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Event:
QFC Tournament 786 Round 3
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Linkletter fails to land the takedown.
Linkletter scores with a decent looking hook.
Aint Easy lands a body shot.
Linkletter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Aint Easy counters with a stiff right hand.
Aint Easy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Linkletter.
A counter left hand to the body from Aint Easy misses its target.
Linkletter misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkletter misses with a lunging right hand
and Aint Easy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Linkletter with a poor takedown
and Aint Easy counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Aint Easy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Linkletter doesn't seem phased though.
Aint Easy slips a straight right by Linkletter.
An attempted straight right counter from Aint Easy misses the target.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Linkletter.
Pimpin Aint Easy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Linkletter.
Linkletter shoots for a double leg takedown but Aint Easy sprawls well. He's pushed Linkletter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Aint Easy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pimpin Aint Easy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Linkletter swinging wildly here.
A lazy left from Aint Easy finds it's target.
Aint Easy misses with a looping left.
Richard Linkletter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aint Easy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Linkletter misses with an uppercut. Aint Easy saw that one coming.
Aint Easy throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Linkletter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aint Easy counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Linkletter misses.
A cross from Aint Easy lands.
Linkletter missing with a left hand there. Aint Easy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aint Easy is looking to counter punch.
Aint Easy connects with a nice looking jab.
Linkletter swings widly with a right hand
and Aint Easy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck for Linkletter with that takedown attempt.
Aint Easy misses with a straight left.
Linkletter drops his hands momentarily and Aint Easy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Linkletter throws a right hand that Aint Easy ducks under and follows up with a left that Aint Easy also avoids with ease.#T3#
Aint Easy throws a hook but Linkletter blocks it.
Aint Easy lands a nice hook to Linkletter's body. Linkletter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Linkletter misses with a double jab.
Aint Easy swings for the body but Linkletter moves out of range.
Aint Easy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Linkletter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aint Easy counters with a nice uppercut.
Linkletter looks winded!
Linkletter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aint Easy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Linkletter scrambles back to his feet.
Aint Easy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Linkletter.
Aint Easy throws a shot from downtown. Linkletter moves away and avoids it.
Aint Easy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T4#
Aint Easy misses with a wild body shot.
Linkletter lands a jab to the head.
Linkletter shoots in for a takedown but Aint Easy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Linkletter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aint Easy.
Aint Easy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aint Easy leaves Linkletter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Linkletter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aint Easy.
Linkletter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Aint Easy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Aint Easy.
Linkletter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pimpin Aint Easy dominated that round.
That's time! Aint Easy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A left lands for Aint Easy.
Aint Easy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linkletter.
Aint Easy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Linkletter can do to turn this around?
Linkletter throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Aint Easy counter with a right hand.
Pimpin Aint Easy is winning the standup battle so far.
Linkletter misses with a leg kick
and Aint Easy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheers as Aint Easy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Linkletter doesn't seem phased though.
Aint Easy cracks Linkletter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Aint Easy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Linkletter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkletter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aint Easy defends well and Linkletter ends up having to push Aint Easy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Aint Easy misses the target.
Linkletter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aint Easy lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Linkletter is defended easily by Aint Easy.
A little feinted left hand from Aint Easy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Linkletter is breathing heavily.#T1#
Aint Easy scores with a body shot.
Aint Easy throws out a powerful jab.
Aint Easy slips a jab and a cross from Linkletter.
Nice straight punches there by Aint Easy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aint Easy.
Aint Easy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Linkletter shoots in and drives through. Aint Easy sprawls well.
Pimpin Aint Easy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Linkletter.
Linkletter throws a leg kick
and Aint Easy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Linkletter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Linkletter throws a solid leg kick but Aint Easy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Linkletter.
Aint Easy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aint Easy lands with an overhand left.
Linkletter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aint Easy counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Aint Easy there.
Aint Easy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A shot to the liver by Aint Easy. Beautiful body shot.
Linkletter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Linkletter ducks under a wild hook from Aint Easy.
Linkletter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Linkletter shoots in for a takedown but Aint Easy shows good takedown defense.
Aint Easy throws a jab when Linkletter was well out of range.
Aint Easy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linkletter manages to avoid it.
