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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Mucon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Underwood's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mucon is stalling in the full guard.
Underwood looking for a sweep. Not yet Underwood, not yet.
Mucon advances position into side control!
Underwood can't do much from the bottom here.
Underwood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mucon on the ground.
Mucon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Underwood can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mucon has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Mucon tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. #T1#
Underwood wants to hold on but Mucon pushes him away.
Mucon controlling the position easily from mount.
Mucon lands a couple of good shots and Underwood has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mucon not allowing Underwood to control his hands. #SUB2#
Mucon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Underwood tries to break free.
#T2#
Mucon biding his time, controlling Underwood. #SUB2#
Underwood preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mucon. #SUB2#
Mucon is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Underwood with him. Underwood is trying to defend but Mucon has an arm under the chin now! Underwood grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Mucon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Underwood shoots for a takedown but Prior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jayden Prior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Underwood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Prior is fending him off so far but Underwood persists. Nope, Prior circles away and we're back to standing.
Some bone on bone action there as Prior checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Underwood gets caught napping as Prior dives in and scores a takedown. Underwood manages to retain guard.#ES#
Underwood manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Prior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prior throws a right hand that Underwood ducks under and follows up with a left that Underwood also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Prior closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Underwood did well to prevent Prior getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Underwood is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Prior jumps into side control!
Underwood holding on.
Underwood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prior on the ground.
Prior wants to stand but Underwood is controlling his arm.
Underwood is being controlled here. #T1##SUB2#
Prior is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Underwood looks calm but he's in trouble here. Prior gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Underwood is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Prior lets go of the hold and Underwood can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jayden Prior!
A victorious Jayden Prior thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bower enables Underwood to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bower manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bower manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Underwood manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Bower is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Underwood working a defensive guard here.
Bower seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bower lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bower stopping the sweep attempt from Underwood.#SUB#
Underwood looking for a guillotine here but Bower defends easily.
Bower forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Bower is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bower is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bower is looking for a kimura but Underwood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bower to get the leverage.
Bower trying to control the pace. #T2#
It looks like Bower might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Underwood wants to control but Bower is keeping busy.
#T3#
Bower is taking a breather. Underwood 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.
Underwood wants to improve his position but Bower is controlling well.
Underwood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bower is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Bower maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Underwood could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bower has cracked it and Underwood is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bower!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Bower!
In his post fight interview, Jack Bower started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Underwood fails to land the takedown.
Underwood fails with a takedown attempt.
Underwood dives in for a single leg takedown but Zeynalli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvester Underwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Underwood gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zeynalli - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#TD2#
Zeynalli pulls Underwood into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Zeynalli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Underwood is aware though and is defending well.
Zeynalli looking for a sweep. Not yet Zeynalli, not yet.
Underwood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zeynalli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Zeynalli wants to sweep here but Underwood controlling him for the moment.
Underwood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zeynalli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Underwood drops back looking for a leg! Zeynalli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zeynalli manages to kick Underwood off! Underwood jumps back into Zeynalli's guard.
Zeynalli is trying to keep Underwood in close.
#SU#
Underwood stands and steps away. Zeynalli gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A head kick misses from Zeynalli.
Underwood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Underwood. #TD2#
Zeynalli shoots in and gets a takedown into Underwood's guard.
Zeynalli wants to control from the top but Underwood keeps moving.
Underwood 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.#SUB#
Underwood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zeynalli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Underwood trying to keep a closed guard but Zeynalli is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeynalli advances to half guard.
Zeynalli trying to control the pace.
Underwood is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Zeynalli tries to pass to full mount but Underwood defends it.
Underwood wants to control but Zeynalli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Underwood is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zeynalli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zeynalli not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Zeynalli is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Underwood is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mahmud Zeynalli!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Vaginov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Underwood swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Vaginov looking to score a takedown here. Underwood is defending well but Vaginov drives through and ends up in Underwood's guard.
Underwood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vaginov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Underwood has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Underwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vaginov is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaginov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Vaginov advances to half guard.
Vaginov trying to mount his opponent but Underwood defends it.
Underwood is trying to control but can't.
Vaginov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Underwood defending well though.
Vaginov is thwarting Underwood's attempts to control the position.
Underwood is trying to get back to full guard.
Underwood wants to control but Vaginov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Underwood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vaginov on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Underwood wants to get back to full guard.
Vaginov is pressing down on Underwood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Underwood is holding on for now.
Underwood is trying to maintain the position but Vaginov is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Vaginov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Underwood tries to pull guard but Vaginov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vaginov connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Underwood has been cut.
Underwood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vaginov has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Vaginov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3##TD2#
Vaginov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Vaginov has gone for a leg lock! Underwood slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vaginov's guard.#REVR#
Vaginov is pulling down on Underwood's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaginov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Underwood.
