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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Janikowski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Oliver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Janikowski looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Oliver trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Oliver working a defensive guard but Janikowski manages to pass into side control anyway.
Oliver misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Janikowski staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver tries to bench press Janikowski off him but Janikowski keeps the position.
Oliver manages to work his way to half guard, despite Janikowski's best efforts.#T1#
Janikowski is thwarting Oliver's attempts to control the position.
Oliver strikes from the bottom but Janikowski uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Oliver tries to buck Janikowski off but Janikowski is having none of it.
Janikowski is looking to take a break and control but Oliver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliver is letting Janikowski control him for a moment.
Oliver regains half guard.
Oliver is pressing down on Janikowski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Janikowski sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Janikowski wants to control from the top but Oliver keeps moving.
Oliver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janikowski is one step ahead there.
Janikowski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oliver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Janikowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice body kick there by Oliver.#T3#
Oliver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Janikowski tries to avoid it but Oliver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Janikowski to the ground. Janikowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Janikowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oliver defends it well.
Janikowski stuffs the takedown.
As Oliver backs off Janikowski throws a huge counter combo but Oliver manages to avoid it all.
A low kick from Oliver misses #TD2#
and Janikowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oliver keeping full guard, as Janikowski tries to pass.
Oliver keeping moving, preventing Janikowski from controlling successfully.
Oliver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliver lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
Oliver wants to stand but Janikowski is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Oliver is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliver wants to control from the top but Janikowski keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Janikowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Oliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD2#
Janikowski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oliver looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oliver manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Oliver wants to get back to his feet.
Janikowski keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Oliver is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Janikowski is just riding it out for now. Oliver eventually gives up the hold.
Janikowski is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1##SUB#
Oliver looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oliver trying to control from half guard but Janikowski is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Janikowski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliver wants to stand up but Janikowski has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Oliver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Oliver thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Janikowski's head. #SUB#
Janikowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Oliver.
Janikowski felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Oliver seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Janikowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Damian Janikowski has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Oliver is trying to control. Janikowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Janikowski wants to improve his position but Oliver is controlling well.
Oliver tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Janikowski. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Janikowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliver sprawls well. Oliver wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Janikowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliver is looking for a counter combo.
Oliver tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Janikowski defends well and Oliver ends up having to push Janikowski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Oliver clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oliver manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oliver looking for a takedown.
Janikowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oliver is stalling here.
Janikowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliver avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Janikowski gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Janikowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliver is trying to maintain the position but Janikowski is very close to passing his half guard.
Janikowski wants to control but Oliver is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damian Janikowski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Oliver shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Janikowski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oliver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Janikowski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oliver.
Oliver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Janikowski circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliver does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oliver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Janikowski.
Oliver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Janikowski pinned against the cage. Janikowski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliver tries to score a power double leg takedown but Janikowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliver somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilmer Oliver. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Oliver throws a head kick that misses.
Oliver throws a body kick that misses
and Janikowski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Janikowski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oliver napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Janikowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliver keeps working.
Janikowski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
You can see the frustration on Oliver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Oliver is trying to get back to half guard.
Janikowski trying to control the position but Oliver is working away.
Oliver gets back to half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Janikowski. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Janikowski trying to control from half guard but Oliver is working away.
Oliver misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T3#
Janikowski content to control rather than advance.
Janikowski prevents Oliver from improving his position.
Oliver trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Oliver sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Oliver blocking the ground and pound attempt from Janikowski.
Janikowski is stalling here. Oliver is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Janikowski seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Oliver has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4##SU#
Oliver decides to stand back up. #TD#
Oliver closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oliver in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Oliver swings around for an armbar but Janikowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oliver's guard.
Damian Janikowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janikowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wilmer Oliver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damian Janikowski.
I've got Janikowski 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Damian Janikowski!
Damian Janikowski was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Gay moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Janikowski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Janikowski postures up.
Janikowski is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Gay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Janikowski looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Janikowski is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Janikowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gay is trying to keep Janikowski in close.
#T1#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gay throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Janikowski fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Janikowski closes the distance and pushes Gay back into the cage.#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.#TD2#
Janikowski wants the takedown. Gay is fighting it off but Janikowski persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gay's guard against the cage.
Gay is trying to control the position but Janikowski postures up.
Gay wants to stand up but Janikowski is controlling him.
Gay wants to sweep but no luck.
Gay will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gay throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Janikowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Damian Janikowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Janikowski throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Janikowski is in Gay's guard.
Janikowski looks winded!
Gay trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Janikowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Janikowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gay looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gay looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gay! #REVR##T4#
You can see the frustration on Janikowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Gay goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Janikowski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gay's guard! Nice work there by Janikowski!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Janikowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Janikowski dominated that round.
That's time! Gay's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Janikowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gay avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Janikowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gay was covering up waiting for the punch and Janikowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janikowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Janikowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Janikowski is breathing heavily.#T1#
Janikowski won't allow Gay to sweep him here.
Gay really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Gay is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Janikowski defends well.
Janikowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Janikowski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Gay looking for a guillotine here but Janikowski defends easily.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gay is trying to control the position but Janikowski postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Janikowski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gay is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Gay. No joy for Janikowski on that attempt.
Gay is looking for a counter combo.
Janikowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Gay is just out of range.
Gay drops down looking for a counter takedown but Janikowski sprawls and moves away.
Janikowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gay as he avoids it easily.
Gay feinted with a counter takedown.
Marcos Gay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Janikowski.#CL#
Janikowski tries to keep at a distance but Gay has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Janikowski pulls guard successfully.
