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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Power throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Malfoy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Power! #ES2#
Power throws Malfoy to one side and escapes!
Malfoy wants to clinch.
Malfoy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Power connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malfoy's hands.
Power throws a combination. Malfoy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Power. #T1#
Power slips a jab and a cross from Malfoy.
Malfoy throws a head kick that misses
and Power counters with a two punch combo.
Malfoy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malfoy has his takedown stuffed
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Malfoy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Power wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Malfoy has him pressed against the cage.
Power is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Malfoy is defending well.
Malfoy prevents Power from breaking the clinch.
Power is working for takedown but Malfoy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Power stops a takedown attempt from Malfoy.
Power is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Malfoy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Draco Malfoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Power.#T2#
Power is looking to break free of the clinch but Malfoy has double underhooks.
Power fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Malfoy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Power regains guard immediately.
Power can't keep his opponent in guard - Malfoy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malfoy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malfoy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Power defending well though. #SUB#
Malfoy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Power doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Malfoy.
Power throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T3##SUB#
Malfoy seems to be working for a kimura but Power defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Malfoy is working for a kimura but Power is defending it quite comfortably.
Malfoy 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.
Power is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Malfoy scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Power trying to control here.
#SU#
Malfoy stands up from half guard.
Malfoy shoots and misses
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malfoy throws a combination that misses
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malfoy tries for a takedown but Power circles away easily
and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Malfoy is breathing heavily.
Power moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Power dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Power thuds a left hand into Malfoy's body.
Malfoy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Power circles away quickly and effectively.
Power is looking for the big counter here.
Malfoy tries to clinch but Power moves away
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Malfoy.
Power swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malfoy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Malfoy misses with a takedown attempt
and Power counters with a two punch combo.
Power throws a one two combo.
Malfoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power unleashes a big counter combination but Malfoy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malfoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Malfoy tries to clinch but Power moves away
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Malfoy. #T1#
Malfoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Malfoy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draco Malfoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malfoy wants to clinch but Power slips to the side
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Malfoy shoots in looking for a takedown but Power manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malfoy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Power lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Malfoy wants to clinch
and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Power has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malfoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Power counters with a one-two to the body.
Malfoy throws a body kick that misses
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Malfoy throws a head kick that misses
and Power counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malfoy shoots in but Power avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice combination there by Power.
Mac Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malfoy misses with a combination
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Power is working the combinations to good effect here.
Power shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Malfoy eats them both and turns towards Power to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Malfoy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Malfoy. #T3#
Power looks to land a combination. Malfoy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Malfoy throws a lazy uppercut
and Power counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Power might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Malfoy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Malfoy fails with the takedown
and Power counters with a stiff right hand.
Malfoy fails with the takedown
and Power counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Power lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Power lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Malfoy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Power scores with a sloppy right hand. Malfoy should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Power looks to land a combination but Malfoy avoids it well.
Draco Malfoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Malfoy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Power defends it nicely.
Power throws a counter combo.
Malfoy fails with the takedown
and Power counters with a series of strikes. Malfoy will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Malfoy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Power counters with a right hand to the body.
Malfoy misses with a takedown attempt
and Power counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Malfoy or perhaps it was just good defense by Power, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Draco Malfoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malfoy tries to clinch but Power moves away
and Power counters with a left and a right that stings Malfoy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Power.
Power closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Draco Malfoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malfoy has his takedown stuffed
and Power counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Power lands a jab-cross combination. #T1#
Malfoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Power counters with a two punch combo.
Power displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Power goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Malfoy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Power counters with a three punch combo that has Malfoy backing up. Malfoy nods at Power to acknowledge the strikes.
Power lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Power. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Power feints a jab promting Malfoy to slip. Power then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Malfoy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Power scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Malfoy fails with the takedown
and Power counters with a series of strikes. Malfoy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Power moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Power circles away from the clinch attempt
and Power counters with a three punch combo that has Malfoy backing up. Malfoy nods at Power to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Malfoy with a poor takedown
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Malfoy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Power scores with a jab to the body.
Malfoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Malfoy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T4#
Malfoy has his takedown stuffed
enabling Power to counter with a crisp jab.
Power scores with a one two! Malfoy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Power connects with a nice looking jab.
Mac Power seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Power moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malfoy has his takedown stuffed
and Power counters with a series of strikes. Malfoy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Power lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Power winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Power!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Malfoy instigates a clinch.
Malfoy leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Malfoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Malfoy scores with a takedown into Jacobs's guard.
Jacobs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jacobs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jacobs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jacobs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malfoy controlling from the top position.
Jacobs controls Malfoy momentarily but Malfoy frees himself. #T1#
Jacobs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malfoy controls the pace.
Jacobs is trying to keep Malfoy in close.
Jacobs pulls Malfoy in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Malfoy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jacobs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Malfoy is in Jacobs's guard.#ES#
Jacobs has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Malfoy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Malfoy has hold of one of Jacobs's legs. Jacobs is fighting the takedown attempt but Malfoy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jacobs tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2##SUB#
Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jacobs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Malfoy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malfoy distracts Jacobs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Malfoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malfoy wants to get up but he can't break Jacobs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Malfoy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jacobs, pushing him back against the cage.
Malfoy stops a takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Malfoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Malfoy manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quintin Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malfoy prevents it.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Jacobs wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Malfoy gets control of Jacobs's arms and successfully pulls guard. Malfoy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malfoy striking off his back but it's not causing Jacobs any problems.
Malfoy looking to control.
Malfoy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Malfoy is looking for a triangle but Jacobs pushes his legs off easily.
Malfoy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacobs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Malfoy controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Malfoy 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##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Malfoy successfully pulls guard.
Malfoy pulls Jacobs in close to his closed guard and prevents Jacobs from doing any damage or advancing position.#ES2#
Malfoy has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Jacobs is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jacobs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malfoy throws a nice looking combination but Jacobs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jacobs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malfoy.#T1##TD2#
Malfoy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jacobs quickly recovers to half guard.
Malfoy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jacobs is trying to control but can't.
It looks like Malfoy is going to stand back up.
Malfoy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jacobs is refusing to be controlled, as Malfoy sits in half guard.
Draco Malfoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacobs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malfoy is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Malfoy trying to pass the guard but Jacobs defending well.
Malfoy is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Malfoy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jacobs has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jacobs trying to control but Malfoy postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Malfoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jacobs thinks about countering with a head kick.
Malfoy throws a wild body kick that Jacobs sees coming a mile off.#TD2#
Malfoy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Malfoy showed some decent athleticism there.
Malfoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malfoy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Jacobs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Jacobs is not content to let Malfoy control the position.
Jacobs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Malfoy trying to pass the guard but Jacobs defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malfoy trying to control the action but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Malfoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Malfoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Malfoy. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Malfoy gets the takedown into side control.
Jacobs parries the strikes from Malfoy easily there. Malfoy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jacobs to escape.
#SUB2#
Malfoy is trying to get an arm triangle but Jacobs is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Jacobs's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Malfoy off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Malfoy right now.
#T1#
Malfoy breaks Jacobs's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jacobs is trying to keep Malfoy in close.
Malfoy wanted to stand there but Jacobs had control of the position.
Jacobs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Jacobs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malfoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacobs is fighting to break Malfoy's control of his arms but Malfoy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Malfoy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacobs manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Jacobs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malfoy lands a couple of digs.
Malfoy trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Malfoy looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Jacobs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Malfoy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Malfoy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Jacobs can't keep his opponent in guard - Malfoy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jacobs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malfoy.
Malfoy is looking to advance position but Jacobs won't allow it.
Jacobs desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jacobs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malfoy is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Malfoy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Malfoy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Quintin Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draco Malfoy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Malfoy rushes Jacobs and presses him up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Draco Malfoy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malfoy 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Draco Malfoy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Malfoy tries to bum rush Cooke with a series of wild strikes but Cooke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cooke tries to counter by clinching up but Malfoy breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Malfoy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cooke to the ground. Malfoy is now in Cooke's guard.
Cooke controls Malfoy momentarily but Malfoy frees himself.
