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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Talib fails to land with a series of punches.
Ronaldo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ronaldo slips a jab and a cross from Talib.
Ronaldo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Talib shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ronaldo's guard.
Ronaldo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ronaldo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ronaldo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Talib.
Talib wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talib preventing the sweep.
Ronaldo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ronaldo has control of Talib's left arm, preventing Talib from doing any damage.
Ronaldo looking for a sweep. Not yet Ronaldo, not yet. #T1#
Ronaldo is controlling Talib's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ronaldo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talib was well out of range. Poor timing from Ronaldo.
Talib went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Talib will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Talib dips to his left and cracks Ronaldo with an uppercut!
Talib throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ronaldo misses with an uppercut. Talib saw that one coming.
As Ronaldo looks to move away, Talib throws a big counter combo but Ronaldo just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Ronaldo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Talib manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ronaldo working some strikes from top position.
Ronaldo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Ronaldo trying to control but Talib is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo passes Talib's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talib has hold of Ronaldo's hands but Ronaldo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Talib is looking to escape.
Ronaldo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ronaldo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Talib is staying active underneath Ronaldo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ronaldo slips a nice elbow through Talib's hands, connecting with Talib's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ronaldo lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Ronaldo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Talib defending well though.
Ronaldo slips a nice elbow through Talib's hands, connecting with Talib's forehead.
Talib is not content to let Ronaldo control the position.
Ronaldo controlling the action here.
Ronaldo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ronaldo is trying to control. Talib wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Talib taking some punishment here, with Ronaldo in his half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ronaldo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Talib might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ronaldo throwing shots but Talib is blocking nicely.
Ronaldo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Ronaldo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Talib did well to prevent Ronaldo getting side control.
Ronaldo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Talib is breathing heavily.
Talib has hold of Ronaldo's hands but Ronaldo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ronaldo drops an elbow to the side of Talib's head.
Ronaldo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talib is looking for a sweep. Ronaldo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ronaldo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Talib has hold of Ronaldo's hands but Ronaldo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christiano Ronaldo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Talib jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ronaldo throws a hook but Talib blocks it.
Ronaldo throws a body punch but Talib moves out of range.
Ronaldo misses the jab.
Talib stuffs the takedown attempt from Ronaldo. Ronaldo gets slowly back to his feet.
Talib misses with a wild combination.
Talib uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ronaldo.
Talib wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ronaldo.
It looked like Talib was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Talib swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Ronaldo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Talib won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Talib down.
Ronaldo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Talib some visible discomfort.
Talib takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Ronaldo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ronaldo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ronaldo working the ground and pound from side control.
Ronaldo scores with punches from side control.
Ronaldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ronaldo scoring with punches and elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ronaldo working the body and head with strikes.
Ronaldo working the ground and pound.
Ronaldo landing strikes.
Ronaldo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Talib to see if he's OK.
Ronaldo cracks Talib with a big elbow. #T2#
Ronaldo working the body and head with strikes.
Ronaldo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Talib some visible discomfort.
#ROC2#
Talib is rocked!
Ronaldo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Oh Talib is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Talib is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ronaldo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Talib seems to have got his legs back now.
Talib takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Talib bucks up and tries to throw Ronaldo off but instead Ronaldo has got his back!
Talib grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ronaldo drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Talib is in real trouble here! Ronaldo lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Ronaldo is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christiano Ronaldo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Talib works Konopka's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Konopka gets caught napping as Talib dives in and scores a takedown. Konopka manages to retain guard.
Konopka keeping moving, preventing Talib from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Konopka manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Konopka is trying to break the clinch but Talib has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Konopka.
Konopka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Talibs head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Konopka.
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!
Konopka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Talib breaks the clinch.
Konopka lands a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Talib scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Konopka kicks Talib off and gets back to his feet.
Konopka connects with a looping right hand.
Konopka is looking to clinch. #T1#
Konopka misses with the combination.
Konopka misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Konopka.#CL#
Konopka clinches up with Talib and pushes him back against the cage.
Talib stalling the fight.
Konopka pushes Talib back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Konopka missing with knees to the body.
