into the meat.
Scassamaroni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asdrubale Scassamaroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Phillips scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Scassamaroni can't do much from the bottom here.
Scassamaroni tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scassamaroni avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Phillips.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips trying to control the position but Scassamaroni is working away.
Phillips working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Phillips working the body and head with strikes.
Scassamaroni can't do much from the bottom here.
Scassamaroni is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Phillips is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scassamaroni is looking for a sweep.
Scassamaroni being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
Phillips appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Scassamaroni gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Scassamaroni breaks from the clinch.
Phillips throws a head kick but Scassamaroni moves out of range.
Scassamaroni keeps the fight on the outside.
Scassamaroni lands with a slapping head kick. #CL2#
Scassamaroni has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Scassamaroni pulls guard effortlessly.
Phillips looking to sit in guard and control but Scassamaroni gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Scassamaroni controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Asdrubale Scassamaroni dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buddy Phillips's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Scassamaroni plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Buddy Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scassamaroni will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phillips could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Scassamaroni avoids them all with ease.
Phillips shoots in but no luck this time.
Scassamaroni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Scassamaroni has closed the distance and engaged Phillips in a clinch.
Phillips missing with knees to the body.
Scassamaroni has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Phillips avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Phillips is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1##BC2#
Scassamaroni manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Scassamaroni has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phillips avoiding damage as Scassamaroni throws knees to the body.
Scassamaroni goes for a takedown attempt but Phillips pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Buddy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Asdrubale Scassamaroni.
Scassamaroni shoots in for a takedown but Phillips shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scassamaroni fails with the takedown.
Scassamaroni is breathing heavily.
Phillips connects with an inside leg kick.#T2##CL#
Phillips instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Scassamaroni breaks from the clinch.
Asdrubale Scassamaroni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scassamaroni lands a nice hook to Phillips's body. Phillips takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phillips throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phillips throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phillips is looking to score with low kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Scassamaroni. Those never looked like landing.
Phillips is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Phillips tries to keep at a distance but Scassamaroni has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scassamaroni is trying to pull guard but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Scassamaroni is stalling here.
Scassamaroni is trying to pull guard but Phillips turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scassamaroni is trying to drag Phillips to the mat but Phillips just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Phillips trying to land knees to the body.
Phillips controlling the action here for a moment.
Phillips is trying to break the clinch but Scassamaroni is controlling him.#T4#
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.
Scassamaroni trying to control the position but instead, Phillips has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scassamaroni into the cage.
Scassamaroni is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Scassamaroni manages to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scassamaroni shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phillips as he jumps to the side.
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
Phillips tries to counter by clinching up but Scassamaroni breaks away and moves out of range.
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 Buddy Phillips will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buddy Phillips's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Phillips scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Scassamaroni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phillips is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Scassamaroni turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Scassamaroni manages to end up in side control.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom here.
Scassamaroni advances to mount. #SUB2#
Scassamaroni looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Phillips working to try and regain half guard.
Phillips might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Phillips wants to control but Scassamaroni is having none of it.
Scassamaroni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scassamaroni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scassamaroni can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phillips is looking to escape.
Scassamaroni in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Phillips is in all sorts of trouble here.
Phillips sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Scassamaroni wants to control but Phillips is keeping him busy.
Phillips tries to get to full guard but Scassamaroni has control of the leg.
Phillips knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scassamaroni on the ground.
Phillips wants to control but Scassamaroni is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Phillips actively working from the bottom here.
Scassamaroni lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Scassamaroni is trying to control. Phillips wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scassamaroni seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Scassamaroni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Scassamaroni darts in and clinches Phillips up against the cage.
Scassamaroni takes a shot to the head.
Scassamaroni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.#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.
Phillips is trying to break free.
Scassamaroni stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Phillips has Scassamaroni pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Scassamaroni pulls guard effortlessly.
Scassamaroni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scassamaroni keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Phillips is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Asdrubale Scassamaroni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scassamaroni 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asdrubale Scassamaroni!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2016 |
#R1##KD2#
Mcgreggor lands a left and a right that send Phillips crashing to the mat, dazed. Mcgreggor thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Phillips is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Buddy Phillips has been cut.
