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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Hubbard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jacobsen is out of range and Hubbard settles back down.
Jacobsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Jacobsen misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Jacobsen has closed the distance and engaged Hubbard in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Jacobsen.
Hubbard managing to block the knees to the body from Jacobsen.
Jacobsen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hubbard is trying to break the clinch but Jacobsen is controlling him.
Jacobsen avoiding damage.
Hubbard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hubbard has Jacobsen pushed against the cage.
Hubbard tries to circle away but Jacobsen has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Jacobsen jumps guard and drags Hubbard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hubbard wanted to stand there but Jacobsen had control of the position. #T1#
Jacobsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobsen, not yet.
Hubbard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jacobsen's guard.
Jacobsen has Hubbard pulled in close to control his posture.
Hubbard sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jacobsen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jacobsen throws a head kick that misses
and Hubbard counters with a series of strikes. Jacobsen will be more careful next time no doubt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hubbard.#CL2#
Jacobsen has Hubbard up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Hubbard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hubbard throws a combination. Jacobsen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL2#
Jacobsen closes the distance and clinches.
Jacobsen has Hubbard pressed against the cage, preventing Hubbard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Hubbard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hubbard connects with a high kick. #CL2#
Jacobsen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hubbard tries to break the clinch but Jacobsen is controlling the position. #T3##BC2#
Jacobsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hubbard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hubbard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jacobsen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hubbard.
Jacobsen has his takedown stuffed
and Hubbard counters with a head kick.
Garland Hubbard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kayne Jacobsen.#CL#
Hubbard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hubbard taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hubbard is trying to force a seperation but Jacobsen has the dominant position.#BC2#
Jacobsen breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Hubbard gets tackled into the cage by Jacobsen. Jacobsen maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Jacobsen has hold of one of Hubbard's legs. Hubbard is fighting the takedown attempt but Jacobsen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T4#
Jacobsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jacobsen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobsen content to stall in guard here.
Hubbard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Garland Hubbard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jacobsen looks for a takedown but Hubbard sprawls well.
Garland Hubbard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Hubbard rushes Jacobsen and presses him up against the cage.
Hubbard taking a breather.
Hubbard lands a knee to the body.
Hubbard taking a breather. #TD2#
Jacobsen gets control of Hubbard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jacobsen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hubbard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jacobsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Hubbard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jacobsen pulls Hubbard in close to his closed guard and prevents Hubbard from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hubbard postures up.
Jacobsen wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hubbard 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hubbard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hubbard throws a nice looking combination but Jacobsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Jacobsen moves into the clinch successfully.
Hubbard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Jacobsen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jacobsen manages to end up in side control.
Jacobsen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jacobsen misses with the ground and pound.
Hubbard is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jacobsen connects with a decent elbow.
Hubbard taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jacobsen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Check out the look on Jacobsen's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T3#
Hubbard is looking for a sweep.
Jacobsen lands a few punches from side control.
Jacobsen tries to get to his feet but Hubbard is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Jacobsen in his guard.
Jacobsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacobsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jacobsen pushes down on Hubbard's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Jacobsen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jacobsen controlling from mount.
Hubbard tries to control the position but Jacobsen now has his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jacobsen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hubbard knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hubbard for a finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kayne Jacobsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jacobsen looks for a takedown but Hubbard sprawls well.
Hubbard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jacobsen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hubbard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jacobsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hubbard counters with a left and a right that stings Jacobsen.
Hubbard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jacobsen will feel that in the morning.
Jacobsen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hubbard defends well and Jacobsen ends up having to push Hubbard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hubbard tries to clinch but Jacobsen moves out of range.
And Jacobsen tries to counter it with a takedown but Hubbard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Hubbard sprawls well. He's pushed Jacobsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garland Hubbard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kayne Jacobsen.
Jacobsen with a poor takedown
and Hubbard counters with a series of strikes. Jacobsen will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Jacobsen rushes Hubbard and presses him up against the cage.
Jacobsen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Hubbard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Hubbard thuds his shin into the meat of Jacobsen's side.
Hubbard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jacobsen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hubbard counters with a series of strikes. Jacobsen will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Jacobsen moves into the clinch.
Hubbard is trying to push Jacobsen away but Jacobsen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hubbard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jacobsen jumps guard but Hubbard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hubbard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hubbard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jacobsen has him pressed against the cage.
