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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Joluyato misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Joluyato looks to move away, Stone throws a big counter combo but Joluyato just gets out of the way.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joluyato moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone misses with a combination
and Joluyato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joluyato avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Joluyato shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stone napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Joluyato trying to control the position but Stone is working away.
Stone is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Joluyato wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stone, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1##SUB2#
Joluyato looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Joluyato has knee on belly momentarily but Stone bucks him off and regains half guard.
Joluyato missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Joluyato seems to be working for a kimura but Stone defends the submission attempt.#ES#
Stone kicks off Joluyato and gets to his feet.
Stone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Stone misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone throws a nice looking combination but Joluyato bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stone tries to bum rush Joluyato with a series of wild strikes but Joluyato uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joluyato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stone misses with the combination.
#KD2#
Joluyato drops Stone with a beautiful combination! Stone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joluyato is looking for the KO!
Stone is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone backs away from a small jab... but Joluyato lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Stone crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Joluyato with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Kumanepu Joluyato!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Shaw gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Joluyato to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Joluyato wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.#SU2#
Joluyato stands up and waves to Shaw to follow him.
Joluyato swings for the body but Shaw moves out of range.
#CL2#
Joluyato drives through and clinches with Shaw against the cage.
#BC2#
Joluyato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Joluyato clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw trying to control the position but instead, Joluyato has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shaw into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Joluyato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joluyato fails to pull guard.
#T1#
Joluyato holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Joluyato manages to break the clinch.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Joluyato has knocked Shaw down with a huge combo! Joluyato steps away and waves a wobbly Shaw back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Deait Shaw has been cut.
Shaw looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joluyato shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl out of it but Joluyato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Deait Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kumanepu Joluyato.
Joluyato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Shaw tries to keep at a distance but Joluyato has taken the fight into the clinch.
Joluyato tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shaw just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shaw taking a breather. #T2##BC2#
Joluyato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw shoots in for a double leg but Joluyato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Joluyato manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Joluyato clinches with his opponent.
Joluyato prevents a body shot from Shaw.
Joluyato working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shaw is trying to stall.
Shaw prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaw is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shaw missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Joluyato's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Joluyato throws a nice looking combination but Shaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shaw half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joluyato has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Joluyato is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joluyato looks winded!
Shaw tries to clinch up.
Joluyato leaves Shaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joluyato finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shaw attempts a counter takedown but Joluyato avoids it well and moves away.
Joluyato shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shaw counters with a one-two to the body.
Shaw fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Joluyato fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shaw, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Joluyato pulls guard effortlessly.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joluyato can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shaw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Joluyato looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Shaw puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Shaw winds up and cracks Joluyato with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Joluyato is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shaw scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC#
Joluyato is rocked!
Shaw lands a big elbow - Joluyato is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Shaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deait Shaw!
After the big win, Deait Shaw made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sully's Bar & Grill and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Joluyato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Joluyato.
Lowkick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lowkick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Joluyato to keep the fight standing.
Lowkick is trying to pull guard but Joluyato has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederic Lowkick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joluyato working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#
It looks like Frederic Lowkick has been cut.#TD2#
Joluyato turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Joluyato manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Joluyato has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lowkick is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Joluyato yanks on the arm and Lowkick is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Joluyato.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kumanepu Joluyato!
Frederic Lowkick was interviewed post fight and said 'BoooOOO...'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joluyato but Joluyato pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joluyato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Joluyato tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Joluyato ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joluyato is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joluyato slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Joluyato checks it.
Joluyato stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#
It looks like Roger Johnson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joluyato takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Kumanepu Joluyato has been cut.
Joluyato looks winded!
Johnson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joluyato defends it nicely.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Joluyato.#T1#
Joluyato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Joluyato moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Joluyato closes the distance and pushes Johnson back into the cage.
Joluyato keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.#TD#
Johnson pulls guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet. #SUB#
Johnson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Joluyato frees his head nicely. Oh but Johnson has switched to an armbar! Joluyato is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Roger Johnson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Ortiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Joluyato looking to score a takedown here. Ortiz is defending well but Joluyato drives through and ends up in Ortiz's guard.#SUB2#
Ortiz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joluyato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joluyato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joluyato postures up in Ortiz's guard and throws a big left but Ortiz blocks it.
Ortiz looking for a sweep. Not yet Ortiz, not yet.
Ortiz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ortiz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Joluyato being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Joluyato trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Joluyato is really struggling to control Ortiz but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Joluyato is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ortiz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joluyato looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Ortiz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Ortiz tightens his grip and picks Joluyato up, before dumping him to the ground. Joluyato manages to land in guard. #T2#
Ortiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Joluyato looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joluyato is breathing heavily.
Ortiz 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. #SUB#
Joluyato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ortiz is aware though and is defending well.
