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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slayer prevents a takedown attempt there.
ILiviu is pushing Slayer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
ILiviu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slayer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
ILiviu pulls guard effortlessly.
ILiviu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slayer tries to stand but ILiviu is controlling from the bottom. #SU#
Slayer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
ILiviu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
ILiviu misses with a knee to the head.
Slayer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from ILiviu.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from ILiviu.
Slayer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. ILiviu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
ILiviu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Slayer preventing the sweep. #SU#
Slayer decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on ILiviu, up you get!
Slayer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
ILiviu instigates a clinch. #T2#
A shot in the inside from ILiviu.
ILiviu is pressed up against the cage. Slayer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag ILiviu down to the mat. ILiviu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slayer swinging wildly here.
ILiviu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ILiviu misses with the combination.
Slayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from ILiviu. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - ILiviu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from ILiviu misses
and Slayer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from ILiviu. No joy for Slayer on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Slayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ILiviu misses with a takedown attempt - Slayer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
ILiviu shoots in looking for a takedown. Slayer tries to sprawl out of it but ILiviu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slayer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Slayer throws a big counter combination but ILiviu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
ILiviu looks winded!
ILiviu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slayer circles away.
ILiviu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A punch combination from Slayer misses.
Ferari ILiviu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slayer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping ILiviu at a distance.
#T4#
Slayer is trying hard to land a takedown here. ILiviu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
ILiviu moves into the clinch successfully.
Slayer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ILiviu is pressed up against the cage. Slayer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag ILiviu down to the mat. ILiviu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Slayer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slayer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ILiviu darts in trying to clinch
and Slayer counters with a series of strikes. ILiviu will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferari ILiviu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Slayer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. ILiviu tries to avoid it but Slayer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag ILiviu to the ground. ILiviu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
ILiviu has closed the distance and engaged Slayer in a clinch.
ILiviu slowing the pace effectively.
ILiviu wants to take the fight to the mat but Slayer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
ILiviu jumps guard but Slayer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
ILiviu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Slayer gets underhooks to prevent ILiviu's takedown attempt.
Jack Slayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferari ILiviu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ILiviu misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
ILiviu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slayer misses with a takedown attempt - ILiviu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Slayer.
ILiviu goes for a double leg but Slayer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Slayer continues to drive forward.#CL2#
ILiviu clinches up against the cage.
ILiviu throws an elbow that misses.
Slayer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
ILiviu trying to land knees to the body.
ILiviu goes for a takedown attempt but Slayer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
ILiviu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
ILiviu slaps away a takedown attempt from Slayer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slayer closes the distance and clinches up with ILiviu, looking for a takedown. Slayer pushes ILiviu against the cage but ILiviu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slayer slaps away a takedown attempt from ILiviu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Some wild striking there from ILiviu.
ILiviu is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slayer.
A little jabbing left from ILiviu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
ILiviu shoots in for a takedown but Slayer shows good takedown defense.
ILiviu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Slayer or perhaps it was just good defense by ILiviu, which made it look bad.
ILiviu fails with a takedown attempt.
Slayer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
ILiviu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slayer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slayer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Slayer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Slayer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jack Slayer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from ILiviu. No joy for Slayer on that attempt.
ILiviu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
ILiviu darts in and clinches Slayer up against the cage.#BC2#
ILiviu manages to break the clinch.
Slayer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
ILiviu wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ferari ILiviu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
ILiviu tries to clinch there but Slayer circles away.
ILiviu shoots in but Slayer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
ILiviu tries for a takedown but Slayer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck for Slayer with that takedown attempt.
ILiviu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slayer fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
ILiviu closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Slayer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
ILiviu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jack Slayer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ferari ILiviu.
Slayer tries to break the clinch but ILiviu is controlling the position. #BC2#
ILiviu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slayer throws a series of punches but ILiviu moves out of range.
ILiviu moves to clinch but Slayer breaks away
enabling Slayer to counter with a crisp jab.
ILiviu dives in and grabs Slayer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slayer pushes down on ILiviu's head and hops out.
