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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kronen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Weiss was covering up waiting for the punch and Kronen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kronen looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Weiss is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weiss wants to control but Kronen passes easily into half guard.
Weiss is holding on to half guard well.
Weiss is trying to get back to full guard.
Weiss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss trying to control here.
Kronen wants to take a breather but Weiss is having none of it. #T1#
Weiss wants to get back to full guard.
Kronen is thwarting Weiss's attempts to control the position.
Weiss wants to get back to full guard.
Weiss is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kronen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kronen's back!
The referee is taking a good look at Kronen as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Weiss!
Weiss lands shots from the back.
Kronen just trying to survive but Weiss is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Weiss connects with a big shot to the side of Kronen's head.
Kronen trying to control the hands but Weiss breaks the grip. #T2#
Weiss has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kronen.
Weiss lands shots from the back.
Kronen trying to control but not successfully.
Kronen wants to escape the position.
Weiss is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kronen up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronen can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Weiss working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Weiss looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
#SUB#
Weiss patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kronen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kronen is trying to remain composed but Weiss is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#SUB#
Weiss is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Weiss is not going to allow Kronen to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Kronen turns into Weiss and is now in his guard.
Weiss keeping full guard, as Kronen tries to pass.
Weiss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kronen wants to pass the guard but Weiss is keeping the position.
Weiss pulls Kronen in close to prevent any damage.
Kronen wants to control from the top but Weiss keeps moving. #T4#
Kronen throws a big elbow that misses.
Weiss has his hands on Kronen's head, controlling the position.
Kronen wants to get up but he can't break Weiss's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kronen trying to control but Weiss is working from the bottom.
Weiss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Weiss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Weiss's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Kronen tries to keep at a distance but Weiss has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weiss wants to take the fight to the mat but Kronen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Weiss is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Kronen tightens his grip and picks Weiss up, before dumping him to the ground. Weiss manages to land in guard.
Kronen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weiss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kronen won't allow Weiss to sweep him here.
Weiss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kronen tries to free his leg and advance position but Weiss is retaining full guard.
Kronen wants to control from the top but Weiss keeps moving. #T1#
Weiss keeping full guard, as Kronen tries to pass.
Bobby Weiss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Kronen drops back looking for a leg! Weiss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weiss manages to kick Kronen off! Kronen jumps back into Weiss's guard.
Kronen wants to control from the top but Weiss keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Weiss gets caught napping as Kronen dives in and scores a takedown. Weiss manages to retain guard.#ES#
Weiss manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T2##CL2#
Kronen rushes Weiss and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Weiss jumps guard and drags Kronen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Weiss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kronen.
Weiss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Weiss has control of Kronen's left arm, preventing Kronen from doing any damage.
Weiss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Weiss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Weiss pulls Kronen in close to prevent any damage.
Kronen trying to control but Weiss is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Weiss clinches.
Weiss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Weiss. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Weiss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Weiss. #TD#
Weiss manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kronen trying to control but Weiss is working from the bottom.
Kronen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Weiss is proving hard to escape from.
Weiss keeping moving, preventing Kronen from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weiss wants to sweep here but Kronen controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Weiss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Weiss's cut.
That's time! Weiss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Weiss moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weiss. #BC#
Weiss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Kronen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Weiss kicks Kronen off and gets back to his feet.#CL#
Weiss clinches with his opponent.
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!#TD2#
Kronen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Weiss kicks Kronen off and gets back to his feet.
Weiss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kronen can do to turn this around?
Kronen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weiss shoots for a takedown but Kronen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Weiss fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kronen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Kronen gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Kronen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Weiss prevents Kronen from moving into mount.
Weiss tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Weiss's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Kronen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weiss has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Weiss holding on.#SUB2#
Kronen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Weiss has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kronen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weiss keeps working.
Weiss is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Kronen wants to stand up but Weiss is controlling the position.
Weiss is positioning himself well to prevent Kronen advancing to mount.
Kronen stalling away here and it's allowed Weiss to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kronen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Weiss manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Weiss postures up.
#SUB2#
Kronen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weiss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weiss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kronen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weiss. #T4#
Weiss postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Weiss's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Kronen looking for a guillotine here but Weiss defends easily.
