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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Boi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pugh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boi trying to control but Pugh is working from the bottom.
Boi won't allow Pugh to get back to his feet.
Boi passes into half guard.
Boi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pugh tries to roll over but Boi keeps him under control.
Boi wants to control but Pugh is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boi controlling the pace.
Boi is pressing down on Pugh's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pugh is holding on for now.
Boi frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pugh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boi on the ground.#T1#
Pugh tries to control the position but Boi now has his back.
#SUB2#
Boi has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Pugh is defending well but eventually Boi manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Pugh has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). That Boi!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Babineau looks to land a combination but Pugh avoids it well.
Pugh misses the jab.
Pugh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Babineau goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Babineau scores with a jab.
Pugh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Babineau stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babineau showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pugh.
And Babineau tries to counter it with a takedown but Pugh pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice uppercut lands for Babineau. That snapped Pugh's head back.
#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Babineau. That snapped Pugh's head back.
Babineau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pugh.
Babineau leaves Pugh with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezra Pugh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babineau lands an overhand right.
Pugh doesn't manage to clinch there - Babineau circles away.
No luck for Pugh with that takedown attempt.
Babineau tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Babineau throws a shot to the body.
Pugh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Babineau.
Pugh shoots in looking for a takedown but Babineau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pugh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Babineau uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Pugh gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pugh stops Babineau from getting back to his feet.
#T3##SU#
Pugh stands up out of the half guard.
Pugh shoots in for a double leg but Babineau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Babineau with the counter takedown but Pugh avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Babineau scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Pugh is rocked!
Babineau circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Pugh to the canvas! Pugh doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Babineau keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Babineau!
A less than humble Tyler Babineau misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Romanenko connects with a superb combination that knocks Pugh out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Romanenko before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Pugh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Romanenko!
Alexander Romanenko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Makaio closes the distance and clinches.
Pugh is looking to take this one to the mat.
Makaio lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Pugh is rocked!
Makaio pushes Pugh against the cage. Makaio is working some dirty boxing. Makaio pushes off with a quick right hook! Pugh goes down! Pugh tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Makaio moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akamu Makaio!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Pugh gets caught napping as Grinnan dives in and scores a takedown. Pugh manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Pugh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grinnan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grinnan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Pugh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Grinnan defends it easily.
Grinnan passes Pugh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Grinnan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pugh is trying to stand back up but Grinnan is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grinnan wants to take a breather but Pugh is having none of it.
Grinnan is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU2#
Grinnan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pugh to stand up.
Pugh shoots for a takedown but Grinnan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aimee Grinnan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Pugh gets a clinch.
Pugh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Grinnan jumps guard and drags Pugh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Grinnan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Grinnan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pugh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pugh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pugh looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Grinnan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pugh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Grinnan.
Grinnan looking for a sweep but Pugh has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Grinnan tries to hold on but Pugh pushes him away.
Grinnan working to try and regain half guard.
Pugh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Grinnan regains half guard.#T3#
Grinnan tries to kick Pugh off but Pugh keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Grinnan looking for submissions off his back.
Grinnan looks winded!#SUB2#
Grinnan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugh pulls his head out easily.
Pugh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pugh stalling.
Grinnan is trying to stand up here but Pugh is controlling him well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Grinnan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pugh controlling the action here.
Pugh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Grinnan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU#
Pugh decides to return to a standing position.
Grinnan moves in looking to clinch but Pugh pushes him off.
Pugh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Pugh closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Grinnan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Grinnan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pugh presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
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 Ezra Pugh will probably get the nod.
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#
Grinnan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pugh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grinnan 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.
Grinnan looks to clinch
and Grinnan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Pugh gets caught flat footed, as Grinnan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pugh wants to stand but Grinnan is controlling the position.
Pugh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Grinnan wants to control from the top but Pugh keeps moving. #SU2#
Grinnan gets to his feet. Pugh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Pugh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grinnan did well to prevent Pugh getting side control.
