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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2017 |
#R1# Enrique throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Olafsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Olafsson connects with a body shot that sends Enrique's belly button to the back. Enrique scores with a head kick. Olafsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Olafsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Olafsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Enrique back to the cage. Olafsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Nice uppercut there from Olafsson. Krystian Olafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Olafsson scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Enrique gets a clinch. Olafsson fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Enrique fails to land. Olafsson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Enrique is keeping busy. Enrique pressing his opponent against the cage. Olafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Olafsson misses with the head strike.
Olafsson working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Olafsson.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Enrique. Enrique lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olafsson backwards. Olafsson working aggressively here.
Olafsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Enrique just stands there and leans against the cage. Good body shot from Olafsson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Olafsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Enrique to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krystian Olafsson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Olafsson trying to stall but Enrique improves his position.
Olafsson tries to work over Enrique's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Olafsson avoids the elbow strike from Enrique, against the cage.
Enrique landing knees to the body.
Olafsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Enrique gets an underhook and turns Olafsson into the cage. Olafsson misses with the head strike.
Olafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Olafsson managing to block the knees to the body from Enrique.
#TD2# Enrique has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Olafsson is trying to keep an underhook but Enrique manages to get the takedown into half guard. Enrique blocks the strikes from Olafsson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Olafsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Enrique landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Enrique working Olafsson over with strikes. Olafsson wants to control but Enrique passes into side.
#T3# Enrique controlling the position. You can see the frustration on Olafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Enrique creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Enrique wants to control but Olafsson is keeping him busy. Enrique in side control, just content to control the action for now. Enrique works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Olafsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Olafsson wants to control but Enrique postures up. Olafsson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Olafsson is trying to control Enrique's posture but Enrique avoids it. Olafsson is looking to regain half guard here but Enrique keeps moving and retains side control. Enrique working the ground and pound from side control. Enrique trying to control the position but Olafsson is working away. Olafsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Enrique dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Enrique walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Olafsson lands a jab-cross combination. A cross from Olafsson lands. Krystian Olafsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Olafsson scores with a jab. Enrique acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Olafsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Enrique.
Olafsson throws out a loose jab but Enrique uses good head movement to avoid it. Olafsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Enrique counters with a nice double leg into guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Olafsson trying to control the position.
Olafsson keeping moving, preventing Enrique from controlling successfully. Enrique is in close to Olafsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB# Olafsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Enrique gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Esteban Enrique has got the better of the ground game so far. Enrique sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Olafsson's guard. #T1# Olafsson is trying to maintain the position but Enrique is very close to passing his half guard. Enrique with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Olafsson wants to get back to full guard. Enrique controlling the pace. Enrique takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Olafsson is looking to control Enrique's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Olafsson avoid being mounted? The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Enrique connects with a nice short shot to Olafsson's temple. Enrique 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# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Olafsson works his way to full guard. Good work. Enrique showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Enrique scoring with punches to the head and body. Enrique trying to control but Olafsson is working from the bottom. #SUB# Olafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Enrique is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Olafsson is looking for a triangle but Enrique pushes his legs off easily.
Enrique trying to control the position from guard on top but Olafsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Olafsson has his foot on Enrique's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Enrique works his way back into a safe position though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Enrique trying to control but Olafsson is working from the bottom. Enrique landing some decent shots from guard. #T3# Enrique looking to pass the guard. Olafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Enrique is proving a slippery customer.
Olafsson has momentary wrist control but Enrique slips an elbow through the middle. Enrique keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Olafsson's head. Enrique lands a couple of decent looking shots. Olafsson is trying to keep Enrique in close.
Enrique scoring with punches to the head and body. Enrique sitting in guard here, content to control. Olafsson is trying to keep Enrique in close.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Enrique works a leg free and moves into half guard. Enrique is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Enrique seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olafsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Enrique perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Olafsson taking some punishment here, with Enrique in his half guard. Olafsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Enrique pushing down on Olafsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Olafsson looking for submissions off his back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Enrique lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Olafsson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Enrique jumps into side control! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Enrique showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Enrique has taken the fight to the clinch.
Olafsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Enrique misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Olafsson.
Olafsson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Enrique is working Olafsson over against the cage.#TD2# Enrique turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Enrique manages to end up in side control. Enrique trying to control the action but Olafsson is working from the bottom. Olafsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Enrique wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enrique controls the position. Enrique connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Olafsson some visible discomfort.
Enrique working the ground and pound. Olafsson is trying to control Enrique's posture but Enrique avoids it. #T1# Olafsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Enrique wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Enrique working away. Enrique prevents Olafsson from escaping the position. Enrique just content to control the position. Enrique wants to control but Olafsson is keeping him busy. Enrique is putting a hurting on Olafsson here, landing some big shots from side control. Olafsson tries to buck Enrique off but Enrique is having none of it. Olafsson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Enrique creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Enrique wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olafsson keeps working. Enrique scores with punches from side control. #T2# Enrique works to advance to full mount. Olafsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Enrique takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Enrique tries to control but Olafsson wriggling away. Enrique lands a heavy elbow. Olafsson is desperately trying to improve his position but Enrique has a good base and remains in mount. Enrique with the ground and pound from mount. Olafsson is in a horrible position here. Enrique smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Olafsson is bucking up trying to escape but Enrique cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Enrique is in the full mount, landing strikes. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Olafsson tries to hold on but Enrique postures up. Enrique raining down hammerfists from mount.#T3# Enrique breaks from Olafsson's wrist control and lands an elbow. Enrique landing strikes from the mount.#ROC2# Olafsson is rocked! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Enrique sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Oh Olafsson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Olafsson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Olafsson seems to have got his legs back now. Olafsson is working hard here to advance position. Enrique has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Olafsson's face.
Enrique lands a couple of good shots and Olafsson has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Olafsson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Enrique.
Olafsson tries to escape the position.
#T4# Enrique trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2# Enrique is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Olafsson won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Enrique off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Esteban Enrique! The defeated Krystian Olafsson had this to say: 'Hes on steroids, no doubt about it'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2017 |
#R1# Enrique avoids the head kick by Pidaso .
Enrique tries to counter with a takedown but Pidaso is quick to defend against it. Enrique looks to score with a jab to the body but Pidaso is just out of range. Enrique misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pidaso . Enrique misses with a two punch combination.
Enrique keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Pidaso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Enrique moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Enrique went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Pidaso bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD# Enrique shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Enrique wants to pass the guard but Pidaso is defending well. Enrique prevents Pidaso from improving his position.#T1# Enrique not doing much here.
Enrique moves nicely into side control. Pidaso is trying to improve his position. Enrique lands an elbow. Enrique is working Pidaso over with some ground and pound from side control. Pidaso on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Enrique prevents Pidaso from escaping the position.#T2# Enrique working the head and body with strikes. #SUB# Enrique tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Enrique trying to control the action but Pidaso is working from the bottom. Enrique scoring with punches and elbows. Pidaso manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Enrique winds up and cracks Pidaso with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB# Enrique seems to be working for a kimura but Pidaso defends the submission attempt.#T3# Enrique 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. Pidaso wants to improve his position but Enrique is controlling well.
Pidaso is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Enrique scores with a couple of nice shots. Enrique is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Pidaso is trying to control but can't.
Pidaso is trying to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Enrique lands strikes from half guard. Enrique scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Pidaso is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Enrique 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.#T4# Pidaso trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Enrique is landing with some decent strikes but Pidaso is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT# It looks like Stu Pidaso has been cut. Pidaso throwing hammer fists to the chest of Enrique. What's that going to do exactly? Pidaso flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Enrique working Pidaso over with strikes here. Enrique dominating with strikes here. Pidaso looks winded! Enrique working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC# Pidaso is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Enrique avoids the attempt from Pidaso to control. Pidaso is still in real trouble! Can Enrique finish him? Enrique lands a nice shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Enrique dominated that round. The cut man is working on Stu Pidaso 's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Pidaso shoots in looking for a takedown but Enrique manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pidaso 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Pidaso seems to have recovered his senses. Enrique displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pidaso . Pidaso slips a jab and a cross from Enrique.