ILiviu loads up on a big right hand but Slayer slips the punch.#T2#
Slayer looks for a takedown but ILiviu sprawls well.
Slayer misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by ILiviu. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slayer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ILiviu slaps away a takedown attempt from Slayer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Slayer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3##CL2#
ILiviu closes the distance and clinches.
ILiviu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slayer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. ILiviu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
ILiviu breaks the clinch.
ILiviu looks to land a body kick but Slayer moved away.
Slayer throws a big counter combination but ILiviu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Slayer gets tackled into the cage by ILiviu. ILiviu maintains the clinch.
ILiviu is stalling here.
ILiviu throws an elbow but it misses.
#T4#
ILiviu has Slayer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Slayer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Slayer wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
ILiviu manages to break the clinch.
Slayer shoots in for a takedown but ILiviu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
ILiviu shoots in and drives through. Slayer sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slayer is defended easily by ILiviu.
Jack Slayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferari ILiviu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ILiviu tries for a takedown but Slayer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ferari ILiviu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got ILiviu 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ferari ILiviu!
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Event:
TIT 6 - Embolo V Gunn
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Wartola has ILiviu up against the cage in a clinch.
Wartola digs a right hand into ILiviu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on ILiviu's gas tank.
ILiviu trying to stall but Wartola improves his position.
Wartola told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Wartola crunches a lovely knee into ILiviu's ribcage.
ILiviu leaning against his opponent.
Wartola utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
ILiviu takes a knee to the side of the body.
ILiviu is breathing heavily.
ILiviu is trying to pull guard but Wartola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
ILiviu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wartola avoids it.
Wartola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ILiviu leaning his opponent against the cage.
A hook to the body from Wartola.
#T1#
A right hand to the body from Wartola.
The referee calls for Wartola to work.
Wartola landing knees to the body.
Wartola using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ILiviu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wartola lands a knee to the body.
Wartola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wartola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wartola lands an elbow inside that ILiviu shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Ferari ILiviu has been cut.
The referee calls for ILiviu to work.
ILiviu tries to circle away but Wartola has him pinned against the cage.
Wartola lands a knee to the head.
Wartola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
ILiviu avoiding damage as Wartola throws knees to the body.
Wartola unloads a knee to the mid-section.
ILiviu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wartola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wartola lands an elbow inside.
Wartola lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wartola tries a knee to the head but ILiviu blocks it.
Wartola landing knees to the body.
ILiviu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wartola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wartola taking a breather.
Wartola working aggressively here.
#T3#
Wartola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ILiviu blocks it with crossed arms.
ILiviu looking to throw knees to the head but Wartola is blocking nicely.
Wartola landing knees to the head.
ILiviu tries to circle away but Wartola has him pinned against the cage.
Wartola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. ILiviu is defending well for now.
ILiviu is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wartola avoiding damage as ILiviu throws knees to the body.
Wartola misses with a punch on the inside.
Wartola utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wartola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wartola misses with some punches.
#T4#
Wartola working aggressively here.
Knees to the body from Wartola.
Wartola lands a right hand.
A short left from Wartola.
Wartola lands an uppercut.
Wartola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wartola scores with a hook to the body.
Wartola misses with a punch to the body.
ILiviu looking for a takedown.
Wartola managing to block the knees to the body from ILiviu.
ILiviu is trying to pull guard but Wartola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferari ILiviu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wartola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wartola crunches a lovely knee into ILiviu's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rychy Wartola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ferari ILiviu'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##CL2#
Wartola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with ILiviu, pushing him back against the cage.
ILiviu is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from ILiviu.
Wartola swings wildly with an uppercut but ILiviu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wartola tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
ILiviu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
ILiviu jumps guard but Wartola stands there with ILiviu around his waist. ILiviu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferari ILiviu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wartola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
ILiviu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wartola lands a nice elbow.
Wartola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wartola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ILiviu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wartola to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Wartola.
ILiviu fails to pull guard.
Wartola tries to land a knee to the head but ILiviu blocks with his arms.
