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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Mwekassa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blanco is looking to control Mwekassa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blanco avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mwekassa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blanco sees it coming and defends easily.
Mwekassa is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Blanco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mwekassa not doing much here.
#T1#
Blanco trying to control but Mwekassa postures up.
Mwekassa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mwekassa throwing shots but Blanco is blocking nicely.
Blanco wants to control but Mwekassa is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Blanco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mwekassa.
Mwekassa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blanco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blanco flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blanco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mwekassa throws out a leg kick but Blanco moves out of range and Mwekassa only half commits.
Blanco shoots in for a double leg but Mwekassa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Mwekassa closes the distance and clinches.
Mwekassa effectively controlling the action here.
Blanco takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD2#
Mwekassa jumps guard and drags Blanco to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mwekassa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blanco wants to control from the top but Mwekassa keeps moving.
Mwekassa is pulling down on Blanco's head to control his posture.
Mwekassa wants to sweep here but Blanco controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mwekassa holds on and takes a little breather.
Mwekassa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mwekassa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Blanco forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Mwekassa is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Blanco has latched onto it... Big trouble! Blanco pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Mwekassa is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Blanco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Blanco!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Parnasse shoots in looking for a takedown but Mwekassa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parnasse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Mwekassa gets tackled into the cage by Parnasse. Parnasse maintains the clinch. #TD#
Mwekassa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Mwekassa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Parnasse is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mwekassa.
Parnasse working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Parnasse is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mwekassa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Parnasse trying to control the action but Mwekassa is working from the bottom.
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.
Mwekassa is looking for a sweep.
Mwekassa struggling a bit here.#T1#
Mwekassa is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mwekassa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parnasse on the ground.
Parnasse working away.
Parnasse trying to control the position but Mwekassa is working away.
Mwekassa looks to move to half guard but instead Parnasse has passed into mount! Damn!
Mwekassa is in all sorts of trouble here.
Parnasse trying to control but Mwekassa is having none of it.
Mwekassa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Parnasse has hold of Mwekassa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mwekassa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mwekassa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mwekassa tries to get out of the position.
Mwekassa wants to hold on but Parnasse pushes him away.#SUB2#
Parnasse looking to secure an arm triangle but Mwekassa defends it well.
Mwekassa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mwekassa is squirming around, avoiding Parnasse's attempts to control the action.
Mwekassa is trying to escape the mount.
Parnasse tries to control but Mwekassa wriggling away. #SUB2#
Mwekassa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Parnasse. #T3#
Parnasse prevents Mwekassa from getting the reversal.
Parnasse landing shots from mount.
Mwekassa is looking to improve his position but Parnasse isn't that keen on the idea.
Parnasse breaks from Mwekassa's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Parnasse is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mwekassa can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mwekassa wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mwekassa is trying to reverse the position but instead Parnasse has taken his back - oops!
Parnasse controlling well, preventing Mwekassa from escaping the position.
#T4#
Mwekassa is working hard here to advance position.
Mwekassa wants to control his opponent's hands but Parnasse gets his hands free.
Mwekassa is breathing heavily.
Parnasse is hanging on to Mwekassa's back as he tries to escape.
Mwekassa is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Parnasse has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mwekassa is in real trouble here. Parnasse gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mwekassa is tapping out! Parnasse wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Salahdine Parnasse!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Mwekassa scores with a kick to the body.
Al Saadoun looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Al Saadoun gets caught flat footed, as Mwekassa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mwekassa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Saadoun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Mwekassa from controlling successfully.
Mwekassa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mwekassa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mwekassa wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mwekassa would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Mwekassa from controlling successfully. #T1#
Mwekassa throws a big elbow that misses.
Al Saadoun tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mwekassa shoots in for a takedown but Al Saadoun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Mwekassa looking to score a takedown here. Al Saadoun is defending well but Mwekassa drives through and ends up in Al Saadoun's guard.
Al Saadoun keeping full guard, as Mwekassa tries to pass.
