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Event:
Indomitable Wills
Date: Jun 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Peralta misses the shot to the body.
Scanlan dips to his left and cracks Peralta with an uppercut!
Peralta staying out of range there.
Scanlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peralta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peralta moves in looking to clinch but Scanlan pushes him off.
Scanlan swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Peralta counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Peralta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scanlan is keeping the position for now.
Peralta prevents Scanlan from getting back to his feet.
Peralta wants to control from the top but Scanlan keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peralta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Peralta wants to control from the top but Scanlan keeps moving. #T1#
Peralta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Peralta as he connects with a hook.
Peralta throws a leg kick but Scanlan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Scanlan moves out of range of the leg kick from Peralta.
Scanlan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Peralta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peralta is trying to force a seperation but Scanlan has the dominant position.#BC2#
Scanlan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peralta tries to clinch but Scanlan moves out of range.
Scanlan misses the shot to the body.
Scanlan missing with a left hand there. Peralta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peralta scores with a three punch combo!
#T2#
Scanlan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peralta.
Peralta throws a leg kick but Scanlan checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scanlan! But no joy.
Peralta scores with a decent looking hook.
Peralta scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peralta closes the distance and clinches up with Scanlan, looking for a takedown. Peralta pushes Scanlan against the cage but Scanlan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manu Peralta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scanlan throws a jab when Peralta was well out of range.
Scanlan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peralta.
Peralta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Scanlan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Peralta - the referee stops the clock and Scanlan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Peralta. Scanlan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Peralta doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Scanlan scores with a shot to the body.
Scanlan throws a hook but Peralta blocks it.
Scanlan lands a lovely overhand right.
Scanlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Scanlan misses.
Scanlan misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Scanlan throws a jab when Peralta was well out of range.
Peralta takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Connar Scanlan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peralta lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Peralta defending well as Scanlan loads up on a big left hand.
Scanlan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peralta.
Scanlan throws a lazy right hand but Peralta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scanlan looks to throw the jab but Peralta is out of range.
Peralta ducks under a wild hook from Scanlan.
Peralta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scanlan.
Peralta throws a right and a left that Scanlan avoids nicely.
Peralta misses with a right hand
and Peralta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scanlan walks into a straight right hand from Peralta.
Scanlan throws a jab when Peralta was well out of range.
Peralta fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scanlan is out of range.
No joy there for Peralta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Scanlan just misses with a punch to the body.
Peralta misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peralta slips under a jab from Scanlan.
As Scanlan looks to move away, Peralta throws a big counter combo but Scanlan just gets out of the way.
Peralta takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Peralta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Scanlan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peralta not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Peralta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Peralta is pushing down on Scanlan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scanlan is fighting to maintain full guard but Peralta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scanlan is refusing to be controlled, as Peralta sits in half guard.
Peralta is controlling the pace.
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 Manu Peralta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Scanlan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peralta moves away from the strike by Scanlan.
Scanlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peralta appears to be looking for a big counter.
Scanlan throws a big shot that misses.
Scanlan throws a hook to the side of Peralta's head but Peralta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scanlan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Peralta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peralta lands with a straight right. Scanlan didn't see that one coming.
Scanlan takes one to the side of the head.
Scanlan connects with a crisp jab.
Peralta scores with a jab to the head.
Scanlan blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Scanlan misses.
Scanlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peralta manages to avoid it.
Peralta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peralta staying out of range there.
Scanlan throws a poor cross that misses
and Peralta counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Scanlan is rocked!
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!
and Peralta counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Scanlan! He's just covering up as Peralta starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Peralta!
Manu Peralta decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Scanlan or perhaps it was just good defense by Odonnell, which made it look bad.
Odonnell leaves Scanlan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scanlan scores with a hook to the body. Odonnell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Odonnell closes the distance and clinches.
Odonnell wants to take the fight to the mat but Scanlan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Scanlan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Houston Odonnell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connar Scanlan.
Scanlan looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Odonnell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Scanlan uses from the top position.
Scanlan won't allow Odonnell to sweep him here.
Odonnell pulls Scanlan in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scanlan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Odonnell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Odonnell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Odonnell 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.
Odonnell is trying to keep Scanlan in close.
#T2##SUB2#
Scanlan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Odonnell dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Odonnell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scanlan's head.