Hubbard tries to break the clinch but Jacobsen is controlling the position. #TD2#
Jacobsen jumps guard and drags Hubbard to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hubbard wants to control from the top but Jacobsen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hubbard stopping the sweep attempt from Jacobsen.
Jacobsen working a defensive guard but Hubbard passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Jacobsen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
Hubbard stands up out of the half guard.
Kayne Jacobsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hubbard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jacobsen will feel that in the morning.
Garland Hubbard is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hubbard moves in looking to clinch but Jacobsen pushes him off.
Hubbard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Hubbard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jacobsen.#CL2#
Jacobsen drives through and clinches with Hubbard against the cage.
Jacobsen prevents Hubbard from breaking the clinch.
Hubbard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jacobsen up against the cage.
Hubbard looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Hubbard manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick from Hubbard.
Sloppy strikes from Jacobsen. Those never looked like landing.
Jacobsen moves out of range of the body kick.
Garland Hubbard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4##TD2#
Jacobsen feints and as Hubbard raises his hands in defense, Jacobsen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Hubbard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jacobsen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hubbard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hubbard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jacobsen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hubbard missing with knees to the body.
Hubbard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jacobsen has him pressed against the cage.
Hubbard wants to get back to striking at distance but Jacobsen won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garland Hubbard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hubbard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garland Hubbard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Hubbard scores with a one two! Kent had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hubbard!
#CL2#
Kent clinches up against the cage.
Kent works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hubbard has had enough of the clinch but Kent keeps him there for the moment.
Hubbard is looking to break free of the clinch but Kent has double underhooks.
Kent has Hubbard pressed against the cage, preventing Hubbard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hubbard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hubbard is trying to break free.
Hubbard stalling in the clinch but Kent improves position.
Kent lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kent's coach down at War MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kent's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kent lands with a short shot to the head.
Kent presses Hubbard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kent digs a right hand underneath Hubbard's ribcage. Hubbard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hubbard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kent can't break the clinch.
#T1##BC2#
Kent's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hubbard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Kent moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kent.
Hubbard taking a breather.
Hubbard is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Kent.
A short left from Kent. #CUT2#
It looks like Garland Hubbard has been cut.#BC2#
Kent escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Kent clinches up with Hubbard and pushes him back against the cage.
Kent stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kent is looking to break free of the clinch but Hubbard has double underhooks.
Hubbard taking a breather.
Kent is looking to take this one to the mat.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kent as the two fighters clinch.
Kent pushes Hubbard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Kent is trying to break the clinch but Hubbard is controlling him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Kent.
Kent lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kent pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kent as the two fighters clinch.
Kent looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Kent.
Kent trying to land knees to the body.
Kent throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kent has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hubbard has Kent pressed against the cage.
Kent lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Kent scores with a hook to the body.
Kent has Hubbard pressed against the cage.
Kent throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Kent.
Good body shot from Kent.
Kent digs a right hand into Hubbard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hubbard's gas tank.
Kent is looking to break free of the clinch but Hubbard has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Kent.
Kent works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kent pushes Hubbard against the cage. Kent is working some dirty boxing. Kent pushes off with a quick right hook! Hubbard goes down! Hubbard tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kent moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clark Kent!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Hubbard clinches.
Flag prevents a body shot from Hubbard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Flag lands with a left to the head.
Flag lands a body punch in the clinch.
Flag lands with a light punch inside.
Hubbard trying to control the position but instead, Flag has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hubbard into the cage.
Flag lands a hook that snaps the head of Hubbard backwards.
Hubbard throws a punch but it's blocked by Flag.
Flag keeps control of Hubbard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flag presses Hubbard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Hubbard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flag scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Flag takes a kick to the side of the head.
Flag lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flag misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Hubbard clinches with his opponent.
#T1##BC#
Hubbard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hubbard looks for the body kick but Flag saw that one coming. #CL#
Hubbard has Flag up against the cage in a clinch.
Flag prevents a body shot from Hubbard.
Flag blocks an uppercut.
Flag controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Hubbard breaks from the clinch.
Flag cracks Hubbard with a good jab.#CL#
Hubbard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hubbard tries to throw a body punch but Flag avoids it by throwing Hubbard back against the cage.
Flag lands a nice shot to the body.
Flag lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hubbard to his knees! Flag keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Flag!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Askren misses with a takedown
and Hubbard counters with a three punch combo that has Askren backing up. Askren nods at Hubbard to acknowledge the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hubbard - that will leave a mark!