Phillips really is a fat lump.
Phillips misses with a wild combination.
Oh Phillips is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Mcgreggor takes the fight into the clinch.
Phillips seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Mcgreggor gets control of Phillips's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mcgreggor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Mcgreggor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Phillips with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcgreggor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phillips. #SUB2#
Mcgreggor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Phillips throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mcgreggor holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Phillips trying to control but Mcgreggor is working from the bottom.
Mcgreggor trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phillips misses with a low kick as Mcgreggor jumps back.
Mcgreggor blocks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Mcgreggor.#CL2#
Mcgreggor moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Mcgreggor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phillips throws a nice head kick!
Mcgreggor blocks a head kick by Phillips.
#T2#
Mcgreggor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mcgreggor darts in looking for a takedown but Phillips gets double underhooks and turns Mcgreggor into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Phillips. No joy for Mcgreggor on that attempt.
Mcgreggor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mcgreggor blocks a head kick by Phillips.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Mcgreggor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Phillips - that landed with a thud.
#TD2#
Mcgreggor pulls guard successfully.
Phillips trying to control but Mcgreggor is working from the bottom.
Mcgreggor is controlling Phillips's posture.#T3#
Phillips throwing strikes from guard but Mcgreggor blocks nicely. #ES2#
Mcgreggor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Phillips misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Mcgreggor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Phillips tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Mcgreggor manages to break the clinch.
Phillips dives in and grabs Mcgreggor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcgreggor pushes down on Phillips's head and hops out.#CL2#
Mcgreggor moves into the clinch.
Phillips taking a breather. #T4##BC2#
Mcgreggor breaks the clinch.
Mcgreggor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phillips swivels and escapes.
Buddy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Mcgreggor.
Mcgreggor dodges the punch combination from Phillips.
Mcgreggor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phillips. Phillips obviously looking to wear him down.
Mcgreggor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Phillips defends well and Mcgreggor ends up having to push Phillips into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Phillips gets tackled into the cage by Mcgreggor. Mcgreggor maintains the clinch.
Phillips taking a breather. #TD2#
Mcgreggor jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mcgreggor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buddy Phillips's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Phillips keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mcgreggor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phillips tries to avoid it but Mcgreggor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phillips to the ground. Phillips escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mcgreggor fails to land the takedown.
Phillips is looking for a counter combo.
Buddy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Mcgreggor.#CL2#
Mcgreggor takes the fight into the clinch.
Mcgreggor tries to pull guard but Phillips holds him up against the cage and eventually Mcgreggor drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mcgreggor manages to break the clinch.
Phillips tries to land a leg kick but Mcgreggor saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Mcgreggor shoots for a double leg takedown but Phillips sprawls well. He's pushed Mcgreggor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcgreggor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Phillips sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgreggor is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Mcgreggor has managed to clinch.
Phillips tries to pull guard but Mcgreggor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcgreggor has Phillips pushed against the cage.
Mcgreggor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Phillips pulls his leg out and moves away.
Phillips tries to clinch up.
Mcgreggor tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Mcgreggor instigates a clinch.
Mcgreggor pushes Phillips back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Mcgreggor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phillips to keep the fight standing.
Phillips stops a takedown attempt from Mcgreggor.
A short right from Phillips. #BC2#
Mcgreggor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Mcgreggor moves into the clinch successfully.
Phillips tries to break the clinch but Mcgreggor is controlling the position. #BC2#
Mcgreggor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Connor Mcgreggor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phillips wants to clinch up but Mcgreggor keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Mcgreggor has closed the distance and engaged Phillips in a clinch.
Mcgreggor stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Mcgreggor manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Mcgreggor fails with the takedown#TD#
and Phillips counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Phillips.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phillips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phillips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcgreggor has wrist control.
Mcgreggor has momentary wrist control but Phillips slips an elbow through the middle.
Phillips postures up in Mcgreggor's guard and throws a big left but Mcgreggor blocks it.
Phillips knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcgreggor on the ground.
