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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Lupus moves into range and clinches up with Killa.
Killa is trying to force a seperation but Lupus has the dominant position.
Killa is trying to break the clinch but Lupus has him pressed against the cage.
Lupus tries to pull guard but Killa holds him up against the cage and eventually Lupus drops back down to his feet.
Lupus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Killa's efforts to push away.
Killa is trying to push Lupus away but Lupus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Lupus. #CUT2#
It looks like Ricard Killa has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lupus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Killa is trying to break free.
Lupus creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Killa's defenses.
Lupus lands a nice elbow.
Killa wants to break free but Lupus has control.
Killa is trying to break the clinch but Lupus is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa is trying to break free.#TD2#
Lupus has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Killa regains guard immediately. #ES#
Killa pushes Lupus off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lupus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lupus. Lupus obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1##CL2#
Lupus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Killa has had enough of the clinch but Lupus keeps him there for the moment.
Killa is trying to break free.
Lupus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Killa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lupus can turn it around.
Killa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killa is pressed up against the cage. Lupus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Killa down to the mat. Killa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Killa misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Lupus instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Lupus manages to break the clinch.
Lupus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lupus wants to clinch up but Killa keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Lupus drives through and clinches with Killa against the cage.
Lupus slows down the pace here.
Killa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Killa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Killa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ricard Killa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Lupus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lupus.
Killa is breathing heavily.
Killa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lupus taking a breather.
Lupus lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Killa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lupus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Ricard Killa's cut is getting worse.
Lupus lands a nice elbow.
Killa wants to get back to striking at distance but Lupus won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Lupus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lupus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lupus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Killa's efforts to push away.
Lupus stalling.
#BC2#
Lupus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killa misses with a hook. Lupus ducked under it nicely.
Duke Lupus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Lupus closes the distance and pushes Killa back into the cage.#BC2#
Lupus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lupus is looking to score with low kicks.
Lupus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lupus moves in looking to clinch but Killa pushes him off.#CL2#
Lupus clinches up with Killa and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lupus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Killa takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Ricard Killa's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lupus is stalling here.
Killa wants to get back to striking at distance but Lupus won't allow it.
Lupus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lupus comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
Jeez, Ricard Killa's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lupus slowing the pace effectively.
Lupus lands a nice elbow.
Lupus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Killa is rocked!
Lupus throws an upwards elbow that knocks Killa out cold! Wow! You do not see a knockout like that very often - that will be on youtube highlights for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Duke Lupus!
Ricard Killa spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck the ANC'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2018 |
#R1#
McGee scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Killa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Killa backs away, McGee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Killa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGee can pounce on him.
McGee throws out a loose jab but Killa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Killa. Those never looked like landing.
Killa throws a lazy uppercut
and McGee counters with a straight right hand.
Killa misses with a right hand
and McGee counters with a left to the body.
Killa swings widly with a right hand
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand.
McGee scores with the left hand. Killa knows he should have avoided that one.
Killa throws a jab when McGee was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
McGee gets the takedown into side control. #ROC#
Killa is rocked!
A big shot lands for McGee! That's hurt Killa! Will he recover? McGee fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timothy McGee!
A relieved looking Timothy McGee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Ricard Killa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck the ANC'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Several blocks a jab.
Several throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Killa staying out of range there.
Several misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloppy strikes from Killa. Those never looked like landing.
Several fails with a takedown attempt.
Several thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Killa.
Jab from Killa.#CL#
Several has closed the distance and engaged Killa in a clinch.
A short right from Several .
Killa is trying to push Several away but Several has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Killa is trying to force a seperation but Several has the dominant position.
Killa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Several throws a punch but it's blocked by Killa.
Several misses with a short punch on the inside.
Several swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Killa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Several makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killa is trying to break the clinch but Several is controlling him.
Killa wants to get back to striking at distance but Several won't allow it.
Killa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Several scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Several makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killa is trying to break the clinch but Several has him pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Several .
Several lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Several working aggressively here.
Several lands an uppercut.
Several misses with the head strike.
Several misses with some punches.
Killa wants to get back to striking at distance but Several won't allow it.
Several lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Several misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killa is trying to break the clinch but Several has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Killa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Several .
Killa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Several .
Killa is looking to break free of the clinch but Several has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killa.
Several gets through Killa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Killa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Killa can't break the clinch.
Several fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Several lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killa tries to break free but Several pushes him back against the cage.
Several keeps control of Killa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Several creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Killa has had enough of the clinch but Several keeps him there for the moment.
Several misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Several .
Several misses with a punch on the inside.
Several lands a hook that snaps the head of Killa backwards. #T3#
Several lands a left hand that snaps the head of Killa backwards.
