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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Warren checks the leg kick.
Warren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Warren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for King.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Warren counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
King breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Warren prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Warren drags the fight down to the ground.
Warren throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1#
Warren throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
King throws a strike but Warren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Warren throws a big right hand that misses.
Warren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Warren landing some decent shots from guard.
Warren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Warren postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
Warren preventing the sweep.
Warren really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Warren's corner is telling him to maintain position.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warren is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Warren cracks King with a solid left hand.
Warren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warren with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warren lands a couple of digs.
Warren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Warren works over King with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
King is trying to control the position but Warren postures up.
Warren keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of King's head.
Warren won't allow King to get back to his feet.
Warren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
An inside leg kick from King misses.
King displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Warren.
King throws a right hand that Warren ducks under and follows up with a left that Warren also avoids with ease.
Warren throws a big counter combination but King scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
King tries for a takedown but Warren sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Warren avoids the head kick by King.
King looks winded!#T4#
That kick from Warren tenderised King's leg. King is trying to keep his angry face on.
King misses with an uppercut.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from King is defended easily by Warren.
Austin Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demon King.
King misses with a takedown #CL#
and Warren moves into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Warren jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Warren 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#
King wants to land a leg kick but Warren is out of range.
Warren appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
King clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Warren manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Warren trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warren throwing short punches from the bottom.
King won't allow Warren to get back to his feet.
King sitting in guard, not really doing much.
King trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King won't allow Warren to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
King throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King misses with a low kick as Warren jumps back.#CL2#
King gets a clinch.
Warren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
King moves into the clinch.#BC2#
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Warren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warren wants it to stay on the feet.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Warren counters by clinching up.
King tries to pull guard but Warren won't allow it.
Warren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
Warren manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Warren wants to sweep here but King controlling him for the moment.
Warren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Warren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
King has momentary wrist control but Warren slips an elbow through the middle.
Warren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King is wriggling around but Warren manages to pass to half guard.
King is breathing heavily.
Warren lands with a punch from half guard.
Warren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Warren winds up and cracks King with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
King regains full guard. Nicely done.
Warren lands a couple of digs.
Warren controlling from the top position. #T4#
Warren stands up over King, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King wants to sweep here but Warren controlling him for the moment.
Warren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Warren dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
King throws a leg kick
and Warren counters with a two punch combo.
King throws a leg kick but Warren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Warren is looking for a counter combo.
A leg kick checked by Warren.
Austin Warren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warren wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
King rushes Warren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Warren jumps into guard, dragging King to the mat.
Warren is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Warren 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren throws a couple of heel strikes.
King wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
Warren looking for a sweep. Not yet Warren, not yet. #T1#
Warren will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Warren is looking to stand up but King isn't so interested in that idea.
King trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
Warren throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Demon King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As King tries to get set, Warren tries to push him back and clinch up but King manages to avoid the attempt.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
King closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King lands in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Warren will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Warren throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Warren trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Warren punching from the bottom - just letting King know he's still in a fight. #ES#
Warren is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Warren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T3##TD#
Warren jumps into guard, dragging King to the mat.
Warren punching from the bottom - just letting King know he's still in a fight.
Warren wants to get back to his feet but King passes into half guard.
Warren punching from the bottom.
Warren is looking to improve his position.
King prevents Warren from standing back up.
Warren moves into full guard.
Austin Warren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warren tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warren is keeping the position for now.
King trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom. #ES#
Warren pushes King off and gets back to his feet.
Warren shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
King gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Warren jumps into guard, dragging King to the mat.
Demon King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Warren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warren is pulling down on King's head. It's preventing any offense from King, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Warren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Warren, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Warren!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Reis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warren tries to avoid it but Reis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warren to the ground. Warren escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Reis clinches up with Warren and pushes him back against the cage.
Warren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reis to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Reis pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reis wants to sweep here but Warren controlling him for the moment.
Warren really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Warren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Warren stopping the sweep attempt from Reis.
Reis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Warren manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Reis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warren is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Warren's guard.#T1#
Reis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Reis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Reis connects with a couple of short punches.
Reis trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
Warren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Reis is stalling in the full guard.
Warren looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Reis has gone for a leg lock! Warren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reis's guard.#REVR#
Reis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Warren puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Reis is staying active underneath Warren, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Reis is trying to get back to full guard.