Vaginov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Underwood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vaginov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Underwood has managed to get both his arms back between Vaginov's legs - danger averted.
Vaginov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vaginov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Underwood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Underwood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Vaginov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Underwood manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Vaginov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Underwood working for submissions but it's allowed Vaginov to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Vaginov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Underwood doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vaginov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaginov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Vaginov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Underwood's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Vaginov.
Vaginov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vaginov wants to clinch but Underwood slips to the side
letting Underwood counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Vaginov closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Vaginov jumps into guard, dragging Underwood to the mat.
Roman Vaginov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Underwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaginov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Underwood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vaginov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood throws an elbow that misses. Vaginov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Underwood's guard. Nice move by Vaginov!#REVB#
Underwood being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Underwood tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Underwood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vaginov is aware though and is defending well.
Underwood working a defensive guard here.
Vaginov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Underwood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vaginov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vaginov is looking to advance position but Underwood has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Underwood in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Underwood 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#
Vaginov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Underwood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vaginov is looking to escape. #SUB#
Underwood goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vaginov turns into him and now he's in Underwood's guard.
Underwood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vaginov.
Underwood working a defensive guard here.
Vaginov lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Vaginov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Underwood trying to keep a closed guard but Vaginov is proving a slippery customer.
Vaginov stays in close to Underwood's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Underwood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vaginov defends well.
Vaginov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Underwood has an active guard here but Vaginov has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vaginov controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Vaginov wants to work for an arm triangle but Underwood is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vaginov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Vaginov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Underwood'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Vaginov gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Vaginov breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Underwood enables Vaginov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Underwood manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vaginov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Underwood throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vaginov escapes and throws Underwood's legs to the side, diving into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Vaginov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Vaginov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Vaginov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Underwood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Vaginov.#BC2#
Vaginov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Underwood shoots and misses #CL2#
and Vaginov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Underwood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vaginov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvester Underwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Underwood misses with a knee strike.
Underwood drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vaginov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vaginov pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2#
Vaginov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roman Vaginov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##CL2#
Vaginov forces Underwood back against the cage and clinches.
Underwood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vaginov to keep the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Vaginov. #TD2#
Vaginov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vaginov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Vaginov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Underwood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vaginov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Underwood throwing strikes but missing.
Vaginov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Underwood's guard. #REVB#
Vaginov stays in close to Underwood's body and controls the position. #T3#
Vaginov postures up in Underwood's guard and throws a big left but Underwood blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vaginov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vaginov content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU2#
Vaginov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Underwood tries a head kick but it misses.
Vaginov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Underwood.#TD2#
Vaginov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Underwood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vaginov is in Underwood's guard.
Vaginov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Underwood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaginov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Vaginov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vaginov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Vaginov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Troublesome takes the fight into the clinch.
Underwood being controlled against the cage.
Underwood fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Troublesome jumps guard.
Troublesome throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Underwood trying to control but Troublesome is working from the bottom.
Troublesome working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Underwood.
Underwood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troublesome wants to get back to his feet but Underwood is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Underwood postures up in Troublesome's guard and throws a big left but Troublesome blocks it.
Troublesome throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1#
Underwood is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Troublesome striking off his back but it's not causing Underwood any problems.
Troublesome wants to stand but Underwood is controlling the position.
Underwood wants to control from the top but Troublesome keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Troublesome trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Troublesome gets a takedown into half guard.
Underwood has his hands clasped together around Troublesome's back. He's all about the action.
Underwood manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
Troublesome landing with the ground and pound.
Troublesome keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Underwood's head.
Troublesome has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Troublesome lands a couple of digs.
Troublesome stopping the sweep attempt from Underwood.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Troublesome stands up over Underwood, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#
Underwood is rocked!
Troublesome arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Underwood's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tyron Troublesome!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Underwood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Underwood really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Underwood shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Donaldson defends it nicely.
Donaldson throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Underwood counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donaldson. #TD#
Underwood successfully pulls guard.
Donaldson wanted to stand there but Underwood had control of the position.
Donaldson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Underwood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Underwood pulls Donaldson in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Underwood working for a triangle but Donaldson defends it easily.
Underwood has Donaldson pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Underwood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Donaldson's guard. #REVR#
Underwood will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Underwood prevents Donaldson from getting back to his feet.
Underwood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Underwood throws a big elbow that misses.
Underwood not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Underwood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Underwood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Underwood chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Donaldson being controlled here, momentarily.
Underwood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Underwood with a nice head shot there.
Underwood landing with the ground and pound.
