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Event:
Angry Birds War 25
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Kind tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Kind closes the distance and clinches.
Kind displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ichi up against the cage.
Kind misses with a punch on the inside.
Kind tries to pull guard but Ichi holds him up against the cage and eventually Kind drops back down to his feet.
Kind gets underhooks to prevent Ichi's takedown attempt.
Kind looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kind up against the cage.#TD#
Ichi turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1##SUB#
Ichi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kind has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kind can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ichi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kind will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ichi trying to control the action but Kind is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ichi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Ichi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Kind manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ichi's best efforts.
Ichi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kind preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kind tries to roll over but Ichi keeps him under control.#T3#
Ichi is trying to control. Kind wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kind is looking to escape.
Ichi works his way into full mount!
Ichi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kind wants to hold on but Ichi pushes him away.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ichi working for a guillotine from mount but Kind is in no mood to give up.
Ichi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kind is squirming around, avoiding Ichi's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Ichi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kind can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kind tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Ichi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Ichi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ichi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ichi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kind swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kind gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ichi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind being controlled against the cage.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Kind breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Kind closes the distance and pushes Ichi back into the cage.
Kind wants to get back to striking at distance but Ichi won't allow it.
#TD#
Ichi has Kind pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ichi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kind tumbling to the mat - Ichi dives into Kind's guard.
Shin Ichi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kind pulls Ichi in close to prevent any damage.
Ichi wants to control from the top but Kind keeps moving. #T2#
Kind looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ichi postures up.
Kind keeping moving, preventing Ichi from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ichi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kind is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kind has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ichi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kind can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Ichi has his foot on Kind's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kind works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Kind passes Ichi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kind wants to pass to mount but Ichi is defending the position.
Kind lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kind tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ichi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ichi trying to control but Kind postures up.
Kind not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kind looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ichi is looking for a sweep. Kind is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ichi is pressing down on Kind's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ichi looking to control.
#ES#
Ichi has his feet on Kind's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Ichi clinches up with Kind and pushes him back against the cage.
Kind is trying to break the clinch but Ichi is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shin Ichi will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kind closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ichi did well to prevent Kind getting side control.#ES#
Ichi has one foot on Kind's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL#
Ichi has Kind up against the cage in a clinch.
Kind effectively controlling the action here.
Kind is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ichi to keep the fight standing.
Ichi wants to take the fight to the mat but Kind manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kind gets underhooks to prevent Ichi's takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ichi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kind tries to pull guard but Ichi won't allow it.
#T1#
Kind wants to take the fight to the mat but Ichi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shin Ichi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Champ Kind.#BC#
Ichi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Ichi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kind quickly recovers to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ichi in particular looking to stall.
Kind really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ichi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ichi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kind keeps working. #SUB#
Ichi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kind doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ichi. #T2#
Ichi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kind does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ichi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ichi performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Ichi is keen to just control but Kind is a slippery customer.
Kind scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ichi manages to mount him!
Kind tries to hold on but Ichi pushes him away.
Kind is trying to reverse the position but instead Ichi has taken his back - oops!#SUB#
Ichi is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kind defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4##SUB#
Kind showing good submission defense here.
Kind trying to get back to his feet but Ichi is in full control for now. #SUB#
Ichi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kind showing good submission defense here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shin Ichi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ichi, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shin Ichi!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 9
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Law dodges the punch combination from Kind.
Kind throws a lazy head kick
and Law counters with a nice uppercut.
Law closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kind circles away.
Law jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kind wants to counter with a clinch but Law pushes him away.
Kind blocks a head kick by Law.
Kind tries to close the distance and clinch but Law swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kind throws a combination. Law tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That kick from Kind tenderised Law's leg. Law is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Kind gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Law to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law distracts Kind with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Law showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Law advances to half guard.
Kind won't allow Law to pass to mount.
Kind is looking to control Law's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kind avoid being mounted?
Kind is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Law controlling the action here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kind can do anything to dispel that myth.#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.
Law is looking to stall here but Kind recovers full guard.
Kind controls Law momentarily but Law frees himself.