Warren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Warren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Warren's back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Warren's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Reis trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Warren right now.
Reis is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Reis patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T3#
Warren trying to get back to his feet but Reis is in full control for now.
Reis lands with a hammerfist to the side of Warren's head.
I would not like to be Warren right now.
#SUB2#
Reis is looking for a choke. Warren gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Warren manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Reis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warren is looking to work some ground and pound but Reis has wrist control.
Warren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Reis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Warren passes into side control.
Reis is looking to reverse the position.
Warren creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Reis wants to control but Warren postures up.
Warren blocks the strikes from Reis.
Warren 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Warren's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Warren working Reis over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricardo Reis will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Reis looking to score a takedown here. Warren is defending well but Reis drives through and ends up in Warren's guard.
Reis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Warren is proving hard to escape from.
Reis preventing the sweep.
Reis wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
Reis looking to pass the guard.
Reis prevents Warren from getting back to his feet.
Reis lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Warren is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Reis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Warren throws a big right hand that misses.
Warren preventing the sweep.
Ricardo Reis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reis trying to control the position here.
Reis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Warren trying to control but Reis is working from the bottom.
Warren passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Reis works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reis has momentary wrist control but Warren slips an elbow through the middle.
Reis looking to control.
#SUB2#
Reis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warren gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Reis working a defensive guard but Warren passes into half guard.
Warren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Warren working the head and body with strikes.
Reis wants to get back to full guard but Warren has passed into side control.
Reis is breathing heavily.
Warren trying to control the action but Reis is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reis can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Reis is trying to improve his position.
Reis is trying to work for a sweep but Warren has mounted him!
Reis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Reis is desperately trying to improve his position but Warren has a good base and remains in mount.
Warren looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reis is desperately trying to improve his position but Warren has a good base and remains in mount.#T4##SUB#
Warren looking to secure an arm triangle but Reis defends it well.
Reis is looking to improve his position but Warren isn't that keen on the idea.
Reis wants to control but Warren is having none of it.
Reis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Warren is landing with some decent strikes but Reis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Warren dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Reis fails with the takedown
and Warren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Reis is defended easily by Warren.#CL2#
Reis takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reis is defending well.
Reis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Warren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Austin Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Reis.
Reis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Reis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Reis tries to pull guard but Warren holds him up against the cage and eventually Reis drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Warren has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Reis uses from the top position.
Reis won't allow Warren to sweep him here.
Warren tries to strike from the bottom.
Reis wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
Reis stops Warren from standing up.
Reis trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reis wants to stand but Warren is controlling his posture from full guard.
Reis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warren is keeping the position for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Reis wants to get up but he can't break Warren's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Warren as Reis shoots in.
Warren shoots for a takedown but Reis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Reis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Warren to the mat! Warren manages to get full guard.
Reis preventing the sweep.
Reis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Warren striking off his back but it's not causing Reis any problems.
Warren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Warren throws a big right hand that misses.
Warren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reis wants to hit a switch here but Warren passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reis there! #T3#
Reis is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Warren connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Reis is desperately trying to improve his position but Warren has a good base and remains in mount.
Reis tries to hold on but Warren pushes him away.
Warren prevents Reis from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Reis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Warren postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reis looks a forlorn figure.
Warren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reis can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Warren looking to secure an arm triangle but Reis defends it well. #T4#
Reis regains half guard.
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. Warren connects with a nice short shot to Reis's temple.
Reis wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Warren is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reis tries to get to full guard but Warren has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reis trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Warren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Warren 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Warren!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Ivanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Warren really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Warren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ivanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ivanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ivanov landing knees to the body.
Warren letting Ivanov take a breather here.
Ivanov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ivanov misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov working Warren over with knees to the body.
Warren is breathing heavily.
Ivanov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Ivanov has Warren pushed against the cage.
Knees to the body from Ivanov.
Ivanov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alek Ivanov.#CL2#
Ivanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Ivanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Warren avoids the damage to the body.
Ivanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ivanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ivanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ivanov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
Ivanov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ivanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ivanov landing knees to the body.
Ivanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ivanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov is struggling to control the position.
Ivanov trying to land knees to the body.
Ivanov slowing the pace effectively.
Ivanov scores a nice knee to the body.
#T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Ivanov.
Come on Ivanov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ivanov taking a breather.