Mwekassa throwing strikes from guard but Al Saadoun blocks nicely.
Mwekassa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Our spies down at at Cozad The Island inform us that Al Saadoun has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mwekassa content to stall in guard here.
Mwekassa tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Saadoun is retaining full guard.
Mwekassa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Mwekassa 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mwekassa trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Saadoun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD#
Mwekassa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Al Saadoun managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mwekassa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mwekassa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Al Saadoun knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Mwekassa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mwekassa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mwekassa tries to score with some ground and pound. Al Saadoun controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4##SUB#
Mwekassa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Al Saadoun has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mwekassa controls the position from side control.
Al Saadoun is not content to let Mwekassa control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mwekassa tries for a kimura but Al Saadoun is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tshilomba Mwekassa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Al Saadoun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mwekassa counters with a two punch combo. #TD#
Mwekassa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mwekassa lands in his opponent's guard.
Mwekassa wants to pass the guard but Al Saadoun is keeping the position.
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Mwekassa from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mwekassa is stalling in the full guard.
Al Saadoun is breathing heavily.#T1#
Mwekassa throws a big elbow that misses.
Al Saadoun is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mwekassa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mwekassa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Al Saadoun's head.#SUB#
Mwekassa drops back looking for a leg! Al Saadoun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Saadoun manages to kick Mwekassa off! Mwekassa jumps back into Al Saadoun's guard.
Tshilomba Mwekassa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mwekassa wanted to stand there but Al Saadoun had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mwekassa throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Mwekassa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mwekassa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Mwekassa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Saadoun has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mwekassa is looking to take a break and control but Al Saadoun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Mwekassa thows a huge punch but Al Saadoun dodges it nicely.
Al Saadoun avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mwekassa.
Mwekassa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Mwekassa is trying to work for a kimura but Al Saadoun is defending well.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mwekassa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mwekassa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Saadoun can do to turn this around?
Mwekassa throwing shots but Al Saadoun is blocking nicely.
Mwekassa is pressing down on Al Saadoun's thigh, looking to free his foot. Al Saadoun is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Mwekassa closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Al Saadoun is not content to let Mwekassa control the position.
You can see the frustration on Al Saadoun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mwekassa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mwekassa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Saadoun keeps working. #SUB#
Mwekassa tries for a kimura but Al Saadoun is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tshilomba Mwekassa 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#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mwekassa. #CL#
Mwekassa closes the distance and clinches.
Mwekassa effectively controlling the action here.
Al Saadoun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Al Saadoun stops a takedown attempt from Mwekassa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mwekassa prevents it.
#BC#
Mwekassa breaks from the clinch.
Al Saadoun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Al Saadoun tries to keep at a distance but Mwekassa has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##TD#
Mwekassa wants the takedown. Al Saadoun is fighting it off but Mwekassa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Al Saadoun's guard against the cage.
Mwekassa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mwekassa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mwekassa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Mwekassa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mwekassa wants to control from the top but Al Saadoun keeps moving.
Mwekassa wants to pass the guard but Al Saadoun is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Saadoun takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mwekassa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tshilomba Mwekassa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Mwekassa takes the fight into the clinch.
Al Saadoun drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mwekassa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3##TD#
Mwekassa lands a takedown into guard.
Mwekassa content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Al Saadoun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mwekassa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mwekassa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Mwekassa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mwekassa trying to control but Al Saadoun is working from the bottom.
Al Saadoun trying to control the position.
Mwekassa wanted to stand there but Al Saadoun had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tshilomba Mwekassa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Saadoun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Saadoun wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tshilomba Mwekassa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mwekassa 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tshilomba Mwekassa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Mwekassa pushes El Mir up against the cage in a clinch.
Mwekassa tries to score a body lock takedown but El Mir shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Mwekassa pulls guard successfully.
Mwekassa looking for a sweep. Not yet Mwekassa, not yet.
