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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Burgess moves into the clinch.
Pathak looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Burgess tries to pull guard but Pathak holds him up against the cage and eventually Burgess drops back down to his feet.
Pathak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burgess just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pathak blocks an uppercut.
Burgess wants to break free but Pathak has control.
Pathak has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burgess looking for a takedown. #BC#
Burgess breaks from the clinch.
Pathak tries to close the distance and clinch but Burgess swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burgess goes for a double leg but Pathak avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pathak continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Britt Burgess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Burgess closes the distance and clinches.
Pathak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burgess is defending well.
Burgess has had enough of the clinch but Pathak keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Burgess's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Burgess shoots in for a takedown but Pathak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burgess shoots in for a double leg but Pathak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pathak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pathak wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Pathak. No joy for Burgess on that attempt.
Pathak unleashes a big counter combination but Burgess bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pathak has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
No luck for Burgess with that takedown attempt.
Burgess fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pathak avoids it really well and circles away.
Pathak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burgess.
Burgess jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Pathak moves into the clinch.
Burgess wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Pathak is trying to drag Burgess to the mat but Burgess just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Pathak manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Pathak is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burgess wants to get up but he can't break Pathak's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Burgess passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pathak tries to improve position but can't. #T3##SU#
Burgess stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Burgess has taken the fight to the clinch.
Burgess misses with an elbow strike.
Burgess tries to break the clinch but Pathak is controlling the position.
Burgess can't get the takedown.
Pathak pushes off an throws an elbow but Burgess leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burgess is looking to break free of the clinch but Pathak has double underhooks.
Pathak looking to stall.
Burgess fails to pull guard.
Pathak trying to control the position but instead, Burgess has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pathak into the cage.#T4#
Burgess is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pathak to keep the fight standing.
Pathak letting Burgess take a breather here.
Burgess jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pathak walks away with a smile on his face. Burgess gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Pathak does no damage.
Burgess fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burgess lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grove Pathak will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pathak displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burgess.
Pathak misses with a leg kick.
Pathak scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Burgess has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Burgess manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Burgess is controlling Pathak's posture.
Burgess looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pathak is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pathak trying to control but Burgess is working from the bottom.
Burgess looking to control but Pathak passes into half guard.
#T1#
Burgess has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pathak is working away from the top position though.
Pathak wants to take a breather but Burgess is having none of it.
Burgess has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pathak is working away from the top position though.
Burgess is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burgess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Pathak. No joy for Burgess on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Britt Burgess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pathak fails to land the takedown.
Good exchange - Burgess coming out on top.#CL#
Burgess clinches up with Pathak and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Burgess breaks from the clinch.
Burgess with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Pathak counters by clinching up. #T3#
Burgess scores with a shot to the side of Pathak's head.
Burgess tries to pull guard but Pathak holds him up against the cage and eventually Burgess drops back down to his feet.
Burgess misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Burgess manages to break the clinch.
Burgess lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Burgess keeps the fight on the outside.
Burgess dives in for a single leg takedown but Pathak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burgess looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burgess tries for a takedown but Pathak sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T4#
Burgess shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pathak pinned against the cage. Pathak gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Pathak clinches up with Burgess and pushes him back against the cage.
Burgess jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pathak walks away with a smile on his face. Burgess gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Burgess tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pathak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burgess somewhat.
Pathak throws a fast counter high kick but Burgess manages to duck under it in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burgess closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Pathak counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Grove Pathak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Burgess tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pathak swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Pathak shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pathak was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burgess tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pathak wants to control but Burgess is keeping him busy.
Grove Pathak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burgess can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess is looking to reverse the position.
Pathak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Burgess is working hard here to advance position.
Burgess is not content to let Pathak control the position.
Burgess is looking for a sweep.
Pathak wants to stand but Burgess is controlling his arm.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burgess fails to land the takedown.
Burgess will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grove Pathak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burgess.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Britt Burgess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pathak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Britt Burgess is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burgess dives in for a single leg takedown but Pathak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pathak misses with a leg kick
and Burgess counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pathak's knee momentarily.