Odonnell connects with a couple of short punches.
Odonnell chips away with some ground and pound.
Odonnell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Odonnell throws a big right hand that misses.
Odonnell scoring with some ground and pound.
Odonnell landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Odonnell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scanlan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Odonnell.
Odonnell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scanlan's head.
Odonnell lands a couple of elbows.
Odonnell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scanlan's head.
Odonnell has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Odonnell stands up over Scanlan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Odonnell scoring with some ground and pound.
Odonnell is working Scanlan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Odonnell is in close to Scanlan's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Scanlan controls Odonnell momentarily but Odonnell frees himself.
Scanlan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Odonnell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Odonnell landing some decent shots from guard.
Scanlan looking to control but Odonnell passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scanlan wants to control but Odonnell is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Houston Odonnell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Scanlan shoots for a double leg takedown but Odonnell sprawls well. He's pushed Scanlan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Odonnell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Scanlan sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Odonnell clinches with his opponent.
Odonnell is trying to drag Scanlan to the mat but Scanlan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Odonnell tightens his grip and picks Scanlan up, before dumping him to the ground. Scanlan manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Scanlan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Scanlan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Odonnell defends it nicely.
Odonnell is looking to counter the offense by Scanlan and move into the clinch.
Scanlan is breathing heavily.
Scanlan wants to clinch up but Odonnell keeps it at a distance.
Odonnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scanlan can do to turn this around?
Scanlan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T1##CL#
Odonnell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Odonnell looking for a takedown.
Odonnell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Odonnell tries to score a body lock takedown but Scanlan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Houston Odonnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scanlan prevents the takedown attempt.
Odonnell can't get the takedown.
Odonnell looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Scanlan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Scanlan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Odonnell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Scanlan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Odonnell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Scanlan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Odonnell.
Odonnell cracks Scanlan with a solid left hand.
Houston Odonnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Odonnell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Odonnell landing with the ground and pound.
Scanlan wants to get back to his feet but Odonnell passes into half guard.
Scanlan is trying to maintain the position but Odonnell is very close to passing his half guard.
Scanlan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Odonnell.
Odonnell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Scanlan wants to improve his position but Odonnell is controlling well.
Odonnell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Odonnell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Scanlan tries to roll over but Odonnell keeps him under control.
Odonnell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scanlan's head.
Odonnell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Odonnell working Scanlan over with strikes.
Scanlan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Odonnell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Odonnell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Odonnell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scanlan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Odonnell is working away from the top position though.
Odonnell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Odonnell thows a huge punch but Scanlan dodges it nicely.
Odonnell winds up and cracks Scanlan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Odonnell winds up and cracks Scanlan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odonnell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scanlan defending well though.
Scanlan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Odonnell.
Odonnell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Houston Odonnell dominated that second round.
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#
Scanlan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Odonnell avoids it really well and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Odonnell. #TD#
Scanlan gets caught napping as Odonnell dives in and scores a takedown. Scanlan manages to retain guard.
Scanlan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odonnell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Odonnell trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Odonnell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Odonnell landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Odonnell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Odonnell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Odonnell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Scanlan wants to stand but Odonnell is controlling the position.
Odonnell connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Odonnell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Odonnell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Odonnell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Odonnell landing some decent shots from guard.
Odonnell chips away with some ground and pound.#SU#
Odonnell stands up from Scanlan's guard - Odonnell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Odonnell keeps the fight on the outside.
Scanlan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Odonnell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Odonnell tries to clinch up.
Scanlan throws a fast counter high kick but Odonnell manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Odonnell scores with a shot to the body.
Scanlan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Odonnell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Scanlan somewhat.#TD#
Odonnell gets a takedown into half guard.
Scanlan tries to roll over but Odonnell keeps him under control.#T4#
Scanlan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Odonnell is working away from the top position though.
Odonnell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Odonnell drops an elbow to the side of Scanlan's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scanlan trying to control but Odonnell postures up.
Odonnell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Houston Odonnell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Odonnell 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Houston Odonnell!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Pole gets a clinch.
Scanlan looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pole lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Pole.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pole.
Pole lands with a right to the head.
Pole lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Scanlan is rocked!
Pole creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Scanlan's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Scanlan drops to his knees and Pole pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Pole!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Steele tries to clinch but Scanlan is having none of it.