El Mir trying to control but Mwekassa is working from the bottom.
Mwekassa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for El Mir on the ground.#SUB#
Mwekassa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Mir gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mwekassa looking to control but El Mir passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Mir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Mir moves nicely into side control.
Mwekassa tries to bench press El Mir off him but El Mir keeps the position.
Mwekassa wants to control but El Mir postures up.
El Mir trying to control the action but Mwekassa is working from the bottom. #T1##SU2#
El Mir stands up and beckons Mwekassa to his feet.
El Mir darts in looking for a takedown but Mwekassa gets double underhooks and turns El Mir into the cage. #CL#
Mwekassa clinches with his opponent.
El Mir is trying to pull guard but Mwekassa has him pressed against the cage.
El Mir letting Mwekassa take a breather here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mwekassa.
Mwekassa can't get the takedown.
El Mir jumps guard but Mwekassa stands there with El Mir around his waist. El Mir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tshilomba Mwekassa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed El Mir.
Mwekassa just leaning against El Mir, taking a breather. #BC#
Mwekassa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
El Mir scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Mwekassa moves into the clinch successfully.
El Mir looking to stall.
#TD#
Mwekassa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
El Mir slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
El Mir is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mwekassa defends it well.
El Mir passes into side control, despite Mwekassa's attempt to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Mir controlling from side mount.
Mwekassa is looking to regain half guard here but El Mir keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Mwekassa is trying to get back to his feet.
El Mir wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mwekassa keeps working.
Mwekassa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
El Mir tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
El Mir is looking to take a break and control but Mwekassa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mwekassa is looking for a sweep.
El Mir creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mwekassa sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
El Mir trying to control the position but Mwekassa is working away.
Mwekassa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mwekassa takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mwekassa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
El Mir wants to control but Mwekassa is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mohammed El Mir will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
El Mir takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
El Mir blocks a head kick by Mwekassa.
El Mir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mwekassa circles away quickly and effectively.
El Mir tries to clinch but Mwekassa is having none of it. #CL#
Mwekassa darts in and clinches El Mir up against the cage.
El Mir trying to stall but Mwekassa improves his position.
#BC#
Mwekassa breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Mwekassa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
El Mir works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mwekassa is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but El Mir has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mwekassa is looking to defend but El Mir has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mwekassa! El Mir pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mwekassa taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mohammed El Mir!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Piitpitunge has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mwekassa.
Piitpitunge is breathing heavily.
Mwekassa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Dony Piitpitunge has been cut.#TD2#
Mwekassa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mwekassa just content to control the position.
Mwekassa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mwekassa wants to stand but Piitpitunge has his arm trapped. #SUB2#
Mwekassa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Piitpitunge, who protects the arm well.
Mwekassa controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Mwekassa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Piitpitunge is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB2#
Mwekassa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Piitpitunge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mwekassa taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mwekassa is looking to take a break and control but Piitpitunge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Mwekassa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mwekassa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Piitpitunge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mwekassa off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
I really don't envy Mwekassa right now.
Mwekassa trying to control the hands but Piitpitunge won't let him. #T3#
Piitpitunge keeps control of the position as Mwekassa tries to break free.
Mwekassa trying to control the hands but Piitpitunge won't let him.
Mwekassa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mwekassa wants to control his opponent's hands but Piitpitunge gets his hands free.
Mwekassa tries to escape the position.
Piitpitunge wants to control but Mwekassa is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Mwekassa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Piitpitunge gets his hands free as Mwekassa looks to control.
Mwekassa is in bad spot here.
Mwekassa is trying to get back to his feet but Piitpitunge has full control of the position and if anything, Mwekassa has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mwekassa is in bad spot here.
Mwekassa is still trying to improve position.
Mwekassa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Piitpitunge has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mwekassa tries to escape but Piitpitunge has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mwekassa keeps trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mwekassa trying to control the action but Piitpitunge just sinks the hooks in.