Kronen 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.#SUB2#
Kronen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weiss defends it easily.
Kronen 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Weiss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Weiss, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Weiss!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Andrews moves into the clinch.
Andrews jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kronen walks away with a smile on his face. Andrews gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kronen fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Andrews.
Andrews lands a high kick!
#CL#
Andrews rushes Kronen and presses him up against the cage.
Kronen goes for a takedown attempt but Andrews pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Andrews tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Kronen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES#
Andrews makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrews throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Erik Kronen has been cut.
Kronen looks winded!
Andrews throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kronen's head.#T1#
Andrews connects with the punch.
Kronen tries to clinch there but Andrews circles away.
Andrews tries to counter with a takedown but Kronen is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Andrews gets a clinch.
Andrews tries to pull guard but Kronen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Kronen gets control of Andrews's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kronen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kronen working a defensive guard here.
Andrews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andrews is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andrews trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Andrews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Andrews won't allow Kronen to sweep him here.
Andrews postures up and lands a big shot to Kronen's brow.
Andrews throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Andrews postures up and lands a big shot to Kronen's brow. #SUB2#
Kronen is looking for a triangle but Andrews pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews working some strikes from top position.
Andrews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kronen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Andrews working some strikes from top position.
Andrews lands a couple of elbows.
Andrews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kronen's head.
Andrews distracts Kronen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andrews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kronen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andrews with a flurry of punches that miss.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kronen can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Kronen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Andrews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Andrews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kronen is trying to keep Andrews in close.
#T3#
Andrews postures up and lands a big shot to Kronen's brow.
Andrews landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andrews postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Andrews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kronen trying to control the position.
Andrews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Andrews preventing the sweep.
Andrews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Andrews chips away with some ground and pound.
Andrews works over Kronen with some ground and pound from guard.
Andrews lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Andrews works over Kronen with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Andrews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andrews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kronen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andrews manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Kronen trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Andrews wants to get back to his feet but Kronen is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Kronen gets to his feet. Andrews looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradford Andrews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik Kronen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Andrews tries to clinch but Kronen is having none of it.
A cross from Andrews lands.
Andrews tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrews connects with a high kick.
Andrews slaps away a takedown attempt from Kronen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Andrews is looking to clinch but Kronen is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kronen can do to turn this around?
Kronen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Andrews is fending him off so far but Kronen persists. Nope, Andrews circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrews looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Andrews works Kronen's body with a nice hook.
Kronen is breathing heavily.#T1#
Andrews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kronen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Andrews tries to clinch there but Kronen circles away.
Erik Kronen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andrews throws a nice head kick!
Andrews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Andrews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kronen.
It looked like Andrews was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bradford Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Kronen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Andrews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Andrews digs a good body shot into Kronen's ribs.#T2#
Andrews throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kronen's head.
Andrews tries to clinch up but Kronen circles away and keeps his distance.
Bradford Andrews is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Kronen gets tackled into the cage by Andrews. Andrews maintains the clinch.
Andrews tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kronen smiles and moves away.
Kronen shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrews sprawls well. He's pushed Kronen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andrews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andrews unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kronen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kronen prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3##TD#
Andrews gets control of Kronen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Andrews will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Andrews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kronen stands and throws Andrews's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Kronen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Andrews has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kronen but great work by Andrews.#SUB#
Andrews looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kronen parries the strikes from Andrews easily there. Andrews is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kronen to escape.
Kronen tries to bench press Andrews off him but Andrews keeps the position. #T4#
Andrews cracks Kronen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kronen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Andrews working over Kronen with some ground and pound. Kronen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kronen is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Andrews there. #SUB#
Andrews is working for a submission of some sort.
Kronen trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kronen is looking for a sweep. Andrews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andrews thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kronen's head.
Andrews scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Andrews is nestled in close to Kronen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradford Andrews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erik Kronen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Good standup being displayed there by Kronen as he connects with a hook.
Andrews throws a head kick that misses.