ILiviu tries to pull guard but Wartola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wartola in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wartola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
ILiviu prevents a body shot from Wartola.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wartola.
Wartola is leaning against ILiviu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wartola lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wartola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ILiviu's elbow.
Wartola lands a damaging elbow.
Wartola lands an uppercut.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by ILiviu.
Rychy Wartola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wartola blocks a body shot from ILiviu.
Wartola throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hand to the body from Wartola.
Wartola unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wartola landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wartola gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wartola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Wartola fails to land.
Wartola scores with a knee to the head.
Wartola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wartola trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Wartola throws an elbow that misses.
Wartola with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Wartola.
Wartola effectively controlling the action here.
Wartola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite ILiviu's efforts to push away.
ILiviu is trying to break free.
Wartola stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wartola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from ILiviu.
Wartola has ILiviu pressed against the cage, preventing ILiviu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wartola prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
ILiviu fails to pull guard.
Wartola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. ILiviu is defending well for now.
Wartola misses with some punches.
Wartola tries to land a knee to the head but ILiviu blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Wartola.
Wartola lands an elbow inside that ILiviu shrugs off.
ILiviu wants a takedown.
Wartola struggles to land a body shot inside as ILiviu controls his hands.
Wartola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ILiviu's elbow.
ILiviu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wartola works on ILiviu's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rychy Wartola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ferari ILiviu's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
ILiviu darts in and clinches Wartola up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Wartola.
Wartola misses with a knee strike.
ILiviu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
ILiviu tries to land a knee to the head but Wartola blocks with his arms.
ILiviu fails to pull guard.
Wartola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wartola can't find room to land a body shot as ILiviu controls the action.
ILiviu blocks a body shot from Wartola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wartola leaning his opponent against the cage.
ILiviu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wartola is defending well for now.#T1#
ILiviu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wartola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ferari ILiviu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ILiviu fails with a takedown attempt.
Rychy Wartola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ILiviu misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Wartola clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Wartola on the inside.
Wartola unloads a knee to the mid-section. ILiviu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wartola.
Knees to the body from Wartola.
Wartola lands a nice knee to the body.
Wartola lands a body punch.
ILiviu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wartola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ILiviu's elbow. #T2#
Wartola gets through ILiviu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ILiviu is trying to force a seperation but Wartola has the dominant position.
Wartola has a couple of punches blocked by ILiviu.
ILiviu is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wartola to keep the fight standing.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wartola obliges.
A short left from Wartola.
Nice body punch from Wartola - that landed with a thud.
Wartola connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
Ferari ILiviu's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wartola gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wartola scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Wartola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wartola scores with a shot to the side of ILiviu's head.
Wartola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ILiviu is struggling to control the position.
Wartola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wartola lands a body punch.
Wartola tries to throw a body punch but ILiviu avoids it by throwing Wartola back against the cage.
Wartola misses with a punch to the body.
Wartola misses with a knee to the head.
ILiviu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wartola has him pressed against the cage.
ILiviu is trying to push Wartola away but Wartola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
ILiviu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wartola lands with a right to the head.
Wartola lands with a right to the head.
Wartola digs a right hand into ILiviu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on ILiviu's gas tank.
ILiviu blocks an uppercut.
Wartola tries a knee to the head but ILiviu blocks it.
Wartola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wartola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wartola struggles to land a body shot inside as ILiviu controls his hands.
Wartola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ILiviu is trying to break the clinch but Wartola has him pressed against the cage.
Ferari ILiviu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rychy Wartola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ILiviu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rychy Wartola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wartola 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 David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rychy Wartola!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
ILiviu gets caught napping as Baba dives in and scores a takedown. ILiviu manages to retain guard.
ILiviu wants to get back to his feet but Baba passes into half guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Baba wants to work for an arm triangle but ILiviu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES#
ILiviu manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Baba keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD#
ILiviu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Baba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
ILiviu looking to control.
#SUB#
ILiviu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baba is aware though and is defending well.
ILiviu has a closed guard, preventing Baba from standing up.
