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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Miranda with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Kassim counters by moving into the clinch.
Miranda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kassim walks away with a smile on his face. Miranda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kassim fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Miranda scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miranda drops an elbow to the side of Kassim's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda is thwarting Kassim's attempts to control the position.
Miranda stalling away here and it's allowed Kassim to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Miranda trying to control but Kassim is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kassim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miranda is one step ahead there. #T1#
Kassim is trying to keep Miranda in close.
Kassim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
Miranda pushes down on Kassim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kassim trying to control from the bottom.
Kassim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miranda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miranda's back!
Miranda tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Miranda has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kassim's lack of action.
Miranda manages to get to full guard.
Miranda looking to control.
Miranda wants to stand and escape but Kassim is having none of it.
Kassim wants to stand but Miranda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kassim throws a strike but Miranda rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Miranda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miranda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kassim keeping moving, preventing Miranda from controlling successfully.
Kassim seems keen to control Miranda's posture.
Kassim wants to control the position but Miranda says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Miranda passes to side control.
Miranda wants to control but Kassim is keeping him busy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kassim is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Miranda has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Miranda.
Miranda wants to control but Kassim is keeping him busy.
Kassim struggling a bit here.
Kassim is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miranda is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miranda shoots in for a takedown but Kassim shows good takedown defense.
Youssef Kassim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Miranda.
Kassim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miranda is fending him off so far but Kassim persists. Nope, Miranda circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Miranda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Miranda.
Miranda displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kassim.
Kassim dives in for a single leg takedown but Miranda sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL#
Kassim moves into the clinch.
Kassim is trying to pull guard but Miranda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Youssef Kassim. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Kassim manages to break the clinch.
Kassim shoots in for a takedown but Miranda shows good takedown defense.
Miranda dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kassim. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miranda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kassim leaves Miranda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miranda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1##TD2#
Miranda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miranda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kassim's head. #SUB2#
Miranda is working for a submission of some sort.
Kassim is looking for a sweep. Miranda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miranda is trying to control the action in half guard but Kassim is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Miranda is looking for a kimura but Kassim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miranda to get the leverage.
Kassim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miranda.
Kassim is trying to control but Miranda manages to pass to mount!
Kassim tries to lock up and control but Miranda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miranda trying to control but Kassim is having none of it.
Miranda controlling his opponent. #T3#
Kassim tries to improve his position but instead Miranda has taken his back!
Will Miranda go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Kassim is trying to defend against the choke here but Miranda has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Miranda Tightens the hold and Kassim taps out furiously! Miranda displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Miranda!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Miranda misses with a wild combination.
Miranda throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Prince.
Prince misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Miranda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Prince but Prince pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miranda slips a jab and a cross from Prince.
Prince throws a right and a left that Miranda avoids nicely.
Prince throws a head kick but Miranda moves out of range.
Miranda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Miranda scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miranda counters with a nice kick to the body.
Prince misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Prince 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!
Prince misses with an elbow strike.
Miranda is trying to pull guard but Prince turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Prince tries to land a knee to the head but Miranda blocks with his arms.
Miranda tries to land knees in the clinch but Prince avoids the damage to the body.
Miranda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Prince scores a nice knee to the body.
Prince scores a nice knee to the body.
Prince putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miranda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Miranda is trying to stall.
Miranda drops down looking for an ankle pick but Prince pulls his leg out and moves away.
Teyshau Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Miranda.
Prince misses with the combination.
#T2#
Prince throws the kick towards the body but Miranda avoids it.
Miranda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Prince lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Miranda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prince circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
so Prince counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Prince's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Miranda looking for a triangle here. Prince is fighting it but it looks tight! Miranda pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Prince is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulo Miranda!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Martinez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Miranda feints and as Martinez raises his hands in defense, Miranda changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Martinez wants to sweep but no luck.
Martinez controlling Miranda's posture.
Martinez wants to hit a switch here but Miranda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Martinez there!
Martinez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T1#
Martinez wants to control but Miranda is having none of it.
Miranda misses with a head shot.
Miranda sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Miranda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Martinez is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Martinez wants to hold on but Miranda pushes him away.
Miranda trying to control but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
Martinez working to try and regain half guard.
Martinez wants to hold on but Miranda pushes him away.#T2##SUB2#
Martinez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Miranda.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Miranda is working for a guillotine from mount but Martinez frees his head quite easily.
Martinez prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Martinez wants to hold on but Miranda pushes him away.
Martinez tries to reverse the position but Miranda maintains control.#T3#
Miranda punching from mount but Martinez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Miranda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martinez is looking to escape.
Martinez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Miranda.