Konopka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD2#
Talib gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Konopka pushes Talib off looking to stand but Talib dives back in and keeps control.
#ES#
Konopka has one foot on Talib's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Konopka moves into the clinch successfully.
Konopka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2##TD#
Konopka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Konopka wants to sweep here but Talib controlling him for the moment.
Talib throws a big elbow that misses.
Konopka trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #ES#
Konopka pushes Talib off and gets back to his feet.
#CL#
Konopka has closed the distance and engaged Talib in a clinch.
Konopka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Konopka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Talib successfully pulls guard.
#T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Konopka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Talib really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Konopka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Talib preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Konopka throws a strike but Talib rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Talib stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Talib walks into a straight right hand from Konopka.#TD2#
Talib drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Talib drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Konopka dives on top into guard.#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Konopka throwing strikes from guard but Talib blocks nicely.
Talib utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Konopka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Konopka stands up and waves to Talib to follow him.
Pete Konopka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Konopka tests Talib's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Konopka tries to clinch but Talib is having none of it.
Konopka is looking to clinch.
Konopka falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Talib moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Konopka.
Talib blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Talib.
Konopka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Talib backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Konopka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Konopka lands a hook that snaps the head of Talib backwards. #TD2#
Talib has hold of one of Konopka's legs. Konopka is fighting the takedown attempt but Talib gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Konopka pushes Talib off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Konopka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Talib blocks the leg kick.
Konopka is looking to clinch but Talib is avoiding it.
Talib shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Konopka lands with a hook. Talib tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD#
Konopka cracks Talib with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Konopka has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Talib to stand back up!#ROC#
Talib is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Talib gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Konopka gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Talib is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Konopka!
Pete Konopka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Talib swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Talib throws a push kick but Hoover slaps the foot to one side.
Hoover really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL#
Hoover clinches up with Talib and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoover drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoover tries to stall but Talib uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Talib breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Talib shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoover napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hoover tries to bench press Talib off him but Talib keeps the position.
Hoover is working to avoid the ground and pound but Talib connects with a decent elbow.
Hoover tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoover is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Hoover striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#SU2#
Talib decides to stand back up. Talib steps back and let's Hoover get back to his feet.
Talib fails with the takedown.#CL#
Hoover has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Talib has hold of one of Hoover's legs. Hoover is fighting the takedown attempt but Talib gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hoover keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Hoover will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Talib really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoover bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Talib's guard. #REVR##T2#
Talib tries to strike from the bottom.
Hoover trying to control the position from guard on top but Talib is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hoover got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talib has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoover has managed to get both his arms back between Talib's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Talib looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hoover passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Talib's face as Hoover controls the position. #T3#
Hoover scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hoover is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Talib is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoover trying to control the position but Talib is working away.
Talib is looking for a sweep.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sloppy strikes there by Hoover.
Hoover trying to control the position but Talib is working away.
Talib can't do much from the bottom here.
Talib is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hoover is staying active.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hoover dodges the punch combination from Talib.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talib throws a push kick but Hoover slaps the foot to one side.
Hoover wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
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 Adalberto Hoover will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Talib swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoover.#CL2#
Talib closes the distance and clinches.
Hoover is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Talib tries for a takedown but Hoover manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Talib's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Talib scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T1#
Hoover flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Talib not doing much here.
Talib not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hoover gets back to full guard.
Talib passes into half guard.
Hoover is trying to get back to full guard.
Talib trying to control the action but Hoover is working from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hoover is looking for a sweep. Talib is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Talib stops Hoover from getting back to his feet.
Hoover throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hoover lands with a few short shots to the body.
Hoover is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoover throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hoover is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Adalberto Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Talib clinches up with Hoover and pushes him back against the cage.
Hoover is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Talib is defending well for now.#T3##TD2#
Talib has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hoover uses from the top position.
Talib keeping moving, preventing Hoover from controlling successfully.
Hoover looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Talib trying to control the position.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoover wants to control from the top but Talib keeps moving.
Talib wants to stand up but Hoover is controlling him.