Askren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hubbard tries to avoid it but Askren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hubbard to the ground. Hubbard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Askren lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
It looks like Garland Hubbard has been cut.#CL#
Hubbard drives through and clinches with Askren against the cage.
#BC#
Hubbard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hubbard thows a body kick. Askren tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rory Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hubbard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hubbard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Askren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Askren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hubbard but Hubbard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garland Hubbard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Askren.#CL2#
Hubbard tries to keep at a distance but Askren has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Hubbard is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Hubbard.
The referee calls for Hubbard to work.
Hubbard keeps control of Askren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hubbard takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD2#
Askren gets control of Hubbard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Askren will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Askren tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SU#
Hubbard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Askren.
Askren shoots for a takedown but Hubbard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Askren on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T2##CL2#
Askren gets a clinch.
Hubbard just leaning against Askren, taking a breather.
Hubbard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Askren blocks it with crossed arms.
Hubbard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hubbard just leaning against Askren, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hubbard for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#BC#
Hubbard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hubbard avoids the head kick by Askren.
No luck for Askren with that takedown attempt.
Askren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hubbard. Hubbard obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Askren is defended easily by Hubbard.
Hubbard appears to be looking for a big counter.
Askren looks winded!
Hubbard throws a body kick that misses.
Hubbard slaps away a takedown attempt from Askren, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Askren goes for a double leg but Hubbard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hubbard continues to drive forward.
Garland Hubbard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Hubbard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Askren tries to stall but Hubbard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hubbard effectively controlling the action here.
A bit of stalling here from Hubbard.
Askren keeps control of Hubbard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4##BC#
Hubbard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hubbard has a couple of punches blocked by Askren.
Hubbard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Hubbard breaks the clinch.
Askren shoots in and drives through. Hubbard sprawls well.#CL2#
Askren clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Hubbard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Hubbard.
Hubbard misses with a two punch combination.
Hubbard tries to bum rush Askren with a series of wild strikes but Askren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Hubbard darts in and clinches Askren up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hubbard smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garland Hubbard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garland Hubbard's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hubbard keeps Askren at a distance using the push kick. #CL2#
Askren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hubbard, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hubbard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Askren takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL#
Hubbard instigates a clinch.
Askren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hubbard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Garland Hubbard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hubbard wants to get back to striking at distance but Askren won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren is trying to push Hubbard away but Hubbard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Askren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hubbard.
Hubbard is struggling to control the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hubbard seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hubbard misses with some punches.
#T1#
Askren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Askren is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hubbard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Askren is looking to break free of the clinch but Hubbard has double underhooks.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Hubbard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Askren tries to break free but Hubbard pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hubbard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hubbard tries to keep at a distance but Askren has taken the fight into the clinch.
Askren looking to slow down the pace here.
Hubbard tries to break free but Askren pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Askren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hubbard smiles and moves away.
Garland Hubbard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Askren.#CL#
Hubbard instigates a clinch.
Askren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hubbard lands a knee to the body.
Hubbard stalling in the clinch.
Hubbard is looking to break free of the clinch but Askren has double underhooks.
Hubbard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Askren lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Hubbard breaks the clinch.
Askren dives in and grabs Hubbard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hubbard pushes down on Askren's head and hops out.#T3#
Askren throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hubbard.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Hubbard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Hubbard misses the shot to the body.
Askren dives in and grabs Hubbard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hubbard pushes down on Askren's head and hops out.
Hubbard tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Askren manages to circle out of the way.
Hubbard misses with a body kick.
Askren slips a jab and a cross from Hubbard.
Despite the aggression on Askren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Hubbard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hubbard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hubbard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hubbard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Hubbard moves into range and clinches up with Askren.
Askren wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hubbard leaning his opponent against the cage.#T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hubbard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Askren is defending well for now.#BC#
Hubbard breaks the clinch.
Hubbard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Askren backs up against the cage.
Askren is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hubbard sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hubbard looks to land a body kick but Askren moved away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Askren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hubbard to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garland Hubbard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Garland Hubbard's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hubbard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2#
Askren rushes Hubbard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Askren has had enough of the clinch but Hubbard keeps him there for the moment.
Hubbard leaning against his opponent.
Hubbard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Hubbard is trying to break the clinch but Askren is controlling him.#BC#
Hubbard manages to break the clinch.
Hubbard displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Askren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hubbard pinned against the cage. Hubbard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Askren clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Askren is trying to break the clinch but Hubbard is controlling him.