Underwood lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Underwood works over Donaldson with some ground and pound from guard.#SU#
Underwood stands and steps away. Donaldson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Donaldson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Underwood has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Underwood avoids the body shot from Donaldson.
Donaldson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Underwood darts in looking for a takedown but Donaldson gets double underhooks and turns Underwood into the cage. #T3#
Underwood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sylvester Underwood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Underwood.
Donaldson jabs at Underwood's body.
Donaldson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Underwood circles away quickly and effectively.
Donaldson throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Underwood has been cut.#TD#
Underwood shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Donaldson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Underwood working the ground and pound.
Underwood works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Donaldson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Donaldson bucks up and tries to throw Underwood off but instead Underwood has got his back!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Underwood controls the action.
Underwood throwing damaging strikes from the back! Donaldson could be in trouble here!
Underwood is landing with strikes. Donaldson can't take much more of this.
Donaldson is trying to remain composed but Underwood is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Donaldson trying to get back to his feet but Underwood is in full control for now.
Underwood punches Donaldson on the ear. #ES2#
Donaldson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Underwood off. It looks like it's working - Underwood slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Donaldson displaying calm under pressure there. #TD#
Underwood scores with a takedown into Donaldson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sylvester Underwood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Underwood's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Donaldson.
Donaldson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Underwood pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donaldson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Underwood fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Donaldson. No joy for Underwood on that attempt.
Donaldson scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood blocks a head kick by Donaldson.
Underwood is looking to counter the offense by Donaldson and move into the clinch.
Donaldson throws a right and a left that Underwood avoids nicely.
Underwood is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Donaldson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Underwood on his heels. He'll look to pass Underwood's guard now, I'm sure.#ROC2#
Underwood is rocked!#SUB#
Underwood is looking for a triangle but Donaldson pushes his legs off easily.
Oh Underwood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donaldson wants to stand but Underwood has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Donaldson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Donaldson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Underwood pulls Donaldson in close to prevent any damage.
Underwood has a closed guard, preventing Donaldson from standing up.
Underwood seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Underwood is looking for a triangle but Donaldson pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Donaldson is fighting to break Underwood's control of his arms but Underwood is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Donaldson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Underwood's guard.
Underwood throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Underwood is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Underwood is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Underwood distracts Donaldson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Underwood engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Donaldson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Underwood manages to pass to side control.
Underwood prevents Donaldson from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Underwood there.
Underwood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Underwood working Donaldson over with strikes.
Underwood seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Donaldson is trying to stand back up but Underwood is controlling him
Underwood scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Underwood lands with a punch from half guard.
Underwood lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Underwood is controlling the pace.
Underwood 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.
Underwood working over Donaldson with some ground and pound. Donaldson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sylvester Underwood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4##SUB#
Underwood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Underwood lands a nice short elbow.
Donaldson has hold of Underwood's hands but Underwood slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Underwood controlling the pace.
Donaldson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Underwood manages to mount him!
Underwood sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Underwood seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Donaldson for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Underwood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sylvester Underwood's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Underwood slips a jab and a cross from Donaldson.
#TD#
Underwood feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Underwood lands a couple of elbows.
Underwood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Underwood scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Underwood prevents Donaldson from getting back to his feet.
Underwood works over Donaldson with some ground and pound from guard.
Underwood lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Donaldson wants to stand but Underwood is controlling the position.
Underwood working some strikes from top position.
Underwood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Underwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Donaldson can do to turn this around?
Underwood connects with a couple of short punches.
Donaldson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Underwood dives into side control.
Underwood is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Donaldson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Donaldson wants to get back to his feet but Underwood drags him back down.
Underwood scores with a couple of short elbows.
Underwood cracks Donaldson with a big right hand but Donaldson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Underwood is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
Underwood is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Donaldson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Underwood working the head with strikes.
Underwood lands some shots froms side control.
Donaldson is letting Underwood control him for a moment.
Donaldson tries to escape but Underwood is in control.
Donaldson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Underwood landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Underwood working the ground and pound.
Underwood moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Donaldson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Underwood asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Underwood working the ground and pound from side control.
Donaldson taking a bit of punishment here - Underwood scoring with strikes. #SU#
Underwood decides to stand back up. Underwood steps back and let's Donaldson get back to his feet.
A combination from Donaldson does no damage.
Donaldson avoids the head kick by Underwood.
Donaldson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Underwood gets a takedown into half guard.
Underwood working Donaldson over with strikes. #T4##SU#
Underwood stands up from half guard.
Donaldson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donaldson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck for Underwood with that takedown attempt.
Underwood fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Donaldson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Underwood manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donaldson wants to stand but Underwood is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Underwood looking for a guillotine here but Donaldson defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sylvester Underwood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Underwood, 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sylvester Underwood!
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