Mcgreggor keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully. #SU#
Phillips stands up from Mcgreggor's guard - Phillips perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Mcgreggor closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Mcgreggor.
Mcgreggor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgreggor has Phillips pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Phillips manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Phillips stalling in the clinch but Mcgreggor improves position.
Phillips stalling.
Mcgreggor is trying to pull guard but Phillips turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips tries to pull guard but Mcgreggor won't allow it.
#BC2#
Mcgreggor breaks the clinch.
Phillips throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mcgreggor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Connor Mcgreggor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Buddy Phillips's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Phillips throws a head kick that misses.
Mcgreggor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Mcgreggor persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips throws a nice inside leg kick.
Phillips wants to land a leg kick but Mcgreggor is out of range. #CL2#
Mcgreggor instigates a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Phillips as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mcgreggor. #BC2#
Mcgreggor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgreggor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Mcgreggor instigates a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Mcgreggor breaks from the clinch.
Phillips goes for a double leg but Mcgreggor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcgreggor continues to drive forward.
Mcgreggor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Phillips tries to clinch there but Mcgreggor circles away.
Mcgreggor misses with a body kick.
Mcgreggor fails with the takedown.
Phillips tries to counter with a takedown but Mcgreggor is quick to defend against it.
Buddy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Mcgreggor.
Mcgreggor jabs Phillips to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Mcgreggor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mcgreggor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phillips is trying to break the clinch but Mcgreggor has him pressed against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Mcgreggor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Mcgreggor has Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
Mcgreggor is working for takedown but Phillips is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mcgreggor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Mcgreggor manages to break the clinch.
Phillips on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Phillips misses with a wild combination.
Mcgreggor checks a leg kick.
Phillips throws a one two combo.
#T3#
Mcgreggor shoots in for a takedown but Phillips shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Mcgreggor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcgreggor tries to counter with a clinch but Phillips shakes him off and moves away.
Phillips throws a right hand that Mcgreggor ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcgreggor also avoids with ease.
A leg kick checked by Mcgreggor.
Phillips looks to land a combination but Mcgreggor avoids it well.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It seemed like Mcgreggor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phillips wants to land a leg kick but Mcgreggor is out of range.
Mcgreggor dives in for a single leg takedown but Phillips sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mcgreggor slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
Mcgreggor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mcgreggor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Mcgreggor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phillips.
Mcgreggor has a takedown stuffed.
Phillips fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mcgreggor shoots in for a takedown but Phillips shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mcgreggor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phillips counters with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Phillips fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mcgreggor, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
Buddy Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connor Mcgreggor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phillips.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Buddy Phillips.
Well Mcgreggor 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Buddy Phillips!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lmao dives in and scores a takedown into Phillips's guard.
Lmao throws an elbow that misses. Phillips uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lmao's guard. Nice move by Phillips!#REVR#
Phillips postures up.
Lmao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lmao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phillips showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lmao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phillips.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lmao trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lmao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Lmao's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Phillips stops Lmao from standing up.
Phillips postures up.
Phillips is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Phillips might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Phillips makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Phillips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Phillips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Phillips stopping the sweep attempt from Lmao.#SUB2#
Lmao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lmao trying to control the position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Phillips won't allow Lmao to sweep him here.
Phillips throwing strikes from guard but Lmao blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phillips is looking to chop away at Lmao's legs.
Phillips fails to land with a series of punches.
Phillips could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lmao.
Lmao looks winded!#TD#
Phillips shoots in and gets a takedown into Lmao's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lmao manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T3##BC#
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phillips misses with a wild combination.
Lmao doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Phillips moves into the clinch.
Lmao tries to break the clinch but Phillips is controlling the position.
Lmao can't break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
Phillips swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lmao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Phillips utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Phillips.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lmao shoots in looking for a takedown. Phillips tries to sprawl out of it but Lmao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phillips manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Phillips dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Phillips tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips ducks right into an uppercut from Lmao.
Lmao fails with the takedown.
Phillips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phillips blocks a head kick by Lmao.
Phillips throws a big counter combination but Lmao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Phillips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phillips tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lmao swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lmao closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Phillips misses with a two punch combination.