Connar Scanlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Scanlan rushes Steele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Steele - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scanlan's elbow. #BC#
Steele manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Scanlan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Steele was covering up waiting for the punch and Scanlan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Scanlan looking to pass the guard.
Scanlan trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Scanlan controls the pace.#SU2#
Scanlan stands up and waves to Steele to follow him. #T1##CL#
Steele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Scanlan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scanlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Steele avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steele attempts a counter takedown but Scanlan avoids it well and moves away.
Scanlan throws a head kick that misses.
Steele feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Scanlan has Steele up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Steele with a lazy takedown attempt
and Scanlan counters with a left to the body. #T2#
A jab from Steele finds it's way through Scanlan's defenses. #CL2#
Scanlan clinches with his opponent.
Steele working hard to break the clinch.
Steele can't break the clinch.
Steele taking a breather.#BC#
Steele manages to break the clinch.
Scanlan lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Maximo Steele has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scanlan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Scanlan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Steele tries to kick Scanlan off in order to stand up. Scanlan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Steele wants to get back to his feet but Scanlan is dominant here and he's now got Steele's back!
Steele just trying to survive but Scanlan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steele really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T3#
Scanlan missing with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Scanlan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Steele has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Scanlan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Steele's body.
Steele is trying to break free.
Scanlan controls the action.
Steele is trying to stand back up.
Scanlan biding his time, controlling Steele. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Steele is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Scanlan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Steele preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Scanlan.
Steele trying to control the action but Scanlan just sinks the hooks in.
Scanlan misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connar Scanlan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximo Steele's cut.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Scanlan rushes Steele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steele is trying to pull guard but Scanlan has him pressed against the cage.
Steele tries to break free but Scanlan pushes him back against the cage.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Scanlan has him pressed against the cage.
Steele wants to get back to striking at distance but Scanlan won't allow it.
#TD2#
Scanlan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Steele is not content to let Scanlan control the position.
Scanlan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SU2#
Scanlan decides to stand and escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scanlan throws a sloppy head kick and Steele moves out of range easily.
Scanlan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steele. Steele obviously looking to wear him down.
Scanlan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scanlan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1##TD2#
Steele tries to sprawl but Scanlan drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Scanlan stands up out of the half guard.
Scanlan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Steele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Scanlan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steele to the mat! Steele manages to get full guard.
Scanlan is breathing heavily.
Steele not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Steele is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scanlan passes Steele's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Scanlan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Steele defends it well. #T2#
Steele is looking to control Scanlan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steele avoid being mounted?
Scanlan prevents Steele from standing back up.
Steele tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Scanlan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Scanlan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#T3##SUB2#
Scanlan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Steele to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Steele shrugs it off.
Steele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steele throwing hammer fists to the chest of Scanlan. What's that going to do exactly?
Steele tries to hold on but Scanlan postures up.
Steele is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Steele is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Steele is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Steele is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scanlan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Let's hope that Scanlan 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.
Steele tries to buck Scanlan off but Scanlan takes his back!
Steele tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele trying to control the position but Scanlan manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connar Scanlan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maximo Steele's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Scanlan fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Scanlan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Steele's guard.
Scanlan trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Steele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scanlan throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scanlan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Scanlan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steele is one step ahead there. #T1#
Scanlan controlling the position.
Steele keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scanlan's head.
Scanlan throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SU#
Steele stands up from Scanlan's guard - Steele perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scanlan.
#TD2#
Steele gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Steele scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Scanlan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Scanlan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Scanlan trying to mount his opponent but Steele defends it.
Steele slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Steele is wriggling around but Scanlan manages to pass to half guard.
Scanlan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T3#
Scanlan thows a huge punch but Steele dodges it nicely.
Steele wants to control but Scanlan is keeping busy.
Scanlan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Steele is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Connar Scanlan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steele is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steele is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Steele swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. #T4#
Scanlan wants to control the pace but Steele is squirming around nicely.
Scanlan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Steele wants to control but Scanlan is having none of it.
Scanlan throwing strikes here but Steele is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Steele keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Steele throwing hammer fists to the chest of Scanlan. What's that going to do exactly?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele blocking the ground and pound.
Maximo Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Connar Scanlan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scanlan content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connar Scanlan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scanlan 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connar Scanlan!
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