Hoover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Hoover takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Talib escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Talib showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
No luck for Talib with that takedown attempt.
Hoover tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Talib manages to circle out of the way.
Talib fails with the takedown
and Hoover counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Hoover moves into the clinch.
Talib fails to pull guard.
Adalberto Hoover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Talib.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Talib as Hoover tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Talib breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hoover gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Talib stops a takedown attempt from Hoover.
#T1##BC2#
Talib manages to break the clinch.
Hoover misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Talib moves into the clinch.
Talib lands an uppercut.
Talib wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoover manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Talib breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Talib has Hoover up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Talib escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Talib tries for a takedown but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T2#
Talib dodges the punch combination from Hoover.
#TD#
Talib gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hoover to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hoover will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Talib controls Hoover momentarily but Hoover frees himself.
Talib working a defensive guard but Hoover passes into half guard.
Adalberto Hoover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Talib wants to control but Hoover passes into side.
#T3#
Talib tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Hoover is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Talib knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Talib is looking for a sweep.
Hoover works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Talib looking for a sweep but Hoover has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hoover with a couple of short strikes.
Hoover controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoover with the ground and pound from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoover controlling from the full mount.
Hoover has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adalberto Hoover showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hoover 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Talib tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Talib.
Williams leaves Talib with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Williams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice cross by Williams.
Williams's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
Nice shot by Williams.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Talib.#CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Talib takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams connects with the punch.
Talib is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Talib is looking to clinch.
Talib moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Sam Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talib misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Talib tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams with a hook.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.#ROC2#
Talib is rocked!
Williams walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Talib drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Williams swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Talib's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Williams!
A very excited looking Sam Williams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Talib 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.
Espinoza is striking but Talib is not phased and passes to half guard.
Talib lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Talib looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Talib not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talib trying to control from half guard but Espinoza is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talib is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T1#
Talib prevents Espinoza from improving his position.
Talib wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Espinoza uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Talib controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Talib has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Talib looking to pass the guard. #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.
Espinoza being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Espinoza shoots in for a takedown but Talib shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Talib avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Espinoza doesn't manage to clinch there - Talib circles away.
Espinoza shoots in but Talib avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Talib looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Espinoza wants to get back to his feet but Talib passes into half guard.
#T3##REVR#
Talib wants to pass the guard but Espinoza is defending well.
Talib stalling.
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. Talib connects with a nice short shot to Espinoza's temple. #T4#
Talib working Espinoza over with strikes. #SUB2#
Talib looking for a submission but Espinoza manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Talib slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Talib wanted to stand there but Espinoza had control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talib slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Talib dominated that round.
That's time! Espinoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Espinoza tries to clinch up but Talib circles away and keeps his distance.
Talib drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Espinoza defends it well.#KD2#
Talib drops Espinoza with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Espinoza looks back up at him and smiles so Talib waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Espinoza is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Isaias Espinoza has been cut.#CL2#
Talib has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh Espinoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Talib successfully pulls guard.
Ahmad Talib has got the better of the ground game so far.
Talib pulls Espinoza in close to his closed guard and prevents Espinoza from doing any damage or advancing position.
Talib is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Talib looking for subs off his back but Espinoza has passed one foot through into half guard.
Espinoza seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Espinoza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Talib manages to get to full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Talib had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Espinoza defends it easily.#SUB2#
Talib is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Espinoza is aware though and is defending well.
Talib working a defensive guard but Espinoza passes into half guard.
Talib is looking to get back to full guard here but Espinoza has managed to pass to side control instead.
A control attempt from Talib but he's now mounted!#T2#
Talib is wriggling around trying to escape.
Talib is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Talib has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Talib regains half guard.
Espinoza throwing shots but Talib is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Espinoza is trying to work for a kimura but Talib is defending well.
Talib avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Espinoza. #T3#
Espinoza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Espinoza throwing shots but Talib is blocking nicely.
Talib is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Espinoza jumps into side control!
Talib trying his best to control but Espinoza has mounted him.
Espinoza lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Espinoza fails to move to back control.