Pidaso throws a hook but Enrique avoids it easily. Enrique looks for a takedown but Pidaso sprawls well. Pidaso throws a head kick but Enrique moves out of range.
Enrique misses with a two punch combination.
Pidaso throws a series of punches but Enrique moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enrique misses with a double jab.
Esteban Enrique is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sloppy strikes from Pidaso . Those never looked like landing. Pidaso looks to throw a body kick#TD# and Enrique counters with a nice double leg into guard. Pidaso is breathing heavily. Enrique lands a couple of digs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Enrique pushes down on Pidaso 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1# Enrique is figuring out what he wants to do next. Enrique winds up and cracks Pidaso with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Enrique lands with a punch from half guard. Pidaso punching from the bottom.
Enrique passes the guard and advances to mount! Pidaso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Enrique looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Enrique working Pidaso over with strikes here. #T2# Pidaso takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC# Pidaso is rocked! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Enrique cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pidaso is still in real trouble! Can Enrique finish him? The referee warns Pidaso that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Enrique tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Enrique lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. 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! Enrique is in the full mount, landing strikes. Enrique lands a heavy elbow. Whack. That's a big, big shot from Enrique! Pidaso is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Esteban Enrique!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1# A clash of legs there as Enrique blocks the low kick. Rick moves in looking to clinch but Enrique pushes him off. Rick tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2# Enrique shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rick manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Rick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Rick trying to strike off his back.
Rick working a defensive guard here.
Enrique is fighting to break Rick's control of his arms but Rick is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Enrique makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enrique trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Enrique forces his way into half guard. Enrique wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rick keeps working. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Enrique perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Enrique wants to take a breather but Rick is having none of it. Enrique wants to pass to mount but Rick is defending the position. Rick wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Rick trying to get back to full guard but Enrique takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Rick is looking to improve his position but Enrique isn't that keen on the idea.#T2##SUB2# Enrique is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rick has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Rick is looking to get to half guard. Enrique tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Enrique fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Enrique dominating with strikes here. BOOM! Enrique connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T3# Enrique can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rick is looking to escape. Rick taking shots to the head. #ROC2# Rick is rocked! Enrique scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Rick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Enrique cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Enrique lands a big shot to the head and Rick winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Esteban Enrique!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Enrique feints and as Awesomesauce raises his hands in defense, Enrique changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Enrique won't allow Awesomesauce to get back to his feet. Awesomesauce trying to keep a closed guard but Enrique is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Enrique wants to stand and escape but instead Awesomesauce has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Awesomesauce wants to control from the top but Enrique keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Enrique seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB# Awesomesauce drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Enrique manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Awesomesauce has Enrique in his guard.#REVB# Enrique lands a couple of elbows. Awesomesauce wants to sweep but no luck. Enrique pushing down on Awesomesauce's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU2# Enrique gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Enrique swings for the body but Awesomesauce moves out of range.
#T2##CL2# Enrique closes the distance and pushes Awesomesauce back into the cage. Awesomesauce blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Awesomesauce tries to break free but Enrique pushes him back against the cage.#TD2# Enrique jumps guard.
#ES2# Enrique has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Awesomesauce is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Enrique wants to take the fight to the mat but Awesomesauce manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Enrique controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2# Enrique pulls guard successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Enrique looking for a guillotine here but Awesomesauce defends easily.
#SUB2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Enrique working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Awesomesauce has passed into half guard!
#T3# Enrique desperately trying to maintain half guard. Enrique pushes Awesomesauce off looking to stand but Awesomesauce dives back in and keeps control.
Awesomesauce is trying to control. Enrique wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. The fighters are battling for position here. Enrique manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Enrique keeping moving, preventing Awesomesauce from controlling successfully. Enrique seems keen to control Awesomesauce's posture. Awesomesauce won't allow Enrique to sweep him here. Enrique 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. Enrique controlling the action here. #SUB2# Enrique is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Enrique dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Awesomesauce tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Enrique fails with the takedown. JP Awesomesauce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Enrique circles away from the clinch attempt.
