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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Hitman throws a lazy right hand but Zlatkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zlatkov is looking to counter the offense by Hitman and move into the clinch.#CL#
Zlatkov clinches. #BC2#
Hitman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zlatkov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hitman backs up against the cage.
Hitman shoots in and drives through. Zlatkov sprawls well.
Zlatkov is looking for a counter combo.
Hitman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zlatkov.
Hitman fails with the takedown
and Zlatkov counters with a three punch combo that has Hitman backing up. Hitman nods at Zlatkov to acknowledge the strikes.
Hitman looks winded!
Zlatkov dodges the punch combination from Hitman.
Zlatkov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zlatkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hitman.
As Hitman backs away, Zlatkov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Daniel Zlatkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hitman.#T1##TD#
Zlatkov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hitman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zlatkov is in Hitman's guard.
Hitman is wriggling around but Zlatkov manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB##SU#
Zlatkov stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Zlatkov lands with a slapping head kick.
Hitman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Zlatkov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hitman is trying to defend but Zlatkov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zlatkov is keen to just control but Hitman is a slippery customer.#T2#
Hitman is trying to stand up here but Zlatkov is controlling him well. #SU#
Zlatkov escapes and gets back to his feet.
Zlatkov avoids a kick to the body.
Zlatkov scores with a kick to the body.
Zlatkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CL#
Zlatkov forces Hitman back against the cage and clinches.
Hitman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zlatkov walks away with a smile on his face. Hitman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hitman tries for a takedown but Zlatkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zlatkov.#TD#
Zlatkov shoots in and bounces Hitman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Zlatkov stands and steps away. Hitman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hitman tries for a takedown but Zlatkov circles away easily
and Zlatkov counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Zlatkov gets a clinch.
Zlatkov is struggling to control the position.#T4##TD2#
Hitman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hitman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zlatkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hitman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zlatkov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hitman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hitman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Zlatkov dominated that round.
That's time! Zlatkov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Hitman.
Zlatkov is looking to counter the offense by Hitman and move into the clinch.
Zlatkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hitman can do to turn this around?
Zlatkov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL#
Hitman tries to keep at a distance but Zlatkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hitman is looking to control Zlatkov's arms but Zlatkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hitman has his back to the cage. #BC#
Zlatkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daniel Zlatkov is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Zlatkov clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hitman looking for a takedown.
Hitman is breathing heavily.
Zlatkov stalling against the cage.
#T1#
Hitman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD2#
Hitman jumps guard.
#SU#
Zlatkov stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Hitman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hitman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zlatkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hitman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zlatkov keeps working. #T2#
Zlatkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hitman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been informed that Hitman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hitman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hitman working the ground and pound but Zlatkov is defending the strikes.
Hitman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zlatkov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hitman.
A lull in the action here as Hitman stalls from top position.#T3#
Let's hope that Hitman 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.
Hitman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zlatkov keeps working. #SU2#
Hitman decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hitman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hitman throws a wild body kick that Zlatkov sees coming a mile off.
Zlatkov stuffs the takedown attempt from Hitman. Hitman gets slowly back to his feet.
Zlatkov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Daniel Zlatkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hitman.
Zlatkov scores with a kick to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitman has a takedown stuffed.
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 Daniel Zlatkov 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hitman gets caught napping as Zlatkov dives in and scores a takedown. Hitman manages to retain guard.
Zlatkov trying to move into half guard but instead Hitman has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Zlatkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Zlatkov, not yet.
Zlatkov seems keen to control Hitman's posture.
Hitman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman wants to stand and escape but instead Zlatkov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zlatkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Hitman looking for a sweep. Not yet Hitman, not yet. #SU#
Zlatkov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Hitman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Hitman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hitman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hitman sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Zlatkov controls Hitman momentarily but Hitman frees himself.
Hitman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitman stays in close to Zlatkov's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hitman throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Hitman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zlatkov sprawls well. Zlatkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hitman gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Hitman clinches up with Zlatkov and pushes him back against the cage.
Hitman misses with a body punch.
Hitman tries to land knees in the clinch but Zlatkov avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hitman goes for a takedown attempt but Zlatkov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zlatkov throws a one two combo.
