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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Kumaran pushes Welsh up against the cage in a clinch.
Welsh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kumaran just stands there and leans against the cage.
Welsh tries for a takedown. No joy.
Welsh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Welsh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kumaran.
Kumaran lands a damaging elbow.
Kumaran lands a damaging elbow.
Welsh tries to break free but Kumaran pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kumaran.
Welsh jumps guard but Kumaran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pranav Kumaran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Welsh.
Welsh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kumaran smiles and moves away.
Kumaran lands with a kick to the temple. Welsh shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T1#
Welsh shoots for a double leg takedown but Kumaran sprawls well. He's pushed Welsh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kumaran throws a big counter combination but Welsh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#KD#
Kumaran throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Welsh stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Kumaran follows into mount!
Welsh is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Welsh looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SU#
Kumaran gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Kumaran! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Pranav Kumaran!
Steve Welsh spoke after the fight, saying 'Fans are why I want to keep going to do better.I will learn'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Kumaran misses with a head kick.
Anagnostopoulos shapes to counter with a head kick.
Anagnostopoulos blocks a head kick by Kumaran.
Anagnostopoulos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anagnostopoulos.
Anagnostopoulos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Kumaran clinches with his opponent.
Anagnostopoulos looking to stall.
We've been informed that Anagnostopoulos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumaran throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Anagnostopoulos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kumaran's efforts to push away.
Anagnostopoulos avoids a wild elbow strike from Kumaran.
Anagnostopoulos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Anagnostopoulos wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anagnostopoulos dodges an elbow strike from Kumaran.
Anagnostopoulos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kumaran up against the cage.
Anagnostopoulos taking a breather. #BC2#
Anagnostopoulos breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
Kumaran lands a high kick!
#CUT#
It looks like Manos Anagnostopoulos has been cut.
Anagnostopoulos looks winded!
Kumaran throws a lazy head kick
and Anagnostopoulos counters with a solid body kick.
Kumaran throws a sloppy head kick
and Anagnostopoulos counters with a body kick.
Kumaran doesn't manage to clinch there - Anagnostopoulos circles away.
Anagnostopoulos steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kumaran throws a sloppy head kick and Anagnostopoulos moves out of range easily. #CL#
Kumaran closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Kumaran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anagnostopoulos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4#
Anagnostopoulos throws a head kick that misses.
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses.
Kumaran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anagnostopoulos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kumaran blocks it well.#CL#
Kumaran forces Anagnostopoulos back against the cage and clinches.
Anagnostopoulos is looking to control Kumaran's arms but Kumaran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Anagnostopoulos has his back to the cage.
Anagnostopoulos trying to control the position but instead, Kumaran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anagnostopoulos into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anagnostopoulos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pranav Kumaran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manos Anagnostopoulos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kumaran throws a sloppy head kick and Anagnostopoulos moves out of range easily.
Pranav Kumaran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Kumaran darts in and clinches Anagnostopoulos up against the cage.
Anagnostopoulos taking a breather.
Anagnostopoulos avoids the elbow strike from Kumaran, against the cage.
Kumaran can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kumaran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch but Anagnostopoulos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kumaran wants to clinch.
Anagnostopoulos tries a quick counter leg kick but Kumaran is wise to it.#T1#
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kumaran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kumaran blocks a head kick by Anagnostopoulos.
Anagnostopoulos is breathing heavily.#CL#
Kumaran closes the distance and pushes Anagnostopoulos back into the cage.
Anagnostopoulos avoids a wild elbow strike from Kumaran.
Kumaran pushes off an throws an elbow but Anagnostopoulos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
The referee calls for Anagnostopoulos to work.
Kumaran has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anagnostopoulos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kumaran just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anagnostopoulos lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kumaran throws an elbow but misses. #T3##BC#
Kumaran breaks the clinch.
Kumaran tries to clinch but Anagnostopoulos is having none of it.
Kumaran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anagnostopoulos counters with a body kick.
Kumaran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anagnostopoulos is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
Anagnostopoulos gets tackled into the cage by Kumaran. Kumaran maintains the clinch.
Kumaran lands an elbow that stopped Anagnostopoulos in his tracks for a moment. #T4#
Kumaran wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anagnostopoulos trying to control the position but instead, Kumaran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Anagnostopoulos into the cage.#BC#
Kumaran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pranav Kumaran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kumaran moves to clinch but Anagnostopoulos breaks away
and Anagnostopoulos counters with a body kick that stops Kumaran in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pranav Kumaran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manos Anagnostopoulos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumaran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kumaran backing away here, and Anagnostopoulos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kumaran tries to clinch but Anagnostopoulos moves out of range.