Enrique steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Awesomesauce. Awesomesauce shoots for a double leg takedown but Enrique sprawls well. He's pushed Awesomesauce's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2# Enrique closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Awesomesauce takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Awesomesauce tries to improve position but can't. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Enrique decides to stand up, so the ref orders Awesomesauce to his feet. Enrique fails with a takedown attempt. Enrique swats away the attempt to clinch by Awesomesauce.#T1# Awesomesauce fails in his attempt to clinch. Enrique unleashes a big counter combination but Awesomesauce bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL# Awesomesauce darts in and clinches Enrique up against the cage. Enrique has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Enrique controlling the action here for a moment.
Awesomesauce tries to pull guard but Enrique holds him up against the cage and eventually Awesomesauce drops back down to his feet.
#TD2# Enrique has picked Awesomesauce up - he's going for a ride! Enrique dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Enrique controlling the pace. Awesomesauce wants to control the action here but instead Enrique manages to pass to full mount! #T2# Awesomesauce keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Enrique takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Awesomesauce is desperately trying to improve his position but Enrique has a good base and remains in mount. Enrique landing punches. Awesomesauce wants to hold on but Enrique pushes him away. Enrique scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Enrique controlling the position easily from mount. Awesomesauce is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3##SUB2# Enrique goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Awesomesauce is on top in guard.
Awesomesauce wants to pass the guard but Enrique is keeping the position. Enrique controlling the position. Enrique throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Enrique working a defensive guard here.
#T4# Enrique keeping moving, preventing Awesomesauce from controlling successfully. Enrique pulls Awesomesauce in to control the position. Enrique bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Awesomesauce's guard. #REVB# Enrique 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Awesomesauce holds on and takes a little breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esteban Enrique 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# Awesomesauce tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Enrique swivels and escapes. Awesomesauce checks a leg kick. A head kick misses from Awesomesauce. #CL2# Enrique pushes Awesomesauce up against the cage in a clinch. Awesomesauce avoiding damage as Enrique throws knees to the body.
#TD2# Enrique has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Awesomesauce uses from the top position. Enrique wants to stand but Awesomesauce is controlling the position. Enrique has Awesomesauce pulled in close to control his posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Awesomesauce got a little sloppy there for a moment and Enrique has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Awesomesauce has managed to get both his arms back between Enrique's legs - danger averted. Enrique bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Awesomesauce's guard. #REVB##T1# Enrique's corner is telling him to maintain position. Awesomesauce looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Enrique scoring with some ground and pound. Enrique advances position into side control! Esteban Enrique has got the better of the ground game so far. Awesomesauce wants to control but Enrique postures up. Awesomesauce is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2# Enrique gets to mount! Awesomesauce was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Awesomesauce is trying desperately to improve position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Enrique dominating with strikes here. Enrique landing strikes from the mount. Enrique controlling from the full mount. Enrique looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Awesomesauce in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Awesomesauce knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Enrique on the ground.#T3# Enrique unloading with bombs! Enrique controlling from the full mount. Awesomesauce tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2# Awesomesauce defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Enrique. Enrique breaks from Awesomesauce's wrist control and lands an elbow. Enrique postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Awesomesauce looks a forlorn figure.
Awesomesauce tries to lock up and control but Enrique gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4##SU2# Enrique stands up from mount. Strange move. Enrique throws a head kick that misses. Awesomesauce seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2# Enrique scores with a takedown into Awesomesauce's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Awesomesauce looking to control but Enrique passes into half guard.
Enrique lands with a punch from half guard. Awesomesauce on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Enrique in particular looking to stall. JP Awesomesauce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Esteban Enrique is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Awesomesauce tries to roll over but Enrique keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight! Esteban Enrique comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Enrique 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Enrique! JP Awesomesauce was interviewed post fight and said 'This is BULLSHIT!!!'.
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