Kronen misses with a takedown attempt
and Andrews counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kronen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andrews tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kronen has his takedown stuffed
and Andrews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews scores with a head kick. Kronen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Andrews gets a clinch. #TD#
Andrews manages to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Kronen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrews is keeping the position for now.
Kronen wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
Andrews is pulling down on Kronen's head. It's preventing any offense from Kronen, at least for the moment.
Kronen trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Andrews keeping full guard, as Kronen tries to pass. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Andrews manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T2##TD#
Andrews has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kronen uses from the top position.
Andrews preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kronen controlling from the top position.
Andrews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andrews tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Kronen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kronen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T3#
Andrews keeping full guard, as Kronen tries to pass.
Kronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kronen shoots in for a takedown but Andrews shows good takedown defense.
Bradford Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Kronen.#CL#
Andrews rushes Kronen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Andrews gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kronen.
Andrews is trying to pull guard but Kronen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andrews is trying to pull guard but Kronen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Kronen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kronen is trying to control the position but Andrews postures up.
Andrews keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kronen's head.
Andrews distracts Kronen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Andrews won't allow Kronen to get back to his feet.
Andrews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kronen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andrews. #SUB2#
Kronen working for a triangle but Andrews defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kronen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andrews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bradford Andrews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andrews 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bradford Andrews!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kronen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kirk gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kirk really is a fat lump.
Kronen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kirk is looking to escape.
Kronen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SU2#
Kronen gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD2#
Kronen gets a takedown into half guard.
Kronen is just content to waste time from the top position. Kirk takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
Kronen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kirk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kronen looking to pass the guard.
Kronen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kronen wants to control from the top but Kirk keeps moving. #ES#
Kirk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kronen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Kronen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kronen manages to end up in side control.#SUB2#
Kronen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kronen looks winded!#T2#
Kronen trying to control the position but Kirk is working away. #SUB2#
Kronen swings around for an armbar but Kirk sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kronen's guard.#SUB2#
Kirk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kirk wanted to stand there but Kronen had control of the position. #T3#
Kronen is trying to control the position but Kirk postures up. #SUB#
Kirk drops back looking for a leg! Kronen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kronen manages to kick Kirk off! Kirk jumps back into Kronen's guard. #SUB2#
Kronen looking for subs off his back but Kirk has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kronen defends it well.
Kirk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kronen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kirk jumps into side control!#SUB#
Kirk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kronen is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kirk tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kirk has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Kirk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Kronen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kirk manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Kronen gets control of Kirk's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kronen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kronen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kirk has passed into half guard!
#SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura but Kronen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirk to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kirk seems to be looking for submissions.
Kronen is breathing heavily.#T1##SUB#
Kirk 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.
Kronen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kirk is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Kirk 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kronen is trying to maintain the position but Kirk is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kronen is defending against the submission attempts here by Kirk.
Kirk is thwarting Kronen's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Kirk 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.
Kronen wants to improve his position but Kirk is controlling well.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kronen is trying to control but Kirk manages to pass to mount!
#SUB#
Kirk is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kronen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kronen is looking to improve his position but Kirk isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kirk looking for a guillotine from mount but Kronen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Kirk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Kronen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kirk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kronen is in Kirk's guard.#SUB2#
Kronen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kirk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kronen has Kirk in his guard.#REVR#
Kirk preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kronen can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kronen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kirk defends it easily.
Kirk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kronen's head.
Kronen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Kirk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kronen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SU2#
Kronen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kirk fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Kirk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kronen is looking for a sweep. Kirk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Kronen is defending against the submission attempts here by Kirk.
#SUB2#
Kronen looking for subs from the bottom but Kirk mounts him!#T2#
Kirk content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Kirk working for a guillotine from mount but Kronen is in no mood to give up.
Kirk prevents Kronen from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Kirk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Kirk with shots to the head and body - Kronen looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kronen gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kronen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilson Kirk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Kronen actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kronen defends it well. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Kirk is working for a kimura but Kronen is defending it quite comfortably.
Kronen wants to control but Kirk is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kirk is working for a kimura but Kronen is defending it quite comfortably.
Erik Kronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson Kirk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kronen regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilson Kirk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kirk, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Kirk!
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