Talib is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T4#
Talib tries to lock up and control but Espinoza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Espinoza won't let Talib get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Espinoza will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Talib wants to hold on but Espinoza pushes him away.
Talib is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Talib tries to hold on but Espinoza postures up.#ES2#
Talib bucks up and throws Espinoza to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Talib clinches.
Espinoza tries to circle away but Talib has him pinned against the cage.
Talib prevents Espinoza from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Talib showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Isaias Espinoza's cut.
That's time! Espinoza'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#
Talib dives in for a single leg takedown but Espinoza sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Espinoza tries to close the distance and clinch but Talib swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Talib looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Espinoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Talib is one step ahead there.
Espinoza working a defensive guard but Talib passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza is trying to get back to full guard.
Talib is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Talib takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Espinoza trying to control here.
Talib trying to pass the guard but Espinoza defending well. #SUB2#
Talib is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#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.
Talib trying to control the pace.
Espinoza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Talib is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Talib in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Talib throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Espinoza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Espinoza moves to clinch but Talib breaks away
and Talib counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Espinoza gets caught flat footed, as Talib shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Talib trying to control but Espinoza is working from the bottom.
Espinoza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Talib puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Espinoza is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Espinoza is staying active underneath Talib, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SU2#
Talib stands up from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good work by Espinoza as he checks the leg kick.
Espinoza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Talib sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Espinoza somewhat.
Espinoza tries to clinch #TD2#
and Talib counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talib with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmad Talib comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Talib 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad Talib!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Talib fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mckinney avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Mckinney has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Mckinney manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Mckinney looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Mckinney is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Talib is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mckinney looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Talib 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.
Talib looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Mckinney 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#
Talib really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mckinney. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mckinney is thwarting Talib's attempts to control the position.
Talib wants to get back to his feet.
Mckinney really is a fat lump.
Talib wants to control but Mckinney passes into side.
Talib tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mckinney wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Mckinney gets to mount! Talib was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Talib bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mckinney lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mckinney not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mckinney might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Talib looking for subs off his back but Mckinney has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Mckinney not doing much here.
Talib avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mckinney. #SU#
Mckinney decides to stand up.
Mckinney moves in looking to clinch but Talib pushes him off.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Mckinney forces Talib back against the cage and clinches.
Talib works on Mckinney's body with a couple of short punches.
Mckinney wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Talib pulls guard.
Mckinney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mckinney's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talib is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Talib is looking to sweep but instead, Mckinney has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaias Mckinney dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Talib has taken the fight to the clinch.
Talib with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Talib drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Talib is working for takedown but Mckinney is calmly controlling the position for now.
Talib has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mckinney is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Isaias Mckinney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Talib.
Talib lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckinney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Talib gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Talib stalling in the clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Talib's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Talib lands but Mckinney takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Isaias Mckinney has been cut.
Talib misses with a combination
#CL#
and Mckinney holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mckinney stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Talib escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Talib takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Talib breaks the clinch.
Talib fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mckinney avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Mckinney moves in looking to clinch but Talib pushes him off.
Talib shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Mckinney counters by clinching up.
Mckinney tries to pull guard but Talib won't allow it.
Mckinney can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Talib jumps into guard, dragging Mckinney to the mat.
Mckinney preventing the sweep.
Talib is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Mckinney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mckinney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Talib wants to control the position but Mckinney says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talib tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mckinney has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3##SUB#
Talib defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mckinney.
Talib is trying to escape the mount.
Mckinney looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talib tries to lock up and control but Mckinney gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mckinney landing punches. #SUB#
Mckinney is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Talib has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Talib!
Mckinney looking for a sweep. Not yet Mckinney, not yet.
Mckinney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Talib manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Talib tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Talib looking to control but Mckinney passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ahmad Talib will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Isaias Mckinney's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Talib fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mckinney.
A head kick from Talib lands but Mckinney takes it in his stride.
Talib shoots in for a takedown but Mckinney shows good takedown defense.
