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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Peters doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Christian counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Christian gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Peters is striking but Christian is not phased and passes to half guard.
Christian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Christian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Peters looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Christian pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Christian lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Christian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Christian unloading with bombs!
Christian is landing with some decent strikes but Peters is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Peters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christian lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Christian putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Peters tries to hold on but Christian pushes him away.
Christian landing shots from mount.
Peters tries to reverse the position but Christian maintains control.
Christian is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Peters can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T2#
Christian controlling the pace for now.
Christian with shots to the head and body - Peters looks very uncomfortable down there.
Peters is desperately trying to improve his position but Christian has a good base and remains in mount.
Christian controlling from the full mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christian with good strikes from the mount here!
Christian with the ground and pound from mount.
Peters wants to control but Christian is having none of it.
Christian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Christian postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Peters looks a forlorn figure.
#T3##SUB#
Christian is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Peters is surviving well by controlling Christian's body position as best he can.
Christian lands a heavy elbow.
Christian lands a big shot there that rocks Peters but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Peters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Christian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Christian is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Peters to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Peters shrugs it off. #T4#
Christian content just to control the position here.
Christian looking to finish Peters with some ground and pound. This is bad for Peters!
Christian dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christian working the ground and pound effectively.
Christian fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Christian is landing with some decent strikes but Peters is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Christian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Peters throws a solid leg kick but Christian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Peters.
Peters tries for a takedown but Christian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Christian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Peters has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Christian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Christian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Peters wants to control from the top but Christian keeps moving.
Peters wants to stand and escape but instead Christian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Christian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peters is looking to sweep but instead, Christian has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Peters is looking to improve his position.
Christian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Christian lands a nice short elbow.
Christian working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Christian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Christian's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Peters is trying to stand.
Christian slips a nice elbow through Peters's hands, connecting with Peters's forehead.
Peters has hold of Christian's hands but Christian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Peters has a hand on Christian's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Christian takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Christian controlling from mount.
Christian unloading with bombs!#T3#
Christian lands a heavy elbow.
Christian punishing his opponent with strikes.
Peters has given up his back here. Will Christian look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB#
Peters has hold of Christian's leg, trying to break free but it's let Christian lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Peters is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Christian throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alberto Christian!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Christian leaves Normous with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Normous moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Alberto Christian has been cut.#CL#
Christian moves into the clinch.
Normous is trying to force a seperation but Christian has the dominant position.
Normous drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Christian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Christian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Normous just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Normous has Christian pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Christian manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alberto Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixie Normous.#T1#
Normous has had enough of the clinch but Christian keeps him there for the moment.
Christian jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Normous walks away with a smile on his face. Christian gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Christian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Normous throws a sloppy head kick and Christian moves out of range easily.
Normous misses with a takedown attempt - Christian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Normous shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christian as he jumps to the side.
Normous tries a head kick but it misses.
Christian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Christian gets a clinch. #TD#
Christian jumps into guard, dragging Normous to the mat.
Christian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Christian pulls Normous in close to his closed guard and prevents Normous from doing any damage or advancing position.
Normous pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christian is keeping the position for now.
Normous is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Christian has Normous pulled in close to control his posture.
Christian working a defensive guard but Normous manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T3#
Normous taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christian wants to control but Normous postures up.#SU2#
Normous has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Normous tries to work over Christian's front leg with a kick but Christian checks it.
Christian throws a big counter combination but Normous scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Normous shoots in for a takedown but Christian shows good takedown defense. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Normous. Christian does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Normous looks to move away, Christian throws a big counter combo but Normous just gets out of the way.
Normous tries for a takedown but Christian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Christian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Normous managing to block the knees to the body from Christian.
Normous tries to pull guard but Christian won't allow it.
Normous stalling the fight.
#TD#
Christian manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Normous stays in close to Christian's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Christian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Normous defends well.
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 Alberto Christian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alberto Christian's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Normous fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Christian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Normous closes the distance and pushes Christian back into the cage.
Normous wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Christian has him pressed against the cage.
Normous tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Normous trying to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Christian pulls guard.
Christian keeping moving, preventing Normous from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian is controlling Normous's posture.
Normous is looking to stand up but Christian won't let him. #T1##SUB#
Christian looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Normous passes into half guard.
Christian trying to control here.