Mwekassa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Piitpitunge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mwekassa wants to get back to his feet.
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 Dony Piitpitunge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dony Piitpitunge's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Piitpitunge fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Mwekassa dives in and scores a takedown into Piitpitunge's guard.
Mwekassa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mwekassa advances position into side control!
Mwekassa controls the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mwekassa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Piitpitunge is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Mwekassa wants to stand but Piitpitunge has his arm trapped.
Mwekassa happy to just control the position for now.
Mwekassa misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mwekassa in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Mwekassa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Piitpitunge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tshilomba Mwekassa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mwekassa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Mwekassa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
Mwekassa working the strikes but Piitpitunge uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Mwekassa wants to stand but Piitpitunge has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mwekassa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Piitpitunge stops Mwekassa from passing to mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Piitpitunge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mwekassa off and has taken his back!
Piitpitunge controlling well, preventing Mwekassa from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mwekassa wants to get back to his feet.
Mwekassa wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tshilomba Mwekassa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dony Piitpitunge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Mwekassa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mwekassa controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Piitpitunge is defending against the submission attempts here by Mwekassa.
#SUB2#
Mwekassa seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mwekassa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mwekassa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Piitpitunge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mwekassa.
Piitpitunge is trying to control but can't.
Piitpitunge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mwekassa.
Mwekassa is taking a breather. Piitpitunge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mwekassa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mwekassa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Piitpitunge being controlled here, momentarily.
Piitpitunge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mwekassa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Piitpitunge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mwekassa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Piitpitunge's guard.
Mwekassa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mwekassa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Mwekassa looking to score a takedown here. Piitpitunge is defending well but Mwekassa drives through and ends up in Piitpitunge's guard.
Mwekassa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mwekassa is continuing to stall.#T4#
Piitpitunge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mwekassa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Mwekassa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mwekassa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mwekassa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Mwekassa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mwekassa showed some decent athleticism there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mwekassa throwing shots but Piitpitunge is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tshilomba Mwekassa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mwekassa 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tshilomba Mwekassa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.#TD2#
Mwekassa scores with a takedown into Lee's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mwekassa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee is looking to stand up but Mwekassa isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mwekassa is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Mwekassa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.#REVR##T1#
Mwekassa has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Mwekassa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Mwekassa.#SUB2#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mwekassa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Mwekassa's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mwekassa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lee is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mwekassa.
Mwekassa is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mwekassa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mwekassa looking for a sweep but Lee has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mwekassa throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mwekassa is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Lee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mwekassa manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mwekassa is trying to improve his position.
Mwekassa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mwekassa tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position. #T3#
Mwekassa is not content to let Lee control the position.
Mwekassa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mwekassa looks to move to half guard but instead Lee has passed into mount! Damn!
Mwekassa gets back to half guard.
Mwekassa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Lee prevents Mwekassa from standing back up.
Mwekassa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Mwekassa is trying to stand.
Mwekassa trying to control here.
Mwekassa tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Mwekassa gets back to full guard.
Mwekassa looking for a sweep. Not yet Mwekassa, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee prevents Mwekassa from getting back to his feet.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mwekassa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choong Il Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mwekassa misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Mwekassa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mwekassa throwing strikes but missing.
Lee wants to sweep here but Mwekassa controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mwekassa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Lee wants to stand but Mwekassa is controlling the position.
Mwekassa wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mwekassa throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD2#
Mwekassa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mwekassa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face as Mwekassa controls the position. #T2##SUB2#
Mwekassa swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mwekassa's guard.#SUB2#
Mwekassa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mwekassa tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Mwekassa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lee has picked Mwekassa up and slammed him! Mwekassa can't keep hold of the triangle and Lee manages to pass to side control!
The strikes coming from Lee are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Mwekassa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee has control of an arm but Mwekassa manages to advance to Lee's back!
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!#SUB2#
Mwekassa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mwekassa doesn't have the hooks in and Lee manages to turn into his guard.