#T3#
Gay throws a big elbow that misses.
Gay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Janikowski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Janikowski working for a triangle but Gay defends it easily.
Janikowski keeping moving, preventing Gay from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gay is looking to work some ground and pound but Janikowski has wrist control.
Janikowski has momentary wrist control but Gay slips an elbow through the middle.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Janikowski shoots and misses
and Gay counters with a straight right hand.
Janikowski shoots for a takedown but Gay saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gay feinted with a counter takedown.
Marcos Gay 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!#CL#
Gay has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Gay dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Janikowski. Janikowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Janikowski fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Gay clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gay drops down looking for an ankle pick but Janikowski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Janikowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gay throws a sloppy head kick and Janikowski moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Gay.#CL2#
Janikowski has Gay up against the cage in a clinch.
Janikowski is stalling here.
Gay is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Janikowski avoids it.
Gay tries to pull guard but Janikowski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Janikowski is pushing Gay up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Gay is looking to break free of the clinch but Janikowski has double underhooks.
Janikowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gay avoids it.
Janikowski prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Gay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Janikowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gay has had enough of the clinch but Janikowski keeps him there for the moment.
Gay is trying to break free.#TD#
Gay gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Janikowski tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Janikowski is adopting a defensive guard.
Janikowski keeping moving, preventing Gay from controlling successfully.
Janikowski is controlling Gay's posture.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Janikowski 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.
Gay throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Janikowski looking for a takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gay is trying to pull guard but Janikowski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos Gay showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Gay!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Janikowski avoids the head kick by Belvedere.
A jab from Belvedere misses. #TD2#
Belvedere scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Belvedere sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Janikowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Belvedere wants to lay and pray for a moment but Janikowski keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janikowski sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Janikowski wants to improve his position but Belvedere is controlling well.
Belvedere trying to control from Janikowski's half guard. Janikowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janikowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Janikowski prevents Belvedere from improving his position.#T1#
Janikowski working Belvedere over with strikes. #SUB#
Janikowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, if Janikowski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#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.
Belvedere is doing well to control the position and prevent Janikowski from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Janikowski is trying to control. Belvedere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Janikowski tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Belvedere. #T3#
Janikowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Janikowski wants to stand up but Belvedere has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Janikowski is trying to control. Belvedere wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Janikowski tries to clinch up.
Belvedere misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Janikowski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Belvedere on his heels. He'll look to pass Belvedere's guard now, I'm sure.
Janikowski wants to pass the guard but Belvedere is keeping the position.#T4#
Janikowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Janikowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Belvedere is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Janikowski sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Janikowski dominated that round.
That's time! Janikowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Belvedere throws a push kick but Janikowski slaps the foot to one side.
Belvedere misses with a head kick.
Belvedere stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belvedere wants it to stay on the feet.
Belvedere changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belvedere. Janikowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Janikowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Belvedere sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Janikowski somewhat.
Belvedere keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Janikowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Belvedere catches Janikowski right on the button with a cross.
Damian Janikowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Belvedere misses with a straight right. #CL#
Janikowski closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Janikowski jumps guard.
Belvedere is fighting to break Janikowski's control of his arms but Janikowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Belvedere content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Belvedere trying to control the position from guard on top but Janikowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belvedere's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Janikowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belvedere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Janikowski is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Belvedere throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Janikowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belvedere is working Janikowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Belvedere really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Janikowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Janikowski is pulling down on Belvedere's head. It's preventing any offense from Belvedere, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Janikowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Janikowski preventing the sweep.
Belvedere trying to control the position.
Janikowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belvedere can do to turn this around?
Belvedere looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janikowski is one step ahead there. #T3#
Janikowski trying to control but Belvedere is working from the bottom.
Belvedere working a defensive guard but Janikowski passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Belvedere can do anything to dispel that myth.
Janikowski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Belvedere tries to roll over but Janikowski keeps him under control.
Janikowski trying to control the action but Belvedere is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belvedere misses with a wild body shot.
Belvedere avoids the head kick by Janikowski.
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 Damian Janikowski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Janikowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Belvedere stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Belvedere wants it to stay on the feet.
Janikowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belvedere's waist but Belvedere gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Janikowski off to one side.
Janikowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Belvedere tries to avoid it but Janikowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Belvedere to the ground. Belvedere escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Belvedere with the counter takedown but Janikowski avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Janikowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Janikowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Belvedere throws out the jab.
Janikowski walks into a jab.
Janikowski tries to clinch but Belvedere is having none of it.
Belvedere connects with a body shot.
Belvedere gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Janikowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere tries to get to full guard but Janikowski has control of the leg. #SUB#
Janikowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belvedere is just riding it out for now. Janikowski eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Janikowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Janikowski tries to pass to full mount but Belvedere defends it.
Belvedere is trying is best to control the position here.
Israel Belvedere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Janikowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Janikowski uses his free foot to push down on Belvedere's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Belvedere.
Janikowski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belvedere is looking to escape.
Janikowski controlling his opponent.
Janikowski fails to take his opponent's back.
Janikowski looking to control but Belvedere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Janikowski controlling the position easily from mount.
Belvedere is trying desperately to improve position.
Janikowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Janikowski looking to control but Belvedere is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Janikowski controlling from mount.
Damian Janikowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Janikowski trying to control but Belvedere is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belvedere has given up his back. Will we see Janikowski going for some submissions?
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Janikowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Janikowski, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Janikowski!
After the fight, Damian Janikowski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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