Lmao connects with a body shot.
Lmao is breathing heavily.
Phillips blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Phillips throws a leg kick which misses Lmao's front leg but catches the back leg as Lmao tries to avoid it.
Phillips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lmao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phillips as he jumps to the side.
Phillips scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Phillips tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lmao's calf.
Phillips has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lmao finds it's way round the side to connect with Phillips's head.
Phillips will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phillips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lmao can do to turn this around?#T2#
Phillips swinging wildly here.
Phillips misses with a wild combination.
Lmao misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Phillips counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Buddy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayy Lmao.#BC#
Phillips breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buddy Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Lmao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phillips. Phillips obviously looking to wear him down.
Phillips with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phillips looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lmao is fending him off so far but Phillips persists. Nope, Lmao circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips tries to score with a low kick but Lmao moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Phillips moves in looking to clinch but Lmao pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Lmao. No joy for Phillips on that attempt.
Buddy Phillips is winning the standup battle so far.
Phillips misses with a head kick.
Lmao doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lmao tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips fails to land with a series of punches.
Phillips misses with the combination.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses.
Phillips moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lmao is defended easily by Phillips.
Ayy Lmao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Phillips swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Phillips shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lmao wants to get back to his feet.
Phillips drops an elbow to the side of Lmao's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Phillips dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Phillips. #TD2#
Lmao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Phillips!#ES#
Phillips bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Phillips leaves Lmao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Phillips shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lmao's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lmao working a defensive guard here.
Lmao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phillips working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Phillips's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lmao wants to control the position but Phillips says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Phillips slips a nice elbow through Lmao's hands, connecting with Lmao's forehead.
Phillips prevents Lmao from standing back up.
Phillips landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SU#
Phillips stands up from half guard. #CL#
Phillips closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phillips. #T2#
Lmao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phillips throws a nice looking combination but Lmao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Phillips pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lmao is out of range and Phillips settles back down. #CL#
Phillips gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lmao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Phillips.
Phillips's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lmao is looking to break free of the clinch but Phillips has double underhooks. #T3##BC#
Phillips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phillips throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lmao slips a jab and a cross from Phillips.
#TD#
Lmao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Phillips is standing up over Lmao. Lmao looks to escape but Phillips dives into side control.
#REVB#
Phillips working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Phillips in side control lands a decent elbow.
Phillips lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Phillips scores with a couple of short elbows.
Phillips scores with punches from side control.
Lmao is trying to control Phillips's posture but Phillips avoids it.
Lmao is being controlled here.
Phillips works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Phillips working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buddy Phillips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phillips 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Phillips!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Morales drives through with a takedown into Phillips's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Phillips might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Phillips avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Phillips really is a fat lump.
Phillips working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morales.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morales manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Morales has momentary wrist control but Phillips slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phillips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Morales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Phillips has gone for a leg lock! Morales slips out almost immediately though and dives into Phillips's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet. #SUB2#
Morales drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Morales off! Morales jumps back into Phillips's guard.
Morales has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Morales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morales working some strikes from top position.
Phillips is trying to control the position but Morales postures up.
Phillips keeping full guard, as Morales tries to pass.
Phillips is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Morales advances to half guard.
Morales lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Phillips is defending against the submission attempts here by Morales.
Morales with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #ES#
Phillips kicks off Morales and gets to his feet.
Morales closes the distance and clinches up with Phillips, looking for a takedown. Morales pushes Phillips against the cage but Phillips circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Morales shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Morales was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Phillips is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Morales tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morales has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morales working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T3##SUB2#
Morales tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Morales cracks Phillips with a big elbow.
Morales in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Morales scoring with punches and elbows.
Phillips on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Morales looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB2#
Morales goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Phillips rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Morales's guard! Nice work there by Phillips!
Morales looks winded!
Phillips trying to control but Morales is working from the bottom.
Morales tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morales has control of Phillips's left arm, preventing Phillips from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morales's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Morales dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Morales shoots for a takedown but Phillips saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Phillips fails with a takedown attempt.