Ivanov crunches a lovely knee into Warren's ribcage.
Ivanov landing knees to the body.
Ivanov lands a nice knee to the body.
Ivanov stalling in the clinch.
Ivanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ivanov working Warren over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ivanov obliges.
Ivanov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4#
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!
Ivanov tries a knee to the head but Warren blocks it.
Ivanov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ivanov controlling the action here for a moment.
Ivanov continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Ivanov is pushing Warren up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alek Ivanov.#CL2#
Ivanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alek Ivanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Austin Warren's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Ivanov darts in and clinches Warren up against the cage.
Ivanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ivanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivanov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Warren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ivanov tries a knee to the head but Warren blocks it.
Ivanov missing with knees to the body.
Ivanov lands a good knee to the midsection. Warren won't want to take too many of those.
Ivanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ivanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ivanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alek Ivanov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Ivanov.
#T1#
Ivanov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Warren lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ivanov working Warren over with knees to the body.
Ivanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ivanov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ivanov working Warren over with knees to the body.
Ivanov slows down the pace here.
Ivanov working Warren over with knees to the body.
Ivanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ivanov.
#T2#
Ivanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Ivanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Warren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ivanov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Warren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Warren takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ivanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ivanov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Warren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ivanov just leaning against Warren, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ivanov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ivanov is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Ivanov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Ivanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
Ivanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ivanov landing knees to the head.
Ivanov scores a nice knee to the body.
Ivanov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ivanov lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Ivanov.
Ivanov with a knee to the head.
Ivanov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Warren is defending well for now.
Ivanov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ivanov leaning against his opponent.
Ivanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4#
The referee calls for Ivanov to work.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ivanov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ivanov with a knee to the head.
Ivanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees to the body from Ivanov.
Ivanov effectively controlling the action here.
Ivanov stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alek Ivanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Austin Warren's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ivanov clinches with his opponent.
Ivanov leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alek Ivanov.#CL2#
Ivanov rushes Warren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ivanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Warren blocks it with crossed arms.
Ivanov misses with a knee strike.
Warren takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ivanov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Ivanov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ivanov slowing the pace effectively.
Ivanov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Warren lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ivanov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee calls for Ivanov to work.
Ivanov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ivanov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ivanov stalls.
Ivanov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
Ivanov crunches a lovely knee into Warren's ribcage.
Ivanov crunches a lovely knee into Warren's ribcage.
Ivanov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Warren lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ivanov lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ivanov.
Ivanov working Warren over with knees to the body.
Ivanov stalls.
Ivanov tries a knee to the head but Warren blocks it.
Alek Ivanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Warren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ivanov to keep the fight standing.
Ivanov with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Ivanov lands a good knee to the midsection. Warren won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Ivanov.
Ivanov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Warren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ivanov.
Warren letting Ivanov take a breather here.
The referee calls for Ivanov to work.
Ivanov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Ivanov has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Warren - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Ivanov, and another! Warren is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Alek Ivanov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Krovchensky has managed to clinch.
Krovchensky tries a knee to the head but Warren blocks it.
Krovchensky crunches a lovely knee into Warren's ribcage.
Warren is trying to pull guard but Krovchensky has him pressed against the cage.
Krovchensky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warren's elbow. #TD#
Warren drags the fight down to the ground.
Warren throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Warren keeping moving, preventing Krovchensky from controlling successfully.
Warren trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krovchensky prevents Warren from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krovchensky wanted to stand there but Warren had control of the position. #SU2#
Krovchensky decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Warren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krovchensky's waist but Krovchensky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Warren off to one side. #CL2#
Krovchensky clinches with his opponent.
Warren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krovchensky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Warren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD#
Warren jumps into guard, dragging Krovchensky to the mat.
Warren tries to strike from the bottom.
#ES#
Warren manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Warren lands with an overhand left.#T2##CL2#
Krovchensky gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Krovchensky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Warren up against the cage.
Krovchensky misses with a knee to the head.
Krovchensky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krovchensky tries to work over Warren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krovchensky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Warren really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Krovchensky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T3#
Warren jumps guard but Krovchensky stands there with Warren around his waist. Warren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krovchensky putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Warren in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Warren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Warren jumps guard but Krovchensky stands there with Warren around his waist. Warren gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Warren is working for takedown but Krovchensky is calmly controlling the position for now.