Grinnan is trying to escape back to his feet but Pugh uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Grinnan is pushing Pugh's head away, looking to escape. Pugh manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Grinnan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pugh is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Grinnan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Grinnan is breathing heavily.
Pugh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grinnan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pugh landing shots from mount. #T2#
Pugh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grinnan is working to get back to half guard.
Grinnan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Pugh content just to control the position here.
Grinnan is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Pugh controlling from the full mount.
Grinnan tries to hold on but Pugh postures up.
Pugh controlling from the full mount.
Pugh avoids the attempt from Grinnan to control.
Pugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grinnan can do to turn this around?
Pugh seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Grinnan is holding on tight.
Grinnan can't escape the position.
#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.
Pugh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Grinnan is working to get back to half guard.
Grinnan wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pugh avoids the attempt from Grinnan to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grinnan is desperately trying to improve his position but Pugh has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Pugh dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD2#
Grinnan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Grinnan showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Pugh pushes Grinnan off and gets back to his feet.
Grinnan throws a big shot that misses.
A punch combination from Grinnan misses.
It looked like Pugh was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grinnan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grinnan. #TD#
Pugh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grinnan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Grinnan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pugh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Grinnan can't do much from the bottom here.
Grinnan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grinnan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ezra Pugh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Pugh controlling the position from side mount.
Grinnan is looking to regain half guard here but Pugh keeps moving and retains side control.
Grinnan struggling a bit here.
Pugh creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A lull in the action here as Pugh stalls from top position.#SU#
Pugh stands up.
Pugh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Pugh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grinnan wants to get back to his feet but Pugh is dominant here and he's now got Grinnan's back!
Grinnan is trying to get back to his feet but Pugh has full control of the position and if anything, Grinnan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Grinnan trying to control the hands but Pugh won't let him.
What can Grinnan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T3#
Grinnan trying to control but not successfully.
Grinnan wants to get back to his feet.
Pugh throwing damaging strikes from the back! Grinnan could be in trouble here!
Grinnan wants to get back to his feet. #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.
Pugh scores with punches to the body.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pugh controlling the positon.
Grinnan tries to roll but Pugh sticks to his back.
Grinnan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Aimee Grinnan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ezra Pugh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pugh controlling from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezra Pugh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pugh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezra Pugh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Pugh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Buckeye's guard.
Pugh is looking to stand up but Buckeye won't let him.
Pugh postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Buckeye has his foot on Pugh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pugh works his way back into a safe position though.
Buckeye has a closed guard, preventing Pugh from standing up. #SUB2#
Buckeye working for a triangle but Pugh defends it easily.
Pugh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Buckeye throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Buckeye working for a triangle but Pugh defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Buckeye working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pugh has passed into half guard!
#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Buckeye manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Buckeye throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Buckeye tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buckeye keeping moving, preventing Pugh from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Buckeye is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pugh is aware though and is defending well.
Buckeye striking from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Buckeye is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pugh frees his head nicely. Oh but Buckeye has switched to an armbar! Pugh is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). DJ Buckeye!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by McAodh.
Pugh is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, McAodh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McAodh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pugh keeps working.
Pugh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pugh tries to improve position but can't.
McAodh throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McAodh trying to control the action but Pugh is working from the bottom.
McAodh working away.
McAodh 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pugh is trying to get back to half guard.
McAodh moves into full mount! #T1#
Pugh is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAodh connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pugh is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McAodh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pugh is looking to escape.
Pugh is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T2#
McAodh wants to get back to his feet but Pugh is holding on tight.
Pugh is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McAodh wants to control the pace but Pugh is squirming around nicely.
Pugh is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McAodh trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McAodh prevents Pugh from getting the reversal.
Pugh tries to lock up and control but McAodh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
McAodh won't let Pugh get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pugh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pugh looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Pugh is trying to defend against the choke here but McAodh has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. McAodh Tightens the hold and Pugh taps out furiously! McAodh displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean McAodh!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Pugh shoots in and bounces Van Zyl off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Van Zyl has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pugh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Van Zyl.