Anagnostopoulos steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#KD#
Kumaran lands a head kick that stumbles Anagnostopoulos and the fighters go to the mat. #ES2#
Anagnostopoulos is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Kumaran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anagnostopoulos can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anagnostopoulos jumps guard but Kumaran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anagnostopoulos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kumaran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Kumaran dodges an elbow strike from Anagnostopoulos.
Kumaran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Kumaran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pranav Kumaran is winning the standup battle so far.
Kumaran tries to clinch but Anagnostopoulos moves away
and Anagnostopoulos counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kumaran tries to clinch up but Anagnostopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Kumaran tries to clinch up but Anagnostopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Kumaran tries to clinch up but Anagnostopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Anagnostopoulos steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kumaran tries to clinch up.#T2#
Kumaran tries to clinch there but Anagnostopoulos circles away.
Kumaran throws a head kick but Anagnostopoulos moves out of range.
Anagnostopoulos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick by Kumaran misses
and Anagnostopoulos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Anagnostopoulos blocks a head kick by Kumaran.
Kumaran throws a sloppy head kick and Anagnostopoulos moves out of range easily.
Kumaran tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pranav Kumaran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kumaran tries to clinch there but Anagnostopoulos circles away.
Anagnostopoulos shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kumaran fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Kumaran rushes Anagnostopoulos and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Anagnostopoulos throws an elbow but it misses.
Anagnostopoulos takes an elbow to the temple.
Anagnostopoulos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anagnostopoulos looking to stall.
Kumaran throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kumaran gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kumaran dodges an elbow strike from Anagnostopoulos.
Anagnostopoulos tries to pull guard but Kumaran won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anagnostopoulos blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pranav Kumaran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kumaran, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pranav Kumaran!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stephens swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Stephens clinches.
Stephens avoids the elbow strike from Kumaran, against the cage.
Stephens stalls.
Kumaran has Stephens pressed against the cage, preventing Stephens from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stephens holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee calls for Stephens to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Kumaran prevents Stephens from breaking the clinch.
Stephens tries to score a body lock takedown but Kumaran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kumaran tries to break the clinch but Stephens is controlling the position. #TD#
Stephens gets control of Kumaran's arms and successfully pulls guard. Stephens will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
Kumaran decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stephens, up you get!
Stephens feints a jab promting Kumaran to slip. Stephens then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kumaran slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kumaran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stephens thuds a left hand into Kumaran's body.
Kumaran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kumaran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Stephens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stephens swats away the attempt to clinch by Kumaran.#T2#
Stephens tries to land a front kick but Kumaran steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kumaran tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stephens shoots in but Kumaran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stephens takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stephens shoots in but Kumaran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kumaran throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stephens.
Kumaran lands with a kick to the temple. Stephens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #T3#
Kumaran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kumaran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stephens avoids the head kick by Kumaran.
#CL#
Stephens has Kumaran up against the cage in a clinch.
Kumaran throws an elbow that misses.
Stephens avoiding damage.
Stephens looking for a takedown. #T4#
Kumaran throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stephens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Stephens's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stephens jumps guard but Kumaran stands there with Stephens around his waist. Stephens gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Stephens decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Kumaran stands up and waves to Stephens to follow him.
Kumaran fails with an attempt to clinch.
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 Patrick Stephens will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kumaran slips a jab and a cross from Stephens.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stephens.
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses.
Kumaran throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Patrick Stephens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stephens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kumaran is out of range and Stephens settles back down.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kumaran checks a low kick from Stephens.
Kumaran blocks a leg kick.
Stephens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kumaran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stephens swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stephens with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kumaran counters with a left and a right that stings Stephens.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stephens changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kumaran tries to avoid it but Stephens manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kumaran to the ground. Kumaran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Stephens shoots in for a double leg but Kumaran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kumaran throws a nice head kick!
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses.
Kumaran lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stephens moves in looking to clinch but Kumaran pushes him off.
Stephens misses with a body kick.
Kumaran unleashes a big counter combination but Stephens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kumaran throws a head kick but Stephens moves out of range.
Kumaran tries to clinch up.
A head kick by Kumaran misses
and Stephens counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Stephens fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kumaran, pushing him back against the cage.