Krovchensky stops a takedown attempt from Warren.
Krovchensky lands a nice knee to the body.
Warren is breathing heavily.
Come on Krovchensky - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4#
A knee to the head by Krovchensky.
#CUT2#
It looks like Austin Warren has been cut.
Krovchensky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Krovchensky with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#
Warren is rocked!
Krovchensky working the clinch nicely. Warren is working for position but Krovchensky cracks him with a big knee to the head! Warren crumples up against the cage and Krovchensky lands two more shots before the ref can save Warren! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Igor Krovchensky!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Warren fails with the takedown.
As Warren backs off Holyfield throws a huge counter combo but Warren manages to avoid it all.
Holyfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holyfield fails with the takedown#TD#
and Warren counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Holyfield is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Holyfield tries to roll over but Warren keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Holyfield has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Warren escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Warren!#T1##SUB#
Warren looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Warren lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Holyfield down.
Holyfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holyfield takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Warren gets to mount! Holyfield was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Warren content just to control the position here.
Holyfield wants to try and get back to his feet.
Warren landing shots from mount.
Holyfield tries to hold on but Warren postures up.
Holyfield sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Holyfield is looking for a sweep. Warren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Warren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Warren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Warren lands strikes from half guard.
Holyfield is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Warren is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Warren looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Warren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Warren is working for a kimura but Holyfield is defending it quite comfortably.
Holyfield is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holyfield 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.
Warren stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Warren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Holyfield shoots in for a takedown but Warren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Warren is looking to counter the offense by Holyfield and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Holyfield instigates a clinch.
Holyfield looking for a takedown.
Warren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holyfield smiles and moves away.
Warren stuffs the takedown.
Austin Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Holyfield.
Holyfield looks for a takedown but Warren sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holyfield with a poor takedown
and Warren counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Holyfield takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Warren pulls guard. #T1#
Holyfield preventing the sweep.
Holyfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Warren is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Warren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holyfield wants to control but Warren passes easily into half guard.
Holyfield trying to control here.
Holyfield is trying to stand.
Holyfield has hold of Warren's hands but Warren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Warren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Warren connects with a nice short shot to Holyfield's temple.
Nice strikes from Warren there.
Warren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holyfield can do to turn this around?
Warren lands with a punch from half guard.
Warren really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Warren 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.
Warren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holyfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Holyfield tries to get to full guard but Warren has control of the leg.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
Holyfield trying to control but Warren postures up.
Holyfield tries to kick Warren off in order to stand up. Warren Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #T3#
Holyfield looks to move to half guard but instead Warren has passed into mount! Damn!
Warren fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Warren breaks from Holyfield's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Warren landing strikes, looking to finish!
Warren unloading with bombs!
Warren in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Holyfield tries to lock up and control but Warren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB#
Warren jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Holyfield manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T4##SUB#
Warren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Warren 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.
Holyfield is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Warren has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Warren is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holyfield is looking to reverse the position.
Warren working the body and head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Warren dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Warren has closed the distance and engaged Holyfield in a clinch.
Holyfield is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Warren to keep the fight standing.
Holyfield stalling in the clinch.
Holyfield trying to stall but Warren improves his position.
Holyfield scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Austin Warren has been cut.
Warren fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holyfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Holyfield throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Warren gets control of Holyfield's arms and successfully pulls guard. Warren will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Warren wants to stand but Holyfield is controlling the position. #ES#
Warren pushes Holyfield off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Warren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warren wants it to stay on the feet.
Austin Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evander Holyfield.
Holyfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holyfield throws a sloppy head kick
and Warren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holyfield looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Holyfield has managed to clinch.
Warren fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Warren breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Holyfield moves into the clinch.
Holyfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Warren avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Holyfield tries for a takedown but Warren manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Warren turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Warren manages to end up in side control.
Holyfield on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The referee asks Warren politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Warren prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Warren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warren takes a little break here. Holyfield wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Holyfield tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Warren presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
Warren lands a big elbow.
Holyfield in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Warren trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Austin Warren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holyfield is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Warren goes for an armbar but Holyfield turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Holyfield.
Warren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holyfield manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Warren landing with the ground and pound.
Warren connects with a couple of short punches.
Warren working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Holyfield looking to control.