Several lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Killa is rocked!
Killa looks winded!
Several lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killa is still on wobbly legs! Can Several finish him?
Several lands a big right hand that drops Killa! The killer instinct kicks in and Several finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Several !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shark Several !
Shark Several decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Killa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marlow .
Ricard Killa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marlow on the side of the head.
Marlow ducks right into an uppercut from Killa.
Marlow avoids the body shot from Killa.
Killa thuds his right hand into Marlow 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marlow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killa doesn't seem bothered though.
Marlow moves away from the strike by Killa.
Killa moves out of range of the body kick from Marlow .
Nice sprawl there from Killa as Marlow shoots in.
Killa throws out a leg kick but Marlow moves out of range and Killa only half commits.
Marlow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Killa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marlow wants to clinch up but Killa keeps it at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Killa scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killa throws a right and a left that Marlow avoids nicely.
Marlow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Killa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Killa connects with the punch.
Killa tests Marlow 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Killa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marlow doesn't seem bothered though.
Marlow closes the distance and clinches up with Killa, looking for a takedown. Marlow pushes Killa against the cage but Killa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Marlow . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killa cracks Marlow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Killa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Marlow had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A nice combination there by Killa.
Killa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Killa misses with a straight left.
Killa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Marlow .
Killa looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Marlow moves into range and clinches up with Killa.
Marlow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Killa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Killa's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Marlow jumps guard.
#T2##ES#
Marlow has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Killa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Marlow is trying to drag Killa to the mat but Killa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Marlow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Killa after a bit of a struggle.
Killa is trying to force a seperation but Marlow has the dominant position.#BC#
Marlow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marlow shoots in for a takedown but Killa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Marlow closes the distance and pushes Killa back into the cage.
Killa is trying to break the clinch but Marlow has him pressed against the cage.
Killa can't break the clinch.
Marlow keeps control of Killa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Marlow has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Killa uses from the top position.
Marlow bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Killa's guard. #REVR#
Marlow looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Marlow slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Killa.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killa can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Marlow decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Killa thuds his right hand into Marlow 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marlow has a takedown stuffed.
Killa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Marlow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Killa stuffs the takedown.
Marlow fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Killa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been informed that Killa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marlow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Killa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marlow .
The fighters circle momentarily. Killa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marlow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killa as he avoids it easily.
Ricard Killa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Killa.
Killa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Killa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Marlow clinches up against the cage.
Killa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Marlow turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Killa tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marlow with shots to the head and body - Killa looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricard Killa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Killa misses with a body punch
and Marlow counters with a left and a right that stings Killa. #CUT#
It looks like Ricard Killa has been cut.
Marlow takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marlow wants to clinch up but Killa keeps it at a distance.
Killa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marlow moves away.
Killa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marlow fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Marlow closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Killa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marlow fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Marlow . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Marlow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Killa.
Marlow fails with the takedown
and Killa counters with a nice uppercut.
Killa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Killa is breathing heavily.
Killa slaps away a takedown attempt from Marlow , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Killa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marlow takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marlow shoots in looking for a takedown but Killa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marlow 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marlow shoots in for a double leg but Killa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Killa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Killa cracks Marlow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marlow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Marlow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Killa scores with a decent looking hook.
Marlow shoots in and drives through. Killa sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Killa lands with a hook. Marlow tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Marlow tries to clinch but Killa moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Killa.
Marlow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marlow takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Killa misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Killa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marlow .
Marlow closes the distance and clinches up with Killa, looking for a takedown. Marlow pushes Killa against the cage but Killa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marlow walks into a straight right hand from Killa.
Nice uppercut lands for Killa. That snapped Marlow 's head back.
Marlow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Killa finds it's way round the side to connect with Marlow 's head.
Killa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ricard Killa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marlow is looking to clinch.
Marlow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Killa. That one must have hurt.
Gordon Marlow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marlow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Killa pinned against the cage. Killa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marlow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Killa stuns Marlow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Killa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marlow closes this distance looking for a takedown but Killa circles away.
Killa throws a counter combo.
Killa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marlow shoots in looking for a takedown but Killa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marlow 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Marlow clinches up with Killa and pushes him back against the cage.
Killa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marlow effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Marlow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Killa connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricard Killa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricard Killa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab, jab by Marlow - just one landing.
Marlow blocks a jab.
Killa works the jab nicely.
Killa misses with a low kick as Marlow jumps back.
Killa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Marlow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marlow closes the distance and clinches up with Killa, looking for a takedown. Marlow pushes Killa against the cage but Killa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marlow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Killa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Killa scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Marlow .
