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Event:
QFC Tournament 676 Round 4
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Schwarzwelder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schwarzwelder looks to throw the jab but Ronld is out of range.
Ronld misses with a takedown attempt - Schwarzwelder sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Schwarzwelder half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Schwarzwelder gets caught flat footed, as Ronld shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ronld tries to stand but Schwarzwelder is controlling from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwarzwelder is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Schwarzwelder postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzwelder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ronld not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzwelder postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ronld preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Schwarzwelder postures up in Ronld's guard and throws a big left but Ronld blocks it.
Schwarzwelder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schwarzwelder landing some decent shots from guard.
Schwarzwelder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Schwarzwelder will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Schwarzwelder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schwarzwelder working Ronld over with strikes. #ROC#
Ronld is rocked!
Schwarzwelder lands a big elbow - Ronld 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 Schwarzwelder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Schwarzwelder!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 676 Round 3
Date: Aug 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Ronld moves into range and clinches up with Lobov.#BC#
Lobov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lobov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ronld.
Lobov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ronld misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Ronld as Lobov shoots in.
Lobov throws a body kick that misses.
Ronld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ronld tests Lobov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ronld misses with a body kick.
Lobov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ronld stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Ronld has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobov goes for a takedown attempt but Ronld pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artem Lobov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Lobov drives through and clinches with Ronld against the cage.
#T1##TD#
Lobov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lobov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ronld controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU2#
Ronld gets to his feet - Lobov follows without any prompting.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ronld is defended easily by Lobov.
Lobov tries to counter with a takedown but Ronld is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Lobov drives through and clinches with Ronld against the cage.
Lobov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Ronld is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lobov has Ronld pushed against the cage.
Lobov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lobov'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.
Lobov is trying to drag Ronld to the mat but Ronld just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Ronld breaks from the clinch.
Lobov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Ronld moves out of range of the body kick from Lobov.
Ronld is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ronld is defended easily by Lobov.
Lobov throws a front kick aimed at Ronld's knee but Ronld avoids it well. #KD2#
Ronld drops Lobov with a beautiful combination! Lobov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ronld is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Lobov is rocked!
Ronld dives in and grabs Lobov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lobov pushes down on Ronld's head and hops out.
As Ronld backs away, Lobov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Oh Lobov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ronld goes for a double leg but Lobov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lobov continues to drive forward.
Lobov seems to have got his legs back now.
Ronld moves out of range of the body kick from Lobov.
Lobov misses with a low kick as Ronld jumps back.
Ronld stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lobov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ronld, which made it look bad. #T4##CL2#
Ronld clinches up with Lobov and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lobov avoids the elbow strike from Ronld, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ronld as the two fighters clinch.
Ronld fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lobov is trying to drag Ronld to the mat but Ronld just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Ronld successfully pulls guard.
Ronld is striking but Lobov is not phased and passes to half guard.
Ronld gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryson Ronld dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ronld throws a leg kick but Lobov moved away.
Lobov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ronld.
Lobov tries a head kick but it misses.
Lobov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ronld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ronld is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lobov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lobov wants it to stay on the feet.
Lobov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Artem Lobov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryson Ronld.
Ronld tries to clinch but Lobov moves out of range.
Ronld just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLobov.
Lobov tries to clinch but Ronld is having none of it.
Ronld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ronld gets tackled into the cage by Lobov. Lobov maintains the clinch.
Ronld trying to land knees to the body.
Lobov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lobov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Lobov jumps guard but Ronld stands there with Lobov around his waist. Lobov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ronld is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lobov is keeping busy.
Lobov tries to pull guard but Ronld holds him up against the cage and eventually Lobov drops back down to his feet.
Ronld just leaning against Lobov, taking a breather.
Ronld blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ronld is working for takedown but Lobov is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Lobov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ronld throws out a leg kick but Lobov moves out of range and Ronld only half commits.
Lobov fails with the takedown
and Ronld counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ronld.
Ronld throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lobov's waist but Lobov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ronld off to one side.
Lobov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck for Lobov with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Lobov as Ronld shoots in.
Ronld is breathing heavily.#CL#
Lobov clinches up with Ronld and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lobov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ronld is defending well for now.
Ronld has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lobov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ronld tries to land a knee to the head but Lobov blocks with his arms.