Talib keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Talib misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Mckinney holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckinney jumps guard but Talib stands there with Mckinney around his waist. Mckinney gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Talib tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mckinney just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Talib breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Mckinney fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ahmad Talib seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mckinney fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaias Mckinney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Talib goes for a double leg but Mckinney avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mckinney continues to drive forward.
Mckinney tries to counter by clinching up but Talib breaks away and moves out of range.
Mckinney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mckinney moves forwards but Talib connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mckinney takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Talib takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mckinney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Mckinney gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Talib escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mckinney tries to clinch but Talib moves out of range.
Talib will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Talib gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Talib is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mckinney dives into side control.
Isaias Mckinney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mckinney cracks Talib with a big elbow. #SUB#
Mckinney tries for a kimura but Talib is defending well. #T3#
Talib tries to buck Mckinney off but Mckinney is having none of it.#SU#
Mckinney stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Mckinney throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Talib was covering up waiting for the punch and Mckinney finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mckinney is standing up over Talib. Talib looks to escape but Mckinney dives into side control.
#T4##REVB#
Talib is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mckinney has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Talib can do anything to dispel that myth.
Talib regains half guard.#SUB2#
Talib looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
Mckinney escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mckinney wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Isaias Mckinney.
I think Mckinney 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Isaias Mckinney!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 802 Round 2
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Liston misses the shot to the body.
Liston looks to score with a jab to the body but Talib is just out of range.#TD#
Liston shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Talib is trying to defend but Liston finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Liston keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Liston is nestled in close to Talib, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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. Liston connects with a nice short shot to Talib's temple.
Talib has hold of Liston's hands but Liston slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Talib taking some punishment here, with Liston in his half guard.
Liston 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. #ES2#
Talib pushes Liston off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Liston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Talib is fending him off so far but Liston persists. Nope, Talib circles away and we're back to standing.
Liston looks to land a left hand but Talib moved out of range nicely.
Talib shoots in for a takedown but Liston shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Talib checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Talib shoots in and drives through. Liston sprawls well.
Liston changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Liston throws a chopping leg kick but Talib manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Talib shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liston as he jumps to the side.
Sonny Liston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ahmad Talib.
Talib shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Liston pinned against the cage. Liston gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Liston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Talib avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talib was well out of range. Poor timing from Liston.
Talib shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Liston as he jumps to the side. #T2#
Liston throws a low kick but Talib moves out of range easily.
Liston looks to throw the jab but Talib is out of range.
Liston finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Liston misses its intended target.
A low kick from Liston is predictable there #TD2#
and Talib counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Talib.
Talib stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Liston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Liston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Liston looking for a sweep. Not yet Liston, not yet.
Liston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Liston tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Liston is working hard here to advance position.
Liston will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Liston keeping full guard, as Talib tries to pass.
Talib wanted to stand there but Liston had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Talib enables Liston to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Talib manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Liston lands a couple of elbows.
Talib looking to control but Liston passes into half guard.
#T4#
Liston lands strikes from half guard.
Liston takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Talib looks winded!
Liston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Liston is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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. Liston connects with a nice short shot to Talib's temple.
Liston 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.
Liston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Talib with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Liston working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talib on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Liston winds up and cracks Talib with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Talib is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Liston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Liston scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Talib tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Liston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Liston is looking to take a break and control but Talib is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liston lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Talib down.
Talib is still in real trouble! Can Liston finish him?
Liston lands a big left to the face of Talib, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Liston and another - Talib is out! Liston stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sonny Liston!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 802 Round 1
Date: Nov 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Talib fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mckenzie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talib keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Talib.
Talib tries to clinch there but Mckenzie circles away.
#TD#
Talib gets the takedown into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Mckenzie is right now.
Mckenzie is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Talib stands up.
Talib looks for a takedown but Mckenzie sprawls well.
Talib circles away from the clinch attempt.
Talib throws a big counter combination but Mckenzie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Mckenzie lands with a good body shot.
Talib takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mckenzie looks for a takedown but Talib sprawls well.
Talib takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mckenzie.