Burgess looks for a takedown but Pathak sprawls well.
Pathak closes the distance and clinches up with Burgess, looking for a takedown. Pathak pushes Burgess against the cage but Burgess circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burgess was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T3#
Pathak pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Burgess fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pathak, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Burgess pulls Pathak into guard.
Burgess keeping moving, preventing Pathak from controlling successfully.
Burgess wants to sweep but no luck.
Burgess keeping moving, preventing Pathak from controlling successfully. #T4#
Burgess throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Burgess wants to sweep here but Pathak controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Burgess tries to close the distance and clinch but Pathak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pathak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Burgess misses with a series of wild punches.
Pathak is looking for the big counter here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burgess shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pathak as he avoids it easily.
Britt Burgess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grove Pathak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burgess waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pathak.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Grove Pathak.
I've got Pathak 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Grove Pathak!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Pathak stuffs the takedown attempt from Wade. Wade gets slowly back to his feet.
Pathak feints a counter leg kick.
Pathak looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wade blocks a low kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pathak.
Wade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pathak sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wade really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wade changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pathak tries to avoid it but Wade manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pathak to the ground. Pathak escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wade moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPathak.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobbie Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pathak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pathak shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wade pinned against the cage. Wade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
Wade misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grove Pathak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Wade drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wade chips away with some ground and pound.
Wade is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Pathak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wade drops back looking for a leg! Pathak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pathak manages to kick Wade off! Wade jumps back into Pathak's guard. #SUB#
Wade is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Wade postures up in Pathak's guard and throws a big left but Pathak blocks it.
Wade postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pathak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wade lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wade working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pathak's head.
Pathak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wade controls the pace.
Wade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Wade lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wade trying to control but Pathak is working from the bottom.
Wade passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Wade has an Americana. Pathak didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Wade is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Wade hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bobbie Wade!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Wells shoots for a takedown but Pathak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Grove Pathak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pathak looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pathak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wells manages to avoid it.
Wells misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pathak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pathak has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wells tries for a takedown but Pathak circles away easily
and Pathak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Wells. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Pathak scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Wells sneaks out the side door and pushes Pathak away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pathak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wells sprawls well. Wells wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pathak gets slowly back to his feet.
Wells tries to counter with a takedown but Pathak is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Wells shoots in and drives through. Pathak sprawls well.
Pathak tries to close the distance and clinch but Wells swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wells fails with the takedown.#CL#
Wells darts in and clinches Pathak up against the cage.
Come on Wells - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wells tries to pull guard but Pathak won't allow it.
Pathak wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Pathak tries to stall but Wells uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#TD#
Wells ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wells no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Pathak is sitting in close to Wells's body. Wells has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pathak is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pathak is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Wells.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lee Wells!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Pathak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cline but Cline pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cline tries to counter by clinching up but Pathak breaks away and moves out of range.#CL2#
Pathak takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Cline drags the fight down to the ground.
Cline is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pathak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cline throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1#
Pathak trying to control the position from guard on top but Cline is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cline has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cline doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pathak misses with a wild combination.
Cline changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pathak looks winded!
Pathak fails with a takedown attempt.
Cline appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pathak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cline tries to avoid it but Pathak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cline to the ground. Cline escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Loren Cline has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grove Pathak.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pathak is defended easily by Cline.
Cline drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pathak sprawls and moves away.
Cline misses with a body shot.
Pathak looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T3#
Cline misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pathak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cline is fending him off so far but Pathak persists. Nope, Cline circles away and we're back to standing.
Cline is looking to counter the offense by Pathak and move into the clinch.#CL#
Pathak gets tackled into the cage by Cline. Cline maintains the clinch.
Come on Cline - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pathak letting Cline take a breather here.
Pathak is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cline gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Cline's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cline has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Still in the clinch, Cline scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pathak prevents the takedown attempt.
Cline missing with knees to the body.