Law trying to control but Kind is working from the bottom.
Law throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Law wants to control from the top but Kind keeps moving.
Kind looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kind looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch combination from Kind misses. #CL2#
Kind gets a clinch. #BC#
Law breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Law changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kind looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kind is being controlled here. #SU#
Law stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Law fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kind checks it well.
Champ Kind seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Kind shoots in for a takedown but Law shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Law enables Kind to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Law manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kind looks winded!
Law wants to stand but Kind is controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kind loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Law looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Law wants to control but Kind passes easily into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kind trying to control from half guard but Law is working away.
Law is trying to maintain the position but Kind is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Champ Kind will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kind feints and then cracks Law's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Law down.
Kind shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kind pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Law moves into range and clinches up with Kind.
Kind trying to control the position but instead, Law has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kind into the cage.
Kind is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kind seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Law lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kind scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Law manages to mount him!
#T1#
Law looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kind is working to get back to half guard.
Kind keeps trying to improve his position.
Law looking to control but Kind is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Law fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Law landing punches.
Law wants to control the pace but Kind is squirming around nicely.
Law postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kind looks a forlorn figure.
Kind keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Law trying to control but Kind is having none of it. #T3#
Law with good strikes from the mount here!
Kind tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Law connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB#
Law has hold of Kind's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kind manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kind is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Kind defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Law. #T4#
Kind tries to lock up and control but Law gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Law controlling from the full mount.
Law lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law controlling his opponent.
Kind can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Law looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Law dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Law misses with a takedown attempt - Kind sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kind fails with a takedown attempt. #TD#
Law drives through with a takedown into Kind's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU#
Law decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kind goes for a double leg but Law avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Law continues to drive forward.
Law half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kind 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.
Kind tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kind or perhaps it was just good defense by Law, which made it look bad.
Damien Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Champ Kind.#T1#
Kind tries to clinch but Law is having none of it.
Kind tries to clinch there but Law circles away.
Law keeps the fight on the outside.
Law has his takedown stuffed
and Kind counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kind.
Law tries to counter with a takedown but Kind is quick to defend against it.
Kind fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Law scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kind defends it well. #T2#
Kind trying to control here.
Law not doing much here.
Kind wants to control but Law is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kind regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Law. #T3##SUB2#
Kind throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Law is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kind can do to turn this around?
Law forces his way into half guard.
Kind is trying to maintain the position but Law is very close to passing his half guard.
Law seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Law trying to control the action but Kind is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Law prevents Kind from improving his position.
Law performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Law looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kind with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kind tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.#SU#
Law decides to return to a standing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damien Law showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Law 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damien Law!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 738 Round 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Kind gets a clinch. #TD#
Kind pulls guard effortlessly.
Birchack controlling from the top position.
Birchack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kind striking off his back but it's not causing Birchack any problems.
Kind is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kind wants to stand up but Birchack is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack distracts Kind with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kind knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Birchack on the ground.
Kind has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Birchack has passed into side control.
#T1#
Kind is trying to escape the position but Birchack is controlling the position.
Kind sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Birchack slows the pace down in half guard.
Kind is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birchack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Birchack content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kind trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T2#
Kind wants to hold on but Birchack pushes him away.
Birchack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kind?
Kind wants to hold on but Birchack pushes him away.
Birchack cracks Kind with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Birchack lands a big shot there that rocks Kind but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kind is in a horrible position here. Birchack smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Birchack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Birchack lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3#
Birchack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kind?
Birchack is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Birchack is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kind can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Birchack lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Birchack.#ROC2#
Kind is rocked!
The referee warns Kind that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Kind is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kind wants to control but Birchack is having none of it.
Birchack landing shots from mount.
Birchack lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchack with the ground and pound from mount.
Birchack is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Kind goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Birchack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 738 Round 1
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Sharp throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kind was covering up waiting for the punch and Sharp finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sharp slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kind looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sharp is one step ahead there.
Sharp wants to control from the top but Kind keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Sharp gets to his feet - Kind follows without any prompting.
