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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 05, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Karalov gets a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Karalov fails to land. #BC# Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karalov tries to clinch up. Karalov tries to clinch up#TD# and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Anderson prevents Karalov from standing back up.
Anderson wants to stand up but Karalov has a hold of him and won't allow it. Karalov is looking to escape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Anderson scoring with strikes to the body and head. Karalov pushes Anderson off but Anderson dives into side control.
Karalov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. You get the feeling that Karalov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
#T1# Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Anderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Anderson looking to control but Karalov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Karalov is trying to stand. Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Anderson is landing with some decent strikes but Karalov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2# Anderson trying to control but Karalov is having none of it. Karalov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karalov is looking to escape. Karalov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Anderson looking to control and managing it successfully. Karalov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T3# Anderson trying to control but Karalov is having none of it. You get the feeling that Karalov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Anderson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Karalov's face.
Karalov wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Anderson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Karalov wants to get back to his feet.
#T4# Anderson breaks from Karalov's wrist control and lands an elbow. Karalov really wants to buck Anderson off and get back to his feet. Anderson lands a heavy elbow. Anderson controlling from mount. Anderson punishing his opponent with strikes. Karalov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Anderson dominated that round. That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Karalov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Zamambu Karalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The fight stays on the outside here - Karalov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Karalov tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it. Karalov tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Karalov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Karalov tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Karalov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karalov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson tries to counter by clinching up but Karalov breaks away and moves out of range. Karalov tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance. Karalov tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karalov tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Karalov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Karalov tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance. Anderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Karalov sprawls and moves away. Karalov is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Karalov is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
#T1##CL2# Karalov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anderson, pushing him back against the cage. Karalov throws a head punch that misses. A head punch on the inside from Karalov fails to land. #BC# Anderson breaks the clinch.
Karalov fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Karalov tries to get set, Anderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Karalov manages to avoid the attempt. Karalov tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it. Anderson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Nice sprawl there from Karalov as Anderson shoots in.#TD# Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into Karalov's guard. Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Karalov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him. Gary Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU# Anderson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2# Karalov is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Karalov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Karalov is looking to clinch. Anderson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Karalov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anderson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Karalov tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it. Anderson appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Zamambu Karalov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. The fight stays on the outside here - Karalov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Anderson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Karalov manages to circle out of the way. Karalov is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Karalov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Anderson throws a big counter combination but Karalov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Karalov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Karalov tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3# Anderson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karalov defending well though. Anderson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Karalov! Karalov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#T4# The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Anderson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! You get the feeling that Karalov really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Anderson dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# A head kick misses from Anderson. #TD# Anderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Karalov's guard.#SU# Karalov is working an open guard so Anderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Karalov tries to clinch up. Karalov tries to clinch #TD# and Anderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Karalov's guard. Karalov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Anderson dives into side control.
#REVB# Karalov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SU# Anderson decides to stand back up. Karalov tries to clinch up. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Karalov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gary Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Karalov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1# Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Karalov sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Karalov looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Karalov doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Karalov is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Karalov wants to clinch but Anderson slips to the side#TD# and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Karalov pushes Anderson off looking to stand but Anderson dives back in and keeps control.
Anderson trying to control the action but Karalov is working from the bottom. Karalov pushes Anderson off but Anderson dives into side control.
Anderson in side control, throwing shots but Karalov defends. #T2# Karalov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Anderson is controlling him well. Karalov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Karalov is trying to stand back up. Karalov is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3# Anderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Karalov's body.
#SUB# Karalov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Anderson gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Karalov is keeping busy.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Karalov is trying to get back to his feet but Anderson has full control of the position and if anything, Karalov has just worked his way into a worse spot. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Karalov wants to get back to his feet. Zamambu Karalov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gary Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! Gary Anderson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Anderson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Karalov drives through and clinches with Hudson against the cage.
#BC# Hudson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hudson darts in looking for a takedown but Karalov gets double underhooks and turns Hudson into the cage. Hudson closes the distance and clinches up with Karalov, looking for a takedown. Hudson pushes Karalov against the cage but Karalov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2# Karalov has Hudson up against the cage in a clinch.
Karalov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hudson is looking to control Karalov's arms but Karalov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hudson has his back to the cage. Hudson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Hudson breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Karalov moves into range and clinches up with Hudson. A battle for position here, against the cage. Hudson blocks an uppercut.
Karalov throws a head punch that misses. Karalov has a couple of punches blocked by Hudson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Karalov throws a head punch that misses. Hudson struggles to land a body shot inside as Karalov controls his hands.
Hudson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC# Hudson manages to break the clinch.
Hudson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Karalov gets a clinch. #T1# Karalov scores with a shoulder strike. Karalov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hudson blocks an uppercut.
Karalov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hudson uses good head movement to avoid it. Karalov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hudson. #BC# Hudson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Karalov darts in and clinches Hudson up against the cage. Hudson stalling against the cage.