#SUB#
Warren is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Evander Holyfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Warren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warren controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Warren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Warren, 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Warren!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Zelaya closes this distance looking for a takedown but Warren circles away.#CL2#
Zelaya moves into the clinch.
Warren keeps control of Zelaya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zelaya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC#
Warren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Zelaya has managed to clinch.
Warren scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zelaya goes for a takedown attempt but Warren pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Warren tries to keep at a distance but Zelaya has taken the fight into the clinch.
Warren really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zelaya can't get the takedown.
Austin Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Zelaya.
Zelaya jumps guard but Warren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zelaya has Warren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Warren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Warren pulls guard effortlessly.
Warren throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Zelaya preventing the sweep.
Warren keeping moving, preventing Zelaya from controlling successfully.
Warren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Warren with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2##SUB2#
Zelaya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zelaya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Warren distracts Zelaya with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zelaya is trying to keep Warren in close.
Warren stops Zelaya from standing up.
Warren working some strikes from top position.
Warren landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Warren chips away with some ground and pound.
Warren is working Zelaya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Warren with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Zelaya is looking for a triangle here but Warren uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Warren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zelaya seems a little lost for a moment, as Warren dominates the positioning.#T4#
Zelaya tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Zelaya is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Zelaya trying to control the hands but Warren won't let him. #SUB#
Zelaya defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Warren's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Warren lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Zelaya hold on?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Warren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Zelaya clinches with his opponent.
Zelaya throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Warren ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Warren no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Warren is looking to stand up but Zelaya isn't so interested in that idea.
Warren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zelaya trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warren 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#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zelaya is defending against the submission attempts here by Warren.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warren working over Zelaya with some ground and pound. Zelaya looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Warren stops Zelaya from getting back to his feet.
Zelaya is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Warren winds up and cracks Zelaya with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zelaya is looking to control Warren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zelaya avoid being mounted?
Zelaya is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Warren is staying active.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Warren is trying to control. Zelaya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Warren prevents Zelaya from improving his position.#SUB#
Warren is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zelaya doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Warren.
Warren slips a nice elbow through Zelaya's hands, connecting with Zelaya's forehead.
Warren 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.#T3#
Warren lands strikes from half guard.
Zelaya has hold of Warren's hands but Warren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Warren scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Warren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zelaya can do to turn this around?
Ground and pound from Warren.
Warren is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Warren lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Warren is nestled in close to Zelaya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Warren takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Warren scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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. Warren connects with a nice short shot to Zelaya's temple.
Warren winds up and cracks Zelaya with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Warren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zelaya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zelaya tries to roll over but Warren keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zelaya has hold of Warren's hands but Warren slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zelaya tries to roll over but Warren keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Warren dominated that second round.
That's time! Warren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Warren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warren wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Warren throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zelaya tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Warren is in Zelaya's guard.
Warren postures up in Zelaya's guard and throws a big left but Zelaya blocks it.
Warren working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zelaya's head.
Warren trying to control the position from guard on top but Zelaya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zelaya looking to control but Warren passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zelaya defending well though.
Warren working Zelaya over with strikes. #T1#
Warren is nestled in close to Zelaya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Austin Warren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zelaya is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Warren jumps into side control!
Warren working the ground and pound.
Warren grinds an elbow into Zelaya's temple.
Warren scoring with punches and elbows.
Zelaya taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Warren tries for a kimura but Zelaya is defending well.
Zelaya takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T2#
Warren cracks Zelaya with a big right hand but Zelaya just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zelaya is working to avoid the ground and pound but Warren connects with a decent elbow.
Warren scores with punches from side control.
Zelaya takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zelaya is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Warren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Warren working the body and head with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warren working the ground and pound.
Zelaya is looking to regain half guard here but Warren keeps moving and retains side control.
Warren in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3##SUB#
Warren is trying to get an arm triangle but Zelaya is defending well.
Warren works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zelaya wants to control but Warren postures up.
Warren is working Zelaya over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zelaya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Warren scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zelaya to see if he's OK.#T4#
Warren looks up at the clock and then as Zelaya takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Warren smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Warren works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Warren working the ground and pound from side control.
Warren working away.
Warren gets to mount! Zelaya was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Zelaya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warren with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warren lands a couple of good shots and Zelaya has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sammy Zelaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Warren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warren is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Warren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Warren, 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Warren!
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