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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Washington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Miller coming out on top.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Washington tries to counter by clinching up but Miller breaks away and moves out of range.
Miller is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miller tries to clinch but Washington moves out of range.
Washington could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Washington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Washington looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Miller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Miller instigates a clinch.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Washington just stands there and leans against the cage.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Miller has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Miller ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Miller no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Miller looking to control.
Miller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Washington haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Miller is trying to hold Washington in close to prevent damage but Washington has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington passes into side control, despite Miller's attempt to control the position.
#SUB#
Washington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miller is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Washington is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Washington looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2#
Miller is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Washington working for a submission but Miller is keeping him at bay.
Miller tries to lock up and control but Washington gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Washington jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Miller manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Washington working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington has control of an arm but Miller manages to advance to Washington's back!
Miller is not going to allow Washington to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Washington is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Miller gets his way!
#SUB2#
Miller is persistently looking for the submission but Washington is defending it well.
#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller working for a choke but Washington is defending well.
Miller looks winded!
Miller not allowing Washington to control his hands. #SUB2#
Miller patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Washington trying to control the position but Miller manages to sink in the hooks.
Washington is trying to break free.
Washington trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Miller seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Washington's chin but Washington turns very nicely into Miller's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Washington.
Miller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Miller pulls Washington in close to prevent any damage.
Miller is trying to control the position but Washington postures up.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miller trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Miller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Miller shoots and misses
and Washington counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Washington looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Miller!
Washington working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Washington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.
Washington looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Miller is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Washington.
Miller is trying to control Washington's posture but Washington avoids it.
Washington connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Miller some visible discomfort.
#T1#
Miller can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Washington tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Washington working away.
Washington cracks Miller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Miller struggling a bit here.
Washington in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Miller wants to control but Washington postures up.#T2#
Miller keeps Washington under control for a moment.
Miller is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Washington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miller, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Miller taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Miller taking a bit of punishment here - Washington scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Washington tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Luke Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Washington works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB#
Washington is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Miller holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T4##SUB#
Washington looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Washington tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Washington working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller dodges the ground and pound from Washington.
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Washington dominated that second round.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Miller throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Washington counters with a nice double leg into side control. Miller won't be happy with that.
Miller struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Washington's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Washington cracks Miller with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
Washington working away.
Washington working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Washington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miller isn't going anywhere.#SUB#
Washington tries for a kimura but Miller is defending well. #T1#
Miller is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Washington's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Washington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Washington throwing shots but Miller is blocking nicely.
Washington working Miller over with strikes.
Miller trying to control but Washington postures up.
Washington 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.
Miller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Miller wants to get back to full guard but Washington has mounted him!
Washington with good strikes from the mount here!
Miller wants to control but Washington is having none of it.
Washington with good strikes from the mount here!
Miller bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Washington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Washington keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Washington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Washington holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Washington wants to stand up but Miller is controlling him.
Washington keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Washington.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Miller is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Washington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Washington keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass. #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.
Washington looking to control.
Miller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Miller advances to mount. #SUB2#
Miller looking for a guillotine from mount but Washington is having none of it. #SUB2#
Miller goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Washington is on top in guard.
Miller is trying to control the position but Washington postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Washington's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Washington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Washington 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Washington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Neuffer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neuffer lands a jab to Washington's midsection.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt - Neuffer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neuffer throws out a counter right but Washington avoids it with no problem.
Washington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Washington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Washington really is a fat lump.
Washington shoots and misses
and Neuffer counters with a one-two to the body. #T1##TD#
Washington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Washington lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Neuffer wriggles free and stands up.
Neuffer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Neuffer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Washington takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Neuffer.
Neuffer digs a good body shot into Washington's ribs.
Neuffer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marko Neuffer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neuffer scores with a nice head shot.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington is looking to counter with head kicks.
Neuffer scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD#
Washington closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Washington lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB#
Washington drops back looking for a leg! Neuffer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Neuffer manages to kick Washington off! Washington jumps back into Neuffer's guard.