Ronld pushes off an throws an elbow but Lobov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T3#
Ronld looking for a takedown. #TD#
Lobov gets control of Ronld's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lobov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lobov pulls Ronld in close to his closed guard and prevents Ronld from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lobov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ronld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lobov is keeping the position for now.
Ronld trying to control but Lobov is working from the bottom. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ronld controlling from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ronld trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lobov dives in for a single leg takedown but Ronld sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ronld dives in for a single leg takedown but Lobov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Lobov darts in and clinches Ronld up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lobov gets underhooks to prevent Ronld's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Ronld breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ronld goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artem Lobov dominated that second round.
That's time! Lobov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ronld misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lobov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ronld. Ronld gets slowly back to his feet.
Lobov goes for a double leg but Ronld avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ronld continues to drive forward.
Ronld changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lobov tries to avoid it but Ronld manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lobov to the ground. Lobov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Ronld tries to get set, Lobov tries to push him back and clinch up but Ronld manages to avoid the attempt.
Lobov is looking to clinch but Ronld is avoiding it.
Lobov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ronld avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronld shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lobov but Lobov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lobov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Artem Lobov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryson Ronld.
Lobov fails with a takedown attempt.
Ronld lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1##CL#
Lobov closes the distance and clinches.
Ronld is working for takedown but Lobov is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Lobov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Lobov.
Lobov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ronld swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Ronld gets a clinch.
Lobov is working for takedown but Ronld is calmly controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lobov stalling against the cage.
Lobov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lobov tries to pull guard but Ronld won't allow it.
#T2#
Ronld drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ronld is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lobov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lobov tries to pull guard but Ronld holds him up against the cage and eventually Lobov drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Lobov breaks from the clinch.
Ronld shoots for a takedown but Lobov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lobov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Ronld counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Lobov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Lobov has a takedown stuffed.
Lobov tries to clinch but Ronld moves out of range.
Ronld unleashes a big counter combination but Lobov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ronld fails with a takedown attempt.
Lobov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL2#
Ronld has Lobov up against the cage in a clinch.
Lobov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
Lobov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lobov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ronld is stalling here.
#BC2#
Ronld breaks from the clinch.
Ronld shoots in but Lobov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ronld is looking to clinch but Lobov is avoiding it.
Ronld doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Lobov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lobov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lobov preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artem Lobov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lobov 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 Josh West scores the fight for Ryson Ronld!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Ryson Ronld!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Artem Lobov!
Ryson Ronld wins by split decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 676 Round 2
Date: Aug 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Ronld gets caught flat footed, as Paitich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Ronld wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Ronld gets a takedown into half guard.
Ronld looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Paitich looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ronld controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Paitich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Ronld missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ronld working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Paitich's thigh. Paitich counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Paitich working a defensive guard here.
Ronld throws a big right hand that misses.
Ronld's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Paitich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ronld can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ronld looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Ronld clinches up with Paitich and pushes him back against the cage.
Paitich wants to take the fight to the mat but Ronld manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paitich tries to score a body lock takedown but Ronld shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ronld has had enough of the clinch but Paitich keeps him there for the moment.
Ronld tries to pull guard but Paitich forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Paitich controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD#
Ronld jumps guard and drags Paitich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Ronld is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ronld is trying to control the position but Paitich postures up.
Ronld pulls Paitich in close to prevent any damage.
Ronld is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paitich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Paitich throwing strikes but missing.
Paitich with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paitich wants to stand but Ronld has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES#
Ronld has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Paitich is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paitich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ronld avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ryson Ronld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Paitich.
Paitich can't get the takedown.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ronld has had enough of the clinch but Paitich keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryson Ronld dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Paitich wants to clinch.
Ronld fails with a takedown attempt.
Paitich is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ronld shoots in but Paitich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paitich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paitich takes a swing at Ronld's ribcage but misses.
Paitich throws out a powerful jab.
Paitich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ronld counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Paitich stuffs the takedown.
Paitich tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryson Ronld. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Paitich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ronld thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ronld throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ronld is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paitich can do to turn this around?
Paitich tries to free his leg and advance position but Ronld is retaining full guard. #ES#
Ronld pushes Paitich off and scrambles back to his feet.
Paitich thows a leg kick but Ronld checks it #CL#
and Ronld counters by clinching up.