Aint Easy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aint Easy throws a looping overhand right but Linkletter ducks down to avoid it.
Aint Easy swings for the body but Linkletter moves out of range.
Linkletter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Linkletter throws a right hand that misses
and Aint Easy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Linkletter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aint Easy avoids it really well and circles away.
Linkletter moves forwards but Aint Easy connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Aint Easy throws a body shot but no joy.
Linkletter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aint Easy defends it well.
Linkletter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Linkletter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aint Easy.
Aint Easy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aint Easy missing with a left hand there. Linkletter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Linkletter misses.
Aint Easy connects with a crisp jab.
Linkletter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Linkletter throws a right hand that Aint Easy ducks under and follows up with a left that Aint Easy also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pimpin Aint Easy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aint Easy digs a good hook to Linkletter's body.
Aint Easy slips under a jab from Linkletter.
Aint Easy throws a hook to the side of Linkletter's head but Linkletter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aint Easy throws out a powerful jab.
Linkletter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aint Easy.
Aint Easy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Linkletter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aint Easy avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkletter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aint Easy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Linkletter might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Aint Easy has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Aint Easy throws a hook to the side of Linkletter's head but Linkletter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Linkletter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Aint Easy counters with a stiff right hand.
Linkletter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aint Easy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pimpin Aint Easy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Linkletter.
Linkletter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Linkletter tries for a takedown but Aint Easy circles away easily
and Aint Easy counters with a nice uppercut.
Linkletter drops his hands momentarily and Aint Easy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Aint Easy throws a jab but it's blocked by Linkletter.
Linkletter walks into a jab.
Aint Easy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Linkletter is trying desperately to land a takedown but Aint Easy is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Linkletter.
Aint Easy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Richard Linkletter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Linkletter fails with the takedown
and Aint Easy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Linkletter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aint Easy finds it's way round the side to connect with Linkletter's head.
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!
Nice body punch from Aint Easy.
Aint Easy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pimpin Aint Easy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aint Easy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aint Easy jabs Linkletter right on the nose. Linkletter blinks but takes it well.
Linkletter tries a low kick but Aint Easy avoids it.
A jab from Linkletter misses.
Linkletter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aint Easy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Linkletter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aint Easy scores with a nice right hand.
Linkletter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Aint Easy lands with an overhand left.
Aint Easy lands a body shot.
Aint Easy tests Linkletter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Aint Easy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aint Easy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Linkletter.#ROC#
Linkletter is rocked!
Aint Easy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Linkletter is still on wobbly legs! Can Aint Easy finish him?
Aint Easy fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Linkletter to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Linkletter looks to clinch but Aint Easy throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Linkletter taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pimpin Aint Easy!
Pimpin Aint Easy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 786 Round 2
Date: Sep 21, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Silva gets caught flat footed, as Linkletter shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Linkletter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Linkletter landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is looking to stand back up but Linkletter counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Silva.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Linkletter is taking a breather. Silva 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Linkletter is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linkletter working Silva over with strikes. #T1#
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Linkletter in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Linkletter wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva taking some punishment here, with Linkletter in his half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Linkletter content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Linkletter takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Linkletter not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Linkletter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Linkletter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Linkletter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva! #T3#
Linkletter lands a big elbow.
Linkletter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Linkletter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Linkletter with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
Linkletter cracks Silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Linkletter looking to control and managing it successfully.
Linkletter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linkletter working the ground and pound effectively.
Linkletter lands with some strikes.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Linkletter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Linkletter postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.
Linkletter breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Linkletter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Linkletter content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Linkletter dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Linkletter's shoulder, as Linkletter tries to avoid the shot.
Linkletter feinted with a counter takedown.
Linkletter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Linkletter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Richard Linkletter has been cut.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Linkletter.#TD#
Silva gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Linkletter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Linkletter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Linkletter is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Linkletter passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Linkletter controlling the pace.
Linkletter works his way into full mount!
Silva really wants to buck Linkletter off and get back to his feet.
Richard Linkletter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Linkletter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Linkletter working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Linkletter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Linkletter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Linkletter scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there.
Linkletter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Linkletter lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Silva is rocked!
Linkletter lands a couple of good shots and Silva has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Linkletter finish him?
Silva is breathing heavily.