Morales is trying hard to land a takedown here. Phillips sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Phillips slaps away a takedown attempt from Morales, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buddy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Morales.
Morales shoots in for a takedown but Phillips shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Phillips went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Phillips misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2#
Morales bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morales creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Morales is breathing heavily.
Morales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
Phillips tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Morales postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Phillips is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Morales wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well.
Phillips sneaks back into half guard.
Morales working over Phillips with some ground and pound. Phillips looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Morales missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morales lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Phillips is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Morales is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phillips is staying active underneath Morales, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morales tries to pass to full mount but Phillips defends it.
Morales working Phillips over with strikes. #SUB2#
Morales is looking for a kimura here.
Phillips manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Morales is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Morales working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Morales connects with a couple of short punches.
Morales postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morales lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Morales is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Phillips lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phillips swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Morales scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Phillips is looking to escape.
Phillips trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morales stops Phillips from getting back to his feet.
Morales takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Miguel Morales will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Phillips's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Morales looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Morales from controlling successfully.
Phillips is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Morales dives into side control.
Phillips on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Morales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phillips knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Morales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working. #SUB2#
Morales is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phillips has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morales scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Morales goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Phillips rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Morales's guard! Nice work there by Phillips!
Morales looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phillips is one step ahead there.
Morales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morales avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
Morales keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Morales bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Phillips's guard. #REVB#
Morales looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Phillips throws a strike but Morales rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Phillips is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morales defends well.#SUB2#
Morales drops back looking for a leg! Phillips is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phillips manages to kick Morales off! Morales jumps back into Phillips's guard. #T3##SUB#
Phillips looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Morales passes into side control.
Morales in side control lands a decent elbow.
Miguel Morales is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lull in the action here as Morales stalls from top position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
More stalling from Morales.
Morales is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Morales the control monster continue. Boring.
Morales working the body and head with strikes.
Buddy Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Morales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morales 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Morales!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Tyson connects with a crisp jab.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Phillips moved out of range nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phillips checks a leg kick.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Phillips bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Phillips gets a double leg takedown into Tyson's guard.
Tyson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Phillips in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyson has Phillips pulled in close to control his posture.
Phillips might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Phillips controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SU#
Phillips stands and steps away. Tyson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mike Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Phillips shoots in but no luck this time.
Phillips throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.
Phillips sets himself, and Tyson steps forward looking for the clinch! Phillips avoids it this time.#TD#
Tyson gets caught flat footed, as Phillips shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tyson has control of Phillips's left arm, preventing Phillips from doing any damage.
Phillips postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tyson seems keen to control Phillips's posture.
Phillips really is a fat lump.
Phillips is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyson has wrist control.
Tyson is pulling down on Phillips's head. It's preventing any offense from Phillips, at least for the moment.#T2#
Tyson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tyson controlling Phillips's posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tyson looks to land a right hand but Phillips moved out of range.
Tyson punishes Phillips's body with a nice straight punch.
Tyson throws a body punch but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Phillips is looking to slow Tyson down with leg kicks.
Tyson lands with a nice body kick.
Phillips avoids a kick to the body.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyson as he avoids it easily.
Tyson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phillips throws a sloppy head kick and Tyson moves out of range easily.
Tyson avoids the head kick by Phillips.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phillips lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tyson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tyson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Phillips misses with a low kick.
Tyson wants to counter with a clinch but Phillips pushes him away.
Tyson keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyson tries to counter with a clinch but Phillips shakes him off and moves away.
Phillips throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
#T4#
Tyson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tyson throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Tyson stuffs the takedown attempt from Phillips. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Phillips checks a leg kick.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson lands a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Phillips is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phillips tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tyson manages to circle out of the way.
Tyson checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Tyson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tyson lands a two punch combo.
#CL#
Phillips darts in and clinches Tyson up against the cage.#BC2#
Tyson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyson blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Phillips clinches up against the cage.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tyson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Phillips misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tyson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Phillips misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Tyson tries to get set, Phillips tries to push him back and clinch up but Tyson manages to avoid the attempt.