#T3#
Lee wants to control from the top but Mwekassa keeps moving.
Mwekassa wants to sweep but no luck.
Mwekassa throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mwekassa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee wants to get up but he can't break Mwekassa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mwekassa trying to control the position.
Lee is standing up over Mwekassa. Mwekassa looks to escape but Lee dives into side control.
Mwekassa is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mwekassa tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Mwekassa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Choong Il Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mwekassa is not content to let Lee control the position.
Mwekassa is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee wants to stand but Mwekassa has his arm trapped. #SUB#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mwekassa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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 Choong Il Lee will probably get the nod.
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#
Mwekassa lands a head kick!
Mwekassa throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Mwekassa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lee is trying to defend but Mwekassa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee trying to control but Mwekassa postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mwekassa thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Mwekassa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mwekassa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mwekassa wants to stand but Lee has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Mwekassa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mwekassa.
Mwekassa is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mwekassa as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Mwekassa has managed to clinch.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Mwekassa decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Mwekassa is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Mwekassa is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Mwekassa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mwekassa controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself. #T3##SUB2#
Mwekassa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Mwekassa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mwekassa is keeping the position for now.
Mwekassa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mwekassa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Mwekassa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T4#
Mwekassa is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mwekassa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mwekassa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mwekassa controlling the pace.
Mwekassa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tshilomba Mwekassa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lee 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choong Il Lee!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Mwekassa throws a sloppy head kick and Warrington moves out of range easily.
Warrington thows a leg kick but Mwekassa checks it #TD2#
and Mwekassa counters with a single leg into guard. Warrington didn't expect that.
Warrington is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mwekassa dives into side control.
#REVR#
Warrington is trying to buck Mwekassa off.
Mwekassa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mwekassa tries to score with some ground and pound. Warrington controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Warrington is looking to regain half guard here but Mwekassa keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrington wants to control but Mwekassa postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mwekassa wants to stand but Warrington is controlling his arm.#T1#
Mwekassa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Warrington can't do much from the bottom here.
Mwekassa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Warrington is looking for a sweep.
Warrington tries to escape but Mwekassa is in control.
Warrington parries the strikes from Mwekassa easily there. Mwekassa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Warrington to escape.
Mwekassa trying to control the action but Warrington is working from the bottom.
I wouldn't like to be where Warrington is right now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Mwekassa stands up and beckons Warrington to his feet.
Mwekassa tries to close the distance and clinch but Warrington swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mwekassa looks to clinch
and Warrington counters with a stiff right hand.
Warrington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mwekassa but Mwekassa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mwekassa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Warrington looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mwekassa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Warrington.
Mwekassa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Warrington.
Mwekassa misses with a takedown
and Warrington counters with a left to the body.
Warrington shoots in looking for a takedown. Mwekassa tries to sprawl out of it but Warrington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mwekassa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Warrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Warrington will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mwekassa.
Warrington misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Mwekassa gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Mwekassa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Warrington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mwekassa trying to control the position but Warrington is working away. #T4#
Mwekassa has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Warrington defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mwekassa.
Warrington might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mwekassa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Warrington really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tshilomba Mwekassa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mwekassa scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mwekassa.
Mwekassa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Warrington counters with a nice uppercut.
Warrington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mwekassa is fending him off so far but Warrington persists. Nope, Mwekassa circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Warrington closes the distance and clinches.
Mwekassa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warrington has him pressed against the cage.
Mwekassa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mwekassa taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrington changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mwekassa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Warrington lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mwekassa circles away quickly and effectively.
Mwekassa throws a body punch but Warrington moves out of range.
Warrington is looking to counter punch.
Mwekassa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mwekassa wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Warrington. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Warrington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warrington wants it to stay on the feet.
Warrington tests Mwekassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Mwekassa looking to score a takedown here. Warrington is defending well but Mwekassa drives through and ends up in Warrington's guard.