Martinez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miranda tries to control but Martinez wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Miranda there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T4#
Martinez working to try and regain half guard.
Miranda trying to control but Martinez is having none of it.
Martinez tries to lock up and control but Miranda gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Martinez tries to control Miranda's body but Miranda pushes him off. Martinez squirms to his side and now Miranda has his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miranda trying to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Miranda dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Miranda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martinez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Miranda is in Martinez's guard.#ES#
Martinez pushes Miranda off and scrambles back to his feet.
#CL#
Martinez clinches with his opponent.
Martinez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miranda is trying to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling him.
Martinez is struggling to control the position.
Miranda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martinez.
Miranda is trying to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling him.#T1#
Martinez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Martinez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Miranda smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martinez digs a good body shot into Miranda's ribs.
Miranda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Miranda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Martinez napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Miranda looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Martinez is looking to regain half guard here but Miranda keeps moving and retains side control.
Martinez struggling a bit here.#T2#
Martinez is looking for a sweep.
Martinez is not content to let Miranda control the position.
Martinez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Martinez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Martinez wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Miranda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Martinez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Miranda has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Martinez is desperately trying to improve his position but Miranda has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martinez blocking the ground and pound.
Martinez is squirming around, avoiding Miranda's attempts to control the action.
Martinez tries to hold on but Miranda postures up.#T4#
Martinez is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Miranda has taken his back!
Martinez avoids the strikes from Miranda.
Martinez tries to escape but Miranda has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Martinez trying to control the position but Miranda manages to sink in the hooks.
Miranda struggling to land strikes to the head as Martinez covers up. #SUB2#
Miranda looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miranda gets his hands free as Martinez looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Miranda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Martinez looks to score with a jab to the body but Miranda is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Martinez.
Martinez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Martinez moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Miranda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck for Miranda with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miranda defends well and Martinez ends up having to push Miranda into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Miranda fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Miranda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Martinez's guard.#T1#
Martinez with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Miranda can't handle though.
Martinez has a closed guard, preventing Miranda from standing up.
Martinez looking for a sweep. Not yet Martinez, not yet.
Miranda trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Martinez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miranda passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Martinez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Martinez is staying active underneath Miranda, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Martinez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miranda is defended easily by Martinez.
Martinez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Xavier Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Miranda.#CL#
Martinez closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Martinez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miranda avoids it.
Miranda avoiding damage as Martinez throws knees to the body.
Miranda can't break the clinch.
Miranda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Martinez.
Miranda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martinez's elbow. #BC2#
Miranda breaks from the clinch.
Martinez shoots in but Miranda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martinez tries to clinch up.
Martinez looks for a takedown but Miranda sprawls well.#T4#
Miranda is looking to clinch but Martinez is avoiding it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miranda.
A counter left hand to the body from Martinez misses its target.
Martinez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Miranda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Martinez dodges the punch combination from Miranda.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miranda needs to keep his hands up - Martinez had a free shot at his head there.
Martinez shoots in but Miranda avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paulo Miranda.
I've got Miranda 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Miranda!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Shinji fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shinji looks to throw the jab but Miranda is out of range.
Miranda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shinji pinned against the cage. Shinji gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Shinji gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Miranda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shinji is pulling down on Miranda's head. It's preventing any offense from Miranda, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Shinji looking for a sweep. Not yet Shinji, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinji is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miranda throws a strike but Shinji rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Shinji throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miranda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shinji's guard. #REVB#
Miranda tries to free his leg and advance position but Shinji is retaining full guard.
Shinji wants to sweep here but Miranda controlling him for the moment.
Shinji has Miranda pulled in close to control his posture.
Miranda trying to control but Shinji is working from the bottom.
Miranda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shinji looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3##SUB#
Shinji working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Miranda has passed into half guard!
Shinji controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shinji is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Miranda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shinji has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shinji makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shinji.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shinji wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miranda tries to stand but Shinji is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shinji is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miranda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shinji misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Miranda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shinji misses with a double jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Miranda.
Shinji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miranda moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sasaki Shinji will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Shinji avoids the head kick by Miranda.
#TD#
Shinji closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shinji lands in his opponent's guard.
Shinji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shinji passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shinji working the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinji is chipping away with strikes.
Shinji remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
Shinji has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shinji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miranda can do to turn this around?
Shinji advances to full mount.
Miranda is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
Miranda wants to hold on but Shinji pushes him away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shinji takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miranda can't escape the position.
Shinji looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Miranda regains half guard.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shinji controlling the action here.
Shinji tries to pass to full mount but Miranda defends it.
Shinji is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Shinji closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miranda did well to prevent Shinji getting side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasaki Shinji dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Miranda keeps the fight on the outside.
