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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Flop shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sommervile eats them both and turns towards Flop to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Flop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flop lands a really nice looking cross but Sommervile seems unphased.
Flop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sommervile throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Sommervile closes the distance and pushes Flop back into the cage.
Sommervile effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sommervile.
Flop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sommervile to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Sommervile breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Sommervile closes the distance and clinches.
Flop misses with a knee strike.
Flop wants a takedown.
#T1#
Flop lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Flop pulls guard successfully.
Flop could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Flop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sommervile doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sommervile manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sommervile is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like Sommervile might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Flop looking for a sweep. Not yet Flop, not yet.
Sommervile is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sommervile trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Sommervile stays in close to Flop's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Flop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sommervile is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#KD2#
Sommervile drops Flop with a beautiful combination! Flop stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sommervile is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like John Flop has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Sommervile gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sommervile content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Sommervile's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sommervile gets a clinch. #TD2#
Sommervile gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Flop regains guard.
Sommervile controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Sommervile is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sommervile preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Flop escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sommervile gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sommervile must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SU2#
Sommervile stands and steps away. Flop gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #KD2#
Sommervile lands a left and a right that send Flop crashing to the mat, dazed. Sommervile thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flop throws a nice head kick!
#TD2#
Sommervile shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sommervile was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sommervile is staying tight to Flop's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Flop wants to control but Sommervile postures up.
Flop is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sommervile is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sommervile dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Flop's cut.
That's time! Flop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Sommervile scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Flop kicks Sommervile off and gets back to his feet.
John Flop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sommervile shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Flop pinned against the cage. Flop gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Flop slips a jab and a cross from Sommervile.
#CL2#
Sommervile moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Sommervile breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sommervile shoots in but Flop avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flop throws a quick counter head kick but Sommervile was just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flop swinging wildly here.
James Sommervile seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Sommervile stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sommervile wants it to stay on the feet.
Sommervile raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Flop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Flop closes the distance and clinches up with Sommervile, looking for a takedown. Flop pushes Sommervile against the cage but Sommervile circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Flop sets himself, and Sommervile steps forward looking for the clinch! Flop avoids it this time.#CL#
Flop gets a clinch. #BC2#
Sommervile breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Flop pulls guard effortlessly.
Sommervile engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sommervile is looking to work some ground and pound but Flop has wrist control.#T2#
Sommervile throwing strikes from guard but Flop blocks nicely. #SU2#
Sommervile stands and steps away. Flop gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Flop shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Flop was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Sommervile throws Flop to one side and escapes!
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!
Flop slips a jab and a cross from Sommervile.
Flop takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Flop enables Sommervile to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Flop manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Flop being controlled here, momentarily.
Sommervile passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sommervile controls the position.
Sommervile tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Flop takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SU2#
Sommervile stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4#
Flop misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sommervile, right into the meat.
Flop throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Sommervile counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sommervile thows a huge punch but Flop dodges it nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Flop is trying to get back to full guard.
Sommervile not doing much here.
Sommervile really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flop won't allow Sommervile to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Sommervile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Flop'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Flop gets caught flat footed, as Sommervile shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sommervile prevents Flop from getting back to his feet.
Sommervile trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sommervile has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sommervile won't allow Flop to sweep him here.
Sommervile stays in close to Flop's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Flop pulls Sommervile in close to his closed guard and prevents Sommervile from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Flop stuffs the takedown.
Sommervile throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Flop's head.
Flop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sommervile but Sommervile pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flop thuds a left hand into Sommervile's body.
Sommervile throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Sommervile shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flop swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sommervile shoots for a double leg takedown but Flop sprawls well. He's pushed Sommervile's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Flop wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John Flop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Sommervile.#CL2#
Sommervile darts in and clinches Flop up against the cage.
Sommervile gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flop.
Sommervile is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Flop tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Sommervile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Sommervile shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sommervile was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flop is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Sommervile throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Flop on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Sommervile controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flop defending against the ground and pound.