Normous is looking to take a break and control but Christian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Normous is trying to work for a kimura but Christian is defending well.
Normous moves into full mount! Christian won't be happy about that! #T2#
Normous sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Christian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Christian tries to hold on but Normous postures up.
Normous throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Normous content just to control the position here.
Dixie Normous has got the better of the ground game so far.
Christian regains half guard.#T3#
Normous tries to stand and escape but Christian actually recovers to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Normous postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Christian is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Normous, into his guard. #REVR#
Normous working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christian. #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.
Normous working a defensive guard but Christian manages to pass into side control anyway.
Normous tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Christian easily slips into full mount!
Christian raining down hammerfists from mount.
Christian punishing his opponent with strikes.
Normous is in all sorts of trouble here.
Normous is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
BOOM! Christian connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Normous wants to hold on but Christian pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Christian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Christian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Christian leaves Normous with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Normous moves into the clinch successfully.
Normous is trying to pull guard but Christian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Christian gets control of Normous's arms and successfully pulls guard. Christian will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Normous drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Christian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Normous has Christian in his guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Normous is looking to stand up but Christian isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Christian landing with the ground and pound.
Christian lands a couple of elbows.
Normous pulls Christian in close to prevent any damage.
Normous avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Normous has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Christian is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Normous.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christian is putting a hurting on Normous here, landing some big shots from side control.
Christian tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Christian in side control, throwing shots but Normous defends.
Christian fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Christian lands some shots froms side control.
Christian working away.
Normous taking a bit of punishment here - Christian scoring with strikes.
Christian scoring with punches and elbows.
Christian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Normous sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Normous takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christian is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Normous tries to roll over but Christian keeps him under control.
Christian working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Christian.
Christian stalling.
Normous wants to control but Christian is keeping busy.
#T4#
Normous is refusing to be controlled, as Christian sits in half guard.
Christian looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Normous with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Normous is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Normous is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Christian forces Normous back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Christian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Christian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Christian!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McConor.
#CL2#
McConor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McConor looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Christian manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McConor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McConor wants to stand but Christian has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McConor trying to control the position from guard on top but Christian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McConor tries to free his leg and advance position but Christian is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConor prevents Christian from getting back to his feet.
McConor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
McConor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christian works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McConor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Christian manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Christian stopping the sweep attempt from McConor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McConor trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
McConor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Christian got a little sloppy there for a moment and McConor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christian has managed to get both his arms back between McConor's legs - danger averted.
McConor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
McConor is looking for a triangle but Christian pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christian moves out of range of the body kick.
As McConor tries to get set, Christian tries to push him back and clinch up but McConor manages to avoid the attempt.
McConor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McConor duly obliges. #ROC2#
Christian is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Alberto Christian has been cut.#CL2#
McConor closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Christian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
McConor breaks the clinch.
McConor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
McConor throws a head kick but Christian moves out of range.
Christian changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Christian seems to have got his legs back now.
Christian tries to close the distance and clinch up but McConor swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
McConor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christian tries to counter by clinching up but McConor breaks away and moves out of range.
Christian shoots in for a takedown but McConor shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on McConor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Christian looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McConor!
McConor tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Christian mounts McConor! Really nice guard pass there!
Christian controlling the pace for now. #T4##SUB#
Christian goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McConor turns into him and now he's in Christian's guard.
McConor is fighting to break Christian's control of his arms but Christian is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christian's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor McConor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Christian's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Christian has closed the distance and engaged McConor in a clinch.
#BC#
Christian breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McConor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Christian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McConor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McConor is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McConor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McConor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McConor working a defensive guard here.
Christian stays in close to McConor's body and controls the position. #T1#
Christian is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McConor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McConor controls Christian momentarily but Christian frees himself.
McConor is striking from the bottom but Christian uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Ground and pound from Christian.
Christian drops an elbow to the side of McConor's head. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christian prevents McConor from improving his position.
McConor trying to control here.
McConor keeps control of the position for the meantime.
McConor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McConor tries to roll over but Christian keeps him under control.
McConor is looking to control Christian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McConor avoid being mounted?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
McConor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McConor trying to control from the bottom.
McConor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Christian clinches.
McConor tries to land knees in the clinch but Christian avoids the damage to the body.
McConor tries to pull guard but Christian holds him up against the cage and eventually McConor drops back down to his feet.