Hitman dives in and grabs Zlatkov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zlatkov pushes down on Hitman's head and hops out.
Daniel Zlatkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hitman.
Zlatkov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hitman throws a low kick but Zlatkov avoids it.
Daniel Zlatkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zlatkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Mark Hitman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Zlatkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Zlatkov has closed the distance and engaged Hitman in a 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 Daniel Zlatkov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zlatkov, 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Zlatkov!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Zlatkov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Avila forces Hitman back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Avila has picked Hitman up - he's going for a ride! Avila dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hitman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hitman is trying to stand.
Hitman trying to control here.
Avila throwing shots but Hitman is blocking nicely.
Avila throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hitman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hitman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Avila pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila looks to land a strike but Hitman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hitman has his hands on Avila's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Hitman is striking off his back. Avila thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Hitman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Avila.
Avila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hitman defending well though.
Hitman is looking for a sweep. Avila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitman is trying is best to control the position here.
Avila sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hitman defending well though.
Hitman looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mark Hitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hitman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Avila's guard.
Hitman postures up.
Hitman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Avila pulls Hitman in to control the position.
Hitman tries to free his leg and advance position but Avila is retaining full guard.
Hitman wants to control from the top but Avila keeps moving.
Hitman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Hitman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avila works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hitman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lester Avila has been cut.#TD2#
Hitman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Avila tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hitman is in Avila's guard.
Hitman 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. #SUB#
Avila throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hitman escapes and throws Avila's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Avila tries to bench press Hitman off him but Hitman keeps the position. #T4#
Hitman tries to stand but Avila controls the position and pulls Hitman into his guard.
Avila will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hitman looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Avila's guard.
Hitman stopping the sweep attempt from Avila.#SUB#
Avila has his foot on Hitman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hitman works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avila is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitman slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Avila.
Hitman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Hitman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Avila's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hitman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Avila counters with a straight right hand.
Avila swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitman.
Hitman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Avila forces Hitman back against the cage and clinches.
Hitman blocks the elbow strike.
Avila is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Avila smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Avila closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Hitman jumps guard but Avila turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Avila has Hitman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Avila pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hitman tumbling to the mat - Avila dives into Hitman's guard.
Avila won't allow Hitman to sweep him here.
Avila with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hitman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hitman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Avila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hitman wants to sweep here but Avila controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Hitman controlling the position.
Avila 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.
Avila postures up in Hitman's guard and throws a big left but Hitman blocks it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Avila throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hitman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Avila as Hitman shoots in.
Avila wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lester Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hitman.
Hitman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avila is fending him off so far but Hitman persists. Nope, Avila circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Avila misses its target.#CL#
Avila has managed to clinch.
Hitman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3##TD#
Avila works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've been informed that Hitman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hitman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Avila.
Avila lands a couple of elbows.
Lester Avila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hitman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Avila trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Hitman working for submissions but it's allowed Avila to get to half guard.
Hitman wants to control but Avila is keeping busy.
#T4#
Hitman is pressing down on Avila's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Avila missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hitman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hitman working a defensive guard but Avila passes into half guard.
Avila missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitman trying to get back to full guard but Avila takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Hitman working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Avila dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lester Avila's cut.
That's time! Avila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hitman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hitman fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Hitman scores with a takedown into Avila's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avila looking to control.
Hitman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Avila pulls Hitman in close to prevent any damage. #T1##SUB2#
Hitman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Avila is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Avila has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Avila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hitman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hitman is trying to control the position but Avila postures up.
Hitman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hitman has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Avila has passed into side control.
#T2#
Hitman is trying to work for a sweep but Avila has mounted him!
Hitman is in a horrible position here. Avila smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Avila landing strikes from the mount.
Avila throws some wild stikes that Hitman manages to avoid easily.
Hitman wants to hold on but Avila pushes him away.#SUB#
Avila goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hitman turns into him and now he's in Avila's guard.
#T3#
Hitman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Avila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Avila pulls Hitman in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hitman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Avila swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Avila controls Hitman momentarily but Hitman frees himself.
Hitman postures up in Avila's guard and throws a big left but Avila blocks it.