Hudson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hudson blocking some punches.
Hudson has Karalov pushed against the cage. Hudson pressing his opponent against the cage. Karalov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC# Hudson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Hudson gets tackled into the cage by Karalov. Karalov maintains the clinch. #T2# Karalov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC# Hudson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Karalov closes the distance and clinches. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC# Hudson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Karalov moves into the clinch. Hudson is trying to maintain a safe position but Karalov gets an underhook and turns Hudson into the cage. Hudson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hudson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hudson looking to slow down the pace here. Karalov pushes Hudson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Karalov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hudson. #BC# Hudson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD# Hudson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hudson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Karalov is trying to buck Hudson off.#T3# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Hudson stands up and beckons Karalov to his feet. #CL2# Karalov has Hudson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hudson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Hudson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Hudson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karalov is keeping busy. Karalov misses with the head strike.
Karalov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Hudson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Karalov has managed to clinch.
#T4# Hudson stalling in the clinch but Karalov improves position. Hudson blocking some punches.
Karalov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hudson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Hudson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Hudson gets tackled into the cage by Karalov. Karalov maintains the clinch. Karalov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hudson. Karalov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hudson. Karalov has a couple of punches blocked by Hudson.
Hudson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hudson stalling the fight.
Hudson pressing his opponent against the cage. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Karalov managing to block the knees to the body from Hudson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karalov. Hudson blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Come on Hudson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Karalov misses with a hook from the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zamambu Karalov dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2##CL2# Karalov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Hudson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Hudson tries to keep at a distance but Karalov has taken the fight into the clinch. Karalov misses with the head strike.
Hudson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karalov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hudson. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karalov. #BC# Hudson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Karalov moves into range and clinches up with Hudson. Karalov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karalov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hudson blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karalov as Hudson tries to tie him up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Hudson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Karalov forces Hudson back against the cage and clinches. Hudson stalling.
Karalov misses with a punch on the inside.
Karalov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1# Hudson misses with an elbow over the top. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hudson. Karalov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karalov throws a head punch that misses. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karalov as Hudson tries to tie him up. Hudson blocking some punches.
#BC# Hudson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Karalov takes the fight into the clinch. Karalov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hudsons head. Hudson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Karalov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC# Hudson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Karalov clinches with his opponent.
Karalov working aggressively here.
#BC# Hudson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hudson shoots in for a double leg but Karalov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Karalov throws a counter combo.#CL2# Hudson gets tackled into the cage by Karalov. Karalov maintains the clinch. Zamambu Karalov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Karalov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2# Hudson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hudson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karalov up against the cage. Hudson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Hudson manages to break the clinch.
Zamambu Karalov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Karalov moves into range and clinches up with Hudson. Hudson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hudson taking a breather. Karalov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hudson stalling against the cage.
Karalov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hudson uses good head movement to avoid it. Hudson is trying to maintain a safe position but Karalov gets an underhook and turns Hudson into the cage.#BC# Hudson breaks from the clinch.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown but Karalov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2# Karalov has Hudson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hudson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Karalov's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# Hudson is looking to break free of the clinch but Karalov has double underhooks. Karalov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hudson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karalov working aggressively here.
Karalov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Hudson breaks the clinch.
Quinton Hudson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Karalov closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Hudson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Hudson tries to keep at a distance but Karalov has taken the fight into the clinch. Karalov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hudson. #BC# Hudson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hudson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Karalov throws a counter combo. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Hudson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Karalov clinches up against the cage.#T4# Hudson looking to stall.
Karalov working aggressively here.
Hudson has a couple of punches blocked by Karalov.
Hudson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Hudson.
Karalov misses with a punch on the inside.
Karalov working aggressively here.
Karalov working aggressively here.
Hudson can't break the clinch.
Hudson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karalov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. This has been an exciting period of action! A head punch on the inside from Karalov fails to land. Hudson blocks an uppercut.
Hudson struggles to land a body shot inside as Karalov controls his hands.
#BC# Hudson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Karalov clinches with his opponent.
Karalov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hudson. Hudson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karalov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hudson backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zamambu Karalov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Karalov forces Hudson back against the cage and clinches. Hudson blocks an uppercut.
Hudson tries to work over Karalov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hudson misses with the head strike.
Karalov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karalov throws a head punch that misses. Karalov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hudson. Hudson blocks an uppercut.
Karalov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Hudson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Karalov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hudson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Karalov misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hudson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Hudson leaning his opponent against the cage. Hudson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1# Hudson effectively controlling the action here.#BC# Hudson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hudson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Karalov but Karalov pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2# Karalov clinches up with Hudson and pushes him back against the cage. Hudson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hudson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hudson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hudson trying to control the position but instead, Karalov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hudson into the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karalov. #BC# Hudson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Karalov drives through and clinches with Hudson against the cage.