As Shinji backs off Miranda throws a huge counter combo but Shinji manages to avoid it all.
Shinji moves out of range as Miranda throws a body kick.
#TD#
Miranda gets caught flat footed, as Shinji shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shinji controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shinji is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shinji controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinji trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Shinji lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shinji passes into half guard.
Shinji wants to take a breather but Miranda is having none of it.
Shinji trying to control the pace.
Shinji seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miranda wants to control but Shinji is keeping busy.
Shinji content to control rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miranda fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Miranda tries to keep at a distance but Shinji has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miranda stalls. #T3##BC2#
Miranda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miranda bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Miranda as Shinji shoots in.
Shinji closes the distance and clinches up with Miranda, looking for a takedown. Shinji pushes Miranda against the cage but Miranda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shinji slips a jab and a cross from Miranda.
#TD#
Shinji gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shinji working away.
Shinji has control of an arm but Miranda manages to advance to Shinji's back!
Shinji turns into Miranda and is now in his guard.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinji slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Miranda working a defensive guard here.
Shinji content to stall in guard here.
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 Sasaki Shinji.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shinji, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasaki Shinji!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Miranda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Volkanovski.
Volkanovski tries for a takedown but Miranda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miranda as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradford Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkanovski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Volkanovski finds it's way through Miranda's defenses. #CL2#
Miranda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Volkanovski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Volkanovski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Miranda uses from the top position.
Volkanovski wants to sweep but no luck.
Volkanovski wants to stand and escape but Miranda is having none of it. #T1#
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkanovski wants to control but Miranda passes easily into half guard.
Volkanovski wants to improve his position but Miranda is controlling well.
Volkanovski is working hard here to advance position.
Volkanovski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miranda is working away from the top position though.
Miranda is keen to just control but Volkanovski is a slippery customer.
Volkanovski keeping hold of Miranda's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Volkanovski wants to get back to full guard.
Volkanovski is controlling Miranda's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Volkanovski moves into the clinch.
Volkanovski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Miranda has him pressed against the cage.
Volkanovski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miranda tries to score a body lock takedown but Volkanovski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miranda looks winded!
Volkanovski tries to break the clinch but Miranda is controlling the position. #BC2#
Miranda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Volkanovski fails with the takedown.
Miranda throws a counter combo.
Miranda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Volkanovski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Miranda moves out of range of the body kick.
Volkanovski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Miranda avoids it really well and circles away.
Miranda throws a nice head kick!
Volkanovski has a takedown stuffed.#T4##CL#
Volkanovski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Volkanovski jumps guard but Miranda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Volkanovski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miranda prevents a takedown attempt there.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Volkanovski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Volkanovski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Miranda won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paulo Miranda will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paulo Miranda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Volkanovski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miranda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Volkanovski is in Miranda's guard.
Volkanovski is working Miranda over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miranda has a closed guard, preventing Volkanovski from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Volkanovski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Volkanovski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
Volkanovski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Volkanovski from controlling successfully.
Miranda is breathing heavily.
Miranda trying to control the position.
#T1#
Volkanovski stays in close to Miranda's body and controls the position.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Volkanovski from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Volkanovski lands a jab to Miranda's midsection.#CL#
Volkanovski moves into the clinch.
Volkanovski fails to pull guard.
Volkanovski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miranda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Miranda holds him up against the cage and eventually Volkanovski drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradford Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miranda tries to pull guard but Volkanovski won't allow it.
#T2##TD#
Volkanovski pulls guard effortlessly.
Miranda throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Volkanovski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miranda is aware though and is defending well.
Volkanovski looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda won't allow Volkanovski to sweep him here.
Volkanovski can't keep his opponent in guard - Miranda advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Miranda is looking to advance position but Volkanovski won't allow it. #ES#
Volkanovski has one foot on Miranda's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T3#
Volkanovski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown but Miranda shows good takedown defense.
A left and a right from Volkanovski both land. Nice combination.
Volkanovski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miranda can do to turn this around?
Volkanovski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Volkanovski darts in looking for a takedown but Miranda gets double underhooks and turns Volkanovski into the cage.
Volkanovski looks for a takedown but Miranda sprawls well.#TD2#
Miranda looking to score a takedown here. Volkanovski is defending well but Miranda drives through and ends up in Volkanovski's guard.
Bradford Volkanovski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Volkanovski wants to stand but Miranda is controlling the position.
Volkanovski keeping full guard, as Miranda tries to pass.
Volkanovski trying to keep a closed guard but Miranda is proving a slippery customer.
Miranda has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Volkanovski is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkanovski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradford Volkanovski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Miranda's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Volkanovski gets a clinch.