Avila working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hitman postures up in Avila's guard and throws a big left but Avila blocks it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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 Lester Avila.
Well Avila has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Avila!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Hitman finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hitman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reinhard Heydrich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Heydrich swats away the attempt to clinch by Hitman.
Heydrich tests Hitman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heydrich lands with a right hand.
Hitman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hitman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Heydrich scores with a jab.
Heydrich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Hitman is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Heydrich sends Hitman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Heydrich is motioning to the referee to let Hitman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Hitman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heydrich drops Hitman with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Hitman! Heydrich dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinhard Heydrich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Hitman shoots in looking for a takedown but McStraws manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hitman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hitman shoots for a takedown but McStraws saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
McStraws shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hitman trying to control here.
Hitman wants to get back to full guard.
McStraws performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStraws's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
Hitman taking some punishment here, with McStraws in his half guard.
McStraws controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStraws passes the guard and advances to mount!
McStraws scoring with strikes but Hitman is staying in there. #T2#
Hitman tries to reverse the position but McStraws maintains control.
Hitman is squirming around, avoiding McStraws's attempts to control the action.
McStraws content just to control the position here.
Hitman taking shots to the head.
McStraws connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hitman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
McStraws looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB2#
McStraws looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Hitman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McStraws.
Hitman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hitman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McStraws on the ground.#SUB2#
McStraws swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hitman is now in McStraws's guard. A big mistake from McStraws there, giving up the dominant position!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McStraws can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hitman throws a strike but McStraws rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
McStraws showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
More stalling from McStraws.
McStraws missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McStraws is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStraws connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clutcher McStraws dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hitman fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Hitman gets caught flat footed, as McStraws shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McStraws not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hitman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU2#
McStraws stands and steps away. Hitman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McStraws misses with a head kick.
Hitman attempts a counter takedown but McStraws avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStraws blocks a head kick by Hitman.
Hitman takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD2#
McStraws drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hitman is looking to get back to his feet here but McStraws is keeping cool and he's managed to take Hitman's back.#T1#
Hitman is really stuck here.
McStraws tries to keep control of the position but Hitman is staying busy.#SUB2#
Hitman fending off the submission attempt from McStraws.
Hitman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2##SUB2#
McStraws tightening his grip on Hitman, looking for the choke.
McStraws is hanging on to Hitman's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
McStraws has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hitman tries to escape the position.
McStraws connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Hitman to escape the position.
#T3#
McStraws lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
McStraws scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hitman is looking for a way out.
Hitman trying to control the hands but McStraws breaks the grip.
Hitman tries to escape but McStraws has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
McStraws landing with strikes.
McStraws is looking to control Hitman but Hitman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be Hitman right now.
Hitman grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T4#
McStraws trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hitman doesn't escape.
McStraws lands punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Hitman showing good submission defense here.
McStraws is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitman is trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clutcher McStraws showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hitman shoots in and drives through. McStraws sprawls well.
Hitman closes this distance looking for a takedown but McStraws circles away.#TD2#
McStraws scores with a takedown into Hitman's guard.
McStraws controlling from the top position.
McStraws with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
McStraws stands and steps away. Hitman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Hitman tries to sprawl but McStraws drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hitman is looking to get back to is feet but McStraws passes into side control.
#T1##SUB2#
McStraws looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
McStraws is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hitman taking a bit of punishment here - McStraws scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
McStraws is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
McStraws wants to control but Hitman is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
McStraws wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hitman, who protects the arm well.
Hitman tries to improve position but can't.
Clutcher McStraws has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Hitman is not content to let McStraws control the position.
You can see the frustration on Hitman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hitman's face as McStraws controls the position. #SU2#
McStraws stands up and beckons Hitman to his feet. #T4#
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.#TD2#
McStraws gets a double leg takedown into Hitman's guard.
McStraws postures up and lands a big shot to Hitman's brow. #SUB2#
McStraws drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McStraws jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McStraws pushes down on Hitman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
McStraws moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hitman.
Mark Hitman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clutcher McStraws is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McStraws just content to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clutcher McStraws comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McStraws 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clutcher McStraws!
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