Kind misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Sharp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kind defends it nicely.#CL2#
Kind gets a clinch.
Sharp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Kind manages to break the clinch.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dreck Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Sharp is predictable there #TD2#
and Kind counters with a takedown into side control.
Kind trying to control the position but Sharp is working away.
Sharp tries to buck Kind off but Kind is having none of it.#T2#
Sharp can't do much from the bottom here.
Kind lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#ES#
Sharp explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Kind shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sharp's guard.
Sharp working a defensive guard but Kind passes into half guard.
Sharp is looking to escape.
Kind wants to control but Sharp is keeping him busy.
Sharp tries to get to full guard but Kind has control of the leg.
Sharp keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T3#
Well, if Kind 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.
Kind trying to pass the guard but Sharp defending well.
Sharp trying to hold on to Kind's head to control him but Kind postures up.
Kind trying to control the pace. #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.
Kind trying to control from half guard but Sharp is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sharp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kind pinned against the cage. Kind gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Kind has Sharp up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Sharp breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Champ Kind dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kind stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kind wants it to stay on the feet.
Kind misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Kind darts in and clinches Sharp up against the cage.#BC2#
Kind manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kind.
Sharp defending against the ground and pound.
Kind really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sharp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Kind is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sharp knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Kind stands up. #T1##CL2#
Kind rushes Sharp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sharp dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sharp jumps guard but Kind stands there with Sharp around his waist. Sharp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kind tries to pull guard but Sharp won't allow it.
#TD#
Sharp tightens his grip and picks Kind up, before dumping him to the ground. Kind manages to land in guard. #SU#
Sharp stands and steps away. Kind gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Kind shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sharp napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Sharp throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharp tries for a takedown but Kind sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dreck Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Kind throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sharp tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kind is in Sharp's guard.
Sharp is wriggling around but Kind manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#REVR##SUB2#
Kind is working for a submission of some sort.
Kind stalling.
Kind missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Kind wants to pass the guard but Sharp is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sharp moves into full guard.
Sharp 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#
Kind is staying active underneath Sharp, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Kind wants to get back to full guard but Sharp has passed into side control.#SU#
Sharp has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Nice takedown defense from Sharp. No joy for Kind on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sharp is defended easily by Kind.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kind sprawls well. Kind wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sharp gets slowly back to his feet.
Kind follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dreck Sharp will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kind closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Sharp has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kind is on him like a limpet, forcing Sharp back against the cage.
Kind misses with a knee strike.
Sharp fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sharp has Kind pressed against the cage.
Sharp tries for a takedown but Kind manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kind is leaning against Sharp and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sharp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kind prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dreck Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kind is pressed up against the cage. Sharp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kind down to the mat. Kind avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Sharp throws a series of punches but Kind avoids them all with ease.
Sharp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Kind closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Kind breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Kind darts in and clinches Sharp up against the cage.
Sharp fails to pull guard.
Sharp wants to stall.
Kind is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sharp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kind pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2##BC2#
Kind escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dreck Sharp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kind leaves Sharp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Kind dives in and scores a takedown into Sharp's guard.#SU2#
Kind stands up and waves to Sharp to follow him.
Kind throws a combination. Sharp tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kind scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sharp doesn't seem bothered though.
Kind lands with an uppercut that bounces Sharp off the cage and back into range.#T3##CL2#
Kind pushes Sharp up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Kind breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kind swinging wildly here.
#TD2#
Kind is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sharp's half guard.#SUB2#
Sharp is defending against the submission attempts here by Kind.
Kind has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kind lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Kind is thwarting Sharp's attempts to control the position.
Sharp is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kind is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kind missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sharp is trying to stand back up but Kind is controlling him
#SU2#
Kind stands up and beckons Sharp to join him on the feet.
Dreck Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Champ Kind is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Champ Kind seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Kind closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sharp to the mat! Sharp manages to get full guard.
Sharp wants to get back to his feet but Kind passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dreck Sharp showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Champ Kind!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Champ Kind!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Champ Kind!
Champ Kind wins by unanimous decision!
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