McConor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
McConor is trying to pull guard but Christian has him pressed against the cage.
Alberto Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor McConor.#BC2#
McConor breaks the clinch.
McConor throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Christian holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Christian is pressed up against the cage. McConor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Christian down to the mat. Christian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Christian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McConor throws a nice looking combination but Christian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christian throws a quick counter kick to the body but McConor avoids it.
McConor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Christian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Christian'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#
McConor keeps Christian at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Christian rushes McConor and presses him up against the cage.
McConor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Christian.
#TD2#
McConor decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McConor is on top in guard.
#REVB#
McConor being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Christian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McConor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McConor trying to control the position from guard on top but Christian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McConor looking to sit in guard and control but Christian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McConor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Christian is controlling him.
Christian lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
McConor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Christian passes into half guard.
Christian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McConor's head.
Christian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McConor wants to control but Christian is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Christian slips a nice elbow through McConor's hands, connecting with McConor's forehead.
Christian prevents McConor from improving his position.
Christian working over McConor with some ground and pound. McConor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McConor has hold of Christian's hands but Christian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McConor tries to get to full guard but Christian has control of the leg.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McConor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
McConor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christian pulls his head out easily. #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 starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Christian closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McConor is looking for a sweep.
Christian in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McConor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Christian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Christian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Christian stands up. #CL2#
McConor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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 Alberto Christian.
I think Christian has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Christian!
In defeat, Gregor McConor stepped up to the mic, saying 'i will be back'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
McBobs moves into the clinch.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McBobs to keep the fight standing.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
Christian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs tries to work over Christian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christian's elbow.
McBobs tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Christian controls his hands.
McBobs tries to work over Christian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs tries to work over Christian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Christian controls his hands.
McBobs tries to work over Christian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1##TD#
Christian pulls guard.
Christian managing to control the position.
McBobs wants to control from the top but Christian keeps moving. #SUB#
Christian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McBobs defends well.
Christian seems keen to control McBobs's posture.#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.
Christian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McBobs manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Christian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
McBobs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Christian passes into side control.
Christian is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McBobs's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Christian is trying to get an arm triangle but McBobs is defending well.
Christian gets to mount! McBobs was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
McBobs is controlling an arm, preventing Christian from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McBobs holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Christian tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McBobs wants to hold on but Christian pushes him away.
McBobs is looking to get to half guard.
McBobs is squirming around, avoiding Christian's attempts to control the action. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McBobs regains half guard.
Christian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McBobs's head. #SUB#
McBobs is defending against the submission attempts here by Christian.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Christian lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBobs is looking to escape.
Christian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Christian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
McBobs rushes Christian and presses him up against the cage.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Christian controls the action.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christian's elbow. #TD#
Christian successfully pulls guard.
Christian pulls McBobs in close to his closed guard and prevents McBobs from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Christian is retaining full guard.
McBobs trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom. #T1#
Christian working a defensive guard here.
Christian keeping moving, preventing McBobs from controlling successfully.
McBobs throwing strikes from guard but Christian blocks nicely.
McBobs trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.#CL2#
Christian tries to keep at a distance but McBobs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Christian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McBobs just stands there and leans against the cage.
McBobs tries to work over Christian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Christian controls his hands.
Christian is trying to pull guard but McBobs turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Christian controls his hands.
Christian tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Christian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Christian avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
Christian tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McBobs just stands there and leans against the cage.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs tries to work over Christian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Christian controls the action.
Christian blocks a body shot from McBobs.
Christian tries to pull guard but McBobs won't allow it.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Christian avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
Christian blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Christian avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Christian blocks a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Christian tries to score a body lock takedown but McBobs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McBobs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
McBobs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs managing to block the knees to the body from Christian.
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Christian avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
McBobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McBobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBobs tries to throw a body punch but Christian avoids it by throwing McBobs back against the cage.
McBobs tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Christian controls the action.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob McBobs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
McBobs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Christian fails to pull guard.
Christian tries to pull guard but McBobs holds him up against the cage and eventually Christian drops back down to his feet.
McBobs misses with a body punch.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Christian controls the action.
#TD#
Christian pulls guard.
Christian working a defensive guard here.
McBobs trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McBobs's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
McBobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Christian with a flurry of punches that miss.
McBobs is striking but Christian is not phased and passes to half guard.