The referee calls for Ronld to work.
Ronld can't break the clinch.
Ronld changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paitich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T2#
Paitich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Ronld closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paitich can't break the clinch.
Paitich tries to pull guard but Ronld holds him up against the cage and eventually Paitich drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Paitich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Ronld fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Ronld tries to sprawl but Paitich drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Ronld kicks Paitich off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Paitich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paitich is breathing heavily.
Ronld misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ronld ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ronld!
#CUT#
It looks like Bo Paitich has been cut.
Ronld misses with a takedown attempt - Paitich sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ronld lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paitich backs up against the cage.
#T4#
Ronld displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Paitich or perhaps it was just good defense by Ronld, which made it look bad.
Paitich misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Ronld counters by clinching up. #TD#
Ronld drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Ronld looking for subs off his back but Paitich has passed one foot through into half guard.
Paitich looks to land a strike but Ronld avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryson Ronld dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bo Paitich'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Paitich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Ronld scores with a four punch combination!
Ronld shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Paitich.
Ronld throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paitich is looking for the big counter here.
Ryson Ronld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Ronld pushes Paitich up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ronld is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronld creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Paitich wants a takedown.
Paitich scores with a shot to the side of Ronld's head. #BC#
Ronld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryson Ronld is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Ronld has managed to clinch.
Ronld gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Paitich.
Ryson Ronld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Paitich.
Ronld has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Paitich avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Ronld jumps guard.
Paitich trying to control but Ronld is working from the bottom.
Ronld is pulling down on Paitich's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Ronld looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ronld keeping moving, preventing Paitich from controlling successfully.
Paitich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Paitich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ronld is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ronld has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SU#
Paitich is working an open guard so Ronld takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Paitich misses with a head kick.
Ronld shoots in for a takedown but Paitich shows good takedown defense.
Paitich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ronld defends it well.
Paitich misses with a low kick as Ronld jumps back.
Paitich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Ronld moves into the clinch.
Ronld slows down the pace here.
Ronld pressing his opponent against the cage. #T4#
Paitich throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Paitich manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Paitich tries to keep at a distance but Ronld has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ronld.
Paitich wants a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronld tries to break free but Paitich pushes him back against the cage.
Ronld tries to score a body lock takedown but Paitich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bo Paitich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryson Ronld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ronld blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryson Ronld showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ronld 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Ryson Ronld!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Ryson Ronld!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Ryson Ronld!
Ryson Ronld wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 676 Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Pendred gets tackled into the cage by Ronld. Ronld maintains the clinch.
Pendred tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ronld smiles and moves away.
Ronld tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pendred swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pendred fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ronld.
Ronld misses with a looping right.
Pendred dives in and grabs Ronld's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ronld pushes down on Pendred's head and hops out.
Ryson Ronld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathal Pendred.
Ronld moves in looking to clinch but Pendred pushes him off.
Pendred throws a counter combo.
Ronld closes the distance and clinches up with Pendred, looking for a takedown. Ronld pushes Pendred against the cage but Pendred circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronld tries to clinch but Pendred moves out of range.
Ronld misses with a body kick.
Ronld darts in looking for a takedown but Pendred gets double underhooks and turns Ronld into the cage.
Ronld misses with a head kick.
Ronld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pendred avoids it really well and circles away.
Pendred steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ronld.#T1##CL2#
Pendred instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Pendred escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ronld shoots for a double leg takedown but Pendred sprawls well. He's pushed Ronld's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ronld fails with a takedown attempt.
Pendred connects with a high kick. #T2#
Pendred tries for a takedown but Ronld circles away easily
and Ronld counters with a three punch combo that has Pendred backing up. Pendred nods at Ronld to acknowledge the strikes.
Ronld darts in looking for a takedown but Pendred gets double underhooks and turns Ronld into the cage.
Ronld is looking to clinch but Pendred is avoiding it.
Pendred throws a counter combo.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pendred is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pendred throws an elbow that misses.
Ronld has had enough of the clinch but Pendred keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Pendred escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pendred misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ronld fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Ronld shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pendred but Pendred pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ronld fails with the takedown
and Pendred counters with a head kick.
Ronld is breathing heavily.
Ronld throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pendred counters with a nice body kick.