Linkletter lands a big shot to the side of the head and Silva goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Richard Linkletter!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 786 Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Tsoi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Richard Linkletter has been cut.
Tsoi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Linkletter as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Tsoi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Linkletter wants to stand but Tsoi is controlling the position.
Linkletter managing to control the position.
Linkletter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tsoi's guard. #REVB#
Tsoi 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.
Tsoi wants to stand up but Linkletter is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linkletter trying to control but Tsoi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tsoi wants to get back to his feet but Linkletter passes into half guard.
Tsoi trying to control but Linkletter postures up.
Linkletter lands with a punch from half guard.
Linkletter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tsoi keeps working.
Linkletter tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Linkletter is nestled in close to Tsoi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tsoi wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Linkletter is trying to work for a kimura but Tsoi is defending well.
Tsoi pushes Linkletter off looking to stand but Linkletter dives back in and keeps control.
Linkletter passes to side control.
Tsoi is not content to let Linkletter control the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tsoi regains half guard.
Tsoi tries to get to full guard but Linkletter has control of the leg.
Linkletter is taking a breather. Tsoi 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Linkletter gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Linkletter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Linkletter has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
Tsoi working to try and regain half guard.
Tsoi tries to lock up and control but Linkletter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Linkletter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Linkletter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Linkletter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Linkletter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Linkletter misses with a wild body shot.
Tsoi shoots in for a double leg but Linkletter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And Linkletter tries to counter it with a takedown but Tsoi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tsoi tries to clinch up.
Tsoi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsoi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Linkletter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tsoi sprawls well. Tsoi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Linkletter gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Tsoi as Linkletter shoots in.
Tsoi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Linkletter counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1##TD#
Tsoi feints and as Linkletter raises his hands in defense, Tsoi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Linkletter manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tsoi shoots in but no luck this time.
Linkletter throws a fast counter high kick but Tsoi manages to duck under it in time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Linkletter throws a low kick but Tsoi avoids it.
Linkletter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Linkletter looks for a takedown but Tsoi sprawls well.
Victor Tsoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Linkletter.#TD2#
Linkletter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tsoi to the ground. Linkletter is now in Tsoi's guard.
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!
Linkletter wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving.
Linkletter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Linkletter wants to control from the top but Tsoi keeps moving.
Tsoi trying to control the position.
Linkletter is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Linkletter wants to pass the guard but Tsoi is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Tsoi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Linkletter is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Tsoi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Linkletter has closed the distance and engaged Tsoi in a clinch.
Linkletter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Linkletter tries to pull guard but Tsoi won't allow it.
Linkletter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Linkletter.
Linkletter is working for takedown but Tsoi is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Tsoi pulls Linkletter into guard.
Linkletter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Linkletter throwing strikes but missing. #T4##SUB#
Tsoi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Linkletter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Linkletter trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsoi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Richard Linkletter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Richard Linkletter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Linkletter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tsoi sprawls well. Tsoi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Linkletter gets slowly back to his feet.
Linkletter shoots in for a takedown but Tsoi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Linkletter throws a chopping leg kick but Tsoi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Linkletter tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tsoi defends well and Linkletter ends up having to push Tsoi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Tsoi misses the target.
Victor Tsoi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Linkletter.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsoi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linkletter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsoi.
Tsoi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Linkletter avoids the head kick by Tsoi.
Tsoi sets himself, and Linkletter steps forward looking for the clinch! Tsoi avoids it this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Linkletter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tsoi defends it nicely.
Tsoi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1##CL#
Tsoi moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Linkletter has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tsoi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Linkletter not allowing Tsoi to control his hands.
Linkletter has the hooks in. Tsoi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Tsoi is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Linkletter patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tsoi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Linkletter.
#SUB2#
Tsoi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tsoi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Tsoi staying busy and making it hard for Linkletter to control.
Linkletter has the hooks in. Tsoi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Tsoi showing good submission defense here.
Tsoi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Tsoi tries to break free.
Linkletter is punishing Tsoi with strikes - can he finish him?!
Linkletter biding his time, controlling Tsoi.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Linkletter patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richard Linkletter.
I've got Linkletter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Richard Linkletter!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Richard Linkletter!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Richard Linkletter!
Richard Linkletter wins by unanimous decision!
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