Askren tries to pull guard but Hubbard holds him up against the cage and eventually Askren drops back down to his feet.
Garland Hubbard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Askren.
Hubbard slowing the pace effectively.
Askren jumps guard but Hubbard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hubbard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Askren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Askren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hubbard to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Hubbard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hubbard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Askren blocks the body kick.
As Hubbard backs off Askren throws a huge counter combo but Hubbard manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Hubbard instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Hubbard.
#BC#
Hubbard breaks the clinch.
Askren fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Hubbard. Those never looked like landing.
Askren shoots in for a takedown but Hubbard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Askren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hubbard counters with a series of strikes. Askren will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hubbard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garland Hubbard is winning the standup battle so far.
Hubbard lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL#
Askren tries to keep at a distance but Hubbard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hubbard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3##BC#
Hubbard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hubbard swinging wildly here.
Askren misses with a takedown attempt - Hubbard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Hubbard clinches up with Askren and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Hubbard breaks the clinch.
A combination from Hubbard does no damage.
Hubbard explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T4#
No luck for Askren with that takedown attempt.
Askren shoots in but Hubbard avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hubbard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hubbard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hubbard tries to land a front kick but Askren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Askren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hubbard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Hubbard has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Hubbard breaks the clinch.
Rory Askren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garland Hubbard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Askren goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garland Hubbard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hubbard, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garland Hubbard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Sharp misses with a body kick.
Phil Sharp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sharp misses with a double jab.
It appears Hubbard was looking to counter with a kick there.
Sharp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sharp throws a shot from downtown. Hubbard moves away and avoids it.
Hubbard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hubbard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hubbard scores with a push kick.
Sharp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hubbard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Look low, kick high! Sharp uses the oldest trick in the book to send Hubbard tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Sharp is absolutely delighted - when Hubbard wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Phil Sharp!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Hubbard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gurban appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hubbard throws a push kick but Gurban slaps the foot to one side.
As Hubbard backs off Gurban throws a huge counter combo but Hubbard manages to avoid it all.
Hubbard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Garland Hubbard has been cut.
Gurban connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Hubbard! He's out on his feet! Gurban rushes in and drops Hubbard with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dayanc Gurban!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Zoro shoots in looking for a takedown but Hubbard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zoro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Zoro clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Hubbard manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Zoro gets tackled into the cage by Hubbard. Hubbard maintains the clinch.
Zoro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hubbard is struggling to control the position.
Zoro wants a takedown but no success here.
Hubbard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hubbard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hubbard.
Hubbard prevents the takedown attempt.
Garland Hubbard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roronoa Zoro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hubbard stalling.
Hubbard leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hubbard. #T1##BC#
Hubbard manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Zoro darts in and clinches Hubbard up against the cage.#BC#
Hubbard breaks the clinch.
Zoro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hubbard counters with a one-two to the body.
Donk. Zoro catches Hubbard right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Zoro has closed the distance and engaged Hubbard in a clinch.
Zoro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zoro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hubbard smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Zoro closes the distance and pushes Hubbard back into the cage.
Hubbard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hubbard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2##BC#
Hubbard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hubbard looks for the body kick but Zoro saw that one coming.
Zoro shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Hubbard moves into range and clinches up with Zoro.
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!
Hubbard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zoro tries to pull guard but Hubbard won't allow it.
#BC#
Hubbard breaks from the clinch.
Hubbard slaps away a takedown attempt from Zoro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hubbard fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Zoro forces Hubbard back against the cage and clinches.
Zoro is trying to push Hubbard away but Hubbard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hubbard leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC#
Hubbard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Hubbard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zoro's head.
Zoro scores with a one two! Hubbard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zoro throws a combination that misses
and Hubbard counters with a three punch combo that has Zoro backing up. Zoro nods at Hubbard to acknowledge the strikes.
Roronoa Zoro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Hubbard gets a clinch.
Zoro jumps guard but Hubbard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Hubbard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zoro lands with a hook. Hubbard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT2#
It looks like Garland Hubbard has been cut.#CL2#
Zoro closes the distance and clinches.
Hubbard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hubbard lands with a short shot to the head.
Hubbard is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zoro is trying to break the clinch but Hubbard has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hubbard seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC#
Hubbard manages to break the clinch.
Zoro has his takedown stuffed
and Hubbard counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Zoro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hubbard lands a damaging elbow.