Buddy Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Phillips doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyson circles away.
Phillips tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tyson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Phillips checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mike Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phillips throws a combination. Tyson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phillips moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Phillips.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T2#
Phillips shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyson but Tyson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phillips throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson moves out of range of the leg kick from Phillips.
Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyson checks the leg kick.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson misses with a straight right.
Phillips throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Tyson counters by clinching up.
Tyson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Phillips manages to break the clinch.
#T3##TD#
Phillips shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tyson's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phillips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Phillips is fighting to break Tyson's control of his arms but Tyson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyson wants to sweep but no luck.
Tyson controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Tyson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phillips goes for a double leg but Tyson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tyson continues to drive forward.
Phillips throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Phillips seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
Tyson takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Phillips is looking to counter the offense by Tyson and move into the clinch.
Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phillips throws a leg kick which misses Tyson's front leg but catches the back leg as Tyson tries to avoid it. #TD#
Phillips closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tyson to the mat! Tyson manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mike Tyson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! 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#
Tyson scores with a three punch combo!
Tyson swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.
Phillips defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Tyson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips.
A jab from Phillips misses.
Phillips closes the distance and clinches up with Tyson, looking for a takedown. Phillips pushes Tyson against the cage but Tyson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson throws a leg kick but Phillips moved away.
Phillips takes a kick to the side of the head.
Phillips tries a head kick but it misses.
Phillips slips a straight right by Tyson.#T1#
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phillips circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Phillips has Tyson pressed against the cage, preventing Tyson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phillips lands a leg kick that knocks Tyson off balance momentarily.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
Phillips throws a leg kick but Tyson checks it.
Phillips fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Phillips.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buddy Phillips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phillips throws a big counter combination but Tyson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Tyson lands with a kick to the temple. Phillips shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tyson misses with the combination.
A combination from Tyson does no damage.
Phillips moves out of range of the body kick from Tyson.
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Phillips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson feints a jab promting Phillips to slip. Tyson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Phillips slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Phillips lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tyson lands a nice shot that snaps Phillips's head back.
Tyson tries to land a front kick but Phillips steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phillips is defended easily by Tyson.
Tyson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Phillips.
A head kick misses from Tyson. #CL#
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Phillips keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Phillips keeps control of Tyson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyson working hard to break the clinch.
Tyson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyson tries to circle away but Phillips has him pinned against the cage.#TD#
Phillips drags the fight down to the ground.
Tyson wants to stand but Phillips is controlling his posture from full guard.
Buddy Phillips has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Tyson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Phillips, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Tyson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tyson 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Tyson!
Mike Tyson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
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Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Phillips throws out a leg kick but Lintunen L moves out of range and Phillips only half commits. #TD#
Phillips shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lintunen L looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phillips is one step ahead there.
Lintunen L is pulling down on Phillips's head to control his posture.
Phillips wants to get up but he can't break Lintunen L's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Phillips trying to control but Lintunen L is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lintunen L wants to stand up but Phillips is controlling him. #SUB2#
Lintunen L looking for a triangle here. Phillips is fighting it but it looks tight! Lintunen L pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Phillips is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lauri Lintunen L!
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Date: Mar 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Phillips misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Phillips moves into the clinch successfully.
Lintunen stalling against the cage.
Phillips is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Phillips is trying to force a seperation but Lintunen has the dominant position.#BC2#
Lintunen manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lintunen moves into the clinch.
Lintunen wants a takedown.
Lintunen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phillips just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Lintunen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lintunen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lintunen jumps guard but Phillips turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Buddy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Lintunen.
Lintunen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Lintunen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phillips could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lintunen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lintunen wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lintunen.
Phillips seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Phillips fails with the takedown.
Lintunen shoots in looking for a takedown but Phillips manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lintunen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Phillips or perhaps it was just good defense by Lintunen, which made it look bad.
Lintunen checks the leg kick.
Lintunen shoots for a double leg takedown but Phillips sprawls well. He's pushed Lintunen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Lintunen gets a clinch. #BC2#
Lintunen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lintunen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Phillips sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Phillips throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lintunen's waist but Lintunen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Phillips off to one side. #T3#
Lintunen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phillips fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lintunen avoids it really well and circles away.