Volkanovski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Volkanovski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Volkanovski for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Volkanovski tries to pull guard but Miranda forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Volkanovski decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Volkanovski looking for a guillotine here but Miranda defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkanovski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Miranda cracks Volkanovski with a solid left hand.
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkanovski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miranda is one step ahead there.
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkanovski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Volkanovski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Volkanovski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miranda as he avoids it easily.
Volkanovski lands a jab-cross combination.
Miranda shoots in but Volkanovski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Volkanovski throws a low kick, looking for Miranda's leg but Miranda calmly moves out of range.
Volkanovski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miranda tries to avoid it but Volkanovski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miranda to the ground. Miranda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradford Volkanovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Volkanovski pushes Miranda up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Miranda pulls Volkanovski into guard.
#SUB#
Volkanovski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Volkanovski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Miranda is trying to keep Volkanovski in close.
Volkanovski stopping the sweep attempt from Miranda.
Volkanovski wanted to stand there but Miranda had control of the position.
Volkanovski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Volkanovski is stalling in the full guard.
Volkanovski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Miranda is proving hard to escape from.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Volkanovski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Miranda's head.
Volkanovski connects with a couple of short punches.
Volkanovski pushing down on Miranda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Volkanovski with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Volkanovski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miranda is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradford Volkanovski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volkanovski 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradford Volkanovski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Rensheng Jingxiang has closed the distance and engaged Miranda in a clinch.
Miranda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rensheng Jingxiang smiles and moves away.
Rensheng Jingxiang misses the jab.
Rensheng Jingxiang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Miranda missing with a left hand there. Rensheng Jingxiang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miranda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miranda goes for a double leg but Rensheng Jingxiang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rensheng Jingxiang continues to drive forward.
Miranda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tolui Ruizong Rensheng Jingxiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Miranda.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rensheng Jingxiang sprawls well. Rensheng Jingxiang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miranda gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Rensheng Jingxiang misses the target. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miranda dodges an elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
#T1#
Rensheng Jingxiang lands an elbow that stopped Miranda in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Paulo Miranda has been cut.
Rensheng Jingxiang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Miranda tries to throw a body punch but Rensheng Jingxiang avoids it by throwing Miranda back against the cage.
Miranda wants to get back to striking at distance but Rensheng Jingxiang won't allow it.
Rensheng Jingxiang is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Miranda dodges an elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands a damaging elbow.
Miranda dodges an elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands an elbow inside that Miranda shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rensheng Jingxiang.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rensheng Jingxiang creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rensheng Jingxiang. #ROC#
Miranda is rocked!
Miranda blocks an elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Miranda is still on wobbly legs! Can Rensheng Jingxiang finish him?
Miranda blocks an elbow strike.
Miranda avoids a wild elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.#T2#
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!
Rensheng Jingxiang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Miranda seems to have recovered his senses.
Rensheng Jingxiang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rensheng Jingxiang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miranda avoids the elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang, against the cage.
Rensheng Jingxiang looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Miranda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Miranda looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nice elbow from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow but it misses.
Miranda is trying to push Rensheng Jingxiang away but Rensheng Jingxiang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow but it misses.
Miranda has had enough of the clinch but Rensheng Jingxiang keeps him there for the moment.
Miranda takes an elbow to the temple.
Miranda managing to block the knees to the body from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Miranda avoids a wild elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands a nice elbow.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Miranda is working for takedown but Rensheng Jingxiang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miranda tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rensheng Jingxiang just stands there and leans against the cage.
Miranda looks winded!
Rensheng Jingxiang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Miranda takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rensheng Jingxiang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Miranda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rensheng Jingxiang comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miranda changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rensheng Jingxiang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paulo Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miranda looks for a takedown but Rensheng Jingxiang sprawls well.
Rensheng Jingxiang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miranda.
Rensheng Jingxiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miranda is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Miranda defending well as Rensheng Jingxiang loads up on a big left hand.
Rensheng Jingxiang misses with a straight left. #T4##CL#
Miranda gets tackled into the cage by Rensheng Jingxiang. Rensheng Jingxiang maintains the clinch.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands a nice elbow.
Rensheng Jingxiang is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Miranda's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rensheng Jingxiang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rensheng Jingxiang misses with an elbow strike.
Miranda dodges an elbow strike from Rensheng Jingxiang.
Miranda takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow but misses.
Miranda takes an elbow to the temple.
Miranda blocks the elbow strike.
Miranda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rensheng Jingxiang lands a nice elbow.
Rensheng Jingxiang throws an elbow that misses.