Stephens jumps guard but Kumaran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kumaran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Stephens forces Kumaran back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Kumaran breaks from the clinch.
Stephens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kumaran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Stephens closes the distance and pushes Kumaran back into the cage.
Kumaran wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stephens is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kumaran is defending well.
Kumaran throws an elbow that misses.
Stephens can't get the takedown.
#T3#
Stephens wants a takedown but no success here.
Stephens blocks an elbow strike from Kumaran.
Stephens is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kumaran is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Kumaran manages to break the clinch.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stephens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kumaran's waist but Kumaran gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stephens off to one side.
Kumaran connects with a high kick. #T4#
Stephens goes for a double leg but Kumaran avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kumaran continues to drive forward.
Kumaran throws a counter combo.
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kumaran tries to clinch up but Stephens circles away and keeps his distance.
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kumaran tries to clinch up but Stephens circles away and keeps his distance.
Kumaran throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stephens.#CL#
Stephens has Kumaran up against the cage in a clinch.
Kumaran throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stephens can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pranav Kumaran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses.
Stephens is looking to counter the offense by Kumaran and move into the clinch.
Kumaran avoids a kick to the body.
Kumaran is looking to clinch.
Stephens wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Stephens takes the fight into the clinch.
Stephens is looking to break free of the clinch but Kumaran has double underhooks.
Stephens drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Stephens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Kumaran holds him up against the cage and eventually Stephens drops back down to his feet.
Kumaran working hard to break the clinch.
Kumaran keeps control of Stephens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kumaran is trying to push Stephens away but Stephens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stephens tries to land knees in the clinch but Kumaran avoids the damage to the body.
Stephens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kumaran backwards.
Kumaran tries to circle away but Stephens has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stephens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kumaran to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephens has Kumaran pushed against the cage.
Stephens tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stephens blocks an elbow strike from Kumaran.
Stephens lands with a right to the head.
Stephens has Kumaran pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kumaran manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stephens tries to score a body lock takedown but Kumaran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kumaran tries to circle away but Stephens has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Stephens tries to throw a body punch but Kumaran avoids it by throwing Stephens back against the cage.
Stephens goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kumaran prevents it.
Kumaran wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kumaran wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Kumaran won't allow it.
Stephens misses with an elbow strike.
Kumaran tries to circle away but Stephens has him pinned against the cage.
Stephens wants a takedown.
#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.
Stephens has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kumaran avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stephens tries to pull guard but Kumaran won't allow it.
#BC2#
Kumaran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kumaran fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kumaran throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stephens's head.
Kumaran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kumaran throws a head kick but Stephens moves out of range.
Kumaran misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stephens tries to counter by clinching up but Kumaran breaks away and moves out of range.
Pranav Kumaran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Kumaran moves into range and clinches up with Stephens.
Kumaran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pranav Kumaran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kumaran 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pranav Kumaran!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Memphis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kumaran takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kumaran fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Memphis drives through and clinches with Kumaran against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kumaran. #BC2#
Memphis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Memphis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kumaran is looking for a counter combo.
Memphis throws a right hand that Kumaran ducks under and follows up with a left that Kumaran also avoids with ease.
Kumaran misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Memphis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Memphis drives through and clinches with Kumaran against the cage.
Nice body punch from Memphis - that landed with a thud.
Memphis lands a hook that snaps the head of Kumaran backwards.
Kumaran throws an elbow but it misses.
Memphis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Memphis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Memphis.
Memphis swings wildly with an uppercut but Kumaran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Memphis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Memphis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumaran takes an elbow to the forehead.
Memphis scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Memphis.
Kumaran on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Memphis.
A nice left hand lands by Memphis.
Memphis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Memphis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kumaran backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Memphis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Memphis lands with a left to the head.
Memphis lands a shoulder strike.
Memphis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Memphis lands with a left to the head.
Memphis lands a left hand.
Memphis gets through Kumaran's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Memphis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kumaran.
A hook to the body from Memphis.
#T3#
A short right from Memphis on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Memphis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Memphis lands an elbow inside.
Memphis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Memphis is stalling here.
Memphis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Memphis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Memphis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kumaran backwards.
Memphis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Memphis digs a right hand into Kumaran's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kumaran's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Memphis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kumaran is trying to break the clinch but Memphis is controlling him.#T4##BC2#
Memphis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Memphis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kumaran's hands.
Kumaran tries to clinch up
and Memphis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kumaran is breathing heavily.