ILiviu keeping moving, preventing Baba from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Baba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU2#
ILiviu is working an open guard so Baba takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Baba keeps the fight on the outside.
ILiviu fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Baba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
ILiviu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baba sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Baba wants to control from the top but ILiviu keeps moving.
Baba throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Baba stands up from ILiviu's guard - Baba perhaps looking for a knockout.
ILiviu misses with a wild body shot.
ILiviu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baba as he jumps to the side.
Baba is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
ILiviu is breathing heavily.#TD2#
ILiviu tries to sprawl but Baba drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
ILiviu tries to roll over but Baba keeps him under control.
Baba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
ILiviu is looking to improve his position.
Baba content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Baba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SU2#
Baba stands up and beckons ILiviu to join him on the feet.
Baba misses with a body shot.
ILiviu tries to counter with a takedown but Baba is quick to defend against it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baba or perhaps it was just good defense by ILiviu, which made it look bad.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has ILiviu pinned against the cage. ILiviu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hama Baba dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
ILiviu looks to clinch
and Baba counters with a series of strikes. ILiviu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Baba circles away from the clinch attempt.
ILiviu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baba avoids it really well and circles away.
Baba is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
ILiviu tries for a takedown but Baba sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baba thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Baba tries to get set, ILiviu tries to push him back and clinch up but Baba manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from ILiviu enables Baba to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. ILiviu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
ILiviu has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Baba is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!
Baba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as ILiviu walks away with a smile on his face. Baba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
ILiviu lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Baba darts in and clinches ILiviu up against the cage.
Baba jumps guard but ILiviu stands there with Baba around his waist. Baba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T1#
Baba gets through ILiviu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Baba pulls ILiviu into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ILiviu tries to free his leg and advance position but Baba is retaining full guard.
Baba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
ILiviu preventing the sweep. #SU#
ILiviu stands and steps away. Baba gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Baba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. ILiviu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on ILiviu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Baba working the head with strikes.
ILiviu is trying to work for a sweep but Baba has mounted him!
ILiviu holds on to Baba around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Baba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baba landing strikes, looking to finish!
ILiviu wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
ILiviu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Baba biding his time, controlling ILiviu. #SUB2#
Baba looking to break ILiviu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. ILiviu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Baba will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Baba really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for ILiviu.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baba is looking to control ILiviu but ILiviu is wriggling around and keeping busy.
ILiviu tries to break free.
ILiviu staying busy and making it hard for Baba to control.
Baba lands shots from the back.
Baba is landing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hama Baba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Baba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baba working away.
ILiviu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Baba asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hama Baba has got the better of the ground game so far.
ILiviu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Baba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but ILiviu sees it coming and defends easily.
Baba is taking a breather. ILiviu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
ILiviu is looking to get back to full guard here but Baba has managed to pass to side control instead.
Baba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
ILiviu can't do much from the bottom here. #SU2#
Baba decides to stand up, so the ref orders ILiviu to his feet.
ILiviu tries to clinch there but Baba circles away.
ILiviu throws a hook to the side of Baba's head but Baba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baba feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Baba clinches.
Baba lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Baba goes for a takedown in the clinch but ILiviu prevents it.
#TD2#
Baba pulls guard successfully.
Baba throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #ES2#
Baba pushes ILiviu off and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Baba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching ILiviu on his heels. He'll look to pass ILiviu's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Baba got a little sloppy there for a moment and ILiviu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Baba has managed to get both his arms back between ILiviu's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Baba decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on ILiviu, up you get! #T3#
ILiviu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baba swivels and escapes.
Baba wants to counter with a clinch but ILiviu pushes him away.
Baba shoots in looking for a takedown. ILiviu tries to sprawl out of it but Baba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. ILiviu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferari ILiviu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Baba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Baba slows the pace down.
ILiviu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
ILiviu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Baba connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Baba is staying tight to ILiviu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Baba trying to control the action but ILiviu is working from the bottom.
Baba takes a little break here. ILiviu wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
ILiviu is trying to buck Baba off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hama Baba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baba 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hama Baba!
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