Joluyato keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Ortiz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Joluyato keeping full guard, as Ortiz tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortiz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Joluyato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ortiz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
As Ortiz looks to move away, Joluyato throws a big counter combo but Ortiz just gets out of the way.
Ortiz throws a sloppy head kick and Joluyato moves out of range easily.
Joluyato looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ortiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Joluyato closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ortiz circles away.#CL2#
Ortiz moves into the clinch.
Joluyato has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ortiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kumanepu Joluyato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joluyato jumps guard but Ortiz stands there with Joluyato around his waist. Joluyato gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Ortiz pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Joluyato stopping the sweep attempt from Ortiz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Joluyato from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ortiz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ortiz is looking to stand up but Joluyato isn't so interested in that idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortiz 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.
Ortiz trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Ortiz dominated that round.
That's time! Joluyato's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Joluyato fails with a takedown attempt.
Joluyato takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joluyato feints a jab promting Ortiz to slip. Joluyato then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ortiz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Joluyato avoids them all with ease.
Ortiz throws a front kick aimed at Joluyato's knee but Joluyato avoids it well.
Ortiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joluyato lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Joluyato.
Ortiz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Joluyato's calf.#CL2#
Ortiz darts in and clinches Joluyato up against the cage.
Joluyato blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortiz prevents a body shot from Joluyato.
A left hand lands to the body for Ortiz.
#T1#
Joluyato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Joluyato tries to pull guard but Ortiz won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kumanepu Joluyato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz scores with a shot to the side of Joluyato's head.
Ortiz trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ortiz.
#TD2#
Ortiz wants the takedown. Joluyato is fighting it off but Ortiz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Joluyato's guard against the cage.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Joluyato keeps moving.
Ortiz is stalling in the full guard.
Ortiz lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Ortiz trying to control but Joluyato is working from the bottom.
Ortiz passes Joluyato's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ortiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Joluyato's head.
Ortiz content to control rather than advance.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but Joluyato defending well. #T3#
Ortiz controlling the pace.
Ortiz trying to mount his opponent but Joluyato defends it.
Ortiz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ortiz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ortiz is trying to control. Joluyato wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Ortiz scoring well with a low kick there.
Tim Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Ortiz. No joy for Joluyato on that attempt. #CL2#
Ortiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Ortiz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Joluyato'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.#TD2#
Ortiz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Joluyato can't fight it off and eventually Ortiz manages to take the fight to the floor. Joluyato looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ortiz sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Ortiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ortiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Joluyato circles away quickly and effectively.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Joluyato feinted with a counter takedown.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Joluyato moves out of range.
Tim Ortiz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ortiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Ortiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ortiz misses with a head kick.
Joluyato attempts a counter takedown but Ortiz avoids it well and moves away.
Joluyato moves in looking to clinch but Ortiz pushes him off.
Joluyato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ortiz connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Ortiz moves into the clinch.
Joluyato stops a takedown attempt from Ortiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz managing to block the knees to the body from Joluyato.
A right handed body shot lands from Ortiz.
#T1#
Joluyato is trying to break free.
Joluyato changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ortiz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ortiz connects with a jab.
Ortiz throws a head kick but Joluyato moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Ortiz. Those never looked like landing.
Joluyato appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ortiz throws a body kick that misses.
Ortiz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Joluyato back to the cage. Ortiz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ortiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Ortiz looks to move away, Joluyato throws a big counter combo but Ortiz just gets out of the way.
Joluyato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortiz moves away.
Ortiz tries to counter with a clinch but Joluyato shakes him off and moves away.
Kumanepu Joluyato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ortiz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ortiz.
Joluyato takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ortiz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tim Ortiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Joluyato doesn't manage to clinch there - Ortiz circles away.
Joluyato tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz misses with a wild combination.
Ortiz lands a head kick. Joluyato smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Ortiz moves into the clinch.
Ortiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tim Ortiz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joluyato can't break the clinch.
Ortiz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joluyato is defending well for now.
Joluyato tries to break free but Ortiz pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Ortiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joluyato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ortiz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kumanepu Joluyato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ortiz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ortiz crunches a lovely knee into Joluyato's ribcage.
Joluyato prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ortiz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joluyato is defending well for now.
Joluyato wants to take the fight to the mat but Ortiz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Ortiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joluyato wants to break free but Ortiz has control.
Ortiz tries to land knees in the clinch but Joluyato avoids the damage to the body.
Ortiz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ortiz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joluyato gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joluyato tries for a takedown but Ortiz manages to get underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Ortiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ortiz 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Ortiz!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Ortiz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Joluyato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Joluyato has Bazin pressed against the cage, preventing Bazin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bazin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Joluyato manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Joluyato trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Joluyato lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Bazin is looking for a triangle but Joluyato pushes his legs off easily.
Bazin controlling Joluyato's posture.