Memphis lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kumaran falls backwards - clearly groggy! Memphis dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ceasar Memphis!
During a confident post fight interview, Ceasar Memphis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
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Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Carlin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kumaran's waist but Kumaran gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carlin off to one side.
Kumaran misses with a head kick.
Carlin tries to counter by clinching up but Kumaran breaks away and moves out of range.
Kumaran slaps away a takedown attempt from Carlin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Carlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carlin blocks a head kick by Kumaran.
Kumaran leaves Carlin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kumaran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlin fails with a takedown attempt.
Carlin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1##TD#
Carlin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kumaran to the mat! Kumaran manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Kumaran kicks Carlin off and gets to his feet.
Kumaran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlin shoots in for a takedown but Kumaran shows good takedown defense.
Kumaran is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Kumaran has Carlin up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Carlin is trying to trip Kumaran. He has hold of a leg but Kumaran is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Carlin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Kumaran pushes Carlin off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL2#
Kumaran has managed to clinch.
Carlin goes for a takedown attempt but Kumaran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Kumaran gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Carlin is looking for a takedown.
Carlin has Kumaran pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kumaran manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carlin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carlin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kumaran after a bit of a struggle.
Kumaran is pressed up against the cage. Carlin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kumaran down to the mat. Kumaran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Kumaran as Carlin shoots in.
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses.
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
Kumaran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
Carlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kumaran tries to avoid it but Carlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kumaran to the ground. Kumaran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Carlin backs off Kumaran throws a huge counter combo but Carlin manages to avoid it all.
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Kumaran gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kumaran gets underhooks to prevent Carlin's takedown attempt.
Carlin tries for a takedown but Kumaran manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Carlin wants the takedown. Kumaran is fighting it off but Carlin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kumaran's guard against the cage.
Carlin is breathing heavily.
Kumaran is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Carlin is controlling him.
Carlin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carlin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carlin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kumaran on the ground.
Carlin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carlin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kumaran is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kumaran is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Carlin connects with a couple of short punches.
Kumaran is looking to stand up but Carlin isn't so interested in that idea.
Kumaran has momentary wrist control but Carlin slips an elbow through the middle.
Carlin works over Kumaran with some ground and pound from guard.
Carlin won't allow Kumaran to get back to his feet.
Carlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Carlin distracts Kumaran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carlin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carlin lands a couple of elbows.
Carlin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carlin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kumaran has momentary wrist control but Carlin slips an elbow through the middle.#ES2#
Kumaran is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Carlin presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Carlin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kumaran can't fight it off and eventually Carlin manages to take the fight to the floor. Kumaran looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Carlin landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pranav Kumaran dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Carlin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carlin with a poor takedown
and Kumaran counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carlin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kumaran as he jumps to the side.
As Carlin backs off Kumaran throws a huge counter combo but Carlin manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Carlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kumaran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlin shoots for a double leg takedown but Kumaran sprawls well. He's pushed Carlin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlin shoots in but Kumaran avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carlin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kumaran is looking for the big counter here.#T1#
Kumaran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carlin misses with a takedown attempt
and Kumaran counters with a two punch combo.
Kumaran lands a head kick!
Kumaran throws a head kick but Carlin moves out of range.
George Carlin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carlin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kumaran as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Carlin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carlin lands in his opponent's guard.
Carlin postures up in Kumaran's guard and throws a big left but Kumaran blocks it.
Carlin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carlin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ES2#
Kumaran kicks Carlin off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kumaran throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Carlin counters by moving into the clinch.
Carlin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kumaran pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2#
Kumaran stops a takedown attempt from Carlin.
Kumaran gets underhooks to prevent Carlin's takedown attempt.
Carlin can't get the takedown.
Carlin avoids a wild elbow strike from Kumaran.
Kumaran gets underhooks to prevent Carlin's takedown attempt.
Carlin tries to score a body lock takedown but Kumaran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Carlin is looking for a takedown.
Kumaran is trying to push Carlin away but Carlin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Carlin wants the takedown. Kumaran is fighting it off but Carlin persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kumaran's guard against the cage.
Carlin won't allow Kumaran to get back to his feet.
George Carlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carlin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Carlin prevents Kumaran from getting back to his feet.
Carlin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Carlin is looking to work some ground and pound but Kumaran has wrist control.
Kumaran wants to get back to his feet but Carlin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carlin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carlin works over Kumaran with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carlin cracks Kumaran with a solid left hand.