Marlow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killa's waist but Killa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marlow off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Marlow . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marlow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Killa! But no joy.
Killa scores with a nice right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killa scores with a hook to the body. Marlow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Killa as Marlow shoots in.
Killa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marlow on the side of the head.
Killa connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick by Marlow misses
and Killa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marlow takes one to the side of the head.
Killa slaps away a takedown attempt from Marlow , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Killa lands a slapping body shot.
Killa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Marlow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killa manages to avoid it.
As Marlow backs off Killa throws a huge counter combo but Marlow manages to avoid it all.
Nice uppercut there from Killa.
Killa misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killa throws a jab when Marlow was well out of range.
Marlow tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Killa manages to circle out of the way.
Killa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marlow in his tracks.
Marlow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killa.
Killa misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marlow is looking for a takedown.
Killa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marlow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Marlow drops down looking for an ankle pick but Killa pulls his leg out and moves away.
Killa leaves Marlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Killa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marlow is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Killa.
Marlow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Killa sprawls well. Killa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marlow gets slowly back to his feet.
Killa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Killa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marlow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marlow or perhaps it was just good defense by Killa, which made it look bad.
Killa looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
A jab from Killa finds it's way through Marlow 's defenses.
A jab from Killa misses.
Killa connects with a crisp jab.
Marlow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Killa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marlow .
Marlow feinted with a counter takedown.
Killa moves out of range of the body kick.
Marlow ducks under a wild hook from Killa.#CL#
Marlow moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marlow is stalling here.
Gordon Marlow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricard Killa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marlow scores with a shot to the side of Killa's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricard Killa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricard Killa!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Killa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Arlovski is trying to keep Killa in close.
Killa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Killa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Killa working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Arlovski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Killa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
Killa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Killa lands a couple of elbows.#SU2#
Killa stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1##TD2#
Killa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arlovski did well to prevent Killa getting side control.
Killa controlling the pace.
Killa prevents Arlovski from improving his position.
Killa lands with a punch from half guard.
Killa controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Killa 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.
Arlovski is trying to get back to full guard.
Killa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Killa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arlovski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB2#
Killa seems to be looking for submissions.
Killa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arlovski is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SU2#
Killa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Arlovski swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Killa counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Killa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arlovski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Killa sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Killa seems to be working for a kimura but Arlovski defends the submission attempt.
Arlovski tries to roll over but Killa keeps him under control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arlovski is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovski wants to improve his position but Killa is controlling well.
Arlovski wants to get back to full guard but Killa has mounted him!
Killa controlling the pace for now.
Arlovski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killa is landing with some decent strikes but Arlovski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Killa controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricard Killa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Arlovski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arlovski misses the body punch #CL2#
and Killa counters by moving into the clinch.
Killa lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Killa.
Arlovski misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Killa wants the takedown. Arlovski is fighting it off but Killa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Arlovski's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Killa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Killa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arlovski is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arlovski can't keep his opponent in guard - Killa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Arlovski is looking to improve his position.
Ricard Killa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Killa winds up and cracks Arlovski with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Killa is looking for a kimura here.
Killa is controlling the pace.
#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.#SUB2#
Killa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arlovski is looking to improve his position.
Killa winds up and cracks Arlovski with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Killa seems to be working for a kimura but Arlovski defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Arlovski is looking to control Killa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arlovski avoid being mounted?
Arlovski wants to improve his position but Killa is controlling well.
Killa performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Killa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Arlovski scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Killa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Killa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arlovski scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Arlovski tries to keep at a distance but Killa has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Killa breaks from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arlovski defends it nicely.
Arlovski appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricard Killa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Arlovski throws a looping overhand right but Killa ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Killa moves into the clinch successfully.
Arlovski tries to pull guard but Killa holds him up against the cage and eventually Arlovski drops back down to his feet.
Come on Killa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#TD2#
Killa successfully pulls guard.
Killa has control of Arlovski's left arm, preventing Arlovski from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Killa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arlovski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killa can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB2#
Arlovski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Killa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arlovski has managed to get both his arms back between Killa's legs - danger averted.
Arlovski tries to free his leg and advance position but Killa is retaining full guard.
Arlovski trying to control the position from guard on top but Killa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arlovski is pushing down on Killa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Killa is fighting to maintain full guard but Arlovski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Killa wants to get back to full guard.
Killa is in trouble now - Arlovski has advanced to mount! #T2##SUB#
Arlovski throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Killa has his hands clasped together but Arlovski breaks the hold and Killa is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Arlovski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blagoi Arlovski!
Our winner, Blagoi Arlovski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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