Joluyato must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joluyato engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES#
Bazin wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Joluyato tries to clinch but Bazin moves away
enabling Bazin to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Joluyato moves into the clinch.
Bazin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joluyato has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Joluyato manages to break the clinch.
Joluyato shoots in and drives through. Bazin sprawls well.
Bazin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bazin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joluyato sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bazin somewhat.
Joluyato is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bazin lands an overhand right.#T2#
Joluyato misses with a low kick.
Bazin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bazin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joluyato falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Bazin counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Joluyato breaks from the clinch.
Bazin fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Joluyato counters by clinching up.
Joluyato drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Bazin drags the fight down to the ground.
#T3##SUB#
Bazin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bazin wants to sweep here but Joluyato controlling him for the moment.
Bazin wants to stand but Joluyato is controlling the position.
Bazin pulls Joluyato in to control the position.
Joluyato stops Bazin from standing up. #SUB#
Bazin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joluyato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joluyato is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Joluyato looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Joluyato clinches with his opponent.
Bazin wants to take the fight to the mat but Joluyato manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Bazin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Joluyato wants the takedown. Bazin is fighting it off but Joluyato persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bazin's guard against the cage.
Bazin pulls Joluyato in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Joluyato gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Joluyato tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bazin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bazin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kumanepu Joluyato will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bazin moves out of range of the strikes.
Joluyato misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Joluyato clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Joluyato pulls guard.
Joluyato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bazin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joluyato thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Bazin throwing strikes from guard but Joluyato blocks nicely.
Bazin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bazin postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joluyato can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bazin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Joluyato is striking from the bottom but Bazin uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Kumanepu Joluyato has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Joluyato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bazin is controlling the pace.
Joluyato blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bazin. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Bazin clinches up with Joluyato and pushes him back against the cage.
Joluyato fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T3##TD#
Bazin pulls Joluyato into guard.
Joluyato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bazin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bazin wants to control the position but Joluyato says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Bazin is trying to control but can't.
Bazin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bazin punching from the bottom.
Joluyato prevents Bazin from improving his position.
Joluyato is thwarting Bazin's attempts to control the position.
Bazin is trying to stand back up but Joluyato is controlling him
#T4#
Joluyato wants to stand up but Bazin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Bazin gets full guard.#SUB#
Bazin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joluyato gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Joluyato got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bazin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joluyato has managed to get both his arms back between Bazin's legs - danger averted.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Joluyato shoots in and bounces Bazin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joluyato trying to control but Bazin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kumanepu Joluyato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bazin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joluyato is looking to clinch but Bazin is avoiding it.
Joluyato just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBazin.
Joluyato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bazin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joluyato.
Bazin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joluyato at a distance.
Kumanepu Joluyato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bazin closes the distance and clinches up with Joluyato, looking for a takedown. Bazin pushes Joluyato against the cage but Joluyato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joluyato looks to land a combination but Bazin avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bazin tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Joluyato pushes Bazin up against the cage in a clinch.
Joluyato has Bazin pressed against the cage, preventing Bazin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bazin goes for a takedown attempt but Joluyato pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T1#
Joluyato shoots in for a takedown but Bazin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Bazin closes the distance and clinches.
Joluyato has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bazin after a bit of a struggle.
Bazin has had enough of the clinch but Joluyato keeps him there for the moment.
Joluyato jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bazin walks away with a smile on his face. Joluyato gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jerome Bazin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kumanepu Joluyato.
Joluyato wants to slow Bazin down by chopping away at his legs.
Joluyato leaves Bazin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joluyato steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bazin.
Bazin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joluyato is fending him off so far but Bazin persists. Nope, Joluyato circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bazin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joluyato as he jumps to the side.
Joluyato displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bazin. #T2##TD2#
Joluyato shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joluyato showed some decent athleticism there.
Bazin is staying active underneath Joluyato, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bazin wants to control but Joluyato is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Joluyato stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bazin to get to his feet. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Joluyato. Those never looked like landing.
Bazin keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Joluyato closes the distance and pushes Bazin back into the cage.#BC2#
Joluyato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bazin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joluyato is fending him off so far but Bazin persists. Nope, Joluyato circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Joluyato. Those never looked like landing.
Joluyato shoots in but Bazin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bazin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joluyato drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bazin defends it well.
Bazin shoots in but Joluyato avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Joluyato throws a series of punches but Bazin avoids them all with ease.
Joluyato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joluyato shoots for a double leg takedown but Bazin sprawls well. He's pushed Joluyato's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joluyato fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bazin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joluyato avoids it really well and circles away.
Joluyato leaves Bazin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Joluyato closes the distance and pushes Bazin back into the cage.
Jerome Bazin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kumanepu Joluyato is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bazin is trying to pull guard but Joluyato has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kumanepu Joluyato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joluyato 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kumanepu Joluyato!
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