Carlin passes Kumaran's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carlin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carlin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kumaran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carlin working over Kumaran with some ground and pound. Kumaran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Carlin there.
Carlin 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.
Carlin slips a nice elbow through Kumaran's hands, connecting with Kumaran's forehead.
Kumaran on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Kumaran wants to get back to his feet.
Carlin working over Kumaran with some ground and pound. Kumaran looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Carlin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Carlin winds up and cracks Kumaran with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Carlin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Carlin connects with a nice short shot to Kumaran's temple.
Kumaran tries to kick Carlin off but Carlin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Carlin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Carlin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kumaran taking some punishment here, with Carlin in his half guard.
Kumaran pushes Carlin off looking to stand but Carlin dives back in and keeps control.
Kumaran on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kumaran is trying to stand up here but Carlin is controlling him well.
Kumaran has hold of Carlin's hands but Carlin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Carlin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Carlin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Kumaran is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Carlin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Carlin with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Carlin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES2#
Kumaran manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kumaran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Carlin gets tackled into the cage by Kumaran. Kumaran maintains the clinch.
Carlin is trying to drag Kumaran to the mat but Kumaran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carlin wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Carlin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Carlin has Kumaran pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Carlin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kumaran tumbling to the mat - Carlin dives into Kumaran's guard.#T1#
Kumaran wants to get back to his feet but Carlin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Carlin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carlin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kumaran wants to stand and escape but Carlin is having none of it.
Carlin lands a couple of digs.
Carlin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carlin cracks Kumaran with a solid left hand.
Carlin lands a couple of elbows.
Carlin scoring with some ground and pound.
Carlin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Carlin connects with a couple of short punches.
Kumaran is still in real trouble! Can Carlin finish him?
Carlin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Carlin chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Carlin connects with a couple of short punches.
Carlin loads up on a big left hand. Kumaran felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Carlin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kumaran can't hide his disappointment, as Carlin celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Carlin!
A relieved looking George Carlin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFC LV SOT 3
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Kumaran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Domarr avoids the head kick by Kumaran.
Domarr wants to clinch up but Kumaran keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Kumaran pushes Domarr up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Domarr pulls Kumaran into guard.
Domarr is trying to control the position but Kumaran postures up. #SUB2#
Domarr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Domarr has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kumaran doesn't defend quickly enough and Domarr has managed to lock this one up! Can Kumaran escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Domarr on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chad Domarr!
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Event:
DFC Sin City 14
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Kumaran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wayne Gracy.
As Wayne Gracy backs off Kumaran throws a huge counter combo but Wayne Gracy manages to avoid it all.
Kumaran scores with a head kick. Wayne Gracy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wayne Gracy connects with a single shot there.
Wayne Gracy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kumaran defending well as Wayne Gracy loads up on a big left hand.
Kumaran is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kumaran avoids the body shot from Wayne Gracy.
As Wayne Gracy backs off Kumaran throws a huge counter combo but Wayne Gracy manages to avoid it all.
Wayne Gracy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kumaran in his tracks.
Wayne Gracy fails to land the takedown.
Wayne Gracy misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Kumaran counters with a left and a right that hurts Wayne Gracy! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Kumaran jumps into full mount! #ROC2#
Wayne Gracy is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wayne Gracy throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Oh Wayne Gracy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wayne Gracy is looking to improve his position but Kumaran isn't that keen on the idea.
Wayne Gracy seems to have got his legs back now.
Wayne Gracy tries to hold on but Kumaran postures up.
Wayne Gracy is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Wayne Gracy tries to hold on but Kumaran postures up.
Wayne Gracy is desperately trying to improve his position but Kumaran has a good base and remains in mount.
Wayne Gracy is working hard here to advance position.
Wayne Gracy tries to hold on but Kumaran pushes him away.
Wayne Gracy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Wayne Gracy regains half guard.
Wayne Gracy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wayne Gracy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kumaran pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Wayne Gracy with the active half guard here but Kumaran passes nicely into side control.
Wayne Gracy is trying to improve his position.
Wayne Gracy struggling a bit here.#SU2#
Kumaran has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T3#
Wayne Gracy misses with a double jab.
Wayne Gracy throws a sloppy head kick and Kumaran moves out of range easily.
Kumaran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Wayne Gracy clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Wayne Gracy gets control of Kumaran's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wayne Gracy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wayne Gracy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Kumaran avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wayne Gracy is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Wayne Gracy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Wayne Gracy looking to control.