Flop tries to bench press Sommervile off him but Sommervile keeps the position.
James Sommervile has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Sommervile thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Flop manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Sommervile comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sommervile has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Sommervile!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Flop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bradshaw throws a sloppy head kick and Flop moves out of range easily.
Bradshaw sets himself, and Flop steps forward looking for the clinch! Bradshaw avoids it this time.#CL2#
Flop moves into range and clinches up with Bradshaw.
Flop misses with a knee strike.
Bradshaw jumps guard but Flop turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Flop is trying to trip Bradshaw. He has hold of a leg but Bradshaw is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Flop persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bradshaw wants to sweep but no luck.
Bradshaw manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Flop manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Bradshaw has gone for a leg lock! Flop slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bradshaw's guard.#REVB#
Flop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flop wants to stand but Bradshaw is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Flop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bradshaw's head.
Flop trying to control but Bradshaw is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flop wants to pass the guard but Bradshaw is keeping the position.
Flop trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradshaw keeping full guard, as Flop tries to pass.
Bradshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bradshaw is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flop defends well.
Flop stopping the sweep attempt from Bradshaw.#SUB#
Bradshaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Flop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bradshaw is keeping the position for now.
Bradshaw has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Flop has passed into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bradshaw struggling a bit here.#T3#
Bradshaw is not content to let Flop control the position.
Bradshaw tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flop wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bradshaw is trying to buck Flop off.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Flop decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Bradshaw makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T4##TD2#
Bradshaw gets caught napping as Flop dives in and scores a takedown. Bradshaw manages to retain guard.
Bradshaw will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flop trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bradshaw doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Flop trying to control but Bradshaw is working from the bottom.
Bradshaw is trying to control the position but Flop postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flop trying to control but Bradshaw is working from the bottom.
Flop showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Flop 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#
Flop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Flop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bradshaw, pushing him back against the cage.
Flop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flop lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Donnie Bradshaw has been cut.#TD#
Bradshaw has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Flop regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Flop has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bradshaw off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Flop lands a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Flop drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bradshaw is looking to stand back up but Flop counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bradshaw.
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!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flop content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Flop trying to control from half guard but Bradshaw is working away.
Bradshaw works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flop should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bradshaw tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bradshaw throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bradshaw looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Flop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flop trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bradshaw's guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Flop keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bradshaw's head.
Flop won't allow Bradshaw to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Bradshaw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Flop passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Flop is trying to work for a kimura but Bradshaw is defending well.
Flop wants to get back to his feet.
Flop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Flop trying to control from half guard but Bradshaw is working away.
Flop wants to free his trapped foot but Bradshaw is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bradshaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Bradshaw clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Bradshaw is fighting off a takedown attempt but Flop is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bradshaw to the mat. Bradshaw regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Bradshaw kicks Flop off and gets to his feet. #T4#
Flop rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bradshaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flop tries to clinch there but Bradshaw circles away.
#TD2#
Flop closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bradshaw quickly recovers to half guard.
Flop is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradshaw wants to control but Flop is keeping busy.
Bradshaw moves into full guard.
Flop wants to control from the top but Bradshaw keeps moving. #SUB#
Bradshaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bradshaw thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Flop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donnie Bradshaw's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bradshaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Flop.#TD#
Bradshaw feints and as Flop raises his hands in defense, Bradshaw changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Flop is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bradshaw looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw jumps guard but Flop turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Flop drags the fight down to the ground.
Flop looking to control.
#SUB#
Bradshaw drops back looking for a leg! Flop is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flop manages to kick Bradshaw off! Bradshaw jumps back into Flop's guard.
Bradshaw connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Flop wants to stand and escape but Bradshaw is having none of it. #SUB2#
Flop is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flop looking to control.
Flop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bradshaw is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Flop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bradshaw is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Flop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bradshaw doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bradshaw manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bradshaw throws a big right hand that misses.
Bradshaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Flop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Flop moves into range and clinches up with Bradshaw.#TD2#
Flop has Bradshaw pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Flop pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bradshaw tumbling to the mat - Flop dives into Bradshaw's guard.
Flop trying to control but Bradshaw is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bradshaw is striking but Flop is not phased and passes to half guard.#SUB#
Bradshaw looking for submissions off his back.
Bradshaw tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bradshaw keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bradshaw wants to control but Flop is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bradshaw manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Flop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flop trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bradshaw is looking to stand up but Flop isn't so interested in that idea.
Donnie Bradshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Flop is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Flop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Flop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Flop has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Flop!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Flop shoots in and drives through. York sprawls well.
York was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Flop tries to clinch but York is having none of it.
York is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
York shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Flop is defending against the submission attempts here by York.
Flop tries to get to full guard but York has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
York thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Flop is looking to control York's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flop avoid being mounted?#SUB#
York is trying to work for a kimura but Flop is defending well.
Flop is looking to control York's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flop avoid being mounted?
York misses with a head shot. Flop uses the momentum to regain guard.
York throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
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.
Flop looking for a sweep. Not yet Flop, not yet.
York missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flop wants to sweep here but York controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Flop throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! York escapes and throws Flop's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
York decides to stand up, so the ref orders Flop to his feet.
Flop showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from York.
#T3##CL#
York clinches up against the cage.#TD#
York gets control of Flop's arms and successfully pulls guard. York will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
York controls Flop momentarily but Flop frees himself.
Flop trying to control the position from guard on top but York is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flop is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
York has a closed guard, preventing Flop from standing up.
Flop wants to control from the top but York keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flop wants to pass the guard but York is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Irving York dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Flop misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Flop pushes York up against the cage in a clinch.
York fails to pull guard.
York tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Irving York has been cut.#BC2#
Flop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
York looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Flop is fending him off so far but York persists. Nope, Flop circles away and we're back to standing.
York throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flop.
Flop moves in looking to clinch but York pushes him off.
Irving York is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Flop clinches up against the cage.#T1##TD#
York manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Flop wants to control from the top but York keeps moving.
York keeping full guard, as Flop tries to pass.
Flop controlling from the top position.
Flop looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
York looking to control.
York can't keep his opponent in guard - Flop advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
York avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Flop.
Flop thows a huge punch but York dodges it nicely.
Flop scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Flop is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, York has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3#
Flop is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for York!
York wants to control but Flop is having none of it.
Flop sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Flop goes for an armbar but York turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from York. #T4#
York trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flop pulls York in close to his closed guard and prevents York from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
York landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Flop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Irving York's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Flop looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
York throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flop.
York keeps the fight on the outside.
York appears to be looking for a big counter.
Flop shoots in and drives through. York sprawls well.
Flop is looking to clinch.
York throws a big counter combination but Flop scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Flop goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL2#
Flop closes the distance and pushes York back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flop trying to land knees to the body.
Flop is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but York is defending well.
York stops a takedown attempt from Flop.
Irving York has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Flop.#T1#
York with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
York breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Flop closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Flop lands in his opponent's guard.
York trying to control the position here. #SU2#
Flop gets to his feet - York follows without any prompting. #T2##CL#
York drives through and clinches with Flop against the cage.
York managing to block the knees to the body from Flop.
#BC2#
Flop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A decent looking cross lands there for York.
Flop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but York avoids it really well and circles away.
York tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
York could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Flop tries to clinch up.
York looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sloppy strikes from York. Those never looked like landing. #T3#
York avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
York throws a big counter combination but Flop scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
York tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
York throws a body shot but no joy.
Flop blocks a head kick by York.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
York instigates a clinch. #TD#
York manages to pull guard.
York can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Flop controls the pace.
Flop trying to control but York is working from the bottom.
Flop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Flop slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Flop tries to free his leg and advance position but York is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
York keeping moving, preventing Flop from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irving York showed his dominance in that final round.
I think York 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irving York!
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