McBobs trying to hold on to Christian's head to control him but Christian postures up.
McBobs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McBobs is looking to control Christian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McBobs avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Christian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McBobs is looking to get back to full guard here but Christian has managed to pass to side control instead.
McBobs sneaks back into half guard.
McBobs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christian is nestled in close to McBobs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Christian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McBobs defending well though.
Christian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Christian throwing shots but McBobs is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
McBobs looking for submissions off his back.
Christian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McBobs is looking to control Christian's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McBobs avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bob McBobs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
McBobs drives through and clinches with Christian against the cage.
McBobs tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
McBobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Christian's elbow.
Christian blocks a body shot from McBobs.
Bob McBobs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McBobs tries to work over Christian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs can't find room to land a body shot as Christian controls the action.
Christian prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Christian controls his hands.
Christian tries to circle away but McBobs has him pinned against the cage.
Christian prevents a body shot from McBobs.
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Christian controls his hands.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
McBobs misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McBobs struggles to land a body shot inside as Christian controls his hands.
McBobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobs tries a body shot but Christian blocks it.
McBobs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBobs tries to work over Christian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob McBobs.
I think McBobs 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bob McBobs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Christian closes the distance and pushes Connolly back into the cage.#BC2#
Connolly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Christian pulls guard.
Connolly wants to control from the top but Christian keeps moving.
Connolly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Christian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Christian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Connolly 's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Connolly trying to strike off his back.
Christian looking to sit in guard and control but Connolly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Connolly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Christian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Connolly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Connolly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Connolly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christian controlling Connolly 's posture.
Connolly looking to sit in guard and control but Christian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Connolly controls Christian momentarily but Christian frees himself. #SUB2#
Connolly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Connolly is trying to control the position but Christian postures up. #SUB#
Christian drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Connolly dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Connolly wants to control from the top but Christian keeps moving.
Connolly is in close to Christian's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Connolly trying to move into half guard but instead Christian has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Christian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Connolly working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Connolly is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Christian is pulling down on Connolly 's head. It's preventing any offense from Connolly , at least for the moment.
Connolly trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom.
Connolly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Christian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Connolly is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Connolly stands up and waves to Christian to follow him.
Connolly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Christian.#CUT2#
It looks like Alberto Christian has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Connolly feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Connolly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Christian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Connolly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Christian gets underhooks to prevent Connolly 's takedown attempt.
Connolly has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Christian avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Connolly fails to pull guard.
Alberto Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaun Connolly .
Christian wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Connolly gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Christian regains guard.
Connolly stops Christian from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SU2#
Connolly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Shaun Connolly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Connolly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Connolly throws a head kick but Christian moves out of range.
#CL2#
Connolly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Christian pulls guard effortlessly.
Christian wants to get back to his feet but Connolly is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connolly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Connolly is looking to advance position but Christian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T2#
Christian wants to take his opponent's back but Connolly doesn't allow it.
Connolly is trying to escape the mount.
Connolly regains half guard.#ES2#
Connolly kicks off Christian and gets to his feet. #T3##CL2#
Connolly closes the distance and pushes Christian back into the cage.#BC#
Christian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Connolly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Connolly .
Christian is looking for a counter combo.
Connolly fails with a takedown attempt.
Connolly is breathing heavily.#T4##TD#
Christian drives through with a takedown into Connolly 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES2#
Connolly has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Christian has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Christian jumps into guard, dragging Connolly to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Connolly trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom.
Connolly prevents Christian from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaun Connolly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alberto Christian's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Connolly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christian as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Connolly clinches up with Christian and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Connolly manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Connolly closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Christian to the mat! Christian manages to get full guard.
Connolly trying to control but Christian is working from the bottom.
Christian trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian wants to stand but Connolly is controlling the position.
Shaun Connolly has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Christian controlling Connolly 's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Christian looking for a guillotine here but Connolly defends easily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Connolly is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Christian is trying to keep Connolly in close.
Connolly advances to half guard.
Connolly trying to mount his opponent but Christian defends it. #SUB2#
Connolly wants to work for an arm triangle but Christian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Connolly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christian is just riding it out for now. Connolly eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Connolly is looking to stall here but Christian recovers full guard.
Christian has control of Connolly 's left arm, preventing Connolly from doing any damage.