Lintunen stuns Phillips with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phillips with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lintunen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lintunen shoots in but no luck this time.
Phillips takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lintunen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4#
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Lintunen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lintunen. #BC2#
Lintunen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.
Phillips misses with a two punch combination.
Phillips throws a sloppy head kick and Lintunen moves out of range easily.
Lintunen feints the counter takedown.
Phillips is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Lintunen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Phillips pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauri Lintunen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lintunen fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips scores with a one two! Lintunen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Phillips slaps away a takedown attempt from Lintunen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Lintunen.
Lintunen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Phillips is fending him off so far but Lintunen persists. Nope, Phillips circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lintunen.
Buddy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Lintunen.
Phillips fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lintunen avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Lintunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phillips scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lintunen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phillips sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lintunen somewhat.
Lintunen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lintunen throws a fast counter high kick but Phillips manages to duck under it in time.
Lintunen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Phillips defends it nicely.#T2#
Phillips with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phillips misses with a low kick as Lintunen jumps back.
Phillips displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lintunen. #CL2#
Lintunen closes the distance and pushes Phillips back into the cage.
Phillips tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lintunen smiles and moves away.
Phillips lands with a kick to the temple. Lintunen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Lintunen shoots in for a takedown but Phillips shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Lintunen looks to move away, Phillips throws a big counter combo but Lintunen just gets out of the way.
Buddy Phillips is winning the standup battle so far.
Lintunen misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Lintunen moves into range and clinches up with Phillips.
Phillips tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lintunen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lintunen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lintunen landing knees to the body.
Phillips letting Lintunen take a breather here.
Lintunen scores a nice knee to the body.
#T4#
Lintunen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lintunen.
Lintunen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Phillips prevents it.
Lintunen is trying to pull guard but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Lintunen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lintunen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Buddy Phillips will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lintunen leaves Phillips with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Phillips backs off Lintunen throws a huge counter combo but Phillips manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Lintunen closes the distance and clinches.
Phillips wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Lintunen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Lintunen with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips tried to score with a low kick but Lintunen checks it.
Lintunen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phillips avoids it really well and circles away.
Lauri Lintunen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Lintunen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Phillips was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Buddy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lauri Lintunen.#CL2#
Lintunen gets a clinch. #BC2#
Lintunen manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Lintunen blocks the leg kick.
#CL2#
Lintunen moves into the clinch successfully.
Lintunen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lauri Lintunen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lintunen misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Lintunen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Buddy Phillips has been cut.
Lintunen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Phillips is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lintunen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Phillips up against the cage.#BC2#
Lintunen breaks from the clinch.
Phillips misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Lintunen with a poor takedown
and Phillips counters with a one-two to the body.
Lintunen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phillips connects with a leg kick. Lintunen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Lintunen has Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips prevents the takedown attempt.
Lintunen fails to pull guard.
Lintunen lands an elbow inside. #BC#
Phillips manages to break the clinch.
Lintunen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Phillips. #T4#
Lintunen fails with a takedown attempt.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lintunen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phillips throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lintunen.
Phillips misses with a low kick.
Lintunen dodges the punch combination from Phillips.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips avoids the head kick by Lintunen.
Phillips tries to counter by clinching up but Lintunen breaks away and moves out of range.
Phillips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lauri Lintunen.
I think Lintunen 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lauri Lintunen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Merfis looks to land a combination but Phillips avoids it well.
Phillips throws a leg kick but Merfis moved away.
Merfis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Phillips tries to bum rush Merfis with a series of wild strikes but Merfis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Merfis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Buddy Phillips has been cut.
Merfis looks to land a body kick but Phillips moved away.
Phillips shoots in looking for a takedown but Merfis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Phillips's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Merfis is looking for the big counter here.
Phillips lands a leg kick that knocks Merfis off balance momentarily.
Merfis closes the distance and clinches up with Phillips, looking for a takedown. Merfis pushes Phillips against the cage but Phillips circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Merfis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Phillips misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Merfis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phillips misses with a two punch combination.