Pathak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cline gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cline stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cline.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pathak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Loren Cline dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pathak avoids the head kick by Cline.
Pathak fails with the takedown
and Cline counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from Pathak.
Cline appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cline throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Pathak moves into range and clinches up with Cline.
Pathak being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Pathak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cline is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pathak can do to turn this around?
Pathak is breathing heavily.#T1#
Cline keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cline half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cline takes a swing at Pathak's ribcage but misses.
Pathak throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Cline counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pathak!
Pathak wants to get back to his feet but Cline is dominant here and he's now got Pathak's back!#SUB#
Pathak preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cline. #SUB#
Pathak fending off the submission attempt from Cline.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Cline is working for a rear naked choke. Pathak is not defending it well and Cline has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Pathak refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Pathak's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Loren Cline!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Pathak moves into the clinch.
Sykes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Pathak breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Pathak closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sykes quickly recovers to half guard.
Pathak looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Sykes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pathak is just content to waste time from the top position. Sykes takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pathak trying to control but Sykes is working from the bottom.
Pathak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pathak looks winded!
Sykes trying to keep a closed guard but Pathak is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Sykes is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pathak throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sykes's body to avoid the submission. Sykes has instead reached around Pathak's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sykes arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dewayne Sykes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Pathak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD2#
Pathak has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Todd regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pathak postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Todd trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Todd scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#KD2#
Pathak lands a big head kick that sends Todd tumbling to the mat! Pathak takes a step backwards and waves Todd back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Isreal Todd has been cut.#T1##TD2#
Pathak 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.#ES#
Todd has his feet on Pathak's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Grove Pathak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pathak looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Todd looking to control.
Pathak postures up in Todd's guard and throws a big left but Todd blocks it.
Pathak trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pathak is working Todd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Todd is trying to control the position but Pathak postures up.
Todd is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Pathak is in close to Todd's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Todd is trying to keep Pathak in close.
Pathak prevents Todd from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pathak stopping the sweep attempt from Todd.
Pathak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Todd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pathak preventing the sweep.
Pathak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pathak stops Todd from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Pathak shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pathak showed some decent athleticism there. #T3#
Pathak prevents Todd from improving his position.
Todd won't allow Pathak to pass to mount.
Todd wants to get back to his feet.
Todd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Todd.
Pathak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Todd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Todd looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pathak trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom.
Pathak looks winded!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Todd controlling Pathak's posture.
Todd tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Todd controlling the position.#SUB#
Todd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pathak is aware though and is defending well.
Pathak trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pathak cracks Todd with a solid left hand.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Pathak from controlling successfully.
Pathak prevents Todd from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grove Pathak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Isreal Todd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pathak misses with a two punch combination.
Todd attempts a counter takedown but Pathak avoids it well and moves away.
Pathak throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Pathak shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pathak was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Todd bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Todd could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Pathak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Pathak gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Pathak wants to control but Todd is keeping him busy.
Pathak is breathing heavily.#T1#
Todd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pathak is working away from the top position though.
Todd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pathak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pathak's back!
Todd slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Todd is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pathak tries to escape but Todd has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
#T2#
Pathak wants to control his opponent's hands but Todd gets his hands free.
Pathak wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
Todd not allowing Pathak to control his hands.
Pathak is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pathak is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pathak is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Todd controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Todd seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pathak for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isreal Todd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Isreal Todd's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Pathak looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pathak stops Todd from getting back to his feet.
Todd wants to control but Pathak is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pathak content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Todd trying to hold on to Pathak's head to control him but Pathak postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd gets full guard.
Pathak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Todd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pathak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SUB#
Todd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Todd isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pathak stacks Todd on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pathak!
Todd is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Todd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pathak wants to control from the top but Todd keeps moving.
Todd throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Todd being controlled here, momentarily. #T2##SUB#
Todd has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pathak doesn't defend quickly enough and Todd has managed to lock this one up! Can Pathak escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Todd on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Isreal Todd!
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