#BC# Hudson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Karalov moves into range and clinches up with Hudson. Karalov misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Hudson blocks an uppercut.
Karalov misses with a punch on the inside.
Hudson looking to slow down the pace here. Karalov has a couple of punches blocked by Hudson.
#BC# Hudson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Karalov forces Hudson back against the cage and clinches. Karalov misses with a short punch on the inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Hudson breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Hudson gets tackled into the cage by Karalov. Karalov maintains the clinch. Karalov throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Hudson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Karalov closes the distance and clinches. Still in the clinch, Karalov scores with a nice short uppercut. Karalov lands an uppercut. Hudson blocks an uppercut.
Hudson is trying to stall.
#BC# Hudson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##CL2# Karalov has closed the distance and engaged Hudson in a clinch.
Hudson tries to stall but Karalov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hudson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karalov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hudson. Karalov misses with the head strike.
Hudson missing with knees to the body.
Hudson can't break the clinch.
#BC# Hudson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Karalov clinches up with Hudson and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Hudson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Karalov closes the distance and pushes Hudson back into the cage. Hudson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hudson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karalov is keeping busy. Hudson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hudson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Karalov has a couple of punches blocked by Hudson.
#T4# Karalov misses with a short punch on the inside. Karalov misses with a short punch on the inside. Hudson blocks an uppercut.
Hudson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hudson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Hudson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hudson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hudson wants to stall.
Karalov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Hudson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Karalov has Hudson up against the cage in a clinch.
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! Karalov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hudson slows down the pace here.
Karalov misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight! Zamambu Karalov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Karalov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zamambu Karalov!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Karalov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hendrix, pushing him back against the cage. Karalov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hendrix. Karalov lands a shoulder strike. #BC# Hendrix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Karalov clinches up with Hendrix and pushes him back against the cage. Karalov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hendrix has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karalov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Karalov throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Hendrix manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Karalov as Hendrix shoots in.#CL2# Karalov has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Hendrix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Karalov has managed to clinch.
#TD# Hendrix gets a trip takedown into half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Karalov wants to get back to his feet.
Hendrix winds up and cracks Karalov with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Karalov is looking to escape. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Karalov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hendrix missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Hendrix slips a nice elbow through Karalov's hands, connecting with Karalov's forehead. Karalov is looking to escape. Karalov is looking to get back to is feet but Hendrix passes into side control.
Hendrix working the body and head with strikes. Hendrix landing strikes. Karalov wants to get back to his feet but Hendrix is dominant here and he's now got Karalov's back! Karalov is trying to get back to his feet but Hendrix has full control of the position and if anything, Karalov has just worked his way into a worse spot. Hendrix will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hendrix thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. Hendrix throwing wild punches that miss their target. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hendrix trying to control. Hendrix somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Hendrix missing with punches from the back. #T2# Karalov wants to get back to his feet. Hendrix throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. Hendrix is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Karalov. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Hendrix is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Karalov. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Karalov wants to get back to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hendrix misses with punches from the back. Hendrix is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Karalov. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Karalov is trying to stand back up. #T3# Karalov takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Hendrix lands punches and elbows. Karalov is trying to remain composed but Hendrix is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Hendrix scores with punches and elbows. Karalov wants to get back to his feet. Hendrix connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Karalov to escape the position.
Karalov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Hendrix scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#T4# Karalov trying to get back to his feet but Hendrix is in full control for now. Karalov staying busy and making it hard for Hendrix to control. Karalov covering up well under a series of strikes from Hendrix. Hendrix throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. Karalov is trying to get back to his feet but Hendrix has full control of the position and if anything, Karalov has just worked his way into a worse spot. Hendrix lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Karalov.
Karalov is trying to stand back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gail Hendrix dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Karalov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hendrix, pushing him back against the cage. Karalov misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Hendrix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Karalov gets in close and instigates a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hendrix. Hendrix blocks an uppercut.
Karalov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karalov misses with the head strike.
Karalov misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# Hendrix breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Karalov instigates a clinch. Karalov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Karalov lands an uppercut.#TD# Hendrix gets control of Karalov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hendrix will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Gail Hendrix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Karalov wants to stand and escape but instead Hendrix has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# Hendrix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karalov can do to turn this around?#T1##SU# Hendrix decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2# Karalov has closed the distance and engaged Hendrix in a clinch.
Karalov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hendrix. Zamambu Karalov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hendrix leaning his opponent against the cage. Hendrix blocks an uppercut.
Karalov working aggressively here.
#BC# Hendrix breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Karalov clinches up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karalov. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hendrix. #TD# Hendrix ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hendrix no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Karalov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2# Hendrix is adopting a defensive guard. Hendrix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Hendrix is looking to cinch up a triangle. Karalov throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Hendrix's body to avoid the submission. Hendrix has instead reached around Karalov's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Hendrix arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gail Hendrix!
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