Merfis is trying to counter with his kicks.
Merfis fails with a takedown attempt.
Buddy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Merfis.
Merfis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Merfis forces Phillips back against the cage and clinches.
Merfis tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
Merfis is trying to drag Phillips to the mat but Phillips just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Phillips displaying some good clinch control by pressing Merfis up against the cage.#T2#
Phillips on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Phillips.
#TD#
Phillips decides to pull guard.
Merfis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phillips works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Phillips wants to sweep here but Merfis controlling him for the moment.
Merfis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3##SUB#
Phillips has his foot on Merfis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Merfis works his way back into a safe position though.
Merfis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Phillips is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Phillips wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phillips really is a fat lump.#CL2#
Merfis moves into range and clinches up with Phillips.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Phillips jumps guard but Merfis stands there with Phillips around his waist. Phillips gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Merfis taking a breather.
Merfis tries to pull guard but Phillips forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Merfis prevents Phillips from breaking the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Merfis tries a knee to the head but Phillips blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Buddy Phillips will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buddy Phillips's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Merfis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Merfis closes the distance and clinches.
Merfis tries to pull guard but Phillips holds him up against the cage and eventually Merfis drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Merfis. #BC#
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Merfis shoots in and drives through. Phillips sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips has a takedown stuffed.
Merfis blocks a head kick by Phillips.
Phillips stalks Merfis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Merfis's face. Merfis staggers backwards, shaken.#T1##CL2#
Phillips gets tackled into the cage by Merfis. Merfis maintains the clinch. #BC#
Phillips manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Merfis or perhaps it was just good defense by Phillips, which made it look bad.
Buddy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Merfis.
Merfis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buddy Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Merfis rushes Phillips and presses him up against the cage.
Phillips prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Merfis.
Phillips throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Merfis is trying to push Phillips away but Phillips has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Merfis.
Merfis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Phillips.
Merfis wants to break free but Phillips has control.
Phillips putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Merfis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Merfis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Phillips has Merfis pressed against the cage, preventing Merfis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3##TD2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merfis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Phillips scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Merfis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phillips.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Phillips accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Phillips trying to control but Merfis is working from the bottom.
Phillips lands a couple of digs.
Phillips throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phillips with a flurry of punches that miss.
Phillips looking to sit in guard and control but Merfis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Merfis stands and throws Phillips's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Phillips is looking to regain half guard here but Merfis keeps moving and retains side control.
Phillips is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Merfis has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SU2#
Merfis decides to stand back up.
Phillips shoots and misses
and Merfis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Merfis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phillips, pushing him back against the cage.
Merfis can't break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Merfis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Merfis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buddy Phillips's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Merfis ducks under a wild hook from Phillips.
Phillips tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phillips misses with a series of wild punches.
Merfis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Merfis clinches with his opponent.
Merfis is trying to force a seperation but Phillips has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Merfis pulls Phillips into guard.
Phillips throws an elbow that misses. Merfis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Phillips's guard. Nice move by Merfis!#REVB##T1#
Merfis controlling from the top position.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
Merfis advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Merfis is trying to get an arm triangle but Phillips is defending well.
A lull in the action here as Merfis stalls from top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Phillips is trying to get back to half guard.
Phillips might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merfis is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Phillips will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Merfis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Phillips!#SU2#
Merfis get's back to his feet.#T3#
Merfis shoots in and drives through. Phillips sprawls well.
Phillips shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Merfis as he jumps to the side.
Merfis is looking for the big counter here.
Merfis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phillips as he jumps to the side.
Buddy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Merfis.
Merfis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Merfis closes the distance and clinches.
Phillips wants to break the clinch but can't.
Merfis misses with a knee strike.
Merfis can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Merfis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Merfis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Phillips pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Merfis trying to stall but Phillips improves his position.
Phillips jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Merfis walks away with a smile on his face. Phillips gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Phillips throws a nice looking combination but Merfis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Merfis with the counter takedown but Phillips avoids it easily.
Merfis tries a head kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phillips looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Merfis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Merfis 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Merfis!
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