Hubbard has Zoro pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Hubbard breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garland Hubbard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Garland Hubbard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Hubbard!
Zoro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zoro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hubbard counters with a left and a right that stings Zoro.
Zoro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hubbard. That one must have hurt.
Zoro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hubbard manages to avoid it.
Hubbard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoro can do to turn this around?
Zoro throws a combination that misses
and Hubbard counters with a one-two to the body.
Hubbard seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Zoro shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Hubbard is backing up but Zoro catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Hubbard covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Zoro Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roronoa Zoro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Shaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaw swinging wildly here.
A combination from Hubbard does no damage.
Shaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Hubbard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shaw throws a leg kick
and Hubbard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shaw throws a poor cross that misses
and Hubbard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hubbard avoids the body shot from Shaw.
Shaw jabs. That one connects to the head of 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!
Hubbard looks for the body kick but Shaw saw that one coming. #CL#
Hubbard moves into range and clinches up with Shaw.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Hubbard has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Hubbard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw cracks a nice hook into Hubbard's ribs.
An inside leg kick from Shaw misses.
Nice cross by Shaw.
Kasper Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw throws a head kick but Hubbard moves out of range.
Hubbard lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
A head kick misses from Shaw.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Hubbard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Shaw walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hubbard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shaw looks winded!
Shaw misses with a head kick.
It looked like Hubbard was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hubbard moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL#
Hubbard clinches with his opponent.
Hubbard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hubbard has Shaw pressed against the cage, preventing Shaw from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Hubbard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hubbard lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shaw takes a step back to recover.
Shaw looks to land a right hand but Hubbard moved out of range.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hubbard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hubbard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hubbard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hubbard pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shaw is trying to push Hubbard away but Hubbard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Hubbard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shaw up against the cage.#BC#
Hubbard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaw throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hubbard.
Hubbard moves away from the strike by Shaw.
No joy there for Hubbard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hubbard throws a one two combo.
#ROC#
Shaw is rocked!
Shaw has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hubbard lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Shaw is looking to close the distance but Hubbard sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Shaw crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Shaw is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Garland Hubbard!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Hubbard moves into the clinch.
Hubbard avoiding damage.
Hubbard misses with a body punch.
Hubbard stalling the fight.
#BC#
Hubbard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Hubbard clinches with his opponent.
Hubbard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Filinov up against the cage.
Hubbard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Hubbard's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Hubbard breaks from the clinch.
Hubbard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hubbard.#CL#
Hubbard moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Filinov blocks a body shot from Hubbard.
Filinov leaning against his opponent.
Hubbard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hubbard has had enough of the clinch but Filinov keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hubbard tries to circle away but Filinov has him pinned against the cage.
Hubbard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hubbard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Filinov slows down the pace here.
#BC2#
Filinov manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
No joy there for Filinov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Filinov is defended easily by Hubbard.
Hubbard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Filinov counters with a three punch combo that has Hubbard backing up. Hubbard nods at Filinov to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Filinov instigates a clinch.
Hubbard leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Filinov prevents Hubbard from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Hubbard manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Hubbard moves into the clinch.
Hubbard stalling.
Filinov lands a nice knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hubbard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Filinov's brow.
Hubbard lands a right hand.
Filinov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hubbard after a bit of a struggle.
Hubbard has Filinov pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Filinov breaks from the clinch.
Hubbard fails to land with a series of punches.
Filinov feints the counter takedown.#T4#
Filinov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hubbard counters with a one-two to the body.
Filinov misses with a low kick as Hubbard jumps back.
Hubbard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Filinov clinches up against the cage.
Hubbard tries to circle away but Filinov has him pinned against the cage.
Filinov is stalling here.
Hubbard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Filinov has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Filinov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of stalling here from Hubbard.
A head punch on the inside from Filinov fails to land.
Hubbard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garland Hubbard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Filinov shoots in but no luck this time.
Hubbard closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Filinov counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Hubbard! #ROC2#
Hubbard is rocked!#SUB2#
Filinov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hubbard defend it? Filinov steps over the head and cranks it - Hubbard is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Filinov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Najdet Filinov!
Najdet Filinov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Andrey shoots for a double leg takedown but Hubbard sprawls well. He's pushed Andrey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Andrey closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Hubbard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Andrey with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Andrey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hubbard, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Hubbard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hubbard darts in and clinches Andrey up against the cage.