Van Zyl is looking to reverse the position.
Van Zyl striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Pugh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pugh controls the position from side control.
Van Zyl is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pugh has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Van Zyl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Zyl tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Van Zyl tries to improve position but can't.
Van Zyl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van Zyl sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Van Zyl actively working from the bottom here.
Pugh slows the pace down in half guard.
Pugh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pugh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #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.
Pugh is controlling the pace.
Pugh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Zyl on the ground.#SUB2#
Van Zyl is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugh pulls his head out easily.
Van Zyl is trying to stand back up but Pugh is controlling him
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pugh is nestled in close to Van Zyl, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Van Zyl trying to get back to full guard but Pugh takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Van Zyl is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pugh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pugh cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Van Zyl is desperately trying to improve his position but Pugh has a good base and remains in mount.
Pugh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Van Zyl is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pugh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van Zyl is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Pugh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Van Zyl is trying to escape the mount.
Van Zyl bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Van Zyl looks winded!#SUB#
Pugh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Zyl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Van Zyl drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Zyl jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pugh throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Pugh dominated that round.
That's time! Pugh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pugh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Zyl tries to avoid it but Pugh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Zyl to the ground. Van Zyl escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Pugh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Zyl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Zyl wants to stand but Pugh has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Pugh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ezra Pugh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Van Zyl drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Zyl jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Zyl stops Pugh from standing up. #SUB2#
Van Zyl is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pugh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pugh has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Pugh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Pugh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pugh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Van Zyl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Pugh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Zyl is breathing heavily.
Pugh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pugh wanted to stand there but Van Zyl had control of the position. #SUB2#
Van Zyl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pugh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Van Zyl isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pugh stacks Van Zyl on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pugh!
Van Zyl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pugh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Pugh tries to stand but Van Zyl is controlling his head.
Pugh scoring with punches from side control. #SU#
Pugh stands up and beckons Van Zyl to his feet. #TD#
Pugh scores with a takedown into Van Zyl's guard.
Van Zyl is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pugh dives into side control.
#REVB#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
Van Zyl struggling a bit here.
Pugh cracks Van Zyl with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Van Zyl is looking to reverse the position.
Pugh tries to stand but Van Zyl is controlling his head.
Pugh wants to control but Van Zyl is keeping him busy.
Van Zyl tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Zyl tries to escape but Pugh is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Pugh dominated that second round.
That's time! Pugh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Van Zyl shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pugh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Van Zyl throwing strikes from guard but Pugh blocks nicely.
Pugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Zyl can do to turn this around?
Pugh pulls Van Zyl in close to prevent any damage.
Van Zyl throws a strike but Pugh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Pugh's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Van Zyl looking for subs off his back but Pugh has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Zyl looks like he's trying to stand up.
Van Zyl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Pugh wants to stand up but Van Zyl has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Pugh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pugh lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Van Zyl has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pugh escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pugh!
Van Zyl wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pugh in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Van Zyl is trying to control Pugh's posture but Pugh avoids it.
Van Zyl is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pugh off and has taken his back!
Pugh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Van Zyl has control of Pugh's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pugh regains control of the situation pretty easily.
You get the feeling that Pugh really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T3##SUB2#
Van Zyl looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pugh gets back to half guard.
Van Zyl prevents Pugh from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Van Zyl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pugh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pugh landing rabbit punches to the side of Van Zyl's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. #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.
Pugh wants to get back to his feet.
Pugh tries to roll over but Van Zyl keeps him under control.
Pugh is trying to stand.
Van Zyl working over Pugh with some ground and pound. Pugh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Van Zyl seems to be working for a kimura but Pugh defends the submission attempt.
Pugh tries to kick Van Zyl off but Van Zyl keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pugh trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugh missing with punches from the bottom.
Van Zyl is looking to advance position but Pugh won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoni Van Zyl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pugh 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezra Pugh!
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