Wayne Gracy thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wayne Gracy looking for a sweep. Not yet Wayne Gracy, not yet.
Kumaran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wayne Gracy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wayne Gracy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wayne Gracy looking to control.
Wayne Gracy striking off his back but it's not causing Kumaran any problems.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne Gracy punching to the body, from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kumaran bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pranav Kumaran will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kumaran misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Wayne Gracy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wayne Gracy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wayne Gracy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kumaran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Wayne Gracy gets to his feet - Kumaran follows without any prompting.
Kumaran takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wayne Gracy throws a body punch but Kumaran moves out of range.
Pranav Kumaran seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Kumaran closes the distance and clinches.
Wayne Gracy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wayne Gracy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kumaran backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kumaran just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wayne Gracy's brow.
A nice left hand lands by Wayne Gracy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wayne Gracy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kumaran uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Wayne Gracy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kumaran throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wayne Gracy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Kumaran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kumaran instigates a clinch.
Wayne Gracy lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Wayne Gracy breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Kumaran clinches.
Wayne Gracy tries to pull guard but Kumaran won't allow it.
Wayne Gracy scores a nice knee to the body.
#T2#
Wayne Gracy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kumaran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wayne Gracy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wayne Gracy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kumaran walks away with a smile on his face. Wayne Gracy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wayne Gracy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kumaran circles away quickly and effectively.
Kumaran is looking for the big counter here.
Wayne Gracy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wayne Gracy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Kumaran.#CL2#
Kumaran moves into range and clinches up with Wayne Gracy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wayne Gracy jumps guard but Kumaran stands there with Wayne Gracy around his waist. Wayne Gracy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
John Wayne Gracy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wayne Gracy tries to land knees in the clinch but Kumaran avoids the damage to the body.
Kumaran blocking some punches.
#T3#
Wayne Gracy tries to pull guard but Kumaran holds him up against the cage and eventually Wayne Gracy drops back down to his feet.
Wayne Gracy lands with a light punch inside.
Wayne Gracy has Kumaran pressed against the cage.
Wayne Gracy tries to pull guard but Kumaran won't allow it.
#BC2#
Kumaran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kumaran gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kumaran plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kumaran throws a head kick but Wayne Gracy moves out of range.
#CL#
Wayne Gracy clinches up against the cage.
Wayne Gracy has Kumaran pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Kumaran pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wayne Gracy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wayne Gracy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wayne Gracy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wayne Gracy throws a head punch that misses.
Wayne Gracy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wayne Gracy working aggressively here.
#BC#
Wayne Gracy breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Kumaran instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne Gracy goes for a takedown attempt but Kumaran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Wayne Gracy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Wayne Gracy throws a combination that misses
and Kumaran counters with a series of strikes. Wayne Gracy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wayne Gracy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kumaran is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wayne Gracy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wayne Gracy throws a shot from downtown. Kumaran moves away and avoids it.
Pranav Kumaran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wayne Gracy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Wayne Gracy misses.
Kumaran throws a sloppy head kick and Wayne Gracy moves out of range easily.
Wayne Gracy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Wayne Gracy misses.
Wayne Gracy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kumaran swats away the attempt to clinch by Wayne Gracy.#CL#
Wayne Gracy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kumaran, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kumaran dodges an elbow strike from Wayne Gracy.
#T1#
Wayne Gracy blocks an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Wayne Gracy.
Wayne Gracy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kumaran up against the cage.
Kumaran blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Wayne Gracy.
Wayne Gracy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wayne Gracy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wayne Gracy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wayne Gracy stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wayne Gracy.
Wayne Gracy tries to break free but Kumaran pushes him back against the cage.
Wayne Gracy lands a nice elbow.
Wayne Gracy wants to take the fight to the mat but Kumaran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kumaran throws an elbow but it misses.
Kumaran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD#
Wayne Gracy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wayne Gracy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wayne Gracy looking to control.
#SUB#
Kumaran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wayne Gracy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kumaran has managed to get both his arms back between Wayne Gracy's legs - danger averted.
Wayne Gracy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kumaran is controlling him. #T3#
Wayne Gracy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kumaran is one step ahead there. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Wayne Gracy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kumaran creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Kumaran breaks from the clinch.
Wayne Gracy has his takedown stuffed
and Kumaran counters with a left and a right that stings Wayne Gracy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Wayne Gracy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Kumaran clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Wayne Gracy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kumaran uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wayne Gracy.