Neuffer wants to stand and escape but Washington is having none of it. #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.#ES2#
Neuffer wriggles free and stands up.
Nice straight punches there by Neuffer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Neuffer.#TD#
Neuffer gets caught flat footed, as Washington shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Neuffer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Neuffer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Neuffer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Washington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington goes for a takedown attempt but Neuffer 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.
Marko Neuffer 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#
Washington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuffer lands a lovely overhand right.
Washington needs to keep his hands up - Neuffer had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Neuffer connects with a looping right hand.
Neuffer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Washington. Washington circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Washington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Neuffer lands with an uppercut that bounces Washington off the cage and back into range.
Neuffer lands the left hand.
Neuffer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Neuffer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC2#
Washington is rocked!
Neuffer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Washington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Neuffer knocks out Washington with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Neuffer before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Neuffer picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marko Neuffer!
A victorious Marko Neuffer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Gannon gets a takedown into half guard.
Gannon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Washington looking for submissions off his back.
Gannon is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Washington controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
Washington is holding on to half guard well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Washington looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gannon throws a head kick but Washington moves out of range.
Washington tries to counter by clinching up but Gannon breaks away and moves out of range.
Washington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gannon but Gannon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gannon shoots for a double leg takedown but Washington sprawls well. He's pushed Gannon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Washington drives through with a takedown into Gannon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington connects with a couple of short punches.
Our spies down at at Komplete MMA Gym inform us that Gannon has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Gannon trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Gannon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gannon's guard.#SUB#
Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Washington stands up and waves to Gannon to follow him. #TD#
Washington manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gannon on his heels. He'll look to pass Gannon's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Washington makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Washington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Washington working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Washington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gannon's head.
Gannon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Washington has passed into side control.
Gannon tries to bench press Washington off him but Washington keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
Washington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Washington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gannon tries to bench press Washington off him but Washington keeps the position.
Gannon tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Washington presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Washington landing strikes from the mount and Gannon is in trouble!
Washington could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Washington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Washington. #SU#
Washington stands up and beckons Gannon to his feet. #TD#
Washington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Washington showed some decent athleticism there.
Washington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gannon is breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Washington there. #T1#
Gannon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washington scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Washington is looking for a kimura but Gannon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Washington to get the leverage. #SUB#
Washington is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Washington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gannon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Washington.
Gannon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Washington scores with a couple of nice shots.#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.#SUB#
Washington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Washington lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
Washington is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gannon trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Washington manages to pass to mount!
#T3##SUB#
Washington wants to finish this one by submission but Gannon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Washington.
Washington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gannon can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Gannon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Washington.
Washington lands a big shot there that rocks Gannon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#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.
Gannon wants to control but Washington is having none of it.#SUB#
Washington is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gannon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gannon shrugs it off.
Gannon tries to reverse the position but Washington maintains control.
Washington cracks Gannon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gannon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington lands a couple of good shots and Gannon has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Washington 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#
Gannon darts in looking for a takedown but Washington gets double underhooks and turns Gannon into the cage.
Washington tries to counter with a takedown but Gannon is quick to defend against it.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gannon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gannon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington. #TD#
Washington looking to score a takedown here. Gannon is defending well but Washington drives through and ends up in Gannon's guard.
Luke Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gannon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gannon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Washington passes into side control.
Washington cracks Gannon with a big elbow. #ROC#
Gannon is rocked!#T1#
Gannon is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gannon is still in real trouble! Can Washington finish him?
Washington in side control lands a decent elbow.
Washington cracks Gannon with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Washington immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Gannon is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Washington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Washington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Uecker leaves Washington with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Uecker has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Washington decides to pull guard.
Uecker wanted to stand there but Washington had control of the position.
Washington could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Washington manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uecker slowing the pace effectively.#TD#
Washington gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Uecker tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg. #T1#
Uecker wants to control the action here but instead Washington manages to pass to full mount!