Miranda tries to land a knee to the head but Rensheng Jingxiang blocks with his arms.
Rensheng Jingxiang creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Miranda! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Rensheng Jingxiang.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tolui Ruizong Rensheng Jingxiang!
Tolui Ruizong Rensheng Jingxiang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Rodriguez throws a sloppy head kick and Miranda moves out of range easily.
Miranda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriguez is fending him off so far but Miranda persists. Nope, Rodriguez circles away and we're back to standing.
Miranda with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Rodriguez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rodriguez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Miranda's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Rodriguez gets control of Miranda's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodriguez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez wants to hit a switch here but Miranda passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rodriguez there!
Rodriguez is trying to stand up.#T1#
Rodriguez wants to control but Miranda is having none of it.#SUB2#
Rodriguez tries to improve his position but Miranda has taken his back! Miranda has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Rodriguez tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Miranda pushes Rodriguez away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Miranda!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Lawless tries for a takedown but Miranda circles away easily
and Miranda counters with a head kick. That will keep Lawless thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Miranda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawless was well out of range. Poor timing from Miranda.
Lawless looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miranda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Lawless moves into range and clinches up with Miranda.
Miranda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawless to keep the fight standing.
Miranda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Miranda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawless to keep the fight standing.
Lawless blocks an elbow strike from Miranda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawless looking for a takedown.
Lawless tries for a takedown but Miranda manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Lawless. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawless manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Miranda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Miranda jumps guard but Lawless stands there with Miranda around his waist. Miranda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Miranda is trying to break the clinch but Lawless is controlling him.
Lawless is working for takedown but Miranda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Miranda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lawless has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Lawless has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Miranda uses from the top position.
Lawless has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miranda throwing strikes from guard but Lawless blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawless is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawless throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawless is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miranda trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lawless's guard.
Miranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawless is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Miranda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Lawless closes the distance and clinches.
Lawless is trying to pull guard but Miranda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Miranda tries to score a body lock takedown but Lawless shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lawless has Miranda pressed against the cage, preventing Miranda from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miranda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawless to keep the fight standing.
Lawless working hard to break the clinch.
Miranda tries to pull guard but Lawless holds him up against the cage and eventually Miranda drops back down to his feet.
Miranda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miranda is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4##TD#
Lawless has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Miranda uses from the top position.
Miranda throws a strike but Lawless rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Miranda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lawless sitting in guard here, content to control.
Miranda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lawless loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawless in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miranda is looking to stand up but Lawless isn't so interested in that idea.
Miranda being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Lawless dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawless is defended easily by Miranda.#TD#
Miranda tries to sprawl but Lawless drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Lawless seems content to control.
Lawless knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
Lawless seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miranda for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawless has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Miranda tries to roll over but Lawless keeps him under control.#T1#
Miranda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lawless's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lawless's back!
Miranda misses with punches from the back. #SUB2#
Miranda working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranda trying to control.#T2#
Miranda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Miranda gets his hands free as Lawless looks to control.
Lawless manages to reverse the position and now he's in Miranda's guard. Nice work there by Lawless.
Lawless loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lawless preventing the sweep.
Lawless is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lawless trying to control the position from guard on top but Miranda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lawless with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miranda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Miranda trying to control but Lawless is working from the bottom.
Lawless tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawless trying to keep a closed guard but Miranda is proving a slippery customer.
Miranda won't allow Lawless to sweep him here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miranda wants to stand but Lawless has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Miranda with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Miranda throws an overhand right that lands on Lawless's shoulder, as Lawless tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Lawless moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawless is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lawless wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Lawless. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miranda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Miranda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Miranda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lawless changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miranda tries to avoid it but Lawless manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miranda to the ground. Miranda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miranda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Miranda misses with a straight left. #TD#
Lawless shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Miranda is trying to defend but Lawless finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawless lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miranda wants to control but Lawless is keeping busy.
Miranda gets full guard.#T1#
Lawless is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miranda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miranda throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lawless postures up in Miranda's guard and throws a big left but Miranda blocks it.
Miranda looking to control.
Lawless controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Miranda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Miranda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miranda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Miranda in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Miranda wants to control but Lawless is keeping him busy.
Lawless can't do much from the bottom here.
Kurt Lawless overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miranda tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lawless is not content to let Miranda control the position.
Miranda creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lawless sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T3#
Miranda trying to control the position but Lawless is working away.
Miranda taking a break here but Lawless is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lawless wants to stand back up but Miranda manages to pass into side control.
Lawless is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lawless is trying to control Miranda's posture but Miranda avoids it.
Miranda trying to control the position but Lawless is working away. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Miranda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Miranda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Miranda!
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