Pendred shoots in for a takedown but Ronld shows good takedown defense.
Ronld lands a jab to Pendred's midsection.
Pendred lands a high kick!
Ronld fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pendred changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ronld tries to avoid it but Pendred manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ronld to the ground. Ronld escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Ronld lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ronld.
Pendred avoids the head kick by Ronld.
Danga de danga de dang - Ronld scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Pendred shoots in looking for a takedown but Ronld manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pendred's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ronld shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pendred defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pendred or perhaps it was just good defense by Ronld, which made it look bad.
Ronld circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pendred tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ronld sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pendred somewhat.
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 Ryson Ronld 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#
An inside leg kick from Ronld misses.
Ronld closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pendred circles away.
Pendred shoots in but no luck this time.
Ronld is looking to counter punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pendred.
Ronld seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Ronld instigates a clinch.
Pendred misses with a knee strike.
Pendred lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendred wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryson Ronld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cathal Pendred.
Ronld dodges an elbow strike from Pendred.
Ronld is stalling here.
#TD#
Ronld pulls Pendred into guard.
#T1#
Ronld looking for a sweep. Not yet Ronld, not yet.
Ronld is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pendred trying to control from the bottom.
Pendred is trying to stand up here but Ronld is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ronld in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Ronld is looking for a kimura but Pendred is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ronld to get the leverage. #SUB#
Ronld looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Pendred is trying to get back to full guard.
Ronld not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ronld passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pendred!
Ronld sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Ronld avoids the attempt from Pendred to control.
Ronld content just to control the position here.
Pendred tries to hold on but Ronld postures up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ronld punching from mount but Pendred doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ronld controlling his opponent.
Pendred is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pendred wants to hold on but Ronld pushes him away.
Ronld thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pendred tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ronld is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pendred can do to turn this around?
Ronld trying to control but Pendred is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryson Ronld dominated that second round.
That's time! Ronld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##KD#
Ronld lands a left and a right that send Pendred crashing to the mat, dazed. Ronld thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Pendred is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Cathal Pendred has been cut.#CL#
Ronld has managed to clinch.
Pendred is still on wobbly legs! Can Ronld finish him?
Pendred can't find room to land a body shot as Ronld controls the action.
Pendred seems to have recovered his senses.
Ronld has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pendred is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Pendred breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Pendred as Ronld shoots in.
Pendred tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ronld sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pendred somewhat.
Ronld dives in and grabs Pendred's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pendred pushes down on Ronld's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryson Ronld. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ronld moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendred jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ronld walks away with a smile on his face. Pendred gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1#
Ronld looks for the body kick but Pendred saw that one coming.
Ronld will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Ronld moves into the clinch successfully.
Pendred has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ronld after a bit of a struggle.
Pendred wants to take the fight to the mat but Ronld manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ronld has Pendred pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pendred manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pendred.#BC2#
Pendred breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pendred blocks the body kick.
Pendred throws a series of punches but Ronld avoids them all with ease.
Ronld slaps away a takedown attempt from Pendred, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T2#
Pendred fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ronld tries for a takedown but Pendred sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pendred showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ronld.
Pendred shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pendred leaves Ronld with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pendred is looking for the big counter here.
Ronld tries for a takedown but Pendred sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Pendred misses.
Pendred doesn't manage to clinch there - Ronld circles away.
Ronld is looking for a counter combo.
Ronld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pendred wants to counter with a clinch but Ronld pushes him away.
Pendred dives in for a single leg takedown but Ronld sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
A head kick from Pendred lands but Ronld takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ronld is defended easily by Pendred.
Despite the aggression on Pendred's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pendred fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Pendred fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ronld, pushing him back against the cage.
Pendred'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.
Ronld goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pendred prevents it.
#T4#
Pendred looking for a takedown.
Ryson Ronld has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pendred tries to pull guard but Ronld holds him up against the cage and eventually Pendred drops back down to his feet.
Ronld wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ronld looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronld has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pendred is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pendred keeps control of Ronld as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cathal Pendred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryson Ronld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pendred tries to throw a body punch but Ronld avoids it by throwing Pendred back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryson Ronld showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ronld 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Ryson Ronld!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Ryson Ronld!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Ryson Ronld!
Ryson Ronld wins by unanimous decision!
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