Malfoy is looking to stand up but Cooke won't let him.
Malfoy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cooke is pulling down on Malfoy's head. It's preventing any offense from Malfoy, at least for the moment.
Malfoy wants to stand but Cooke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke keeping full guard, as Malfoy tries to pass.
Cooke is adopting a defensive guard.
Cooke really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Cooke is trying to control the position but Malfoy postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Malfoy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cooke works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Cooke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Malfoy controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malfoy wants to stand but Cooke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cooke thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2#
Cooke throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cooke trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Malfoy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cooke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Cooke has his foot on Malfoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malfoy works his way back into a safe position though.
Malfoy wants to get up but he can't break Cooke's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Malfoy is fighting to break Cooke's control of his arms but Cooke is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Malfoy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cooke's guard.
Malfoy wants to control from the top but Cooke keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Malfoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cooke trying to keep a closed guard but Malfoy is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Malfoy shoots in and bounces Cooke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cooke keeping moving, preventing Malfoy from controlling successfully.
Malfoy with a nice head shot there.
Malfoy postures up in Cooke's guard and throws a big left but Cooke blocks it.
Cooke is trying to keep Malfoy in close.
Cooke trying to control the position here. #T4#
Malfoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cooke is pulling down on Malfoy's head. It's preventing any offense from Malfoy, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Malfoy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Malfoy looks winded!
Cooke doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Malfoy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Draco Malfoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Cooke is predictable there
and Malfoy counters with a good, hard body kick but Cooke shrugs it off.
Cooke throws a jab but it's blocked by Malfoy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malfoy moves out of range as Cooke strikes.
Malfoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cooke was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Malfoy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cooke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Malfoy dominated that round.
That's time! Cooke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Malfoy looks to clinch
and Cooke counters with a right hand to the body.
Malfoy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malfoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cooke tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Malfoy manages to circle out of the way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Malfoy.
Malfoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cooke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malfoy working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cooke takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malfoy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cooke down.
Malfoy is looking to take a break and control but Cooke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malfoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooke misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T1#
Malfoy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cooke wants to control but Malfoy postures up.
Malfoy wants to stand but Cooke has his arm trapped.
Malfoy is staying tight to Cooke's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cooke tries to improve position but can't.
Malfoy working away.#SUB2#
Malfoy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Malfoy is breathing heavily.
Malfoy working away.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Malfoy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Draco Malfoy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cooke wants to control but Malfoy postures up.
Cooke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Malfoy.
Cooke tries to buck Malfoy off but Malfoy is having none of it.
Cooke bucks up and tries to throw Malfoy off but instead Malfoy has got his back!
Malfoy punches Cooke on the ear.
You can see the frustration on Cooke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cooke trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Cooke fending off the submission attempt from Malfoy.
Malfoy gets his hands free as Cooke looks to control. #T3##SUB2#
Malfoy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cooke knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cooke for a finish.
Cooke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Malfoy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Malfoy gets his hands free as Cooke looks to control. #SUB2#
Malfoy looking for the choke but no joy.
Malfoy gets his hands free as Cooke looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooke is trying to break free.
Malfoy gets his hands free as Cooke looks to control.
Malfoy tries to get the hooks in deep but Cooke pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Malfoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cooke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malfoy.
Malfoy wants to clinch
and Cooke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malfoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooke.
Malfoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malfoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Malfoy drives through with a takedown into Cooke's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cooke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Malfoy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Cooke pulls Malfoy in close to prevent any damage.
Malfoy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cooke is proving hard to escape from.
Malfoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cooke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malfoy lands a couple of digs.
Cooke throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Cooke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Cooke trying to control the pace.
Malfoy wants to improve his position but Cooke is controlling well.
#T2#
Cooke slows the pace down in half guard.
Malfoy tries to get to full guard but Cooke has control of the leg.
Malfoy is controlling Cooke's trapped leg to prevent Cooke from advancing to side control.
Cooke is thwarting Malfoy's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Cooke maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Malfoy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Cooke has cracked it and Malfoy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Cooke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dexter Cooke!
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