Uecker is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Washington scoring with strikes but Uecker is staying in there.
The referee warns Uecker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Uecker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Uecker wants to control but Washington is having none of it.
Uecker is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T2#
Washington lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Uecker hang on?#ROC#
Uecker is rocked!
Uecker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Uecker is still in real trouble! Can Washington finish him?
Washington with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB#
Washington working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Washington landing strikes, looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Uecker! Washington sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Uecker and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luke Washington!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Svensson clinches up against the cage.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Svensson avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Svensson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Washington uses from the top position.
Washington stopping the sweep attempt from Svensson.
Washington postures up and lands a big shot to Svensson's brow.
Washington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Washington throwing strikes but missing.
Washington connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington is working Svensson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Washington loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Washington cracks Svensson with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Washington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Svensson wants to stand up but Washington is controlling him.
Washington connects with a couple of short punches.
Svensson is pulling down on Washington's head. It's preventing any offense from Washington, at least for the moment.
Svensson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Washington throwing strikes but missing.
Svensson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Washington controlling Svensson's posture.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Svensson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Svensson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Washington tries to counter by clinching up but Svensson breaks away and moves out of range.
Washington fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Washington manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Svensson on his heels. He'll look to pass Svensson's guard now, I'm sure.
Svensson working a defensive guard here.
Washington throws a strike but Svensson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
Washington trying to control the position.
Svensson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Washington is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Svensson defends well.
Washington wants to stand but Svensson is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Washington looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Washington dominated that round.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Svensson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Washington sprawls well. Washington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Svensson gets slowly back to his feet.
Svensson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Washington is fending him off so far but Svensson persists. Nope, Washington circles away and we're back to standing.
Svensson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Washington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Svensson moves to clinch but Washington breaks away #TD#
and Washington counters with a nice double leg into side control. Svensson won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington working away.
Luke Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Svensson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Washington has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Washington throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T1#
Svensson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Washington grinds an elbow into Svensson's temple.
Svensson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Washington lands a decent elbow from side control.
Washington really is a fat lump.
Washington is trying to ground and pound but Svensson uses the momentary lack of control by Washington to regain half guard.
Washington working Svensson over with strikes. #T2#
Svensson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washington.
Svensson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Washington. #SUB#
Washington is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Svensson is just riding it out for now. Washington eventually gives up the hold.
Svensson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Svensson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Washington slips a nice elbow through Svensson's hands, connecting with Svensson's forehead.
Washington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Svensson defending well though.
Washington is thwarting Svensson's attempts to control the position.
Washington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Washington looks to land a strike but Svensson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Washington working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Washington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Washington wants it to stay on the feet.
Luke Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torsten Svensson.
Svensson thuds a left hand into Washington's body.#TD2#
Svensson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Washington trying to hold on to Svensson's head to control him but Svensson postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Svensson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Washington 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Washington shoots in for a takedown but Svensson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Svensson feints the counter takedown.
Washington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Svensson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Washington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Svensson misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Washington has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Svensson uses from the top position.
Svensson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Washington has a closed guard, preventing Svensson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington pulls Svensson in close to his closed guard and prevents Svensson from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1##SUB#
Washington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Washington throws his legs up looking for a submission but Svensson uses it to pass to side control.
Washington parries the strikes from Svensson easily there. Svensson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Washington to escape.
The referee asks Svensson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Svensson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Washington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Svensson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Svensson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Svensson throws an elbow but Washington slips to the side and avoids it well.#T2#
Washington is trying to control Svensson's posture but Svensson avoids it.
Washington is being controlled here.
Washington is trying to control Svensson's posture but Svensson avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Washington is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Washington's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Svensson is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.#T3#
Washington swats away the attempt to clinch by Svensson.
Svensson tries to clinch there but Washington circles away.
#CL2#
Svensson clinches. #TD#
Washington pulls guard successfully.
Washington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Svensson controls the pace.#T4#
Svensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Svensson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Washington to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Svensson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Washington pulls down on the head and he's put Svensson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luke Washington!
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