Kumaran throws a counter combo.#CL#
Wayne Gracy closes the distance and clinches.
Wayne Gracy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Wayne Gracy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kumaran misses with a head kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kumaran moves out of range of the strikes.
Kumaran slips a jab from Wayne Gracy.#CL2#
Kumaran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wayne Gracy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kumaran gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wayne Gracy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wayne Gracy 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wayne Gracy!
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Event:
Sin City 10 Lahey v Shreve
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Kumaran throws a head kick but Clarkson moves out of range.
#CL2#
Clarkson closes the distance and clinches.
Clarkson lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Clarkson.
A short left from Clarkson.
Clarkson pushes Kumaran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clarkson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Clarkson.
Clarkson lands with a right to the head.
Clarkson's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Clarkson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clarkson.
Clarkson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumaran is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarkson lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clarkson. #ROC2#
Kumaran is rocked!#T1#
Clarkson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kumaran's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kumaran drops to his knees and Clarkson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Clarkson!
Jordan Clarkson gave a mention to Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 10% Laundry plus fees!!! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
TUF round 3
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Kumaran doesn't manage to clinch there - Barath circles away.
Barath wants to counter with a clinch but Kumaran pushes him away.
Barath blocks a head kick by Kumaran.
Barath unleashes a big counter combination but Kumaran bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Kumaran takes the fight into the clinch.
Barath'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.
Barath scores with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kumaran prevents the takedown attempt.
Barath has Kumaran pressed against the cage, preventing Kumaran from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Kumaran looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barath dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Barath is trying to pull guard but Kumaran turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barath is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kumaran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pranav Kumaran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Barath.#BC2#
Barath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Barath gets a clinch.
Barath is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kumaran pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kumaran is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Kumaran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Kumaran tries to clinch there but Barath circles away.
Kumaran is looking to clinch.
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses.
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barath swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Barath moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Barath manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Barath rushes Kumaran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Barath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
Kumaran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kumaran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3##CL2#
Barath closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Barath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kumaran looks to clinch
and Barath counters with a left and a right that stings Kumaran.
Barath tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Barath has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kumaran has Barath pressed against the cage, preventing Barath from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barath tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from Kumaran. #CUT#
It looks like Chris Barath has been cut.#T4#
Barath tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kumaran just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barath wants a takedown but no success here.
Barath looks winded!#BC#
Kumaran breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch but Barath swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barath fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barath dives in and grabs Kumaran's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kumaran pushes down on Barath's head and hops out.
Kumaran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kumaran wants it to stay on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barath closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kumaran circles away.
Kumaran appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barath circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kumaran wants to clinch up but Barath keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Barath dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Barath'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#
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barath only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kumaran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Kumaran gets tackled into the cage by Barath. Barath maintains the clinch.
Barath is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kumaran gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Barath is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kumaran to keep the fight standing.
Kumaran letting Barath take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumaran throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Barath manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Barath shoots in for a takedown but Kumaran shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pranav Kumaran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Barath.
Barath is breathing heavily.#CL#
Kumaran darts in and clinches Barath up against the cage.
Barath wants to take the fight to the mat but Kumaran manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Barath avoiding damage.
Barath is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barath jumps guard but Kumaran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kumaran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barath swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumaran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
A jab from Barath misses.
As Barath looks to move away, Kumaran throws a big counter combo but Barath just gets out of the way.
Barath tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kumaran swivels and escapes.
Barath fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Kumaran.
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Kumaran.
Kumaran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Barath moves into range and clinches up with Kumaran.#BC#
Kumaran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Barath gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Barath blocks an elbow strike.#T3##BC2#
Barath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barath fails with a takedown attempt.
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses.
Barath let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barath swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barath is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kumaran tries to clinch but Barath is having none of it.
Kumaran tries to clinch there but Barath circles away.
Pranav Kumaran is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kumaran clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Kumaran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Barath avoids the head kick by Kumaran.
Kumaran slaps away a takedown attempt from Barath, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pranav Kumaran is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumaran looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Kumaran. No joy for Barath on that attempt.
Kumaran slaps away a takedown attempt from Barath, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kumaran avoids the head kick by Barath.
Kumaran lands a high kick!
Kumaran is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pranav Kumaran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Barath's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kumaran lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Kumaran lands but Barath takes it in his stride.
Kumaran defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Barath.
Kumaran throws a head kick but Barath moves out of range.