Talib keeps Mckenzie at a distance using the push kick.
Talib swats away the attempt to clinch by Mckenzie.#T2#
Mckenzie has a takedown stuffed.
Ahmad Talib has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Mckenzie.
Mckenzie looks winded!
Talib throws a series of punches but Mckenzie avoids them all with ease.
Mckenzie is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mckenzie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Talib.#TD#
Talib closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mckenzie to the mat! Mckenzie manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Mckenzie kicks Talib off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mckenzie shoots in and drives through. Talib sprawls well.
Talib misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mckenzie looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Mckenzie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mckenzie showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Mckenzie is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Talib is controlling Mckenzie's trapped leg to prevent Mckenzie from advancing to side control.
Talib is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mckenzie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mckenzie's back!
Mckenzie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mckenzie is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Talib is staying active.#T4#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Talib is looking to control Mckenzie but Mckenzie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Talib is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mckenzie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Mckenzie will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Talib fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Talib displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mckenzie. #CL#
Talib gets a clinch.
Mckenzie lands an uppercut.
Talib gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mckenzie.
Talib goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mckenzie prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckenzie tries to pull guard but Talib won't allow it.
Ahmad Talib has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Mckenzie.
Mckenzie lands an elbow that stopped Talib in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
Talib can't find room to land a body shot as Mckenzie controls the action.
Talib stalling the fight.
Talib tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mckenzie smiles and moves away.
Talib connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Mckenzie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Talib to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Mckenzie working for a triangle but Talib defends it easily.
Mckenzie thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T2#
Talib working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mckenzie's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mckenzie keeping moving, preventing Talib from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mckenzie wants to sweep here but Talib controlling him for the moment.
Mckenzie wants to stand up but Talib is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Talib has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Mckenzie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Talib trying to control the position from guard on top but Mckenzie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mckenzie misses with a takedown attempt - Talib sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mckenzie is breathing heavily.
Mckenzie misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Mckenzie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mckenzie working a defensive guard here.
Talib trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mckenzie should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4#
Talib wants to stand and escape but instead Mckenzie has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Mckenzie wants to control from the top but Talib keeps moving.
Talib on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Talib tries to get out of the position.
Talib pulls Mckenzie in close to prevent any damage.
Mckenzie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mckenzie stands up over Talib, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ahmad Talib will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Mckenzie is looking to clinch but Talib is avoiding it.
Talib tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mckenzie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mckenzie only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mckenzie shoots in looking for a takedown but Talib manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mckenzie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mckenzie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Talib sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mckenzie somewhat.
Mckenzie with a poor takedown
and Talib counters with a left and a right that stings Mckenzie.
Ahmad Talib has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Mckenzie.
Mckenzie stuffs the takedown.
Mckenzie wants to counter the offense by Talib and move into the clinch position.
Talib shoots for a double leg takedown but Mckenzie sprawls well. He's pushed Talib's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mckenzie is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckenzie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mckenzie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Talib shoots in for a double leg but Mckenzie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mckenzie shoots in for a takedown but Talib shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice combination there by Talib.
#CUT#
It looks like Dan Mckenzie has been cut.#T1#
Mckenzie slaps away a takedown attempt from Talib, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mckenzie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Talib is looking for a counter combo.
Talib stuffs the takedown attempt from Mckenzie. Mckenzie gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Talib shoots in and bounces Mckenzie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Talib postures up.
#T2#
Talib engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mckenzie keeping moving, preventing Talib from controlling successfully.
Talib slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Talib in particular looking to stall.
Mckenzie is in trouble now - Talib has advanced to mount!
Mckenzie wants to hold on but Talib pushes him away.
Talib controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Mckenzie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Talib. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mckenzie wants to hold on but Talib pushes him away.
Dan Mckenzie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mckenzie tries to reverse the position but Talib maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Talib can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mckenzie is looking to escape.
Mckenzie throwing hammer fists to the chest of Talib. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmad Talib showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Talib 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight for Ahmad Talib!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Ahmad Talib!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Ahmad Talib!
Ahmad Talib wins by unanimous decision!
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