Connolly wants to control from the top but Christian keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Connolly fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Christian, pushing him back against the cage.
Christian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Connolly is defending well.
Connolly is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Christian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Connolly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Connolly after a bit of a struggle.
Alberto Christian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaun Connolly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alberto Christian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christian wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Connolly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Connolly 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaun Connolly !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Ruttenum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ruttenum somewhat.#TD2#
Ruttenum looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ruttenum is keen to just control but Christian is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ruttenum is looking for a kimura but Christian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ruttenum to get the leverage.
Christian wants to get back to full guard.
Christian holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Christian is looking to control Ruttenum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Christian avoid being mounted?
Ruttenum tries to stand but can't do so whilst Christian controls his leg. #SUB2#
Ruttenum is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Christian still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Christian has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Ruttenum sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Christian is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruttenum is just riding it out for now. Christian eventually gives up the hold.
Christian is thwarting Ruttenum's attempts to control the position.#T2#
Christian stops Ruttenum from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Ruttenum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ruttenum looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christian working over Ruttenum with some ground and pound. Ruttenum looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3##SUB2#
Ruttenum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Christian pulls his head out easily.
Christian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ruttenum is trying to control but can't.
Ruttenum tries to roll over but Christian keeps him under control.
Christian throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Christian landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Christian slips a nice elbow through Ruttenum's hands, connecting with Ruttenum's forehead.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruttenum tries to get to full guard but Christian has control of the leg.
Christian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Christian lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Ruttenum actively working from the bottom here.
Ruttenum trying to hold on to Christian's head to control him but Christian postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ruttenum looks winded!
Ruttenum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruttenum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Christian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Christian dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Ruttenum shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Christian wants to improve his position but Ruttenum is controlling well.
Christian really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Christian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ruttenum is nestled in close to Christian, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ruttenum is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Christian defends it well.
Ruttenum prevents Christian from standing back up.
#T1#
Ruttenum tries to stand and escape but Christian is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Ruttenum is working for an americana but Christian has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ruttenum was thinking about the submission.
Christian keeping full guard, as Ruttenum tries to pass.
Ruttenum trying to control the position from guard on top but Christian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruttenum has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Christian is proving hard to escape from.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ruttenum looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ruttenum shoots in looking for a takedown. Christian tries to sprawl out of it but Ruttenum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Christian manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruttenum is breathing heavily.
Ruttenum misses with a takedown attempt - Christian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Ruttenum gets caught flat footed, as Christian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T3#
Christian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ruttenum working a defensive guard here.
Ruttenum looking to control but Christian passes into half guard.
Ruttenum wants to get back to full guard.
Christian working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Christian lands a nice short elbow.
Ruttenum makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruttenum.
Christian working some strikes from top position.
Christian chips away with some ground and pound.
Christian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruttenum can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Christian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Christian with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Christian scoring with some ground and pound.
Ruttenum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Christian dominated that second round.
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##TD#
Christian closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Christian lands in his opponent's guard.
Christian wants to control from the top but Ruttenum keeps moving.
Ruttenum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Christian is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christian throwing strikes from guard but Ruttenum blocks nicely.
Christian stopping the sweep attempt from Ruttenum.#T1#
Ruttenum is pulling down on Christian's head. It's preventing any offense from Christian, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Christian drops back looking for a leg! Ruttenum is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ruttenum manages to kick Christian off! Christian jumps back into Ruttenum's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruttenum shoots for a takedown but Christian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ruttenum fails with the takedown
and Christian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ruttenum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ruttenum leaves Christian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Christian drives through and clinches with Ruttenum against the cage.
Ruttenum is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Christian is defending well.
Alberto Christian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Ruttenum.
Ruttenum is trying to drag Christian to the mat but Christian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ruttenum can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Christian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Christian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Christian has his hands on Ruttenum's head, controlling the position.
Ruttenum tries to free his leg and advance position but Christian is retaining full guard.
Christian pulls Ruttenum in close to prevent any damage.
Alberto Christian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Christian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christian managing to control the position. #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.#SUB#
Christian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruttenum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruttenum looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ruttenum misses with a takedown attempt - Christian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Curtis Ruttenum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alberto Christian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Curtis Ruttenum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruttenum misses with an uppercut.
Christian went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Christian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christian 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Christian!
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