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
Pranav Kumaran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Barath clinches. #BC2#
Barath pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barath throws a front kick that sends Kumaran stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kumaran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barath paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barath lands a nice shot that snaps Kumaran's head back.
#T1#
Barath tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kumaran sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barath somewhat.
Barath avoids the head kick by Kumaran.
Kumaran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barath shoots in but no luck this time.
Pranav Kumaran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Barath.
Kumaran pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Barath has closed the distance and engaged Kumaran in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barath wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
Kumaran is pressed up against the cage. Barath has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kumaran down to the mat. Kumaran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barath shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kumaran sprawls well. Kumaran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barath gets slowly back to his feet.
Kumaran throws a head kick that misses.
Barath avoids the head kick by Kumaran.
Kumaran tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kumaran moves in looking to clinch but Barath pushes him off.#T3#
Kumaran stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kumaran wants it to stay on the feet.
Kumaran is looking to clinch but Barath is avoiding it.
Barath connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barath shoots in for a double leg but Kumaran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Kumaran was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Barath shoots and misses
and Kumaran counters with a left and a right that stings Barath. #CL2#
Kumaran gets tackled into the cage by Barath. Barath maintains the clinch.
Barath jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kumaran walks away with a smile on his face. Barath gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Barath fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kumaran avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Barath blocks a head kick by Kumaran.
Despite the aggression on Barath's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barath shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kumaran as he avoids it easily.
Barath shoots for a takedown but Kumaran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barath. #ES#
Kumaran sneaks out the side door and pushes Barath away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kumaran looks to clinch
and Barath counters with a stiff right hand.
Kumaran tries a head kick but it misses.
Kumaran fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barath fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pranav Kumaran showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kumaran 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pranav Kumaran!
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Event:
DFC Sin City 3
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Kumaran rushes Bottura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Bottura decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Bottura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kumaran defends well.#SUB#
Bottura pushes a forearm under Kumaran's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kumaran is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caio Bottura!
During a confident post fight interview, Caio Bottura 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: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kumaran gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kumaran will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva stays in close to Kumaran's body and controls the position.
Silva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva works over Kumaran with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva won't allow Kumaran to get back to his feet.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva is working Kumaran over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Silva rushes Kumaran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Silva manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kumaran being controlled here momentarily.
Kumaran throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kumaran's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVR#
Silva 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.
Kumaran controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva stays in close to Kumaran's body and controls the position. #T3#
Silva works over Kumaran with some ground and pound from guard.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
Silva stands up over Kumaran, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva 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.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva working some strikes from top position.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchel Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kumaran dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Kumaran's head and hops out.
Kumaran tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily#CL#
and Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Silva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kumaran uses from the top position.
Silva has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Silva continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva trying to strike off his back.
#T1#
Silva pulls Kumaran in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Silva is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silva distracts Kumaran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kumaran's head.
Silva wants to stand but Kumaran is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kumaran tries to clinch up.#T3#
Kumaran falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Kumaran is breathing heavily.#TD#
Silva pulls guard successfully.
Kumaran throws a big right hand that misses.
Kumaran really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva lands some strikes from the bottom.
Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Silva throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
Silva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silva lands a head kick. Kumaran smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kumaran will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kumaran throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Silva feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Silva rushes Kumaran and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchel Silva dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Silva jumps guard but Kumaran stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kumaran jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Kumaran gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kumaran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumaran fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mitchel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pranav Kumaran.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Kumaran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Silva just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kumaran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Silva is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kumaran can't fight it off and eventually Silva manages to take the fight to the floor. Kumaran looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Silva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Silva distracts Kumaran with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kumaran's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumaran has momentary wrist control but Silva slips an elbow through the middle.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound. #SU#
Silva stands and steps away. Kumaran gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Kumaran backs away looking to recover.
Pranav Kumaran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3#
Kumaran throws a leg kick #CL#
and Silva moves into the clinch.#TD#
Silva turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Silva manages to end up in side control.
Silva really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Silva is putting a hurting on Kumaran here, landing some big shots from side control.
Silva is working Kumaran over with some ground and pound from side control.
Silva landing a few strikes.
Kumaran is looking for a sweep.
Silva is staying tight to Kumaran's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Kumaran is defending well. #T4##SU#
Silva decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mitchel Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva misses with a double jab.
And Kumaran responds with a good body kick, but Silva manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Kumaran in a clinch.
#TD#
Silva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchel Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchel Silva!
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