Warrington is looking to stand back up but Mwekassa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Warrington. #REVR#
Mwekassa stalling.
Mwekassa wants to stand up but Warrington has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mwekassa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2##SUB2#
Mwekassa is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Warrington is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tshilomba Mwekassa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Mecgregor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD2#
Mwekassa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mecgregor throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mwekassa postures up.
Mwekassa throws a big right hand that misses.
Mwekassa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mwekassa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Mecgregor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mecgregor is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mwekassa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mecgregor being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mecgregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
Mwekassa closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mecgregor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mwekassa.
Mwekassa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Mwekassa has gone for a leg lock! Mecgregor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mwekassa's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Mwekassa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Mwekassa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mecgregor preventing the sweep.
Mecgregor prevents Mwekassa from getting back to his feet.
Mwekassa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Mwekassa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mwekassa trying to keep a closed guard but Mecgregor is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Mwekassa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mecgregor is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mwekassa.
Mwekassa struggling a bit here.#T3#
Mwekassa is looking for a sweep.
Mwekassa tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Mwekassa is looking to improve his position but Mecgregor isn't that keen on the idea.
Mwekassa is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mecgregor blocks Mwekassa's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. #T4#
Mwekassa is looking to improve his position but Mecgregor isn't that keen on the idea.
Mecgregor avoids the attempt from Mwekassa to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mwekassa is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Mecgregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mwekassa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mwekassa throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Mwekassa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mecgregor on his heels. He'll look to pass Mecgregor's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Mecgregor has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mwekassa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Mwekassa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mwekassa has Mecgregor pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Mwekassa is looking for a triangle but Mecgregor pushes his legs off easily.
Mecgregor trying to control but Mwekassa is working from the bottom.
Mwekassa wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Mwekassa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mecgregor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mecgregor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Mwekassa controls Mecgregor momentarily but Mecgregor frees himself. #SUB2#
Mwekassa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mecgregor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mwekassa looking for a sweep. Not yet Mwekassa, not yet.
Mecgregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Mwekassa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mecgregor is really struggling to control Mwekassa but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mecgregor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Mwekassa working for a triangle but Mecgregor defends it easily.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Razor Mecgregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mwekassa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Razor Mecgregor has been cut.#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#
Mwekassa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mwekassa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mwekassa scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mecgregor to see if he's OK.
The ground and pound from Mwekassa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mwekassa controlling the position.
Mwekassa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3##SU2#
Mwekassa stands up. #TD2#
Mwekassa dives in and scores a takedown into Mecgregor's guard.
Mwekassa sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Mecgregor looking for a guillotine here but Mwekassa defends easily.
Mwekassa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Mwekassa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Mecgregor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mwekassa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tshilomba Mwekassa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Razor Mecgregor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mwekassa tries to close the distance and clinch but Mecgregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mecgregor lands with a slapping head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mwekassa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mecgregor misses with a straight right.
Mecgregor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mwekassa.#TD2#
Mwekassa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mecgregor sprawls well initially but Mwekassa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mwekassa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mwekassa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mwekassa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Mecgregor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mwekassa. #SUB2#
Mwekassa seems to be working for a kimura but Mecgregor defends the submission attempt.
Mwekassa lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Mwekassa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mwekassa is nestled in close to Mecgregor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Mwekassa seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Mwekassa seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mwekassa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mecgregor is looking for a sweep. Mwekassa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mwekassa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Mwekassa. #T3##SUB#
Mecgregor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mwekassa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mwekassa prevents Mecgregor from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mwekassa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mecgregor on his heels. He'll look to pass Mecgregor's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Mwekassa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mwekassa with a nice head shot there.
Tshilomba Mwekassa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mwekassa lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU2#
Mwekassa stands up from Mecgregor's guard - Mwekassa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mwekassa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mecgregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Mwekassa gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mwekassa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tshilomba Mwekassa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mwekassa 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tshilomba Mwekassa!
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