Hubbard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Andrey tries to pull guard but Hubbard won't allow it.
Garland Hubbard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Andrey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hubbard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Andrey misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Andrey closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hubbard quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Andrey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Andrey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hubbard is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Andrey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Andrey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andrey is thwarting Hubbard's attempts to control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Andrey content to control rather than advance.
Hubbard pushes Andrey off looking to stand but Andrey dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Hubbard moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Andrey has picked Hubbard up - he's going for a ride! Andrey dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Andrey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Hubbard is holding on to half guard well.
Hubbard is trying to stand back up but Andrey is controlling him
Andrey is figuring out what he wants to do next.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hubbard is trying to maintain the position but Andrey is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Hubbard closes the distance and pushes Andrey back into the cage.
Andrey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hubbard smiles and moves away.
Andrey gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hubbard counters with a left and a right that stings Andrey.
Hubbard throws a body kick that misses.
Andrey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Hubbard has managed to clinch.
Hubbard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Hubbard breaks from the clinch.
Andrey tries for a takedown but Hubbard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Andrey rushes Hubbard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garland Hubbard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hubbard throws a right hand that Andrey ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrey also avoids with ease.
Garland Hubbard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Andrey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Andrey is trying to pull guard but Hubbard has him pressed against the cage.
Hubbard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andrey.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot in the inside from Hubbard. #TD2#
Andrey pulls guard successfully.
Andrey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andrey striking off his back but it's not causing Hubbard any problems.
Hubbard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrey trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Hubbard won't allow Andrey to sweep him here. #T1#
Hubbard trying to control the position from guard on top but Andrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hubbard is really struggling to control Andrey but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Andrey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hubbard is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andrey throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Hubbard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hubbard trying to control from half guard but Andrey is working away.
Hubbard is thwarting Andrey's attempts to control the position.
Hubbard is trying to control. Andrey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hubbard wants to stand but Andrey has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T2#
Hubbard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Andrey gets full guard.
Andrey has a closed guard, preventing Hubbard from standing up.
Andrey is adopting a defensive guard.
Andrey throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Hubbard rushes Andrey and presses him up against the cage.
Andrey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hubbard gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Garland Hubbard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Andrey.
Hubbard taking a breather.#T3#
Hubbard is looking to control Andrey's arms but Andrey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hubbard has his back to the cage.
Hubbard being controlled against the cage.
Andrey tries to pull guard but Hubbard won't allow it.
Andrey can't get the takedown.
Andrey is trying to pull guard but Hubbard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Andrey is breathing heavily.#BC#
Hubbard breaks the clinch.
Hubbard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andrey can do to turn this around?
Andrey misses with a takedown
and Hubbard counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Hubbard moves into the clinch.
Andrey is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Hubbard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL#
Andrey tries to keep at a distance but Hubbard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Andrey is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Andrey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hubbard walks away with a smile on his face. Andrey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Hubbard forces Andrey back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Hubbard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Andrey takes the fight into the clinch.
Hubbard is struggling to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hubbard slowing the pace effectively.
Hubbard looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garland Hubbard 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Andrey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Andrey feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Andrey stopping the sweep attempt from Hubbard.
Hubbard is trying to keep Andrey in close.
Andrey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hubbard trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Hubbard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SU2#
Andrey stands up from Hubbard's guard - Andrey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hubbard leaves Andrey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hubbard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andrey eats them both and turns towards Hubbard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Andrey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Andrey scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Andrey looking to control but instead Hubbard has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Hubbard is trying to maintain the position but Andrey is very close to passing his half guard.
Andrey is taking a breather. Hubbard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Andrey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Andrey lands a nice short elbow.
Hubbard tries to get to full guard but Andrey has control of the leg.
Andrey controlling the action here. #SU2#
Andrey postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hubbard to stand up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Hubbard forces Andrey back against the cage and clinches.
Andrey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hubbard prevents the takedown attempt.
Garland Hubbard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prince Andrey.#BC2#
Andrey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hubbard defends well and Andrey ends up having to push Hubbard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Hubbard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hubbard trying to stall but Andrey improves his position.
Hubbard tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Andrey avoids it.
Hubbard throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrey.
Andrey jumps guard but Hubbard stands there with Andrey around his waist. Andrey gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Hubbard breaks the clinch.
Garland Hubbard is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hubbard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Andrey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Prince Andrey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garland Hubbard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Garland Hubbard.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hubbard, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garland Hubbard!
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